Question

After Independence, how many times has the irrigated area increased in India? *
one and half times
two and half times
three times
four times​

Answer 1

Answer:

one and a half times okkkkk

Answer 2

Answer:

Four times after independence irrigated area has increased in India

explanation:

India's irrigation sector is one of the largest in the world. The government alone has invested about Rs. 1556 billion (in current prices) in the irrigation sector as of 2001–2002. The irrigated area has increased from 20.9 million ha in 1950–1951 to 78.4 million ha in 2002–2003, an increase of almost four times. A large number of studies have analysed the impact of irrigation on various