ReasoningEasy1 mark
6(c)
Give one reason for each of the following:
The Northern Plain of India is found suitable for canal irrigation.
Topic: Canal irrigation
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Answer
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The northern rivers are perennial, snow-fed as well as rain-fed — so the canals drawn from them run full through the year (and the soft, level plain is easy to dig).
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