Which State has the largest proportion of its net irrigation area under well irrigation? (1) Haryana (2) Bihar (3) Gujarat (4) West Bengal

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(3) Gujarat Explanation: Gujarat has the largest proportion of its net irrigated area under well irrigation. Uttar Pradesh has the largest area under irrigation in terms of total acreage.

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