alleryIn which state is a 200-year-old bamboo pipe irrigation system used?
- Kerala
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Nagaland
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Correct answer: C. Meghalaya
The bamboo drip system taps stream and spring water in Meghalaya, a state in the northeast.
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How many drops per minute reach the plant in the bamboo drip system?
- 2 to 8 drops
- 120 to 180 drops
- 200 to 800 drops
- 20 to 80 drops
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Correct answer: D. 20 to 80 drops
Water is cut from about 18 to 20 litres down to 20 to 80 drops per minute at the plant site.
What does the last channel section of the bamboo drip system do?
- Carry water to towns
- Move coal dust to mills
- Drain city sewage away
- Drip water to plant roots
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Correct answer: D. Drip water to plant roots
The last channel section lets water drop near the roots of the plant.
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