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Which state in India has the highest percentage of tank irrigation?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Punjab
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Gujarat

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tamil Nadu

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Tamil Nadu šŸ“š Explanation: Tamil Nadu has the highest percentage of agricultural land actively irrigated by traditional tanks. The state's hard, rocky peninsular terrain makes it extremely difficult to dig deep canals or tube wells. Therefore, naturally formed or man-made depressions are extensively used to carefully store rainwater for dry-season farming.