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

Which one of the following statements is wrong ?

  1. Punjab and Haryana are ahead in field of irrigation.

  2. Wells and tube-wells are the main sources of irrigation.

  3. After independence, irrigation area in the country is developed ten times more.

  4. In Eastern and Southern states, pond irrigation is a major source.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In Eastern and Southern states, pond irrigation is a major source is a wrong statement. Wells and tube wells are the most important sources of irrigation followed by canal irrigation. Pond irrigation or rainwater harvesting form only a small portion of the irrigation system.

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

Canal irrigation is most important in the Northern Plains of India because _____________.

  1. The soil is porous

  2. The level of underground water is high

  3. The sources of canals are perennial rivers

  4. The religion is densely populated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Canal irrigation dominates in Northern Plains primarily because the region has perennial rivers like Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra that provide year-round water supply. These snow-fed rivers ensure continuous flow, making canal irrigation viable and productive. Porous soil would actually hinder canal irrigation, high underground water level suggests less need for irrigation, and population density is a consequence not a cause.

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

Where will you expect to find bamboo growing?

  1. At a great height from sea level

  2. At a medium height from sea level

  3. At a very low height from sea level

  4. There is no such condition; it can grow anywhere
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bamboo is a type of grass that thrives in various climates, but it is notably found in mountainous regions at significant altitudes. It is well-adapted to high-altitude environments where other vegetation might struggle.

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

Which multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in India?

  1. Beas

  2. Bhakra Nangal

  3. Damodar Valley

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

The Hirakud Dam project on the Mahanadi River is one of the longest dams in the world and provides irrigation to a vast area in Odisha. While other projects are large, Hirakud is frequently cited for its massive irrigation coverage.

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

Which is the highest irrigated State in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Punjab

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

Irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers, groundwater well based systems, tanks,etc. About 2/3rd cultivated land in India is dependent monsoons. Uttar Pradesh is the highest irrigated state (17.6 million hectares) in India.

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

The Buckingham Canal, which has been declared as a National Waterway of India, it is running from ________.

  1. Punjab to Haryana

  2. Mumbai to Goa

  3. Vijayawada to Villupuram

  4. Cochin to Kozhikode

  5. Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Buckingham Canal is a man-made navigation canal that runs parallel to the Coromandel Coast. It connects Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh to Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.

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

The group of states having lowest net sown area under irrigation is ____________.

  1. Haryana, Punjab

  2. Bengal, Bihar, Assam

  3. Himachal, Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka

  4. Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Gujarat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Maharashtra, and Karnataka having the lowest net sown area under irrigation Whereas Punjab and Haryana have the highest net sown area.