Q. Consider the following: 
  1. Minor Irrigation Scheme: CCA less than 2000 Hectares 
  2. Medium Irrigation Scheme : CCA more than 2000 Hectares but less than 10000 Hectares 
  3. Major Irrigation Scheme : CCA more than 10000 Hectares 
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: all are correct
Notes:

Various irrigation schemes in India were classified by the erstwhile planning commission into three parts viz. Minor, Medium and Major Irrigation schemes.

Cultural command area is the basis for the design of water course and basis for the design of an irrigation project. It is the proportion of the Gross Command Area which is Culturable and cultivable.


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