Question

    Which of the following rice cultivation methods is most

    water-use efficient and being increasingly adopted to address water scarcity?
    A SRI (System of Rice Intensification) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Broadcasting method Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Wet direct seeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Transplanting in puddled fields Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Aerobic rice system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    SRI uses young seedlings, wider spacing, and alternate wetting and drying. It significantly reduces water usage while maintaining or even increasing yield, making it a sustainable method under water-limited conditions.

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