Question

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The currently used methods for scheduling irrigation are water budget method, soil moisture measurement based, computer models based, keeping a chart and plant-based irrigation method. Reason (R): To achieve better productivity, it is important to work out an efficient and economic irrigation schedule for water use under any given set of agroclimatic condition.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Irrigation scheduling helps apply water at the right time and in the right amount.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Irrigation scheduling means deciding when and how much water should be applied to crops.

Step 1: Check Assertion.
Irrigation can be scheduled using water budget, soil moisture measurement, computer models, charts and plant-based methods. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason.
Efficient irrigation scheduling improves productivity and avoids wastage of water. \[ R \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3: Check explanation.
The reason explains why irrigation scheduling methods are used. \[ R \text{ correctly explains } A \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (A)} \]