The primary purpose of constructing the Farakka barrage is to: [CDS 19 – McqOptions

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1.	The primary purpose of constructing the Farakka barrage is to: [CDS 1999]
A.	preserve and maintain navigation
B.	supply drinking water
C.	meet the chronic power shortage
D.	bring additional areas into irrigation
Answer» B. supply drinking water

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