Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7GeographyAgriculture2 Marks
Question
Give comparative account of any two methods of irrigation
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Answer
Well irrigation, canal irrigation, drip & sprinkler irrigation, tank irrigation etc. are various methods of irrigation. Wells & canals have been used for irrigation since ancient times.
Well irrigation:-
In this type of irrigation, a well is dug in the ground from which ground water is taken out for irrigation,
The area required for digging wells is less,
It is a cheap, dependable & popular method of irrigation in India.
Canal irrigation:-
In this type of irrigation, dams are constructed on rivers & water of the river is stored in the reservoir,
The stored water is then supplied to fields with the help of canals,
Canal irrigation requires vast area for construction of dam as well as constructing network of canals,
Canal irrigation is dependable but costly method of irrigation.
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