Pick the major sources of irrigation from the list below.

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Both a and b

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Ocean, Water tank, Pool

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Wells, Ponds, Canals

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The correct option is B
Both a and b

The sources of irrigation are wells, tube wells, lakes, ponds, rivers, dams and canals. Oceans and seas are not a source of irrigation as they contain saline water and not fresh water.

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Pick the major sources of irrigation from the list below.

The correct option is B Both a and b The sources of irrigation are wells, tube wells, lakes, ponds, rivers, dams and canals. Oceans and seas are not a source of irrigation as they contain saline water and not fresh water.

The correct option is B
Both a and b

The sources of irrigation are wells, tube wells, lakes, ponds, rivers, dams and canals. Oceans and seas are not a source of irrigation as they contain saline water and not fresh water.