Q365
Which of the following canal systems is a non-perrenial system and off takes from Hussainiwala headworks?
A.
Eastern Canal System
AnswerB.
Makhu Canal System
C.
Shahnehar Canal System
D.
Bist Doab Canal System
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Eastern Canal System was constructed in 1927. It is a non-perrenial cannal system. It takes off from Hussainiwala headworks. After the construction of Harike headworks, the supply of water to Eastern canal has been switched over to Harike headworks, except for a portion of about 8.02 km long, which receives water supply from Hussainiwala Headworks