Which irrigation practice leads to maximum water conservation?

The correct answer is Drip irrigation.

• Drip irrigation practice leads to maximum water conservation.
  • It delivers water and nutrients directly to the plant’s roots zone.

Key Points

• Drip irrigation:
  • Each dripper emits drops containing water and fertilizers, resulting in the uniform application of water and nutrients directly to each plant's root zone, across an entire field.
  • Water and nutrients are delivered across the field in pipes called ‘dripper lines’.
• Sprinkler irrigation:
  • Sprinkler irrigation is a method of applying irrigation water.
  • Water is distributed through a system of pipes usually by pumping.
  • It is then sprayed into the air through sprinklers so that it breaks up into small water drops that fall to the ground.

 Additional Information

• A water wheel is a machine for converting the energy of flowing or falling water into useful forms of power.