INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

IRRIGATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Irrigation means ____
A
growing new plants in the desert.
B
using the date palm trees to build houses.
C
putting water on to dry land so that crops will grow well.
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To irrigate is to water crops by bringing in water from pipes, canals, sprinklers, or other man-made means, rather than relying on rainfall alone. Places that have sparse or seasonal rainfall could not sustain agriculture without irrigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Irrigation is the process of supplying water in fields through manmade sources like wells, under-ground water, small and big dams etc. The main reason for the development of agriculture in Gujarat is the increase in irrigation facilities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Irrigation can increase crop yields; when the correct amount of water is provided for crops, this can aid in their growth productivity. If irrigation is done efficiently, it allows farmers to grow the same amount of crops using less water.

Detailed explanation-4: -The supply of water to crops at regular intervals is called irrigation. It differs from one crop to the next, from one soil to the next, and from one season to the next.

Detailed explanation-5: -Drip irrigation is highly effective in dry regions. It minimises wastage of water by supplying the amount of water required by the plant to its roots.

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