Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The N...
The NMMI was launched in 2010. Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation systems are to be used for horticulture and agricultural crops.
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Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The N...
The correct answer is option 'C' - both. Both statements i and ii are correct.
Explanation:
The National Mission on Micro Irrigation is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at enhancing water-use efficiency by adopting different irrigation methods. Let's break down each statement to understand them better:
i. The National Mission on Micro Irrigation is a centrally sponsored scheme:
- The National Mission on Micro Irrigation is indeed a centrally sponsored scheme. Centrally sponsored schemes are those schemes that are implemented by the central government but are funded partly by the central government and partly by the state government.
- In the case of the National Mission on Micro Irrigation, the central government provides financial assistance to the state governments to implement the scheme.
ii. It enhances water-use efficiency by adopting different irrigation methods:
- The main objective of the National Mission on Micro Irrigation is to enhance water-use efficiency in agriculture.
- This is achieved by adopting different irrigation methods such as drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation.
- Drip irrigation involves the application of water directly to the roots of plants, reducing water wastage through evaporation and runoff.
- Sprinkler irrigation involves spraying water over the fields, mimicking natural rainfall and reducing water wastage.
- By promoting these efficient irrigation methods, the scheme aims to reduce water consumption in agriculture and ensure the sustainable use of water resources.
In conclusion, both statements i and ii are correct. The National Mission on Micro Irrigation is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to enhance water-use efficiency in agriculture by adopting different irrigation methods.