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Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following is the cause of water logging?
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Waterlogging is a phenomenon in which the productivity of land gets affected due to the rise in the water table, thus leading to flooding of the root zone of the plants.
Causes of Water Logging:
- Over and intensive irrigation
- Seepage of water from adjoining high lands
- Seepage of water through the canals.
- Impervious obstruction
- Inadequate Surface Drainage
- Submergence due to floods.
- Excessive rains
- Irregular or flat topography
Control of Water Logging:
- Lining of canals
- Crop rotation
- Efficient Drainage System
- Providing Intercepting drains
- Lift Irrigation
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