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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 of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: All are correct
Notes: The correct answer is "All are correct." In India, irrigation projects are classified by Culturable Command Area (CCA): Minor (less than 2,000 ha), Medium (2,000–10,000 ha), and Major (over 10,000 ha). This official categorization is vital for water management, agricultural policy, and resource allocation in the country.
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