Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?

1. Cauvery and Tungabhadra
2. Godavari and Krishna
3. Mahanadi and soni
4. Narmada and Tapti

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project is India’s first river-linking initiative, connecting the Godavari River to the Krishna River via the Polavaram Right Canal.
• This project enables the transfer of surplus water from the Godavari to the Krishna, helping to address water scarcity in the Krishna basin.

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Answer: (b) Godavari and Krishna; Difficulty Level: Medium