Indian Geography UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

During last 25 years, the development of tubewell irrigation has been most spectacular in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Ganga-Yamuna Doab

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ganga-Yamuna Doab”.

The Ganga-Yamuna Doab, due to its fertile soil, high population density, and relatively good groundwater conditions, has witnessed the most rapid and extensive development of tubewell irrigation in India over the past 25 years.

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