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The monthly consumptive use values for paddy are 26.69, 8.76, 14.38, 22.73, 21.29, 25.50 and 15.06 for the duration of month from June to July. What is the average daily consumptive use?

(a) 7.0 mm

(b) 8.0 mm

(c) 7.5 mm

(d) 8.5 mm

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The question is from Water Requirements of Crops topic in portion Water Requirements of Crops of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct option is (c) 7.5 mm

Explanation: The total consumptive use for paddy = 29.69 + 8.76 + 14.38 + 22.73 + 21.29 + 25.50 + 15.06 = 137.41 cm

Average daily consumptive use = 137.41 / period of growth in days

= 137.41 / (30+31+31+30+31+30) = 7.5 mm.

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