INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sprinkler irrigation is a method of applying irrigation water which is similar to natural rainfall. Water is distributed through a system of pipes usually by pumping. It is then sprayed into the air through sprinklers so that it breaks up into small water drops which fall to the ground.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sprinkler system is selected considering factors such as land topography, cost of land leveling, soil texture, precipitation intensity of sprinkler nozzle, infiltration capacity of the soil, type of crop being irrigated and overall economics of sprinkler system over conventional irrigation system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sprinkler system efficiencies vary between 60% – 90% with an average of 75%, although center-pivot systems have an efficiency of around 85% [8].

Detailed explanation-4: -They include impact sprinklers, oscillating sprinklers, drip sprinklers, underground sprinkler systems, and portable sprinklers. Permanently installed systems may often operate on timers or other automated processes.