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Q: The total area enclosed by an irrigation canal that can be included in an irrigation project for supplying water to agricultural land by a network of canals is known as _________.
  • A. culturable cultivable area
  • B. gross command area
  • C. culturable command area
  • D. unculturable area
Correct Answer: Option B - Gross commanded area–The gross commanded area is defined as the total area which can be irrigated by a canal system on the presumption that unlimited quantity of water is available. • Thus the gross commanded area is the total area lying between the drainage boundaries. • The entire gross commanded area is however not culturable or cutivable.
B. Gross commanded area–The gross commanded area is defined as the total area which can be irrigated by a canal system on the presumption that unlimited quantity of water is available. • Thus the gross commanded area is the total area lying between the drainage boundaries. • The entire gross commanded area is however not culturable or cutivable.

Explanations:

Gross commanded area–The gross commanded area is defined as the total area which can be irrigated by a canal system on the presumption that unlimited quantity of water is available. • Thus the gross commanded area is the total area lying between the drainage boundaries. • The entire gross commanded area is however not culturable or cutivable.