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प्रश्न
Development of irrigation is essential for the growth of the agriculture sector of India.
उत्तर
Irrigation in India helps improve food security, reduce dependence on monsoons, improve agricultural productivity and create rural job opportunities. Dams used for irrigation projects help produce electricity and transport facilities, as well as provide drinking water supplies to a growing population, control floods and prevent droughts.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a reason for the significance of irrigation in Rajasthan
Name a state where Tube wells are common.
Mention two advantages that surface wells have over inundation canals.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modern methods of irrigation.
There is an urgent need for water conservation in India.
Inundation canal.
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Name two states in which well irrigation is widely used.
Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon.
The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modem methods of irrigation.
Irrigation arrangements are no less important in areas of heavy rainfall in India.