FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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farmers irrigate their fields by pumping up groundwater stored in underground soil and rocks.
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farmers use sprinklers
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Majority of farmers in India depend on rainfall for irrigation. Their crop calendar also revolves around the pattern of rainfall as most farmers usually grow crops in the months of rainy season.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sprinkler irrigation; crops are irrigated with high-pressure sprinklers set in the field; it can be solid or hand-moved. Drip irrigation; water is placed directly into the crop root zone from the low flow emitters, this usually also involves drip irrigation systems.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some techniques in water management for rainfed agriculture include the use of supplemental irrigation and water harvesting techniques, such as rain catchment systems and weirs or sand dams. These techniques help provide much needed water to areas where rainfall is inconsistent.