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Which of the following factor do not contribute to water-logging?

(a) Inadequate drainage

(b) Seepage from unlined canals

(c) Frequent flooding

(d) Excessive tapping of groundwater

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I would like to ask this question from Salinity and Water-logging in portion Water Logged Reclamation and Saline Soils for Agricultural Purposes of Irrigation Engineering

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Right choice is (d) Excessive tapping of groundwater

Best explanation: The various factors that contribute to the rise in water table i.e. water-logging are –

• Over and intensive irrigation

• Seepage of water through canals and adjoining high lands

• Inadequate natural drainage and surface drainage

• Excessive rains and submergence due to floods

• Impervious obstruction.

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