Question

What is irrigation? Describe the two methods of irrigation.

Answer 1

Irrigation is the artificial supply of water to the soil which helps the growth of crops. The methods of irrigation can be mainly classified into two types:
(i) Traditional methods: Canal irrigation, furrow irrigation, chain pump irrigation are some of the examples of traditional methods of irrigation which are cheaper, but at the same time leads to wastage of water.
(ii) Modern methods: Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation are some of the examples of modern methods of irrigation which help in using the water economically.