| Question | Farakka Barrage has been constructed |
| Type | multiple_choice |
| Option | To increase the flow of water in river Hooghly | correct |
| Option | To generate hydro-electric power | incorrect |
| Option | To irrigate agricultural lands | incorrect |
| Option | None of the above | incorrect |
| Solution | Situated in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, the Farakka Barrage is a significant structure constructed across the Ganga river. It is positioned approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles) from the Bangladesh border near Shibganj. Within the Murshidabad district, the Farakka Barrage Township is situated in the Farakka community development block. |
