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Question
Explain advantages of irrigation.
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Solution
Advantages of irrigation are as follows:
1. It provides freshwater to the crop plants.
2. It provides moisture for the germination of seeds.
3. It is essential for the growth and elongation of the roots of the crop plants.
4. It is essential for the absorption of nutrient elements by the crop plants from the soil.
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