India - Water Resources
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What is irrigation and why is it essential for Indian agriculture?
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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)…
Well Irrigation
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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 - …
Canal Irrigation
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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.
Compare flood canals and perennial canals in terms of their water source and reliability.
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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…
Tank Irrigation
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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 …
What are multipurpose river valley projects and what are their main objectives?
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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…
Damodar River Valley Project
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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…
Bhakra Nangal Project
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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 …
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