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Rajasthan Polity and Governance

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Consider the following statements:

There are, in total, six river basins in Rajasthan.
Among the state’s water bodies, only the Chambal river basin has surplus water.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Chief Minister of Rajasthan has been strongly demanding national project status for the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).

While very little work could be started on the project owing to its high costs, ERCP is crucial to ensure water for drinking and irrigation in 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan.

The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project aims to harvest surplus water available during the rainy season in rivers in southern Rajasthan such as Chambal and its tributaries including Kunnu, Parvati, Kalisindh.

In total, there are 5 river basins in Rajasthan

Banas Basin, Luni Basin, Chambal Basin, Mahi Basin, Sabarmati Basin

Among the state’s water bodies, only the Chambal river basin has surplus water.

But this water cannot be tapped directly because the area around the Kota barrage is designated as a crocodile sanctuary.