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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
Give one geographical reason for each of the following:
A tube well should be installed in a fertile and productive region.
Give one reason for each of the following:
Tank irrigation is an important method of irrigation in Karnataka.
State two reasons why tank irrigation is popular in South India.
Briefly explain two reasons for perennial canals being a popular form if irrigation in the named states
Mention two factors that favour the development of tube well irrigation in Punjab.
Name two states in which tube wells are extensively used. Give a reason to explain its importance as a source of irrigation.
Give two advantages and one disadvantages that tube wells have over surface wells.
What are the reasons that necessitate artificial irrigation?
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What is the importance of irrigation?
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Describe two methods of drawing water from the wells.
Irrigation is very necessary for solving the food problem.
