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General Studies III · Subtopic

Irrigation types and systems

Official syllabus

Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

UPSC CSE 2026 notification

What this covers

Classify water source, conveyance, field application and sustainability of irrigation.

Key ideas

  • Surface water
  • Groundwater
  • Canals
  • Drip
  • Sprinkler

Official wording is from UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, the current baseline for CSE 2027 preparation. Always check the latest notification at upsc.gov.in. Scopes and key ideas are CSE One's study map and are being expanded.