UPSC Geography Drainage Question Bank Drainage / Lake / Ponds, etc.

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    Parts of Himachal Pradesh had evolved a local system of canal irrigation over four hundred years ago. It is called-

    A)  Kulhs               

    B)  Baori

    C)  Jhalara           

    D)  Khadin

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Kuhls are a traditional irrigation system in Himachal Pradesh. They are surface channels diverting water from natural flowing streams (khuds). A typical community kuhl services 6 to 30 farmers, in-gating an area of about 20 ha.


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