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Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

To facilitate higher food-grain production, water resources are being _________ to expand irrigated areas and dry seaon agriculture.

  1. Utilized

  2. Overexploited

  3. Not exploited

  4. Yet to be used
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Water scarcity may be an outcome of a large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water and unequal access to it. A large population means more water not only for domestic use but also to produce more food. Hence, to facilitate higher food-grain production, water resources are being over-exploited to expand irrigated areas and dry-season agriculture. 

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

The reason for the necessity of irrigation in India is that _______.

  1. There is no rainfall at the time of need

  2. Indian crops require much water

  3. Indian farmers are in habit of watering the fields

  4. India is a hot country so water is easily evaporated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India monsoon usually lasts from July to September. It is very irregular and unpredictable. India usually have no rains when needed and hence India requires highly sophisticated irrigation facilities and construction of reservoirs by which rain water can be stored and used all along the year. This is the major problem with Indian water potential though it has abundant rainfall. 

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

The number of wells in South India is very low because ____________________.

  1. The people of South India do not like to take water from wells

  2. Wells are difficult to dig because of hard rock underneath the thin layer of the soil

  3. There is too much rainfall therefore wells are not needed

  4. The people of South India do not know how to dig wells
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The geological structure of South India consists largely of hard crystalline rocks (peninsular shield), which makes digging wells difficult and expensive compared to the soft alluvial soil of the North.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

In which of the following state is Tungabhadra project of irrigation ?

  1. Bihar

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tungabhadra project is the joint project of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka governments located in Bellari district. The dam is built across the Tungabhadra river which is a tributary of Krishna. It is one of the biggest multipurpose projects in India.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

How much part of India is irrigated by canals?

  1. 25%

  2. 60%

  3. 80%

  4. 30%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ans. 25%-Canals are useful sources of irrigation where there are perennial sources of water. Since the water availability has declined, canal as a source of irrigation has also declined. However Punjab, Haryana and certain regions in UP still use canals as their preferred source. Wells and tubewells are the most important source of irrigation today. 

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Which one of the following sources of irrigation in India is not suitable?

  1. Canals

  2. Karez

  3. Wells

  4. Tanks
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Karez is also called turpan water system. It is usually followed in China. Turpan's karez water system is made up of a horizontal series of vertically dug wells that are then linked by underground water canals to collect water.
  • These are not followed in India.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

In which of the following states of India tank irrigation is most suitable?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Punjab

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bihar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Tank irrigation includes storage of water by constructing a bund across the stream. Peninsular plateau is leading in tank irrigation out of which Andhra Pradesh stands first.
  • It is also suitable in Tamil Nadu region.
  • Tank irrigation becomes continuous source of water and helps in preventing wastage of rain water especially in Deccan region where temperature is very high.
  • But the demerit of tank irrigation is that water can be lost through evaporation.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Sprinklers are used for ___________.

  1. Sowing

  2. Harvesting

  3. Winnowing

  4. Irrigation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Sprinklers are used as irrigation tools that supply water to agricultural crops.
  • It is very much useful as water is let out and sprinkled through small knobs. This checks wastage of water by seepage and evaporation.
  • Apart from irrigation sprinklers are also used in industrial purposes.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Tank irrigation is predominant in __________.

  1. North Indian plains

  2. Peninsular plateau

  3. Coastal plains

  4. Northern mountains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Tank irrigation includes storage of water by constructing a bund across the stream. Peninsular plateau is leading in tank irrigation out of which Andhra Pradesh stands first.
  • Tank irrigation becomes continuous source of water and helps in preventing wastage of rain water especially in Deccan region where temperature is very high
  • But the demerit of tank irrigation is that water can be lost through evaporation.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Irrigation facilities are very essential in a country like India as ____.

  1. Land under irrigation is less

  2. Irrigation yields better output

  3. Agriculture is dependent on the monsoon rainfall which is irregular and uncertain

  4. Lack of perennial rivers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In India monsoon usually lasts from July to September. It is very irregular and un predictable and hence India requires highly sophisticated irrigation facilities by which rain water can be stored and used all along the year.