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Q. What was the primary purpose of constructing the Farakka Barrage?

A
To bring additional area of West Bengal under irrigation
B
Preservation and maintenance of Kolkata port for navigation
C
To supply Ganga water to Bangladesh
D
To meet the chronic power shortage in Kolkata

Correct Answer

Preservation and maintenance of Kolkata port for navigation

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