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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.
Name a state where Tube wells are common.
Mention two factors which are essential for the development of tube well irrigation.
State two reasons why irrigation is important to a country like India.
What do you mean by irrigation?
Name two states in which tube wells are extensively used. Give a reason to explain its importance as a source of irrigation.
What are the reasons that necessitate artificial irrigation?
Or
What is the importance of irrigation?
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Name two types of well used for irrigation in these states.
Give a reason for the following:
Agriculture sector in India needs the support of irrigation.
State two reasons why there is a need for irrigation in India.
