UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 1

● Drip irrigation system, also known as the ‘trickle irrigation system’, is a method of applying the required amount of water directly to the root zones of plants through drippers or emitters at frequent intervals.
◦ In this system, water is applied drop-by-drop or by a micro jet on the soil surface or sub-surface at a rate lower than the infiltration rate of the soil. Hence statement 1 is correct .
● Sprinkler irrigation is a method of applying water in a manner similar to rain. It is suited for most row, field and tree crops.
◦ Water can be sprayed over or under the crop canopy.
◦ If a site is known to be windy most of the time, sprinkler irrigation will not be suitable .
Hence statement 2 is correct .