INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

IRRIGATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a traditional irrigation system?
A
Persian wheel
B
Chain pump
C
Sprinkler system
D
Dhekli
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The traditional methods of irrigation include moat, chain pump, dhekli and rahat. Modern methods comprise the use of sprinklers and drip system of irrigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are the Four Traditional Methods of Irrigation? They are basin, check basin, furrow and strip irrigation. Each of these methods is suited for particular crops and land-types.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Drip irrigation is not a traditional method of irrigation. Option D is correct.

Detailed explanation-4: -The traditional methods of irrigation include moat, chain pump, dhekli and rahat (lever system). Modern methods refers to the usage of sprinklers and drip system of irrigation.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct option is B Even water distribution. The drawbacks of traditional methods of irrigation are: Uneven water distribution.

There is 1 question to complete.