What is Irrigation? Explain the Methods of Irrigation.

1.	What is Irrigation? Explain the Methods of Irrigation.
Answer» Irrigation : The process of supplying water to the crop plants is called irrigation. Methods of Irrigation : (i) Wells : These are of two types : Dug wells : In dug wells, water is collected by bullock-operated devices or by pumps. Tube wells : It makes very deep underground water available for irrigation. Motor pump is used to lift water. (ii) Canals : These get water from large rivers. (iii) River lift system : In this system, water is directly taken from rivers through pumps. This system is useful for irrigation in areas close to river. (iv) Tanks : These are small storage reservoirs. (v) Rain water harvesting : Rain water harvesting is a accumulation of water in tanks for later use. This also prevents soil erosion.

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Irrigation : The process of supplying water to the crop plants is called irrigation.

Methods of Irrigation :

(i) Wells : These are of two types :

Dug wells : In dug wells, water is collected by bullock-operated devices or by pumps.

Tube wells : It makes very deep underground water available for irrigation. Motor pump is used to lift water.

(ii) Canals : These get water from large rivers.

(iii) River lift system : In this system, water is directly taken from rivers through pumps. This system is useful for irrigation in areas close to river.

(iv) Tanks : These are small storage reservoirs.

(v) Rain water harvesting : Rain water harvesting is a accumulation of water in tanks for later use. This also prevents soil erosion.

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