Irrigation and Its Types

Q.

Read the statements given below.

1. Seeds require moisture for germination.
2. Plants can absorb nutrients mostly in dissolved form.
3. Irrigation protects crops from both frost and hot air currents.
4. Irrigation improves soil texture.

Choose the combination of statements that indicate the need to irrigate crops.

1. i and ii

2. i, ii, iii

3. i, ii, iii, iv

4. i and iii

Q. Why is irrigation system essential in our country?

1. Due to uneven rainfall
2. Due to lots of rainfall
3. Due to the presence of many oceans
4. Due to the presence of marshy soil

Q. The expansion of irrigation has been a key strategy in developing the Indian agricultural sector.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following state(s) follow Well irrigation?

1. Kerala
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Andhra Pradesh

Q. The largest irrigation area in India is occupied by

1. rice
2. wheat
3. cotton
4. sugarcane

Q. Who is usually responsible for the building of canals for irrigation purposes?

1. The People
2. The Municipality
3. The Police Authorities
4. The Government

Q. What are the different classifications of the Irrigation system?

1. Well Irrigation
2. Canal Irrigation
3. River Irrigation
4. Tank Irrigation

Q. What is the artificial supply of water for agriculture known as?

1. Smelting
2. Irrigation
3. Rainfall
4. Terrace Gardening

Q. advantages of multi purpose river valley projects

Q. Why is tank irrigation losing its popularity?

1. They are dependant on rainwater and groundwater.
2. Rivers used by this irrigation are non perennial.
3. They are only dependant on rainwater.
4. Tanks are extremely expensive and takes decades to build.

Q. Choose the correct pairs with respect to types of irrigation systems.

1. Non-perennial
2. Low rainfall
3. Well irrigation
4. Perennial canals
5. River dams
6. Tank irrigation