Question

Crops grown by using water from canals, tanks or wells is called _____.

• A. Subsistence
• B. Dry farming
• C. Mixed farming
• D. Irrigation

Answer 1

The correct option is D Irrigation

To irrigate is to water crops by bringing in water from pipes, canals, sprinklers, or other manmade means, rather than relying on precipitation alone. Places that have sparse or seasonal rainwater could not sustain agriculture without irrigation. In areas that have irregular rainfall, irrigation improves crop growth and quality. By allowing farmers to grow crops on a reliable schedule, irrigation also creates more reliable food supplies.