Question

Select the appropriate option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: In India, there are more than 70 lakh wells, that are both Kutcha and Pucca, in the alluvial plain regions.
Statement 2: We can generally find tanks in the Deccan plateau region.

• A. Both statements are false.
• B. Both statements are true.
• C. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 1 is flase and Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both statements are true.

Irrigation systems can be classified into canal irrigation, well irrigation and tank irrigation systems. In India, there are more than 70 lakh wells, that are both Kutcha and Pucca, in the alluvial plain regions. These wells irrigate 38% of the net irrigated area of the country. We can generally find tanks in the Deccan plateau region that irrigate around 10% of the net irrigated area in the country. The hard and impervious rocks of the tanks stop the water to penetrate deep into the ground.