The area served by a canal system through supply of water for irrigation and other purposes is calle...........

General Studies (CGL) Geography

The area served by a canal system through supply of water for irrigation and other purposes is called a ______.

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SSC CGL 23rd August 2021 Shift-1

command area

net sown area

net irrigated area

gross irrigated area

- Option 1: Command Area

- This is the correct answer.

- It refers to the area that receives water from a canal system for irrigation and other uses.

- Option 2: Net Sown Area

- This is the total area sown with crops.

- It includes land sown during one agricultural year and is crucial for understanding agricultural practices.

- Option 3: Net Irrigated Area

- This refers to the total land area actually irrigated.

- It reflects land that receives water from various sources, not just canals.

- Option 4: Gross Irrigated Area

- This is the total area irrigated, counting land irrigated more than once in a year.

- It's useful for analyzing intensive farming practices.

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