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In which of the following states of India, tank irrigation is most suitable?

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Andhra Pradesh

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Punjab

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Uttar Pradesh

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Bihar

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The correct option is A Andhra Pradesh
Tank irrigation is popular in the peninsular plateau area where Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are the leading states. Andhra Pradesh is the largest state of tank irrigation where 727 thousand hectares are irrigated by tanks. Andhra Pradesh has about 28.8 per cent of tank irrigated area of India.

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