Q. In India agriculture irrigation is done by

A
Dug or tube wells
B
Canals
C
River lift system
D
All of the above
Solution:

Irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers, River lift system, groundwater well based systems, tanks, and other rainwater harvesting projects for agricultural activities.
Merits: Irrigation in India helps improve food security, reduce dependence on monsoons, improve agricultural productivity and create rural job opportunities. Dams used for irrigation projects help produce electricity and transport facilities, as well as provide drinking water supplies to a growing population, control floods and prevent droughts.

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