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Download Solution PDFWhat is the main source of irrigation in Rajasthan?
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Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : Tube well
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Key Points
- Tube well is the main source of irrigation in Rajasthan.
- Rajasthan has a total net cropped area of 183.49 Lac hectares. Approximately 75% area is rain-fed and 25% is irrigated area.
- However, 25% of the irrigated area contributes more than 50 percent of agricultural output.
- Tube wells contribute to 41.91% of irrigation.
- Open Wells contribute to 31.62% of irrigation.
- Canals contribute to 24.45% of irrigation
- Tanks contribute to 0.84% of irrigation.
- Other sources have 1%. contribution.
Additional Information
- For more information, this booklet is complete with extensive details-
- https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/content/dam/agriculture/Agriculture%20Department/media-publications/Dubbling_2022.pdf
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