Very Short Question and Answers - Irrigation and Cropping Patterns
Q 1.
What is the primary dependence of most agriculture in India?
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Q 2.
What are the consequences of poor monsoons for agriculture?
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Q 3.
What is irrigation and why is it important?
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Q 4.
What are droughts and how do they affect agriculture?
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Q 5.
What types of soils are more affected by drought conditions?
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Q 6.
What types of wells are used for irrigation in India?
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Q 7.
How does a dug well differ from a tube well?
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Q 8.
What is the function of canals in irrigation?
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Q 9.
What are river lift systems used for?
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Q 10.
What are tanks in the context of irrigation?
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Q 11.
What are some initiatives to increase water availability for agriculture?
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Q 12.
What is mixed cropping?
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Q 13.
What is inter-cropping?
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Q 14.
What is crop rotation?
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Q 15.
How does moisture availability influence crop rotation?
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Q 16.
What are the benefits of mixed cropping?
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Q 17.
Why is inter-cropping beneficial for crop health?
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Q 18.
What types of crops are typically used in mixed cropping?
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Q 19.
How many crops can be grown in a year through proper crop rotation?
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Q 20.
What role do check-dams play in irrigation?
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