False statement about Ghaggar and canals — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2000

Which one of the following statements is not true?

Ghaggar’s water is utilised in the Indira Gandhi Canal
Narmada rises from the Amarkantak region
Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjra River
Penganga is a tributary of the Godavari

Explanation

Statement (a) is incorrect

The Indira Gandhi Canal draws its water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers (via the Harike Barrage), not from the Ghaggar.

Map showing Indira Gandhi Canal flowing through Rajasthan and Punjab states in India, highlighting its course from Harike Barrage to Ramgarh. Key elements include international and state boundaries, major rivers like Sutlej and Beas, and labeled cities such as Amritsar, Jodhpur, and Jaipur.