Irrigation projects in Telangana

Aspirants should keep a track of the various water bodies, dams and reservoirs

These practice questions focusing on Telangana will aid aspirants to prepare better for the State government recruitment examinations.

Irrigation

1. What is the speciality of Sarala Sagar Project?
a. The automatic siphon system is a new technique implemented in Sarala Sagar Project
b. This automatic siphon system is a very rare and unique system, which is second in the world
c. This project has 17 hood siphons and four priming siphons are used
d. All of the above
Ans: d

Explanation: 4 Sarala Sagar Project was founded by Wanaparthy ruler Raja Rameshwar Rao. He built this project in the name of his mother Sarala
-This project is incorporated with a new outstanding technology, which is one of its kind and very unique in the Asian continent. The main new technique implemented in Sarala Sagar Project is the automatic siphons system.
-This automatic siphon system is very rare and is second in the world.
-To have a precise detail, this project has 17 hood siphons and four priming siphons are used.

3. Which of the following pairs is incorrect about the Bhakta Ramadasu Lift Irrigation Project?

i. Ayacut benefitted — 58,958 acres
ii. Quantum of water to be lifted — 10.5 TMC
iii. Number of pumps — 2
iv. Power required — 21 MW

Codes:
a. i only b. ii only
c. i and iii only d. ii and iv only
Ans: b

Explanation: The Bhakta Ramadasu Lift Irrigation Project was constructed to provide irrigation facilities to the areas that are not covered by the NSP Left Canal.

Telangana Physiography

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Telangana’s geography?

i. Telangana is located between 15° 50`N to 19° 51`N Latitudes and 77° 15` to 81° 19`E Longitudes
ii. Area of Telangana State is 1,12,077 sq kms
iii. The shape of Telangana area is like an equilateral triangle

Codes:
a. i and ii only b. i and iii only
c. ii and iii only d. i, ii and iii
Ans: d
Explanation:
4Telangana State lies between 15° 50` to 19° 51`North Latitudes and 77° 15`to
81° 19`East Longitude and the shape of Telangana area is like an equilateral triangle.
4Telangana has an area of 1,12,077 sq kms.

5. As per the physical setting, Telangana region can be divided into how many parts?
a) Three b) Two c) Four d) Six
Ans: a

Explanation: Telangana State can be divided into three regions based on its structure and morphology. They are Telangana Plateau, Godavari Basin and Krishna Piedmont.

 

 

Telangana State lies between 15° 50`to 19° 51`North Latitudes and 77° 15` to 81° 19` East Longitude
and the shape of Telangana, which is spread in an area of 1,12,077 sq kms, is like an equilateral triangle

To be continued…

K Aloke Kumar,
Director, Telangana State BC Study Circles