The Economic Survey 2018-19 emphasized the critical need for efficient water management in agriculture, particularly focusing on irrigation water productivity and sustainable use of groundwater.
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Economic Survey 2018-19? 1. The Economic Survey 2018-19 suggest that focus should shift from land productivity to irrigation water productivity. 2. Almost 89% of the ground water extracted is used for irrigation. 3. Crops such as paddy and sugarcane consume more than 60% of irrigation water. 4. The fertilizer consumption which was stable since 2002 has shown continuously increasing trend after 2011.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Inputs: Seeds, Fertilizers, Irrigation, Power)
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