Paani Bachao Paisa Kamao scheme is aimed at Promoting crop diversification Promoting modern micro ir...........

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Paani Bachao Paisa Kamao scheme is aimed at

Promoting crop diversification
Promoting modern micro-irrigation methods
Lowering electricity transmission and distribution losses
Promoting judicious use of groundwater

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct:

a. 2 only

b. 2 and 4 only

c. 1,2 and 3 only

d. 1,2,3 and 4

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Explanation:

1. Under the scheme, farmers get paid for lowering their power consumption. They are more likely to go for crops that consume less water which will translate into greater earning for them due to lower power consumption through tubewells. Therefore, option 1 is correct

2. Adoption of modern micro-irrigation techniques will be promoted as these will save more electricity. Therefore, option 2 is correct

3. Since government will be supplying lesser electricity, it will benefit in terms of lower transmission and distribution losses. Therefore, option 3 is correct

4. Promoting judicious use of groundwater is the chief objective of the scheme. Therefore, option 4 is correct