Question

What was the impact of electricity on the system of irrigation?

Answer 1

Irrigation:

The process of applying controlled amounts of water to the required area for the production of crops is known as irrigation.

Impact of electricity on irrigation:

1. Electricity is helpful for running pumps and tubewell which makes it easier to water large areas of land.
2. Electricity helps in saving time by irrigating a large number of land in comparatively lesser time.
3. Harvesting of crops has resulted out to be easier with electric harvesters.
4. It helps in enhancing agricultural productivity in terms of both yield and cultivation.
5. No manual handling is required to draw water from wells.