Question

write briefly about the sources of irrigation in India

Answer 1

Answer:

Canals are second most important source of irrigation in India after wells and tube wells. The Canals are irrigating those lands which have large plains, fertile soils and perennial rivers. The plains of North India are mostly canal irrigated. Other parts are coastal low lands and some parts of Peninsular India.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Sources of Irrigation: Various sources of irrigation in India are canals, tanks , tube wells and other wells, with tube wells and canals together accounting for about 70 % of total irrigation. ... Surface irrigation can be subdivided into furrow, border strip or basin irrigation.