Question

What are the important sources of irrigation ? and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

"The main sources for irrigation water are groundwater from wells, surface water, drainage ponds, rain and municipal water. Drilled wells are a clean source of water for many greenhouse operations however, the water yield from drilled wells is usually limited."

Answer 2

Answer:

Wells and Tubewells are the major source of irrigation. Canals rank second, while the tanks stand third. Canal irrigation has its maximum development in the Great Plains and in the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna deltas in the eastern coastal plains. Wells and Tubewells are popular in the alluvial plains.