| Consider the following statements about tank irrigation. |
| 1. Under this system, bandhs are constructed across small streams, water is stored and supplied to agriculture through small canals. |
| 2. Tank irrigation is found in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. |
| 3. Two tanks constructed during 8th century AD in Chingalpet, district of Tamil Niadu are still in use |
| Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Tank irrigation is practised in India since ancient times Under this system, bandhs are constructed across small streams, water is stored and supplied to agriculture through- small canals. This type of irrigation is mostly practised in South India because the Peninsular plateau is suitable for the construction of tanks. Tank irrigation is found in Karnataka Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. Only 8% of the total irrigated land is under tank irrigation. Two tanks constructed during 8th century AD in Chingalpet, district of Tamil Nadu are still in use. There are a few problems with regard to tank irrigation. They are as follow Tanks mostly depend on rainwater. They are filled with water only during the rainy season and became dry during summer when water is most needed. Silt accumulates in tanks and desilting become; necessary. In Karnataka, desilting of tanks is being carried out,
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