INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

IRRIGATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a source of irrigation?
A
Pond
B
Dams
C
Rivers
D
Ocean
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is D Oceans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oceans and seas are not a source of irrigation as they contain saline water and not fresh water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main sources for irrigation water are groundwater from wells, surface water, drainage ponds, rain and municipal water. Drilled wells are a clean source of water for many greenhouse operations however, the water yield from drilled wells is usually limited.

Detailed explanation-4: -The different sources of water for irrigation are rainfall, ponds, wells, canals, lakes, dams, and tube wells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Surface, sprinkler and drip are methods of irrigation, while there is no such method called shower.

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