Question

Where in India is Tank irrigation most widely used?

Answer 1

Tank irrigation is a method of storing rainwater in natural or man-made depressions (called tanks) and using it later for agriculture. It is mainly practiced in areas with uneven land, hard rocky soil, and irregular rainfall, where canals and wells are less suitable.

Tank irrigation is most widely used in the southern parts of India.

• Tamil Nadu is the leading state in tank irrigation.
  • It has the largest number of tanks in the country.
  • A large part of the cultivated land is irrigated by tanks.
• It is also common in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
• Some parts of Odisha and eastern Maharashtra also use tank irrigation.