Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In Shejipali system, water is distributed according to a pre-determined date and time schedule according to the turn fixed for the individual farmer.
Statement II: The farmers at the head of the channel being served the first and those at tail end of the command area are served the last.
In the 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:

Shejipali is a warabandi system.
Head reaches get priority in water distribution.
Tail-end farmers often face water shortage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of traditional irrigation water distribution systems.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Statement I:
The Shejipali system is a traditional method of water distribution.
It involves a fixed schedule and rotation (warabandi) for each farmer.
This statement is true.
Statement II:
In canal irrigation, farmers at the head of the channel are served first.
Those at the tail end are served last (due to conveyance losses and flow limitations).
This statement is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, both statements are true, which corresponds to option (A).
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