Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest irrigation canal in India, with a total length of 650 km. It originates from the Harike Barrage in Punjab and provides irrigation to the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan. This canal has transformed arid regions of Rajasthan into fertile agricultural lands. Other Options Explained: (A) Sirhind Canal – A major canal in Punjab, but not the longest. (B) Yamuna Canal – Important for irrigation but shorter than Indira Gandhi Canal. (D) East Kosi Canal – Provides irrigation to Bihar but is not the longest. Thus, the correct answer is (C) Indira Gandhi Canal.
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