AGRICULTURE
IRRIGATION INDIA
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Cheap and efficient
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Expensive and efficient
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Cheap but less efficient
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Expensive and less efficient
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Detailed explanation-1: -The traditional methods are cheaper and require less labour, but are quite inefficient. Therefore, modern methods of irrigation are implemented for better yields.
Detailed explanation-2: -Traditional methods-They are done manually in which the canals are pulled by the farmers using cattle and carried to the crop fields. Its efficiency is poor because of the uneven distribution of the water. The water loss is very high.
Detailed explanation-3: -Flood or furrow irrigation has been practiced for thousands of years and has been modified with new practices and technology along the way. Among the cheapest forms of irrigation, you can find flood irrigated fields around the globe.
Detailed explanation-4: -Traditional Irrigation Methods Also called the pulley system, it involves pulling up water from a well or other such source to irrigate the land. This is a time consuming and labour intensive process, but it is very cost-efficient. Also, using a moat avoids wastage of water.
Detailed explanation-5: -Uneven distribution of water. Some crops get more water while some crops get less water. Waterlogging is another issue in uneven land. It requires the use of cattle and human labour, thus it is less efficient.