Q. 1.     Describe the sprinkler system of irrigation. State its advantages.

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Sprinkler irrigation is a method of spreading water similar to natural rainfall. Water is distributed through a system of pipelines which is sprayed through the air by rotating sprinklers so that it breaks up into smaller droplets of water as they fall to the ground.

Advantages of sprinkler systems are:

  • It is affordable and completely easy to set
  • Frequent application of water can be supplied to the plants without manual effort
  • The water distribution will always be equal
  • The amount of water being supplied can be controlled and wastage of water is avoided
  • Sprinkler irrigation is suitable for setting up in all types of
  • This system can be used for other purposes as well such as cooling during high

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