Open well has big diameter than tube well because ____________ i. Open well has to irrigate more area. ii. Water contribution to the well is natural and therefore, the percolation area has to be more. iii. Storage of water has to be made before irrigation is done.

Correct Answer: ii and iii
Open wells have comparatively bigger diameter varying from 2-9 m and are suitable for low discharges in the order of 1-5 liters per second. The yield of the well is limited as the groundwater storage is limited. An open well irrigates small area and its cost per hectare is generally more than that of a tube well.