Question

explain how the irrigation requirements depends on the nature of the crop

Answer 1

The irrigation requirements depend on two factors:

1. Nature of the crop

2. Nature of the soil in which the crop is grown

Different crops require specific amounts of water at various stages of their growth and ripening. Some crops need more water whereas others require less water. For example, paddy crop is transplanted in standing water and requires continuous irrigation whereas others crops like wheat, gram or cotton do not require so much water.

requirements of irrigation also depends upon nature of soil

Answer 2

Each crop need specific amount of water during the various stages of its growth and ripening.Some crops need more water whereas others require less water.

For Ex:Paddy crop requires continuous irrigation whereas wheat,gram,cotton do not require so much water.