Irrigation share: Approximately what percentage of India’s total cultivated (net sown) area is irrigated? Select the nearest all-India proportion. Choose the correct value.

General Knowledge Indian Geography Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    35%
  • B
    20%
  • C
    50%
  • D
    65%

Answer

Correct Answer: 35%

Explanation

Concept/ApproachExam-standard figures round India’s irrigated share to about one-third of net sown area (≈35%), varying by year and source but closest among the given options.

Final Answer35%

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