Consider the following statements:1.Dry farming is an agricultural practice that relies only on natural rainfall for crop irrigation and does not involve the use of supplemental water sources.2.Rainfed farming is a method of agriculture that relies only on the use of extensive irrigation systems and regular water supply to support crop growth in regions with unpredictable rainfall patterns.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Q. Consider the following statements::
1.Dry farming is an agricultural practice that relies only on natural rainfall for crop irrigation and does not involve the use of supplemental water sources.
2.Rainfed farming is a method of agriculture that relies only on the use of extensive irrigation systems and regular water supply to support crop growth in regions with unpredictable rainfall patterns.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Dry farming is an agricultural practice that relies only on natural rainfall for crop irrigation and does not involve the use of supplemental water sources.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Rainfed farming is a type of dryland farming that relies solely on rainfall for crop irrigation. It is practiced in areas where there is sufficient rainfall to support crop growth, but the amount and distribution of rainfall may vary from season to season.

Source: ForumIAS

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