Consider the following statements: 1. Cultivable Command Area (CCA) of a micro irrigation project is 4,000 hectares or less. 2. Minor irrigation projects have both surface and groundwater as their source. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Irrigation Projects in India are classified into three categories, viz. Major, Medium and Minor Irrigation.

Major Irrigation Projects: Cultivable Command Area (CCA) of more than 10,000 hectares. Cultivable Command Area (CCA) is an area which can be physically irrigated from a scheme and is fit for cultivation.
Medium Irrigation projects: CCA of less than 10,000 hectares but more than 2,000 hectares.
Minor Irrigation Projects: CCA of 2,000 hectares or less.
Minor irrigation projects have both surface and groundwater as their source, while Major and Medium projects mostly exploit surface water resources.
The Minor Irrigation (MI) sector is implemented by State Governments, and states have state specific schemes.

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