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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-3 📅 06 Jun, 2025

Which of the following is the largest contributor to irrigation in India?

A
Sub-irrigation
B
Tanks
C
Rainwater harvesting
D
Tube wells and canals
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 06 Jun, 2025 • Shift-3
Which of the following is the largest contributor to irrigation in India?
Correct Answer
Tube wells and canals
Indian Irrigation Context: Agriculture in India heavily relies on artificial irrigation due to the highly seasonal and sometimes erratic nature of the monsoon r......
Ref/Book : NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025
Ref. Subject Geography
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Ref. Topic Agriculture & Irrigation
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Indian Irrigation Context ▼
Agriculture in India heavily relies on artificial irrigation due to the highly seasonal and sometimes erratic nature of the monsoon rains.
Statistical Dominance ▼
Statistical data consistently shows that groundwater extraction via tube wells, combined with extensive canal networks built over decades, form the backbone of the country's agricultural water supply, covering the vast majority of irrigated land.
Conclusion ▼
Tube wells and canals combined represent the largest contributor to irrigation infrastructure in India.
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