Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dryland farming.
3. In some areas of farming, the receding of the groundwater table can be checked.
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• Correct Answer: C
• Micro-irrigation enables precise water-fertilizer application to the root zone, reducing nutrient leaching and runoff.
• It lowers groundwater extraction demand, helping stabilize the water table. It is not the only dryland irrigation method.
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