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Q: Which of the following is correct about annual irrigation intensity?
  • A. Minimum value of annual irrigation is desirable.
  • B. It can be greater than 100%
  • C. It is the area in percentage of the cultural command area irrigated in a season.
  • D. It is the area in percentage of the gross command area irrigated in a season.
Correct Answer: Option B - Intensity of Irrigation–It means the ratio of area under cultivation to the total culturable area. • If the intensity is more, more area is under cultivation, hence water requirement is more. • Annual irrigation intensity can be greater than 100% • percentage of CCA that is proposed to be cultivated annually.
B. Intensity of Irrigation–It means the ratio of area under cultivation to the total culturable area. • If the intensity is more, more area is under cultivation, hence water requirement is more. • Annual irrigation intensity can be greater than 100% • percentage of CCA that is proposed to be cultivated annually.

Explanations:

Intensity of Irrigation–It means the ratio of area under cultivation to the total culturable area. • If the intensity is more, more area is under cultivation, hence water requirement is more. • Annual irrigation intensity can be greater than 100% • percentage of CCA that is proposed to be cultivated annually.