Question

Why canal irrigation is more suitable in northern india has compared to south india?

Answer 1

Answer:

Canal irrigation is more suitable in northern India as compared to southern India because :

> The rivers of the northern plains are perinnial(as they are snow-fed), whereas the rivers of the southern India are seasonal(depending on rainfall). Therefore, canals are of no use to southern India in dry seasons.

>Unlike southern India northern India has a flat topography, which makes the construction of canals easier.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

i) The rivers are perennial as they are fed by the melting snows,

(ii) The surface of the land is almost flat and soft. Hence it is easy to dig canals,

(iii) The demand for irrigation is very great in North India as a variety of crops are grown,

(iv) Type of cultivation is intensive.