SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

The area served by a canal system through supply of water for irrigation and other purposes is called a ______

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. command area

 

The area over which canal irrigation water flows by gravity is known as the command area.

There are three types of command areas in irrigation.

  1. Gross Command Area
  2. Culturable Command Area
  3. Net Command Area