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Question
What is irrigation?
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Solution
Irrigation is the process by which water is supplied to crops at different intervals. The time and frequency of irrigation vary according to different seasons, crops, and soil types. There are various sources of irrigation, such as wells, tubewells, canals, rivers, dams, ponds, and lakes.
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