Explain the advantages and disadvantages of tube wells as a source of irrigation?
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Advantages of tubewells.
1. It is a reliable and timely source of water.
2. It provides adequate water for irrigation.
3. Irrigation through tubewell greatly increases agricultural output.
Disadvantages of tubewells
1. It leads to the depletion of groundwater reserves.
2. If the tubewell is used indiscriminately, the groundwater reserve may get exhausted.
3. Once the groundwater reserve is exhausted, the area may no longer be suitable for agriculture as it becomes difficult to irrigate it.
1. It is a reliable and timely source of water.
2. It provides adequate water for irrigation.
3. Irrigation through tubewell greatly increases agricultural output.
Disadvantages of tubewells
1. It leads to the depletion of groundwater reserves.
2. If the tubewell is used indiscriminately, the groundwater reserve may get exhausted.
3. Once the groundwater reserve is exhausted, the area may no longer be suitable for agriculture as it becomes difficult to irrigate it.
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Answer:
Advantages:-
1. Reliable source during droughts.
2. Cover less area and irrigate larger area.
3. Salinity level low due to zero evaporation.
Disadvantages:-
1. Erratic supply of power reduces it's output.
2. Cost of construction is high.
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