Prolonged liberal irrigation of agricultural fields is likely to create the problem of:
Correct answer: C. Salinity
- A. Acidity
- B. Aridity
- C. Salinity
- D. Metal toxicity
Explanation
Irrigation induced salinity can arise as a result of the use of any irrigation water, irrigation of saline water etc. combined with inadequate leaching. Since all surface and ground water contains salts to varying degrees, irrigation is often seen as the primary culprit for bringing salts into the field.
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