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Which of the following statement is incorrect in the context of irrigation in India? |
In Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, more than 85 per cent of their net sown area is under irrigation. Wheat and rice are grown mainly with the help of irrigation in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. The over-use of groundwater resources has led to decline in groundwater table in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. Over withdrawals in states like Rajasthan and Maharashtra, has increased concentration of arsenic in groundwater |
Over withdrawals in states like Rajasthan and Maharashtra, has increased concentration of arsenic in groundwater |
The correct answer is Option 4: Over withdrawals in states like Rajasthan and Maharashtra, has increased concentration of arsenic in groundwater Option 4 is incorrect. Over withdrawals in some states, like Rajasthan and Maharashtra, has increased fluoride concentration in groundwater (not aresenic)and this practice has led to increase in concentration of arsenic in parts of West Bengal and Bihar. |
