AGRICULTURE
IRRIGATION INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Soil conservation
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Irrigation
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Soil erosion
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Water can be artificially supplied to plants using five irrigation systems: Flood or furrow irrigation; entire soil surface is covered with water; it moves over the field by gravity flow. Sprinkler irrigation; crops are irrigated with high-pressure sprinklers set in the field; it can be solid or hand-moved.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is B. Irrigation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Artificial application of water to the crop plants is known as irrigation. The irrigation is measured in terms of .
Detailed explanation-4: -Irrigation is the process of applying water to the crops artificially to fulfil their water requirements. Nutrients may also be provided to the crops through irrigation. The various sources of water for irrigation are wells, ponds, lakes, canals, tube-wells and even dams.
Detailed explanation-5: -There are three commonly used methods: surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation.