Question

Fertigation is:

• A. Sprinkler irrigation system
• B. River life system
• C. River valley system
• D. Applying fertilizers through drip irrigation

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Applying fertilizers through drip irrigation

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Drip irrigation is the method in which plants are watered drop by drop.
2. In fertigation, fertilizers are added to the water and then the crop is irrigated by a drip system.
3. Fertigation allows the application of only small amounts of fertilizers.
4. It is commonly used to correct nutrient deficiencies in plants.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. A sprinkler irrigation system is a process of irrigation where plants are watered by fixing pipes with rotating nozzles.

Option B:

1. The river life system refers to the living system present inside the river, like fishes and their survival.

Option C:

1. The river valley system can be referred to as some irrigation techniques where canals are made for watering crops.

Final answer: Fertigation is applying fertilizers through drip irrigation.