Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation?Reduction in we

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Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation?Reduction in weedReduction in soil salinityReduction in soil erosionSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

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Advantages of Drip Irrigation:Maximum use of available water.No water being available to weeds.Maximum crop yield.High efficiency in the use of fertilizers.Less weed growth and restricts population of potential hosts.No soil erosion.Improved infiltration in soil of low intake.Ready adjustment to sophisticated automatic control.No runoff of fertilizers into ground water.Less evaporation losses of water as compared to surface irrigation.Improves seed germination.Decreased tillage operations.Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation:In spite of the fact that drip irrigation has so many potential benefits, there are certain limitations also, as follows:Sensitivity to cloggingMoisture distribution problemSalinity hazardsHigh cost compared to furrow.High skill is required for design, installation, and operation.