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If an agricultural field is liberally irrigated for a prolonged period of time, it is likely to face problem of
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Options:
  • A metal toxicity
  • B alkalinity
  • C acidity
  • D salinity
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The correct answer is: salinity
Salinity of soil is a problem faced by farmers if they liberally irrigate agricultural field for a prolonged period of time.
Irrigation salinity is the accumulation of salts in the topsoil under irrigation. It is caused by over irrigation of agricultural land, inefficient water use, poor drainage and the irrigation of unsuitable and leaky soils.

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