Types of Irrigation and Its Distribution

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

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

Q. Tube well irrigation is popular in.

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. West Bengal

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

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

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

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

Q. What are the two types of wells?

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

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

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

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. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In 2013, what amount of India's agricultural land was irrigated?

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

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.