Question

Explain the major types of irrigation found in India .

Answer 1

Irrigation has been a vital characteristic of agriculture for over centuries and the result of work of many cultures, and was the basis of the wealth and society ranging from Asia to the American Southwest.

In brief, irrigation also has many applications in crop production, which include:

1. Protecting plants against frost
2. Suppressing weed growth in grain fields

3.Preventing soil consolidation.

for dust suppression,

4.Disposal of sewage, and in mining.

Irrigation water may be applied to the crops in three basic methods that include surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation and sub-surface irrigation method. Every irrigation method has advantages and disadvantages. Therefore before choosing a specific technique, the irrigation engineer must evaluate all the factors and choose method which is most suited for local condition (Dr. B. C. Punmia, 2009).

Answer 2

There are various types of systems of irrigation practices in different parts of India. Irrigation in India is carried on through wells, tanks, canals, perennial canal, multi-purpose river valley projects.

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