.......... is the artificial application of water to the land or soil:

Ploughing

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Irrigation

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Rainwater farming

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Tilling

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Solution

The correct option is D Irrigation
Irrigation is a system or process of supplying water to the fields where the crops are being grown. It was started due to the deficiency of rainfalls. Irrigation also makes the soil more fertile and nourishes the crop. It is an artificial method of supplying water into the fields.
So, the correct option is 'Irrigation'.

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