Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction in soil erosion Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1 and 2 only
- B3 only
- C1 and 3 onlyCorrect
- DNone of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation
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