Crops in several villages have dried up despite irrigation systems in place.
What is the most probable cause?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Check options:
1) Excess rainfall → would not cause drying
2) New crop varieties → not directly related
3) Subsidies stopped → indirect, not immediate cause
4) Poor maintenance of irrigation channels → Correct, water not reaching crops
Although irrigation systems exist, crops dried up, indicating improper functioning due to poor maintenance.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.