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2. Syllabus Water resources in India. Importance of Irrigation. Means of irrigation Wells Canals Tanks Draw backs of conventional means of irrigation Modern Means of irrigation Need to conserve water Rain Water Harvesting Recharging groundwater aquifers 3. Importance of Irrigation QuestionsAnswersHow is the salty (brackish) water available in Kerala; Odisha and Bengal used?The Salty water in Kerala, Odisha and W. Bengal is used for fishing and irrigation of certain crops like Paddy, coconut, etc.What is Irrigation?Irrigation refers to the process of watering of agricultural plants through artificial means from wells, tanks, tube-wells, canals, etc.In India about 92 % of water is used for agriculture, 2 % for industries, What is the utilization distribution of Water in India? and 6 % for drinking and domestic purposes. 4. Importance of Irrigation QuestionsAnswersWhat is the success mantra for dry farming?The Success of dry farming depends on moisture conservation practices and judicious use of available water for irrigation.Give reasons increase in irrigation potential was regarded as one of the prerequisites for agricultural development in the countryThe irrigation potential was regarded as one of the prerequisite, because of 1. Uncertainty of Rainfall 2. Uneven Distribution of Rainfall 3. Crop requirements 4. Nature of the soil 5. Utilize River water Effectively 6. To maximise Production 5. Attention ICSE Class X students ! Revising Hindi; Hindi Grammar; History; Civics; Geography; become more Easy using AUDIOVISUAL Q & A Slides. To know more, visitwww.srconline.in Each chapter has hundreds of questions according to ICSE Board Pattern and Syllabus same all over India. You can READ & LISTEN slides Anytime Anywhere, even on SMART Phones! Register & Purchase today to get access to Chapters! 6. Importance of Irrigation QuestionsAnswers Irrigation is the only means to supplement rain water, because i.Give reasons Irrigation is the only means to supplement rain water to raise cropii. iii.iv.The rainfall in India is highly irregular in place and time Sometimes monsoon arrives early and at times it comes late. The continuity, rhythm & intensity of rainfall is uncertain in India. Rainfall is not regular throughout the rainy season leading to the water scarcity and withering of crops 7. Means of Irrigation - Well QuestionsAnswersWhat is Inclined plane method of water lifting, and where it is used? This method also known as mhote where pair of bullocks move down inclined plane, pulling a water filled leather bucket from well and discharging in cannels. Once, bucket is empty, the bullock walks up the slope and bucket goes back in well. The process is repeated again & again to irrigate fields.Where is the power driven pump used? The Power driven pumps (tube wells) lift water from tube wells of the depths beyond 15 m. 8. Advantages of - Canals QuestionsAnswers1. Perennial canals provides water whenever needed.List the advantages of Canal in irrigation.2. Water in Canals is rich in sediment brought by rivers; thus increasing fertility of soil. 3. Although initial cost is high, it is cheap in long run. 9. Need to conserve Water QuestionsList the methods that can be used to conserve water?In Crystalline Following methods can be adopted to conserve water 1. Water Saving Technologies 2. Encouraging Watershed development 3. Rainwater Harvesting 4. Water Recycling 5. Preventing pollution of water. 10. Rain Water Harvesting QuestionsIn CrystallineWhat is rainwater harvesting and whats its aimRain water harvesting is collecting and storing rainwater. Water harvesting means understanding the value of rain and to make optimum use of rainwater. The aim of rain water harvesting is (a) harvesting surface & groundwater, (b) prevention of losses through evaporation and seepage;Name the Primary and Secondary sources of WaterAccording to Hydrological cycle Primary Source: Rain Water Secondary Sources: Rivers; Lake; and ground water. 11. Attention ICSE Class X students ! Revising Hindi; Hindi Grammar; History; Civics; Geography; become more Easy using AUDIOVISUAL Q & A Slides. To know more, visitwww.srconline.in Each chapter has hundreds of questions according to ICSE Board Pattern and Syllabus same all over India. You can READ & LISTEN slides Anytime Anywhere, even on SMART Phones! Register & Purchase today to get access to Chapters! 12. All The Best !!