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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’.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a reason why traditional means of irrigation are still important in most parts of India.
Give one reason for each of the following:
Tank irrigation is an important method of irrigation in Karnataka.
State two reasons why irrigation is important to a country like India.
Name two states in which tube wells are extensively used. Give a reason to explain its importance as a source of irrigation.
Development of irrigation is essential for the growth of the agriculture sector of India.
Inundation canal.
Name one State where tank irrigation is important. Give three disadvantages of tank irrigation
What are the favourable conditions in India for the development of irrigation?
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Name two states in which well irrigation is widely used.
Canal irrigation leads to the ground around it becoming unproductive.
