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The number of wells in South India is very low because ______.

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  1. The people of South India do not like to take water from wells.

  2. Wells are difficult to dig because of hard rock underneath the thin layer of the soil.

  3. There is too much rainfall therefore wells are not needed.

  4. The people of South India do not know how to dig wells.

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Correct Option: B

The reason for the necessity of irrigation in India is that_______.

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  1. There is no rainfall at the time of need.

  2. Indian crops require much water.

  3. Indian farmers are in habit of watering the fields.

  4. India is a hot country so water is easily evaporated.

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Correct Option: A

How much part of India is irrigated by canals?

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  1. 42%

  2. 22%

  3. 80%

  4. 25%

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Correct Option: A

Irrigation is necessary for areas receiving rainfall _____.

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  1. Less than 200 cm

  2. Less than 75 cm

  3. Less than 125 cm.

  4. At uncertain times

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Correct Option: B

In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by ______.

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  1. Canals

  2. Tubewells

  3. Wells

  4. Tanks

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by Canals (29%). The longest canal in India is Indira Gandhi Canal about (650 km) this canal is also called Rajasthan feeder.

Which state has the largest proportion of its net irrigation area under well irrigation?

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  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Haryana

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?

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  1. Eden Canal

  2. Sirhind Canal

  3. Lower Ganga Canal

  4. Sarada Canal

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Correct Option: A

The largest irrigation canal in India is __________.

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  1. Indira Gandhi canal

  2. Upper Bari Doab canal

  3. Yamuna canal

  4. Sirhind canal

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Correct Option: A

What is the longest irrigation canal in India called?

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  1. Upper Bari Doab Canal

  2. Indira Gandhi Canal

  3. Sirhind Canal

  4. Yamuna Canal

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Correct Option: B

Which state is irrigated by Ganga canal?

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  1. Rajasthan

  2. Bihar

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal

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Correct Option: A