Question

What kind of irrigation works developed in the Tamil region? 3 marks answer

Answer 1

Answer:

The irrigation works developed in the Tamil region were – wells, tanks to collect rainwater and river channels.

Answer 2

Answer:

Kind of irrigation works developed in the Tamil region:

(i) Water from the channels of river Kaveri provided the necessary moisture for agriculture.

(ii) Some areas wells were dug and in some places huge tanks were constructed to collect

rainwater.

(iii) Embankments were built to prevent flooding.

(iv) Canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.

(v) Sluice-gate were built to regulated the outflow of water from a tank into the channels that

irrigated the fields.

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