EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Drip irrigation saves wastage of water because it supplies water directly to the roots.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drip irrigation is sometimes called trickle irrigation and involves dripping water onto the soil at very low rates (2-20 litres/hour) from a system of small diameter plastic pipes fitted with outlets called emitters or drippers.

Detailed explanation-3: -A well designed trickle or drip irrigation system benefits the environment by conserving water and fertilizer and requires little labor to use once it is set up. Water is applied either on the surface, next to the plant, or subsurface, near the root zone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike other forms of irrigation, such as sprinklers that are only 65-75% efficient, drip irrigation 90% efficient at allowing plants to use the water applied. And, it reduces runoff and evaporation.