Question

What are the main features of tank irrigation in India?

Answer 1

• Irrigation is the artificial supply of water mainly for agriculture. Tank is one source of irrigation where water is stored in artificially constructed reservoirs of any size.
  
• Features of tank irrigation: Tanks are part of ancient harvesting and preserving rainwater for use in agriculture, drinking and sometimes for rituals and bathing.
  
• Its use is critical in southern parts where there is no perineal rain.
  
• In some tanks fishing is also carried out.
  
• These are generally constructed on rocky bed and have a longer life span.