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What is the purpose of deficit irrigation?
To provide life saving or supplemental irrigation when full crop water requirement cannot be met
What is the definition of irrigation?
The artificial application of water to the land to meet crop water requirements
According to Namrada Smriti XI, 9, what does it state about water and grain production?
"No grain is ever produced without water, but too much water tends to spoil the grain"
What are some advantages of irrigation listed in the text?
Increases agricultural productivity and allows for multiple cropping during an year
Besides meeting crop water requirements, what other purposes does irrigation serve?
Field preparation, climate control, and leaching of excessive salts
Learn about the science of artificial application of water to the land and its importance in crop nourishment. This quiz delves into the definition of irrigation and its role in supplementing water for crops.
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