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प्रश्न
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Describe two methods of drawing water from the wells.
उत्तर
The prevailing methods are the Persian Wheel, Mhote and the Picotin.
The Persian wheel: It is also known as ‘Rehat’ and is worked by bullocks, buffaloes or camels.
Mhote: It is also worked by bullocks moving up a sloping ramp to pull up a big leather bucket.
Picotin: In this device a vertical pole is employed for balancing the bucket and the equivalent load fixed on either ends. It is also known as ‘Dhenkuli’.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name a state where Tube wells are common.
Mention two factors which are essential for the development of tube well irrigation.
Name two modern methods of irrigation. State one important reason for their growing popularity.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modern methods of irrigation.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
Canal irrigation leads to the ground around it becoming unproductive.
Briefly explain two reasons for perennial canals being a popular form if irrigation in the named states
There is an urgent need for water conservation in India.
What do you mean by irrigation?
With reference to well irrigation, answer the following question :
Name two types of well used for irrigation in these states.
The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modem methods of irrigation.
