D. R. Khullar solutions for जियोग्राफी [इंग्रजी] इयत्ता १२ आयएससी chapter 13 - Water Resources and Types of Irrigation [Latest edition]

There is little irrigation in the Himalayan region in spite of large number of big rivers. Why?

[Hint: There is little agricultural land due to rugged topography and the rivers are swift flowing]

Describe the advantages of well irrigation.

Describe the disadvantages of well irrigation.

What are the merits of tank irrigation?

What are the demerits of tank irrigation?

Why is the irrigation essential for increasing agricultural productivity in India?

Mention a few favourable conditions of developing irrigation in India.

Mention a few non-favourable conditions of developing irrigation in India.

Give a detailed account of canal irrigation in Uttar Pradesh.

Write an account of canal irrigation in Punjab.

Write an account of canal irrigation in Haryana.

Mark and label the following on an outline map of India.

A state with largest network of irrigation canals.

[Hint: Uttar Pradesh]

Mark and label the following on an outline map of India.

A state with largest area under well irrigation.

[Hint: Rajasthan]

Mark and label the following on an outline map of India.

A state with largest area under tube-well irrigation.

[Hint: Uttar Pradesh]

Mark and label the following on an outline map of India.

A state having largest area under tank irrigation.

[Hint: Andhra Pradesh]

Name two primitive methods of irrigation.

Name two modern methods of irrigation.

Name one modern type of irrigation practised in India. For type, mention a region where it is commonly seen.

Name one ancient type of irrigation practised in India. For type, mention a region where it is commonly seen.

Name one region in India where tank irrigation is commonly practised. Give two reasons for your choice.

Give two reasons where tank irrigation is commonly practised in India.

What are the demerits of tank irrigation?

Mention, two geomorphic conditions which are essential for the introduction of canal irrigation.

In which two ways are tube-wells better than ordinary wells as a form of irrigation?

Name two states where tube-well irrigation is popular.

Give one disadvantage of tube-well irrigation.

Mention two natural conditions required for construction of canals.

What are the drawbacks of canal irrigation?

Mention some problems caused by over-irrigation in India.

Mention the regions affected by over-irrigation in India.

Give reasons to explain why canal irrigation is mainly carried out in the Northern Plain?

Name the type of irrigation that is responsible for water logging?

What is water logging?

What are the effects of water logging phenomenon?

How does sprinkler irrigation help in the best utilization of water?

Name two crops that use the sprinkler form of irrigation.

Give two points of difference between ‘surface water’ and ‘groundwater’.

Distinguish between Inundation Canals and Perennial Canals.

Differentiate between Wells and tube-wells.

State any two advantages of using sprinkler irrigation.

Mention one disadvantage of sprinkler irrigation.

Give one disadvantage of tube-well irrigation.

State any two advantages of using sprinkler irrigation.

What is water logging?

Name the type of irrigation that is responsible for water logging?

What problem could waterlogging lead to?

Why is watershed management important?

Name the water harvesting program implemented in Andhra Pradesh.

State two reasons to explain why irrigation is necessary in India.

Explain any four conditions which have made the Northern Plains ideally suited for different forms of irrigation.

Why is tank irrigation the most popular form of irrigation in the Peninsular Plateau?

State two reasons to explain why irrigation is necessary in India.

What are the considerations for the construction of tube-wells?

What is the main purpose of inundation canals.

Why are inundation canals not as popular as perennial canals?

Name two canals of Uttar Pradesh.

Compare canal irrigation with well irrigation.

Name three problems created by over watering in India. Give specific examples of regions where these problems have been observed.

Which factors in the Deccan states have let to the support of tank irrigation?

What are the demerits of tank irrigation?

Despite tank irrigation being a simple form of irrigation, it is not used by all farmers. Explain why.

Today, the need to converse water resources has become greater than ever. Explain.

Mention any two suggestions for the conservation of water.

What are the drawbacks of canal irrigation?

State two reasons to explain why irrigation is necessary in India.

Explain why tube-wells are a popular form of irrigation for farmers of the northern plains.

Explain how the type of crops grown determines the need for irrigation.

Mention two different ways by which modern methods of irrigation are an improvement over the primitive methods.

Name two canals of Uttar Pradesh.

Give reasons to explain why canal irrigation is mainly carried out in the Northern Plain?

Well irrigation is still practiced in many parts of the country. Give two reasons to explain why.

Name the type of irrigation that is responsible for water logging?

What is water logging?

What are the effects of water logging phenomenon?

How does sprinkler irrigation help in the best utilization of water?

Name two crops that use the sprinkler form of irrigation.

Explain with specific examples of regions affected, the dangers and problems of over-watering in India.

State any two advantages of using sprinkler irrigation.

State two geographical conditions essential for the construction of canal irrigation.

Explain any three reasons why irrigation is necessary for profitable farming in India.

Define the term Lagoon with an example from the Indian region.

Define the term Delta with an example from the Indian region.

Mention any three advantages of well irrigation in India.

Name one perennial canal of the following state:

Uttar Pradesh

Name one perennial canal of the following state:

Punjab

Name one perennial canal of the following state:

Tamil Nadu

State two reasons for the rapid reduction in area irrigated by tanks in India.

Mention any two geographical conditions required for the setting up of tanks.

Mention three ways in which modern means of irrigation are more advantageous than the ancient methods of irrigation.

In which two ways are tube-wells better than ordinary wells as a form of irrigation?

Name any two alternative methods of irrigation.

What is rainwater harvesting?

Mention two objectives of rainwater harvesting.

How is agriculture responsible for reduction in the availability of surface and ground water?

Describe the importance of irrigation for agriculture.

What is meant by tank irrigation?

Give Two advantages of tube-wells as a method of irrigation.

What are the merits of tank irrigation?

Explain the following:

Watershed management

Explain rain water harvesting.

Mention two reasons why the modern methods of irrigation are preferred over traditional methods of irrigation, in India.

State two dangers of overwatering.

In which two ways are tube-wells better than ordinary wells as a form of irrigation?

Name one perennial canal of the following state:

Uttar Pradesh

Name one perennial canal of the following state:

Punjab