Question

Canal irrigation is most important in north India, because the ________.

• A. soil is porous
• B. level of underground water is high
• C. sources of the canals are the perennial rivers
• D. regions is densely populated

Answer 1

The correct option is C sources of the canals are the perennial rivers

Canal irrigation is the most important form of irrigation in North India. Canals maintain its flow of water throughout the year even during the winter season and draw their water either from rivers or from the reservoir of the river projects.