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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 two modern methods of irrigation. State one important reason for their growing popularity.
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.
Name one State where tank irrigation is important. Give three disadvantages of tank irrigation
Why is canal irrigation more popular in Northern India?
Give two advantages and one disadvantages that tube wells have over surface wells.
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Name two types of well used for irrigation in these states.
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Describe two methods of drawing water from the wells.
Give a reason for the following:
Agriculture sector in India needs the support of irrigation.
State two reasons why there is a need for irrigation in India.
