Multiple choice

In which year was 9.7 million hectare-metres of water used for irrigation?

  1. 1943

  2. 1951

  3. 1962

  4. 1973
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's irrigation water use in 1951 was approximately 9.7 million hectare-metres, reflecting early post-independence agricultural development. This grew significantly by 1973 (18.4 million hectare-metres) as major dam and canal projects expanded.

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