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प्रश्न
Development of irrigation is essential for the growth of the agriculture sector of India.
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उत्तर
Irrigation in India helps improve food security, reduce dependence on monsoons, improve agricultural productivity and create rural job opportunities. Dams used for irrigation projects help produce electricity and transport facilities, as well as provide drinking water supplies to a growing population, control floods and prevent droughts.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name three traditional means of irrigation.
Give a reason why traditional means of irrigation are still important in most parts of India.
Name a state where Tank irrigation is popular
Name two modern methods of irrigation. State one important reason for their growing popularity.
State two reasons why tank irrigation is popular in South India.
Mention two advantages that surface wells have over inundation canals.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modern methods of irrigation.
Give two advantages and one disadvantages that tube wells have over surface wells.
Irrigation is very necessary for solving the food problem.
Give a reason for the following:
Agriculture sector in India needs the support of irrigation.
