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What was the primary objective of construction of the Farakka Barrage?

  1. A
    Flood control in the lower Bengal
  2. B
    Augmentation of water supply in the Hugli river
  3. C
    Generation of electricity for West Bengal
  4. D
    Inland water transport in Bihar

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The primary operational objective behind building the Farakka Barrage was the augmentation of fresh water flow into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly (Hugli) River branch. This continuous flushing keeps the navigational shipping channels of the Kolkata and Haldia ports free from heavy accumulation of silt.

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What was the primary objective of construction of the Farakka Barrage?
A
Flood control in the lower Bengal
B
Augmentation of water supply in the Hugli river
C
Generation of electricity for West Bengal
D
Inland water transport in Bihar

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