Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Tube well in hard rock area are called bore well.
Statement II: Bore wells are generally not used for small scale irrigation.
In the 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 true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Tube well: Deep well in alluvial areas.
Bore well: Well in hard rock areas (drilled through rock).
Bore wells are used for small scale irrigation in hard rock regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of tube wells and bore wells.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Statement I:
Tube wells in hard rock areas are called bore wells.
In hard rock areas (granite, basalt), wells are drilled through rock formations.
These are referred to as bore wells.
This statement is true.
Statement II:
Bore wells are commonly used for small scale irrigation.
In fact, bore wells are widely used for small and marginal farms.
They are a major source of groundwater for irrigation in hard rock areas.
This statement is false.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
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