Question

Given below are the two statements
Statement I: For Indian conditions, a major irrigation project has a culturable command area of 10000 ha or more
Statement II: Any minor irrigation project for Indian conditions usually has a culturable command area of 2000 ha or less.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

Indian Irrigation Project Classification (CCA basis):
Major: $> 10,000\text{ ha}$
Medium: $2,000 - 10,000\text{ ha}$
Minor: $\le 2,000\text{ ha}$.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Planning Commission of India and Ministry of Water Resources classify irrigation projects into three statutory categories based on Culturable Command Area (CCA).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Standard official classification of irrigation schemes in India (since 1978):
1. Major Irrigation Projects: Culturable Command Area (CCA) greater than 10,000 hectares ($> 10,000\text{ ha}$). Hence, Statement I is true.
2. Medium Irrigation Projects: CCA between 2,000 and 10,000 hectares.
3. Minor Irrigation Projects: CCA equal to or less than 2,000 hectares ($\le 2,000\text{ ha}$), comprising dug wells, shallow tubewells, and small check dams. Hence, Statement II is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, Both Statement I and Statement II are true, matching option (A).