The use of irrigation on the plains of the Texas panhandle throughout the twentieth century facilitated ranching and farming in the region, yet that has also resulted in-

Economic improvements for the state.

Explanation:

As you may already know, texas is a strong producer of agricultural products, due to its high fertility rate. In the 20th century, the use of irrigation in the Texas mangrove plains combined with extremely favorable environmental conditions for agriculture and livestock, Texas increased its production of agricultural products which boosted local trade in a very strong way, bringing improvements to the economic situation of the state and increasing the quality of life of the Texans.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.

the correct answer is a