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Which means of irrigation can be developed with minimum expenditure?
Topic: Means of irrigation
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Answer
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(c) Well.
Explanation
A well is a simple pit a farmer can dig with ordinary tools and very little capital; canals, tube wells and drip systems all need heavy investment.
In words
Well.
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