Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Why is canal irrigation more popular in Northern India?
Advertisements
Solution
(i) The rivers are perennial as they are fed by the melting snows,
(ii) The surface of the land is almost flat and soft. Hence it is easy to dig canals,
(iii) The demand for irrigation is very great in North India as a variety of crops are grown,
(iv) Type of cultivation is intensive.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Give a reason for the significance of irrigation in Rajasthan
Give one geographical reason for each of the following:
Sprinkler irrigation is practised in arid and semi-arid regions.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following:
A tube well should be installed in a fertile and productive region.
“Without irrigation, development of agriculture is difficult in India”. Clarify the statement by giving two reasons.
Briefly explain two reasons for perennial canals being a popular form if irrigation in the named states
What do you mean by irrigation?
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Name two types of well used for irrigation in these states.
The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modem methods of irrigation.
Irrigation arrangements are no less important in areas of heavy rainfall in India.
State two reasons why there is a need for irrigation in India.
