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Which is/are the main sources of irrigation in India? - Economic Applications

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Question

Which is/are the main sources of irrigation in India?

Options

  • Canals

  • Tanks

  • Wells

  • All of these

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Solution

All of these

Explanation:

The main sources of irrigation in India are canals, wells, and tanks. Wells and tubewells are the most important, accounting for about 56% of the total irrigated area, especially in states like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. Canal irrigation, developed extensively since 1950-51 through major projects, covers about 32% of the irrigated land.

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Chapter 10: Economic Infrastructure - QUESTIONS [Page 136]

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J. P. Goel and Kaushal Goel Economic Applications [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 10 Economic Infrastructure
QUESTIONS | Q 15. | Page 136
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