Irrigation Systems

Q. What is the approximate number of wells in India?

1. 90 thousand
2. 20 lakh
3. 70 lakh
4. 2 crores

Q. Select the appropriate option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: In India, there are more than 70 lakh wells, that are both Kutcha and Pucca, in the alluvial plain regions.
Statement 2: We can generally find tanks in the Deccan plateau region.

1. Both statements are false.
2. Both statements are true.
3. Statement 1 is flase and Statement 2 is true.
4. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

Q. Match the following types of irrigations systems with their net percentage of irrigated land in the country, as per the 2009 report.

1. 26% of net irrigated area.
2. 10% of net irrigated area.
3. 38% of net irrigated area.

Q. Which of these are types of irrigation systems used in India?

1. Springs
2. Kuhls
3. Prakaras
4. Ahars
5. Corns
6. Pines
7. Thingals
8. Paloons
9. Doons
10. Toons

Q. Which of these is not among the three main types of irrigation systems?

1. Tank irrigation
2. Canal irrigation
3. Well irrigation
4. Spring irrigation