Question

What are the main features of canal irrigation in India?

Answer 1

Features of canal irrigation:

• It is one of the oldest means of irrigation.
  
• In canal irrigation Uttar Pradesh stands first followed by Punjab and Haryana.
  
• Canals covers irrigation of 27.5% of the total irrigation.
  
• Canals are classified as inundation canals and perennial canals.
  
• Inundation canals: these are fed by rivers when they overflow due to floods.
  
• Perennial canals: these have water through out the year. Usually fed by rivers and reservoirs.