{"id":67925,"date":"2024-04-20T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=67925"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:17:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:17:24","slug":"the-major-lift-irrigation-projects-in-kerala-are-located-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-major-lift-irrigation-projects-in-kerala-are-located-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The major lift irrigation projects in Kerala are located in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Palakkad&#8221; option2=&#8221;Idukki&#8221; option3=&#8221;Kuttanad&#8221; option4=&#8221;Wayanad Answer: c&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is c) Kuttanad.<\/p>\n<p>Kuttanad is a region in the south-central part of Kerala, India. It is a low-lying area, with an average elevation of just 2 meters above sea level. The region is known for its unique geography, which is characterized by a network of canals and paddy fields.<\/p>\n<p>The major lift irrigation projects in Kerala are located in Kuttanad. These projects are designed to lift water from the rivers and canals in the region and irrigate the paddy fields. The most important of these projects is the Kuttanad Irrigation Project, which was completed in 1974. The project has a capacity of irrigating 225,000 hectares of land.<\/p>\n<p>The other major lift irrigation projects in Kuttanad are the Pamba-Achankovil Irrigation Project, the Idukki-Kuttanad Irrigation Project, and the Periyar-Kuttanad Irrigation Project. These projects have a combined capacity of irrigating 450,000 hectares of land.<\/p>\n<p>The lift irrigation projects in Kuttanad have played a major role in the development of the region. They have helped to increase agricultural production and improve the livelihoods of the people living in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Palakkad is a district in the northern part of Kerala. It is not a major lift irrigation area.<\/li>\n<li>Idukki is a district in the central part of Kerala. It is home to the Idukki Dam, which is a major hydroelectric project. However, there are no major lift irrigation projects in Idukki.<\/li>\n<li>Wayanad is a district in the northern part of Kerala. 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