India - Water Resources — Flashcards

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Irrigation is the artificial supply of water to agricultural land through canals, wells, and tanks. It is essential in India because: 1) Rainfall is uncertain, unreliable, and unequally distributed 2)…

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A type of irrigation that supplies groundwater by digging or drilling wells. It is the most important irrigation type in India, providing water to large agricultural areas. Two types: 1) Open wells - …

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An irrigation system where water is supplied through artificial channels from rivers. India has about 16.5 million hectares under canal irrigation, making it the second most important irrigation type.

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Flood Canals: 1) Draw water directly from rivers without dams 2) Work only when river water level is high 3) Seasonal and unreliable 4) Less expensive to construct. Perennial Canals: 1) Use dams to st…

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An ancient irrigation practice in India where small bunds (embankments) are constructed across streams to store water, which is then supplied to cultivable areas through small canals or pipes. Common …

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Multipurpose river valley projects are large-scale water management projects that serve multiple purposes beyond just irrigation. Main objectives: 1) Providing irrigation facilities 2) Production of h…

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India's first multipurpose river valley project after independence. Joint venture between West Bengal and Bihar states. Built to control the Damodar river, which was called 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to f…

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One of India's most important multipurpose projects. Joint venture between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Built across Sutlej river with dams at Bhakra and Nangal in Himachal Pradesh. Features: 3402 …