Multiple choice

In India, the most common source of irrigation is

  1. wells

  2. tanks

  3. canals

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Wells and tube wells are the most widely used irrigation source in India, covering approximately 60% of irrigated land. They are accessible to individual farmers and can be installed across diverse geographic regions. Canals require large infrastructure; tanks are region-specific to South India; none of these are as widespread as wells.

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