Question

Economic water rate means the rate worked out in rupees per unit quantity of water.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

Right answer is (a) True

Explanation: To work out the real cost of irrigation waters based on economic considerations, a rate is worked from these considerations. Such a rate, which is worked in terms of rupees per some unit quantity of water, is known as economic water rate.