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What is the purpose of deficit irrigation?
What is the purpose of deficit irrigation?
- To provide life saving or supplemental irrigation when full crop water requirement cannot be met (correct)
- To control climate by reducing water supply
- To reduce agricultural productivity
- To flood the fields with excess water
What is the definition of irrigation?
What is the definition of irrigation?
- The use of excessive water for crop growth
- The controlled flooding of agricultural fields
- The artificial application of water to the land to meet crop water requirements (correct)
- The natural application of water to the land for crop nourishment
According to Namrada Smriti XI, 9, what does it state about water and grain production?
According to Namrada Smriti XI, 9, what does it state about water and grain production?
- "Grain can be produced without water"
- "Water has no impact on grain production"
- "Water is not essential for grain production"
- "No grain is ever produced without water, but too much water tends to spoil the grain" (correct)
What are some advantages of irrigation listed in the text?
What are some advantages of irrigation listed in the text?
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Besides meeting crop water requirements, what other purposes does irrigation serve?
Besides meeting crop water requirements, what other purposes does irrigation serve?
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