The canal-carrying capacity of Farakka is :
✓ Correct answer: c) 40,000 Cusecs
ExplanationThe Farakka Barrage was constructed across the Gan- ga River in West Bengal with the aim of diverting water to the Hooghly River to ensure that the Kolkata Port remains naviga- ble.The Farakka Feeder Canal is responsible for carrying the diverted water into the Hooghly River.Canal Capacity : The canal has a designed carrying capacity of 40,000 cusecs, which is the amount of water it can carry per second.This is an important feature of the Farakka Barrage, as it ensures the flow of sufficient water into the Hooghly River to prevent silting and to support the navigation in Kolkata’s port.326
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