ReasoningEasy1 mark
What geographical conditions make irrigation necessary in the country?
Topic: Need for irrigation
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India’s rain comes almost wholly from the seasonal, uncertain monsoon, while its farming continues round the year — so the dry months and dry regions must be watered artificially.
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