Consider the following statements about Irrigation

1. Irrigation does not play any role in suppressing weed growth in grain fields.

2. Agriculture that relies on direct rainfall is referred to as rain-fed.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Answer 1

Irrigation also has other uses in crop production, including frost protection, suppressing weed growth in grain fields and preventing soil consolidation. Hence statement 1 is Incorrect.
In contrast, agriculture that relies only on direct rainfall is referred to as rain-fed. Micro-irrigation uses less pressure and water flow than overhead irrigation. Drip irrigation trickles out at the root zone. Hence statement 2 is correct.