Question

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

Answer 1

Two reasons for the rapid reduction in areas irrigated by tanks in India:

• Neglect and Poor Maintenance: Many tanks are failing due to siltation, broken bunds, and a lack of regular desilting, lowering water storage capacity.
• Preference for Other Irrigation Methods: Farmers are increasingly preferring wells, tube wells, and canals as irrigation methods because they give a more reliable and consistent supply of water than rainwater tanks.