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प्रश्न
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Describe two methods of drawing water from the wells.
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उत्तर
The prevailing methods are the Persian Wheel, Mhote and the Picotin.
The Persian wheel: It is also known as ‘Rehat’ and is worked by bullocks, buffaloes or camels.
Mhote: It is also worked by bullocks moving up a sloping ramp to pull up a big leather bucket.
Picotin: In this device a vertical pole is employed for balancing the bucket and the equivalent load fixed on either ends. It is also known as ‘Dhenkuli’.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a reason why traditional means of irrigation are still important in most parts of India.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following:
A tube well should be installed in a fertile and productive region.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
Canal irrigation leads to the ground around it becoming unproductive.
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.
There is an urgent need for water conservation in India.
Why is canal irrigation more popular in Northern India?
Give two advantages and one disadvantages that tube wells have over surface wells.
Name the State which leads in irrigation by wells in India.
State two reasons why there is a need for irrigation in India.
