There is plenty of rain in India during the rainy season, yet we need irrigation

There is plenty of rain in India during the rainy season, yet we need irrigation. Give two reasons to support this statement.

Answer

Rain is erratic and seasonal / annual crops like sugarcane need plenty of water throughout growing period / crops like rice need plenty of water / lot of loss of water due to evaporation on account of tropical climate / HYV seeds.

• Exam Year: 2018