FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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to apply water to farmland and crops
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to flood a young crop
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to provide large amounts of sunlight to encourage growing
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to deliver just the right amount of Vitamin A to help growth
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Detailed explanation-1: -To irrigate is to water crops by bringing in water from pipes, canals, sprinklers, or other man-made means, rather than relying on rainfall alone. Places that have sparse or seasonal rainfall could not sustain agriculture without irrigation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil through various systems of tubes, pumps, and sprays. Irrigation is usually used in areas where rainfall is irregular or dry times or drought is expected. There are many types of irrigation systems, in which water is supplied to the entire field uniformly.
Detailed explanation-3: -India’s irrigation is mostly groundwater well based. At 39 million hectares (67% of its total irrigation), India has the world’s largest groundwater well equipped irrigation system (China with 19 mha is second, USA with 17 mha is third). India has spent ₹ 16, 590 crore on irrigation development between 1950 and 1985.
Detailed explanation-4: -India approximately has 18% of the world population. In order feed so many people agricultural output should also be in larger quantities. Approximately 80%of the total water resources are used for agricultural purpose.
Detailed explanation-5: -Irrigation is the process of supplying water in fields through manmade sources like wells, under-ground water, small and big dams etc. The main reason for the development of agriculture in Gujarat is the increase in irrigation facilities.