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Question
Answer the following question.
Mention two reasons why the modern methods of irrigation are preferred over traditional methods of irrigation, in India.
Solution
Wells, tanks, and inundation canals are called primitive methods of irrigation which are inefficient, uneconomical, and inconvenient. The only limited area can be irrigated while tubewell is capable of irrigating about ten times more the area as compared to an ordinary well. The perennial canal is much better than inundation canals because it can irrigate larger areas and provides regular irrigation throughout the year.
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