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Download Solution PDFMajor source of irrigation for agriculture in the Telangana State:
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TSPSC AE 2015 Paper I (General Studies & General Ability) Official Paper
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Option 2 : Tanks
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Tanks.Key Points
- Tanks are the most important resources of Telangana.
- The development of Irrigation in Telangana is mostly dependent on Godavari & Krishna Rivers and their tributaries, Tanks & Ponds.
- There are 46,531 nos of water bodies varying from very large tanks to small ponds & percolation tanks.
- Restoration & Renovation of tanks has been taken by I&CAD Department.
Additional Information
- All the irrigation projects are classified based on the irrigated ayacut under the projects as below:
| Project Classification | Ayacut | No. of Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Major Irrigation Projects | Above 25000 Acres (10,000 ha.) | 28 |
| Medium Irrigation Projects | Above 5000 Acres (2,000 ha.) & upto 25000 Acres ( 10,000 ha.) | 39 |
| Minor Irrigation Projects | Up to 5000 Acres (2,000 ha.) | 46,531 |
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