Irrigation

Q. Why is irrigation important in India?

1. Uneven distribution of rainfall
2. Seasonal distribution of rainfall
3. Cultivation of crops like sugarcane and rice
4. Lack of rainfall

Q. "The most widely used irrigation system is the Well system, followed by the Canal system."

Based on the above statement, select the correct option from the following:

1. The statement is true.
2. The statement is false.
3. Cannot comment.
4. Insufficient data.

Q. S1: Damodar valley project is the first multi-purpose project of India.

S2: Nangal dam is the highest dam in India.

S3: Tungabhadra dam is the longest dam in India.

Select the sentences that are not true:

1. S1 and S2
2. S1 and S3
3. S2 and S3
4. S2 only

Q. The type of irrigation which is largely practised in India is _______.

1. Drip irrigation
2. Tank irrigation
3. Canal irrigation
4. Sprinkler irrigation

Q. Select the statements that are true about dams:

1. A barrier across running water
2. Classified based on structure, material and height
3. Retains only sea water
4. Construction of dams are dependent on sea water

Q. The ______ supply of water for the purpose of agriculture is called irrigation

1. natural
2. artificial
3. organic
4. inorganic

Q. Rahat system of irrigation was primarily used in

1. America
2. Africa
3. India
4. Indonesia

Q. Water plays a critical role in enhancing the ___ and ___ of India.

1. economy
2. climate
3. famines
4. agricultural productivity

Q. Pick the odd one out from the following:
(Hint: Related to the Damodar Valley project)

1. Tilaiya
2. Konar
3. Naraj
4. Barrage at Durgapur

Q. Define rain water harvesting.

Q. Construction of a dam is advantageous in many ways.

Select the options that show the advantages of dams:

1. Provide water for irrigation
2. Prevents floods
3. Provides fertile soil
4. Provides oil from the river beds

Q. Match the following:

Name of River	Name of Irrigation Project
1. Tapi	a. Ukai Project
2. Mahi	b. Kadana Project
3. Narmada	c. Sardar-Sarovar Project
4. Sabarmati	d. Dharoi Project

1. 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
2. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
3. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
4. 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c

Q. Chambal project is joint undertaking between

1. Rajasthan and Mumbai
2. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
3. Mumbai and Goa
4. none of these

Q. _____ is an elaborate and extensive irrigation system.

1. Wells
2. Tanks
3. Canal system
4. River valley system

Q. The exact matching of the marked River Valley projects is _______.

1. 1 - Hirakud, 2 - Tungabhadra, 3 - Bhakra Nangal
2. 1 - Tungabhadra, 2 - Bhakra Nangal, 3 - Hirakud
3. 1 - Bhakra Nangal, 2 - Tungabhadra, 3 - Hirakud
4. 1 - Bhakra Nangal, 2 -Hirakud, 3-Tungabhadra.

Q. Of the following all are the traditional method of irrigation except

1. Chain pump
2. Pulley system
3. Persian wheel
4. Basin irrigation