Question

Mention the ways of irrigation in India. State in which places of India are the ways of irrigation used?
OR
Shortage of availability of water has led to an acute problem. Explain.

Answer 1

(a) Ways of irrigation:

Well water irrigation- mainly found in U. P., Bihar, Tamil Nadu, etc. There are various types of wells – shallow wells, deep wells, tube wells, artesian wells, etc.At places where ground water is available, a tube-well can be installed near the agricultural area

Tank water irrigation - adopted in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, etc. Water-reservoirs are made by constructing dams. Tanks are constructed for storing water from where water is carried to the fields through canals.

Canal irrigation - found mostly in W.B., Bihar, Orissa, etc. In many places during the rainy season, there is flood in the rivers. The flood water is carried to the field through canals.

(b) A lack of water affects more than just physical health.

1. There is lack enough clean water to drink.

2. Water shortage makes it difficult to grow crops especially in dry areas that depend on irrigation.

3. Cleaning of dishes, clothes and other household items becomes difficult.

4. People may not bath which makes them susceptible to infection by diseases and attack by parasites.