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In India which irrigation sources have the maximum area?
In India which irrigation sources have the maximum area?
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The correct option is D Wells and tubewells
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of irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian
rivers, groundwater well based systems, tanks, and other rainwater harvesting
projects for agricultural activities. Irrigation in India helps improve food
security, reduce dependence on monsoons, improve agricultural productivity and create
rural job opportunities. India’s total area under irrigation is 64.7 million
hectares. Of this maximum 45% is shared by tube wells followed by Canals and
wells. So, in India wells and tubewells has the maximum area.
Sources of irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers, groundwater well based systems, tanks, and other rainwater harvesting projects for agricultural activities. Irrigation in India helps improve food security, reduce dependence on monsoons, improve agricultural productivity and create rural job opportunities. India’s total area under irrigation is 64.7 million hectares. Of this maximum 45% is shared by tube wells followed by Canals and wells. So, in India wells and tubewells has the maximum area.
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