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___________ district has the largest area under tank irrigation in Karnataka.

water resources and irrigation in karnataka water resources of karnataka geography

  1. Bellary

  2. Dharwad

  3. Belgaum

  4. Shivamogga

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Correct Option: D

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The two states involved in the Cauvery water dispute are ________.

water resources and irrigation in karnataka water resources of karnataka geography

  1. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

  3. Kerala and Tamil Nadu

  4. Orissa and Kolkata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cauvery water dispute has arisen between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The water stored in Krishanasagar dam in Karnataka is used for irrigation and for meeting the needs of the people of Bangalore. The water stored in Meetur dam in Tamil Nadu is used for crops grown in the delta region of Tamil Nadu.

A conflict arises because both dams are on the same river and the downstream dam in Tamil Nadu can only be filled up if the water is released from the upstream that is located in Karnataka.  Therefore, both states can't get as much water as they need for the people in their state.

Which among the following is the biggest multipurpose project of Karnataka?

water resources and irrigation in karnataka water resources of karnataka geography

  1. Tungabhadra

  2. Narayanapur

  3. Krishnaraja Sagar dam

  4. Shivanasamudra

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Correct Option: A