Question

Consider the following statement/statements:

A. The actual area irrigated by the tanks in Karnataka has shown a consistently increasing trend since 1991.
B. Irrigated area in the Karnataka state constitutes only 2.5% of the net sown area.

Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

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Answer:
4. Neither A nor B

Explanation:

• Statement A: The actual area irrigated by tanks in Karnataka has shown a decreasing trend since 1991 due to reduced tank maintenance and urbanization affecting water catchment areas.
• Statement B: The irrigated area in Karnataka constitutes a larger percentage of the net sown area, typically higher than 2.5%, though tank irrigation specifically forms a small portion of it.

Source:

• Karnataka Economic Survey 2023-24
• Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka Link to Source