AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
(C) Irrigated agriculture
Irrigated agriculture is the largest consumer of water in India, as stated in the textbook.
Source: Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation and Management, Chapter 3
The textbook explicitly states: "Irrigated agriculture is the largest consumer of water." This is a direct, factual line — memorise it. Do not confuse it with industries or urban households, which are mentioned as additional pressure points but are NOT the largest consumers.