Question

Match List-I with List-II regarding the history of irrigation development in India

List-I (Ruler/ruling tenure)	List-II (Contribution in irrigation)
(A) Sir Marques of Ripon's Tenure	(I) Renal irrigation scheme
(B) Shahjahan's rule	(II) Initiation of well irrigation schemes through Takkavi loans
(C) Lodhi Rulers	(III) Hasli canal
(D) Sir, Ganga Ram	(IV) Establishment of first irrigation commission
(E) Lord Cruzan's tenure.	(V) Contribution to irrigation development is not worth mentioning.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(V), (D)-(I), (E)-(IV)
• B. (A)-(V), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV), (E)-(II)
• C. (A)-(I), (B)-(V), (C)-(III), (D)-(II), (E)-(IV)
• D. (A)-(V), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV), (E)-(II)

Hint:

To easily recall these matches: Lord Curzon appointed the First Irrigation Commission in 1901 (E-IV), and Shah Jahan is famous for constructing Lahore's Hasli canal (B-III).
Sir Ganga Ram is well-known for pioneering lift irrigation schemes in undivided Punjab (D-I).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Irrigation has a rich history in India, with different ruling periods and historical figures introducing key canal, well, and policy-based irrigation systems over the centuries.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match the historical figures and tenures with their contributions:
- (A) Sir Marques of Ripon's Tenure: During this colonial administration, the government promoted rural credit and well-sinking initiatives by formalizing Takkavi loans to help farmers construct irrigation wells.
This matches with (II).
- (B) Shahjahan's rule: The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan oversaw the construction of several historic canals, most notably the Hasli Canal, which transported water from the Ravi River to irrigate the royal gardens at Lahore.
This matches with (III).
- (C) Lodhi Rulers: The historical records of the Lodhi Dynasty show minimal large-scale state-sponsored canal or dam construction projects compared to the preceding Tughlaq or succeeding Mughal periods.
This matches with (V).
- (D) Sir Ganga Ram: A visionary civil engineer and agriculturist, he designed and implemented the famous Renala Lift Irrigation Scheme (Renal scheme) in Punjab, utilizing hydroelectric power to lift water and irrigate high-lying barren lands.
This matches with (I).
- (E) Lord Curzon's tenure: In 1901, Viceroy Lord Curzon appointed the First Irrigation Commission under the presidency of Sir Colin Scott-Moncrieff to establish a systematic, long-term policy for public irrigation works in India.
This matches with (IV).
Therefore, the correct matching sequence is: (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(V), (D)-(I), (E)-(IV).

Step 2: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence corresponds to option (A).