Which of the following is a surface water resource that can be directly used for irrigation?
Answer
River
The correct answer is River — River is a permanent surface water body suitable for irrigation, so it is the correct choice.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify which option represents water that naturally flows on the Earth's surface.
- Groundwater and aquifer are underground, rainwater is intermittent and not a permanent body.
- River is a permanent surface water body suitable for irrigation, so it is the correct choice.
Common mistake: Confusing rainwater with a permanent surface water body
Concept tested: Surface water resource
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