AGRICULTURE
IRRIGATION INDIA
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Question
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How much amount of water is consumed for irrigation in Tamil Nadu?
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86.6
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66.5
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58.21
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54.7
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Agriculture irrigation accounts for 70% of water use worldwide and over 40% in many OECD countries. Intensive groundwater pumping for irrigation depletes aquifers and can lead to negative environmental externalities, causing significant economic impact on the sector and beyond.
Detailed explanation-2: -About 40-80 liters per day are needed per 100-200 plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Around 70 percent of freshwater withdrawals go into agriculture.
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