Question

Irrigation is the lifeline of Indian agriculture. Give reason.

Answer 1

• Irrigation is the man-made method of providing water to the crops.
• In India, monsoon is irregular and uncertain.
• Most of the states receive less rainfall that too for a short period.
• Agriculture is one of the prime occupations of India.
• Hence, only one crop can be grown on a given land.
• By raising proper irrigation facilities, India is now able to take 2-3 crops in a year from the same land.
  Irrigation has largely increased the agricultural productivity.
• Hence, irrigation is the lifeline of Indian agriculture.