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Question
Give a reason for the following:
Agriculture sector in India needs the support of irrigation.
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Solution
In a nation like India where the rainfall is irregular, irrigation is crucial. It can occur in varying quantities and is restricted to four months per year. Additionally, some crops need more water than what is given by rainfall, thus it is crucial. Irrigation help is therefore necessary.
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Name three traditional means of irrigation.
Give a reason why traditional means of irrigation are still important in most parts of India.
Name a state where Tank irrigation is popular
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Canal irrigation is more suitable in the Northern Plains.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon.
There is an urgent need for water conservation in India.
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The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modem methods of irrigation.
Name the types of irrigation prevailing in India.
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