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State three sources of irrigation in India and one advantage of each.
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State three advantages of drip irrigation.
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Answer
Water is delivered drop by drop directly to the root zone, so very little is lost by evaporation or runoff and the method is highly water-efficient. Fertilisers can be applied along with the water, so they too are used efficiently. Because the soil between the plants stays dry, weed growth is reduced, and the method can be used on uneven land where flood irrigation is impossible.
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Explanation
Drip irrigation is particularly valuable in areas of scarce water such as Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
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