Multiple choice

Which of the following is the dominant type of irrigation in Peninsular India?

  1. Canal

  2. Tank

  3. Well

  4. Sprinkler
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tank irrigation is the dominant type of irrigation in Peninsular India due to the region's undulating terrain, hard rock surface, and historical tradition of building tanks (eris) for water storage. Particularly prevalent in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, tanks were developed centuries ago to harvest monsoon rainfall.

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