3. Water Requirement of Crops in India

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are Kharif crops?

   Hint

   Think of crops sown when it rains heavily.

2. 2.

   Name one Rabi crop.

   Hint

   This crop is usually grown in winter.

3. 3.

   What is the main growing season for Kharif crops?

   • January to March
   • June to October
   • October to December

   Hint

   Think of the traditional rainy season in India.

4. 4.

   Is it true that Rabi crops require more water than Kharif crops?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the climate during the Rabi season.

5. 5.

   A farmer has 2 cumecs of water and is cultivating both paddy and wheat. If the duty for paddy is 600 hectares/cumec and for wheat is 1200 hectares/cumec, calculate the total area he can irrigate for both crops.

   Hint

   Use the duty values for each crop with the flow of water.

6. 6.

   If the delta for paddy is greater than that of wheat, by 40 cm, and the delta for wheat is 50 cm, calculate the delta for paddy and explain its significance in irrigation.

   Hint

   Think about how much water supports paddy vs. wheat.