Water Resources (10)

Sources (Surface water and ground water).

Need for conservation and conservation practices (Rain water harvesting and its importance).

Irrigation: Importance and methods.

The modern means of irrigation are gaining popularity
Mention two factors that favour the development of tube well irrigation
Most of the South Indian states are not suitable for development of canal irrigation
There is an urgent need for water conservation in India
Development of irrigation is essential for the growth of the agriculture
Inundation canal
Rooftop rainwater harvesting
Surface water
There is plenty of rain in India during the rainy season, yet we need irrigation
Name three traditional means of irrigation
Give a reason why traditional means of irrigation are still important
Differentiate between Surface water and Ground water
Mention two reasons to explain as to why we are facing water scarcity in recent times
What is rain water harvesting?
What are the advantages of rain water harvesting?
Name two water harvesting systems practised in India
Give a reason for the significance of irrigation in Punjab
Give a reason for the significance of irrigation in Rajasthan
Name a state where Tube wells are common
Name a state where: Tank irrigation is popular
Give one Geographical reason: Sprinkler irrigation is practised
Give one Geographical reason: A tube well should be installed in a fertile
Give one Geographical reason: Canal irrigation is more suitable in the Northern Plains