Q. With reference to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), consider the following statements:
1.It is located on the Godavari River in Telangana and is set to become the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project.
2.In this project, water is transported solely by gravity from higher to lower elevations through an extensive canal network.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: KLIP is located on the Godavari River in Telangana and is poised to be the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Unlike gravity-based systems, lift irrigation involves pumping water from lower to higher elevations, using surge pools and pumping stations.
Source– ForumIAS
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