Question

Name the various means of irrigation used in our country.

Answer 1

There are different means or sources of irrigation which are used depending upon the topography, soil, rainfall, availability of surface or groundwater, nature of rivers and requirements of crops etc. The main sources of irrigation used in different parts of the country are (i) Canals; (ii) Wells and tube wells; (ii) Tanks and (iv) Dongs, Kuhls, springs etc.