In India about 45% of cultivated area is unirrigated and is dependent on rain (rainfed agriculture). Irregular and scarce rainfall was the cause of crop failure and at times produce drought like condition. Rajan urged the villagers to use rainwater harvesting and watershed management.

Q. In India about 45% of cultivated area is unirrigated and is dependent on rain (rainfed agriculture). Irregular and scarce rainfall was the cause of crop failure and at times produce drought like condition. Rajan urged the villagers to use rainwater harvesting and watershed management. 
(i) What is meant by irrigation ?
(ii) List two different kinds of irrigation systems which can be adopted to supply water to agricultural land.
(iii) What values does Rajan possess which helped villagers overcome their problem?
Ans. (i) Supplying water to agricultural land at regular intervals.
(ii) Wells, canals, river lift systems, rainwater harvesting, watershed management (any two).
(iii) Critical thinking, concern for others, applying knowledge.

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