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Which of the following is\/are the advantage\/advantages of practising drip irrigation?<\/p>\n

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  1. Reduction in weed<\/li>\n
  2. Reduction in soil salinity<\/li>\n
  3. Reduction in soil erosion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n

    [amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”3 only” option3=”1 and 3 only” option4=”None of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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    \nStatement 1 is correct. Drip irrigation applies water directly to the root zone of the plants, minimizing water availability to weeds growing between rows, thus reducing weed growth.
    \nStatement 2 is less definitively a *reduction* in soil salinity as a primary advantage, although it can help manage salinity better than other methods by reducing surface evaporation (which draws salt up) and allowing targeted leaching. However, in some contexts, if improperly managed, salts can accumulate at the edge of the wetting zone. Compared to flood irrigation which can cause waterlogging and widespread salinization, drip irrigation offers better control. But ‘reduction’ as a universal advantage might be debated.
    \nStatement 3 is correct. Drip irrigation applies water slowly and directly to the soil surface or below, preventing surface runoff and water erosion, which are common with furrow or flood irrigation.
    \nConsidering the options provided, and that 1 and 3 are clearly and widely accepted advantages, Option C (1 and 3 only) is the most likely intended answer.
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    \nDrip irrigation significantly reduces weed growth and soil erosion. Its effect on soil salinity is more about better management and potential mitigation compared to other methods, rather than a guaranteed reduction in all contexts.
    \n<\/section>\n
    \nOther advantages of drip irrigation include significant water savings, increased yield, reduced fertilizer use (through fertigation), and adaptability to various terrains and soil types.
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