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Standard VI
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Irrigation Facilities in Gujarat
Using canal i...
Question
Using canal irrigation, _____ land is irrigated in Tamil Nadu.
A
22%
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B
27%
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C
30%
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D
35%
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Solution
The correct option is
B
27%
Canals are the major source of irrigation in Tamil Nadu.
Canal irrigation accounts for nearly 27% of the net area irrigated by all sources in the state.
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