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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.
“Without irrigation, development of agriculture is difficult in India”. Clarify the statement by giving two reasons.
Name two modern methods of irrigation. State one important reason for their growing popularity.
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 one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
Canal irrigation leads to the ground around it becoming unproductive.
Name two states in which tube wells are extensively used. Give a reason to explain its importance as a source of irrigation.
Briefly explain two reasons for perennial canals being a popular form if irrigation in the named states
“The modern means of irrigation are gaining popularity.” Give two reasons to justify this statement.
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Describe two methods of drawing water from the wells.
Name the State which leads in irrigation by wells in India.
