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Which of the following statements about micro-irrigation in India is accurate?

Q: Answer-Which of the following statements about micro-irrigation in India is accurate?

Micro-irrigation can improve water-use efficiency by 3040 and increase yields by 1520. Only about 52 of net sown area is currently irrigated PMKSY expansion is expected to add 23 million hectares.

A It improves water-use efficiency by 10–15% and increases yields by 5–10%

B It improves water-use efficiency by 20–25% and increases yields by 10–15%

C It improves water-use efficiency by 30–40% and increases yields by 15–20%

D It improves water-use efficiency by 40–50% and increases yields by 20–25%

E It improves water-use efficiency by 50–60% and increases yields by 25–30%

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