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Q. The Farakka Project is mainly aimed towards

A
Preserving the port of Kolkata
B
Irrigating more land in West Bengal
C
Utilizing maximum of Ganga water
D
Production of electricity

Correct Answer

Preserving the port of Kolkata

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