Which irrigation project is known as the ‘lifeline of Kalahandi’?

Indravati Project
Hirakud Project
Mahanadi Delta Project
Rengali Project

The correct answer is: a) Indravati Project

The Indravati Project is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Indravati River in the Indian state of Odisha. The project was constructed between 1984 and 2002 and is one of the largest irrigation projects in India. The project has a total installed capacity of 3,300 MW and irrigates an area of over 1.2 million hectares. The project is also a major source of drinking water and hydroelectric power for Odisha.

The Indravati Project is known as the “lifeline of Kalahandi” because it has brought significant development to the region. The project has helped to improve irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power in the region. It has also helped to improve the lives of the people of Kalahandi by providing employment and income opportunities.

The other options are incorrect because they are not irrigation projects. The Hirakud Project is a hydroelectric project on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. The Mahanadi Delta Project is a flood control and irrigation project on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. The Rengali Project is an irrigation project on the Rengali River in Odisha.