Multiple choice

In 1973, how many hectare-metres of water was used for irrigation?

  1. 9.7 million hectare-metres

  2. 10.9 million hectare-metres

  3. 18.4 million hectare-metres

  4. 21.3 million hectare-metres
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C Correct answer
Explanation

By 1973, India's irrigation capacity had nearly doubled from 1951 levels, reaching 18.4 million hectare-metres. This growth reflects the success of major multipurpose river valley projects commissioned during the 1950s-1960s.

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