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Which one of the following irrigation canals is the most important in terms of area coverage in Haryana ?

Bhakra canal

The Western Yamuna canal

Jawaharlal Nehru canal

Gurgaon canal

This question was previously asked in

UPSC NDA-1 – 2015

The Western Yamuna Canal (WYC) system is the largest and oldest irrigation system in Haryana, covering the widest area for irrigation purposes in the state.

Identifying the most important irrigation project in a specific geographical region based on its coverage area.

The Western Yamuna Canal originates from the Tajewala barrage in Haryana. It irrigates a large part of Haryana, including districts like Ambala, Karnal, Rohtak, Hissar, and Jind. While the Bhakra Canal also irrigates parts of Haryana, the Western Yamuna Canal system is generally considered more extensive within the state.

To be eligible to contest election under the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015, a candidate should

1. have a functional toilet at home
2. have payment slips of power bills
3. not be a cooperative loan defaulter
4. have studied minimum matriculation irrespective of category

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

3 and 4 only

This question was previously asked in

UPSC CDS-1 – 2017

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Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct eligibility criteria introduced by the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015. Statement 1 is correct; having a functional toilet at home was made mandatory. Statement 2 is correct; the Act required candidates to not be defaulters of electricity bills, implying having paid bills or no arrears. Statement 3 is correct; not being a cooperative loan defaulter was also a specified condition. Statement 4 is incorrect; the educational qualification was set at Matriculation (Class 10) for the General category but Middle Pass (Class 8) for Women and Scheduled Castes contesting for the post of Panch, so it was not irrespective of category.

– The Act introduced minimum qualifications related to hygiene, debt repayment, and education.
– Having a functional toilet was a key requirement.
– Being a defaulter of electricity or cooperative loans was a disqualification.
– Educational qualifications varied by category.

The Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015, was controversial and challenged in court. The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the educational qualification criteria but struck down the criteria regarding the number of children. Other criteria like functional toilet and non-defaulting status were generally accepted or upheld.

1. Which one of the following irrigation canals is the most important in

2. To be eligible to contest election under the Haryana Panchayati Raj (A