Does cropping pattern have any role to play in reduction of water utilisation ?

Explanation

1) Cropping pattern also had a key role to play in reduction of water utilisation.
2) Using alternative crops, one using more water and second one using less water can conserve water some extent.
3) Dry land crops should be grown when there is no proper availability of water.
4) Usage of less water harvesting system like drip irrigation and sprinklers.
5) Cultivation of commercial crops.