Q54. Consider the following statements regarding Tank Irrigation:

1. It is mainly practised Deccan Plateau region.

2. It requires hard rock in the area which do not suck up water.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

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(b) Only 2

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(d) None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
(c) Both 1 and 2

Tank refers to a small bund of earth or stones built across a stream to impound water which is then led through narrow channels to the cultivated fields. Statement 1 is correct. It is mainly practiced Deccan

Plateau region.

Statement 2 is correct. It requires hard rock in the area which do not suck up water. This is the reason why tank irrigation is not found in alluvial plains.

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Q54. Consider the following statements regarding Tank Irrigation: 1. It is mainly practised Deccan Plateau region. 2. It requires hard rock in the area which do not suck up water. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q54. Consider the following statements regarding Tank Irrigation:

1. It is mainly practised Deccan Plateau region.

2. It requires hard rock in the area which do not suck up water.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?