Description : Inundation canals are A. Drawn from cutting river banks. B. Canals from dams. C. Small canal from a main canal. D. None
Last Answer : A. Drawn from cutting river banks
Description : These canals are drawn directly from the river, A: Perennial canal. B. Inundation canal. C. Seasonal canal. D. Unlined canals.
Last Answer : B. Inundation canal.
Description : Inundation canals are mainly drawn from A. The Ganga. 2. The Brahmaputra. C. The Satluj. D. The Godavari.
Last Answer : C. The Satluj.
Description : Name the types of irrigation that does not prevail in India. A: Wells: B. Sprinkle. C. Tanks, D. Canals.
Last Answer : B. Sprinkle.
Description : Perennial canals are constructed by: a. Constructing barrages to regulate the flow of water b. Constructing an embankment c. Digging the ground around the canal d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Constructing an embankment
Description : Alluvial tracts are suitable for the construction of _______________ a. Damns b. Bridges c. Canals d. Well
Last Answer : d. Well
Description : Which among the following is not a modern means of irrigation. A. Sprinkle. B. Perennial Canals. C. Tube wells. D. Persian wheel.
Last Answer : D. Persian wheel.
Description : Canal irrigation is possible in the North India plain on account of A. Presence of perennial rivers. B. Very fertile land. C. Canals can irrigate 100s of hectares. D. Presence of flat land.
Last Answer : All the above
Description : Most popular means of irrigation is A. Wells. B. Tanks. C. Canals. D. Drip irrigation.
Last Answer : A. Wells.
Description : Tar roads get easily damaged during – (1) summer (2) winter (3) rainy season (4) peak traffic hours
Last Answer : (3) rainy season Explanation: Tar & chip have been used for over 100 years, all over the world, with great success, to pave and resurface roads. However, they are easily spoiled in rains and natural calamity. Concrete roads are less affected.
Description : Irrigation is significant in Punjab because (a) There is no rain in the state throughout the year. (b) Green Revolution began here. (c) Due to the presence of natural depressions. (d) Presence of five major rivers.
Last Answer : (b) Green Revolution began here.
Description : Conservation of water is essential as (a) Water table is improved due to over exploitation. (b) Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the country. (c) Industries use large amount of water. (d)None.
Last Answer : (c) Industries use large amount of water.
Description : Mention two advantages that surface wells have over inundation canals. -Geography
Last Answer : Two advantages of surface wells over inundation canals are : 1. They can be constructed where ever required. 2. They supply water throughout the year.
Description : Why are inundation canals being converted to perennial canals 1 Give two reasons. -Geography
Last Answer : Inundation canals are being converted to perennial canals because: (i) They provide water only during rainy season. (ii) They are solely dependent on rainfall and irrigates higher regions.
Description : Mention two advantages that surface wells have over inundation canals. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Wells are an independent source of irrigation. It may be used as and when the necessity arises. (i) Wells are simplest and cheapest source of irrigation, can be dug at any convenient place. (ii) ... flood-water' canals and have water in them only when the river is flooded during the rainy season.
Description : Distinguish between Inundation canals and Perennial canals. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Inundation Canals Perennial Canals 1. They are taken out from the rivers without constructing dams, barrage, embankments. They are taken out from the rivers or reservoirs by constructing dams or barrages. 2. ... is in flood. They have water throughout the year as the water is stored behind the dam.
Description : What are the Advantages of inundation canals?
Last Answer : Inundation canalsProvide a high flow of water.Cheapest source of water.Helps in the irrigation of flood plains.Provides fresh water.Can vary in sizes.
Description : Punjab has a large number of inundation canals drawing water from – (1) Jhelum river (2) Chenab river (3) Beas river (4) Sutlej river
Last Answer : (4) Sutlej river Explanation: Punjab has large number of the Sutlej inundation canals, which are taken out from the rivers without any regulating system like weirs etc. at their head. Such canals ... in flood and there is excess water. Some of such inundation canals are Sirhind, Bhakra, etc.
Description : Canals taken off from ice-fed perennial rivers, are known a. Permanent canals b. Ridge canals c. Perennial canals d. Inundation canals
Last Answer : c. Perennial canals
Description : Vine of crop of bottle gourd is not staked during: a. Summer season b. Rainy season c. Early season d. Late season
Last Answer : Summer season
Description : Why is the sound heard faster in the rainy season than in winter ?
Last Answer : Because in winter the air is dry but in the rainy season it is humid. This means that the amount of water vapor in the air is high which helps to transport sound easily.
Description : Name the crop-season in India that opens in May-June with major crops like rice and millets. (1) Rainy season (2) Rabi (3) Kharif (4) Winter season
Last Answer : (1) Rainy season Explanation: Kharif/Rainy/Monsoon crops are the crops grown in monsoon months from June to October/November. They require warm, wet weather at major period of crop growth, and also required short day length for flowering. Examples: Cotton, Rice, Jowar, bajara.
