'Tank irrigation' predominates in which region of India?
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North-West India (Punjab, Haryana) — canal irrigation dominant there
Peninsular India — Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka where rocky terrain and seasonal rivers favour tank storage
Himalayan foothills only
Coastal Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Correct Answer
B. Peninsular India — Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka where rocky terrain and seasonal rivers favour tank storage
Why is this the answer?
Tank irrigation: major in peninsular India — Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra (Marathwada). Tanks (ponds/reservoirs) formed by earthen bunds across streams; water stored for kharif and rabi. Tamil Nadu has over 40,000 tanks (Eris). Karnataka: Kolar tanks. AP/Telangana: large cascades. Less rainfall, hard rock terrain makes canal irrigation difficult → tanks preferred.
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