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    Question

    The World Bank has approved a _______ loan to support

    the Indian state of West Bengal in harnessing surface and groundwater through better irrigation practices that will benefit people in rural areas.
    A $123 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B $137 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C $148 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D $155 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The World Bank has approved a $148 million loan to support the Indian state of West Bengal in harnessing surface and groundwater through better irrigation practices that will benefit people in rural areas. The West Bengal Accelerated Development of Minor Irrigation Project – Phase II will support the state’s Department of Water Resources Investigation and Development and water-user associations (WUAs) to plan and operate new irrigation structures such as check dams, small-scale storage structures, creek rehabilitation, tube wells, and pump dug wells.

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