Description : Which of the following is the advantage of sprinkler irrigation? a. No loss of water by seepage b. No loss of water by evaporation c. Options a and b d. Only option b
Last Answer : c. Options a and b
Description : Following are the advantages of tank irrigation a. In a seasonal rainfall, it is very useful b. Only options a and c c. Abundant rain water can be stored d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Only options a and c
Description : Persian wheel method uses ____ for irrigation of fields a. Only draught animals b. Only buckets c. Draught animals and buckets d. None of the above
Last Answer : c. Draught animals and buckets
Description : How do the Central Asian highlands affect the Indian climate? (a) The low pressure in these areas intensifies the cold during the winter (b) The atmospheric pressure in this region has an effect on ... (d) The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which is true for Low-Latitude Climates? w) have a winter season x) lack a winter season y) are wet throughout the year z) are dry throughout the year
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- LACK A WINTER SEASON
Description : The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of Peninsular India mainly because: (a) the adjoining oceans moderate the temperature (b) the sky is generally ... are almost vertical throughout the year (d) strong winds flow throughout the year shop.ssbcrack.com
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA? (1) Moderate rainfall in winter (2) Heavy rainfall throughout the year (3) Low rainfall in summer (4) Long winter with snow
Last Answer : (1) Moderate rainfall in winter Explanation: The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is ... of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
Last Answer : Moderate rainfall in winter
Description : This is a method of........ a. Water Conservation b. Soil Conservation c. Groundwater Recharge d. All
Last Answer : d. All
Description : Which characteristic is applicable to this method of irrigation? (Surface Wells) a. About 10% of the irrigated area in India is under this method of irrigation. b. Is an age old method of supplying water for various purposes? c. Water from this source is not potable. d. All of the above.
Last Answer : b. Is an age old method of supplying water for various purposes?
Description : . Is not an advantage of this system of irrigation (Drip). a. Water application efficiency is high. b. Recycled non-portable water can be safely used. c. Moisture within the root zone can be maintained. d. Initial cost is more than overhead syste
Last Answer : d. Andhra Pradesh
Description : Is not an advantage of this system of irrigation (Drip). a. Water application efficiency is high. b. Recycled non-portable water can be safely used. c. Moisture within the root zone can be maintained. d. Initial cost is more than overhead s
Last Answer : d. Initial cost is more than overhead systems.
Description : In this method of irrigation (Tube wells)...... a. The ground should be hard should be available. c. The water table should be low rainfall. b. Cheap hydroelectric power d. The area must experience scanty
Last Answer : b. Cheap hydroelectric power
Description : Such wells (Lined Wells) are....... a. Lined with Bricks and cement b. Used for domestic purposes c. Used for irrigation d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : Such wells (Unlined) are constructed normally in areas.......a. Where the water table is low c. Where the farmer is affluent available.
Last Answer : b. Where the water table is high.
Description : Which of the following is not a benefit of this type of canal? A. Controlling floods. B. Cheap method of irrigation. C. Can irrigate huge area. D. Provide water directly from a river to the crops.
Last Answer : C. Can irrigate huge area.
Description : What is common to all of them? Select the most appropriate name. A. Soil erosion controlling methods. B. Traditional water harvesting methods. C. Modern methods of irrigation. D. All of them.
Last Answer : B. Traditional water harvesting methods.
Description : Where this mode of irrigation practiced on a large scale? A. The NE India. B. The North Indian Plains. C. The Peninsular Plateau. D. NW India.
Last Answer : C. The Peninsular Plateau.
Description : The picture shown here is a check dam. Which of the following benefit it does not provide. A. Increasing ground water level. B. Controlling the floods. C. Reducing soil erosion. D. Fishing activity.
Last Answer : D. Fishing activity.
Description : The rain water harvesting shown here is A. Recharge Pit. B. Recharge Trench. C. Roof top rain water harvesting. D. Bunds of slopes.
Last Answer : B. Recharge Trench.
Description : This diagram shows, A. Course of river. B. Watershed. C. Water Divide. D Water conservation methods.
Last Answer : B. Watershed.
Description : Percentagewise __________ state has the largest area under irrigation. A. Uttar Pradesh. B. Madhya Pradesh. C. Punjab. D. Jharkhand.
Last Answer : C. Punjab.
Description : Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed across, A. Satluj. B. Mahanadi. C. Ganga. D. Damodar.
Last Answer : A. Satluj.
Description : __________ is another name for Rajasthan Canal.A: Narendra Modi Canal. B. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. C. Netaji Subhashchandra Bose. D. Indira Gandhi Canal.
Last Answer : D. Indira Gandhi Canal.
Description : __________is the largest state of canal irrigation. A. Uttar Pradesh. 2. Punjab. C. Haryana. D. Kerala
Last Answer : A. Uttar Pradesh.
Description : __________is the largest state of tank irrigation. A. Andhra Pradesh. 2. Karnataka. C. West Bengal. D. Kerala
Last Answer : A. Andhra Pradesh.
Description : Name the State which leads in irrigation by wells in India. A: Uttar Pradesh. B. Rajasthan. C. Maharashtra. D. Karnataka.
Last Answer : A: Uttar Pradesh.