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UPSC 2011: With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. 3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Drip/sprinkler systems deliver water and dissolved fertiliser directly to the root zone, reducing nutrient losses (statement 1) and, by minimising over-irrigation, help arrest falling ground-water tables in over-exploited areas (statement 3). They are not the ‘only’ method available for dry-land farming (statement 2 is absolute and wrong). Hence statements 1 and 3 only—option (c). ([gktoday.in](https://www.gktoday.in/solution-of-the-upsc-prelims-2011-general-studies-paper/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2011, GS Paper 1, as Question 58. It falls under Geography > Indian Agriculture & Land Use.
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