The 'Farakka Barrage' is located on which river? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Farakka Barrage' is located on which river?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Damodar
C. Ganga
D. Hooghly
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Farakka Barrage is located in West Bengal, India, on the Ganga River, designed to divert water into the Hooghly River to flush out silt.
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