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Q: Identify the correct statements. A. Irrigation helps in elimination of mixed cropping. B. Mixed irrigation is economical when irrigation facilities are available. C. Fertillisers used in soil will help water quality of an underground reservoir. D. Over-irrigation may reduce crop yield.
  • A. A and B
  • B. D and A
  • C. B and C
  • D. C and D
Correct Answer: Option B - Benefits of Irrigation– • Increase in crop yield occur on account of good irrigation systems leading to increase in food production. • Mixed in the same field when weather conditions are not favorable for a particular type of crop. The need of mixed cropping is eliminated if we have good irrigation facility • Food production of a country can be increased by availing irrigation facilities. This helps preventing famine situations.
B. Benefits of Irrigation– • Increase in crop yield occur on account of good irrigation systems leading to increase in food production. • Mixed in the same field when weather conditions are not favorable for a particular type of crop. The need of mixed cropping is eliminated if we have good irrigation facility • Food production of a country can be increased by availing irrigation facilities. This helps preventing famine situations.

Explanations:

Benefits of Irrigation– • Increase in crop yield occur on account of good irrigation systems leading to increase in food production. • Mixed in the same field when weather conditions are not favorable for a particular type of crop. The need of mixed cropping is eliminated if we have good irrigation facility • Food production of a country can be increased by availing irrigation facilities. This helps preventing famine situations.