Which part of India is drought-prone and requires water for irrigation?
A- North-western India
B- North-eastern India
C- Northern Plains
D- Deccan plateau
E- The Eastern Coast
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
In agriculture, water is mainly used for irrigation. Irrigation is needed because of Spatio-temporal variability in rainfall in the country. The large tracts of the country are deficient in rainfall and are drought-prone. North-western India and Deccan plateau constitute such areas.