Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Of the total 151.33 lakh hectares under kharif crop, only 25.72 lakh hectares is covered by micro irrigation.
2.Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) with a corpus of Rs.5000 crore was operationalized in NABARD.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Micro-irrigation (MI) techniques such as drip irrigation, sprinkler, rain-gun, porous pipe system, etc. where water is supplied directly to the crops are considered as innovative water-saving technology. Micro irrigation (or Localized irrigation) is a type of decentralized irrigation system.

  • Micro irrigation leads to better results, but small and marginal farmers often find it unaffordable.
  • Of the total 151.33 lakh hectares under kharif crop, only 25.72 lakh hectares is covered by micro irrigation.
  • Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) with a corpus of Rs.5000 crore was operationalized in NABARD.

Source: FORUMIAS

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