What percentage of land is irrigated in Jharkhand?

12.10%
10.20%
22.40%
38%

The correct answer is A. 12.1%.

Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It is the 14th largest state in India by area and the 10th most populous state. The state has a population of over 33 million people. The capital of Jharkhand is Ranchi.

The main source of irrigation in Jharkhand is rainfall. The state receives an average annual rainfall of about 1,200 mm. The monsoon season is from June to September. During this time, the state receives most of its rainfall.

The other sources of irrigation in Jharkhand are canals, tanks, and wells. Canal irrigation is the most important source of irrigation in the state. The state has a network of canals that irrigate about 10% of the land. Tanks are also an important source of irrigation in the state. Tanks irrigate about 5% of the land. Well irrigation is the least important source of irrigation in the state. Wells irrigate about 2% of the land.

The state government has been making efforts to increase the area under irrigation. The government has been constructing new canals and tanks. The government has also been providing subsidies to farmers for installing irrigation systems.

The following are the brief explanations of each option:

  • Option A: 12.1%. This is the correct answer. The percentage of land that is irrigated in Jharkhand is 12.1%.
  • Option B: 10.2%. This is not the correct answer. The percentage of land that is irrigated in Jharkhand is 12.1%, not 10.2%.
  • Option C: 22.4%. This is not the correct answer. The percentage of land that is irrigated in Jharkhand is 12.1%, not 22.4%.
  • Option D: 38%. This is not the correct answer. The percentage of land that is irrigated in Jharkhand is 12.1%, not 38%.