Question

in why part of India are tanks used commonly for irrigation and domestic needs

Answer 1

mostly in the north western part of india

Answer 2

Mostly in Peninsular areas were Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu used the tanks for irrigation and domestic purposes.

• Andra Pradesh has the highest percent if the tank irrigated area in India.

• The second place goes to Tamil Nadu, most of the hand irrigated by tanks.

• Tank irrigation is necessary for these areas because of hard rocks it is difficult to dig the canals and wells.

• Tank irrigation is reliable for the farmers and the tanks have a longer life span.