Question

What is meant by irrigation? 

Answer 1

Irrigation is the method in which a controlled amount of water is supplied to plants at regular intervals for agriculture.So, Irrigation is nothing but providing water to the crops. There are many ways of irrigation. following are widely followed in india:

Cut /break method: Water is left in field without any control or guidelines.

Lease method: similar to above but here water is put on plates having plants.

Drip Irrigation method: In this method water is supplied through small pipes with holes. Those are aligned in such way that they only give water to plant.

Sprinklers/ Shower method : In this method water is supplied in the form of shower using sprinklers.

Answer 2

Irrigation means watering the plant for the growth of plant. Irrigation is very important for the plant ,with the help of water plant makes there food also.