Question

How are irrigation systems broadly classified?

• A. Canal irrigation
• B. Drilled wells irrigation
• C. Tank irrigation
• D. Bored well irrigation

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Canal irrigation
C Tank irrigation

Irrigation systems can be classified into well irrigation, canal irrigation and tank irrigation systems. Canal irrigation in India is second most widely used after well irrigation. In tank irrigation system a tank is usually a man-made hollow on the earth’s surface which is used to store rainwater and can be later used for irrigation. Recently other types of irrigation systems such as sprinkler and drip irrigation systems have also been introduced.