UPSC Geography Agriculture Question Bank Irrigation, Multipurpose Projects Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing

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    What is the most valid reason for resorting to irrigation in India?

    A) Variation in spatial distribution of rainfall

    B) Erratic behavior of monsoon

    C) Fertile soils

    D) Cultivation of more moisture demanding crops

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    It is the erratic behaviour of the monsoon rainfall than anything else which forces the farmers to resort to irrigation. Whenever there is deficit rainfall, irrigation is practised to save the crops from damage.


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