Machchu River

Why in news?

• Recently, a suspension bridge collapsed over the river Machchu, in Gujarat’s Morbi district, which killed almost 135 people.

More about the News:

• The suspension bridge, or Jhulta Pul, was built by the ruler of the princely state of Morbi, Sir Waghji Thakor, in 1877. It was inaugurated by the then-Bombay governor, Richard Temple, in 1879.

About Machchu River:

• The Machchhu river originates from Madla hills in Gujarat and ends in the Rann of Kutch.
• Beti, Asoi, Jamburi, Benia, Machchhori, Maha are the tributaries of Machchhu river.
• It has two dams to augment irrigation to alleviate droughts in Saurashtra.

Add ons:

• Morbi district is famous for its ceramic industry. Around 70% of India’s ceramics are produced in Morbi, and ceramic tiles manufactured here are exported to countries in the Middle East, East Asia, and Africa.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Which of the following rivers flows into the Rann of Kutch?

1. Luni

2. Narmada

3. Rupen

4. Machchhu

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1,3 and 4 only

(d) 1,2,3 and 4

Answer