Types of Irrigation and Its Distribution

Q.

Is it important to increase the area under irrigation? Why?

Q. Which state has highest area of agricultural land under irrigation?

1. Haryana
2. Punjab
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Madhya Pradesh

Q.

Distinguish between inundation canal and perennial canal

Q. In which of these states would you find tank irrigation systems to be a common sight?

1. Rajasthan
2. Assam
3. Meghalaya
4. Karnataka

Q. Identify the correct statement(s) regarding inundation and perennial canals.

1. Water is drawn from the wells in the case of inundation canals.
2. In perennial canals, water is drawn from dams.
3. Inundation canals run throughout the year.
4. Perennial canals are a good choice for irrigating large areas.

Q. Which of the following is the widely popular type of well irrigation system in India?

1. Tube well irrigation system
2. Canal irrigation system
3. Drip irrigation system
4. Sprinkler irrigation system

Q. What are the two types of wells?

1. Open wells
2. Tube wells
3. Drip wells
4. Sprinkler wells

Q. Identify the true statement(s) pertaining to open well and tube well irrigation.

1. Tube wells irrigate less area per day than open wells.
2. Open well irrigation is cheaper than tube well irrigation.
3. No electricity is required for open well irrigation.
4. Tube well irrigation becomes more costly with the depth of the well, while the cost remains constant in open well irrigation.

Q. Which of the following states are part of the Ganga plain?

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. Haryana
4. Bihar

Q. Which type(s) of canal system(s) draws water from a reservoir?

1. Perennial canals
2. Inundation canals
3. Navigation canal
4. Power canal

Q. Tube well irrigation is popular in.

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. West Bengal

Q. Which of the following states ranks highest in tank irrigation?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Orissa
4. West Bengal

Q. In 2013, what amount of India's agricultural land was irrigated?

1. Around 36%
2. Around 56%
3. Around 78%
4. Around 82%

Q. Why is tank irrigation decreasing over the years?

1. Because it is hard to construct
2. Because it is dependent on rivers
3. Because it is dependent on canals
4. Because it is non-perennial

Q. Which state has the benefits of irrigation by river Krishna?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Uttar Pradesh

Q. In which state is tube well irrigation usually preferred?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Bihar
3. Punjab
4. Uttar Pradesh