INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

IRRIGATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which the most efficient traditional irrigation method to irrigate the uneven land for agriculture?
A
Drip irrigation system
B
Sprinkler system
C
Chain pump
D
Dhekli
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sprinkler method is one of the most efficient irrigation methods to irrigate the uneven land for agriculture.

Detailed explanation-2: -A sprinkler system is more useful on uneven lands where sufficient water is not available. In this method, water is supplied using pipes to one or more central locations within the field. When water is allowed to flow under high pressure with the help of a pump, it gets sprinkled on the crops.

Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore the sprinkler and drip system of irrigation is very efficient in uneven land.

Detailed explanation-4: -A chain pump consists of two large wheels, connected by an endless chain. The bottom wheel is half immersed in the water source. As the wheel is turned, the connected buckets dip into the pool and pick up water. The chain then lifts them to the upper wheel, where the water from the buckets is transferred to the pool.

Detailed explanation-5: -Check Basin Method It is one of the best methods of irrigation for levelled fields.

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