Question

Analyze the given table regarding the condition of the fields and other requirements and identify the irrigation systems best suited for the two farmers Sohan and Harish.​

Condition	Sohan​	Harish​
Field surface​	Irregular	Levelled​
Soil type	Sandy​	Clayey​
Crop	Fruit plants	Cereals​
Financial budget	High	Low

• A. Sohan​ - Drip irrigation; Harish​ - Sprinkler system
• B. Sohan​ - Drip irrigation​; Harish​ - Surface irrigation
• C. Sohan​ - Surface irrigation; Harish​ - Drip irrigation
• D. Sohan​ - Sprinkler system; Harish​ - Drip irrigation​

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sohan​ - Drip irrigation​; Harish​ - Surface irrigation

• In sprinkler irrigation, perpendicular pipes having rotating nozzles are attached to horizontal pipes through which water is sprinkled on crops simulating rainfall.
• In drip irrigation, water is added to crops drop wise. This type of irrigation is considered to be boon in water scarce areas.
• Surface irrigation is one of the most common methods of irrigation. Water is made to flow through shallow channels which are evenly spaced out and at a slope to the field.
• Both drip and sprinkler irrigation have high initial installation cost and are efficient for sandy soil type.
• Surface irrigation needs less investment and is ideal for soil with low infiltration rate like clayey soil.