Question

Name two modern methods of irrigation. State one important reason for their growing popularity.

Answer 1

Two modern methods of irrigation are:

• Drip Method: is the best modern method of irrigation as in this method water is directly given to the crops through perforated pipes. This reduces the evaporation and each crop can be irrigated according to its nature.
• Spray Irrigation: In this method, water is utilised more efficiently. Hence, the amount of water needed to irrigate a field reduces considerably.