Irrigation
Irrigation: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Irrigation, Sources of Irrigation, Moat Irrigation & Chain Pump Irrigation etc.
Important Questions on Irrigation
What is irrigation? Is the timing for irrigation of all crops same?

Dhekli system of irrigation is a good traditional method in urban areas.

Guess the plant:
This plant requires high amount of water for their growth.
(Rice/Cactus).

Write the names of the modern source of irrigation?

What is the effect of submersible pumps on the use of water in houses?

What is the main source of irrigation in Punjab, now-a-days?

What was the main source of irrigation in old times?

Chain pump irrigation consists of several circular discs that are placed on an endless chain.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the chain pump system?

The chain pump system of irrigation involves only one wheel.

Identify the picture and write about it.

Name one traditional method of irrigation.

Dhekli is a modern method of irrigation.

Explain any one traditional method of irrigation.

What do you understand by the Dhekli system of irrigation?

Write two advantages of time of irrigation.

Time of irrigation is not essential for the growth and development of crops.

What do you understand by time of irrigation?

Frequency of irrigation varies from crop to crop, soil to soil and season to season.

Frequency of irrigation is _____ in summer.
