Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I: In major irrigation projects, all irrigation schemes have a culturable command area of 10,000 ha or more.
Statement II: Medium irrigation projects have a culturable command area less than 2,000 ha.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct 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 true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Project classification by CCA:
- Major: $>$ 10,000 ha
- Medium: 2,000-10,000 ha
- Minor: $<$ 2,000 ha

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of classification of irrigation projects based on culturable command area (CCA).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Statement I:
Major irrigation projects have a CCA of 10,000 ha or more.
This is correct.
Statement II:
Medium irrigation projects have a CCA between 2,000 ha and 10,000 ha.
They do not have CCA less than 2,000 ha.
This statement is false.
Minor irrigation projects have CCA less than 2,000 ha.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is true but Statement II is false, which corresponds to option (C).
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