Of the 30 crore hectares of land that can be used for cultivation in India, only crore hectares is being irrigated currently.

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The correct option is D 8
Out of 32.87 crore hectares of total land in India, only 30 crore hectares can be used for cultivation. Out of the 30 crore hectares, only 26.6% or 8 crore hectares of the cultivable land is being irrigated.

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Of the 30 crore hectares of land that can be used for cultivation in India, only crore hectares is being irrigated currently.

The correct option is D 8Out of 32.87 crore hectares of total land in India, only 30 crore hectares can be used for cultivation. Out of the 30 crore hectares, only 26.6% or 8 crore hectares of the cultivable land is being irrigated.

The correct option is D 8
Out of 32.87 crore hectares of total land in India, only 30 crore hectares can be used for cultivation. Out of the 30 crore hectares, only 26.6% or 8 crore hectares of the cultivable land is being irrigated.