While studying about irrigation in her textbook,Bhanika read that proper irrigation is very important for the success of crops. Ensuring that the crops get water at the right stages during their growing season can increase the expected yields of any crop. She then thought about how irrigation is necessary in daily life,and considered sources like wells,rivers,and tanks as irrigation systems. She also shared this knowledge about irrigation systems with her friends.
$(a)$ According to you,what kind of qualities are seen in Bhanika?
$(b)$ Explain how rivers are an effective irrigation system.

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$(i)$ Social responsibility.
$(ii)$ Environmentally conscious.
$(iii)$ Analytical and inquisitive nature.
$(b)$ In areas where canal flow is insufficient due to inadequate reservoir release,the river lift system is more rational. Water is directly drawn from the rivers for supplementing irrigation in areas close to rivers,ensuring a consistent supply for crop growth.

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