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• Most farmers in Balochistan do not have access to water from the River Indus. There are many small rivers that flow into shallow lakes but they are dry for most of the year. These small rivers can provide some water for irrigation. Other sources of water are underground and some water flows in tunnels form the mountains.
• Describe the irrigation methods that can be used by farmers in Balochistan and comment on the success of such schemes for increasing farming output.

  Ans. Karez.

  Canals from rivers.

  Wells.

  Shaduf to lift water.

  Charsa to lift water.

  Persian wheel to lift water.

  Tanks for storage. Dams (small).

  Success:-

  less important now, neglected – bad.

  Sources drying up.

  Lack of government investment.

  Continuous supply – good.

  Only water in the desert (oasis) good.

  Water from mountains put to good use – good.

  Does not evaporate – good.