Question Statement:
Read the following statement:
'While drip irrigation reduces evaporation losses compared to sprinkler irrigation, its high capital cost and emitter clogging risks require careful filtration and chemical treatment.'
What can be reasonably INFERRED from this statement?
Options:
- (A) Drip irrigation systems require ongoing operational maintenance to prevent hydraulic failures.
- (B) Sprinkler irrigation completely eliminates water evaporation.
- (C) Capital investment in drip irrigation is lower than that of furrow irrigation.
- (D) Clogging never occurs if water has suspended silt.