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  1. Farakka Barrage was commissioned to ________

    2. A.

     Save Kolkata port
    B.

     Link North and South Bengal
    C.

     Supply drinking water to Kolkata
    D.

     Divert water to Bangladesh

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Farakka Barrage was commissioned to Save Kolkata port. Farakka Barrage constructed by India, about 18 km upstream near Monohorpur, to save Calcutta Port from silting, but in the process causing widespread and devastating effects, especially in southwestern Bangladesh.

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