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 : 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 : Essential factor leading to the development of well irrigation would be (A) Uneven ground with many natural depressions. (b) Nonporous rocks. (c) High water table and soft soil. (d) None
Last Answer : (c) High water table and soft soil.
Description : Tank irrigation is not popular in North India because, A. There are perennial rivers. B. Land is not undulating. C. The surface there is pervious and cannot collect water effectively. D. All the above.
Last Answer : D. All the above.
Description : __________is the largest state of tank irrigation. A. Andhra Pradesh. 2. Karnataka. C. West Bengal. D. Kerala
Last Answer : A. Andhra Pradesh.
Description : Most expensive means of irrigation in India. A. Sprinkle. B. Wells. C. Tank. D. Drip.
Last Answer : A. Sprinkle.
Description : This mode of irrigation is the second highest in percentage. ( 39 %) A. Well irrigation. B. Canal irrigation. C. Drip irrigation. D. Tank irrigation.
Last Answer : B. Canal irrigation.
Description : The tank irrigation is more popular in peninsular plateau because of, A. There are hard and impervious rocks. B. Undulating land. C. Most of the rivers are seasonal in that region. D. All the above.
Description : Tank irrigation is very prominent in A. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. B. Bihar and Maharashtra. C. Rajasthan and Jharkhand. D. Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
Last Answer : A. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Description : Construction cost of this mode of irrigation is zero. A. Well. B. Sprinkle. C. Drip. D. Tank.
Last Answer : D. Tank.
Description : Tank irrigation is popular in A. Thar. B. The Telangana Plateau. C. North Indian Plains. D. Western Ghats.
Last Answer : C. Drip.
Description : Most expensive mode of irrigation is, A. Well. B. Sprinkle. C. Drip. D. Tank
Last Answer : B. Sprinkle.
Description : Tanks play which of the important role. A. Saving water. B. Increasing ground water. C. Cheap mode of irrigation. D. All.
Last Answer : D. All.
Description : The following are the advantages of the conventional methods of irrigation a. Low cost of construction b. Animals used for ploughing are utilised for drawing water c. Water can be lifted from great depths d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : The following are the advantages of the modern methods of irrigation a. Large quantity of water is properly utilized b. No Soil erosion. c. Can be used in arid and semi-arid regions. d. All of the above
Description : Well irrigation is popular where depth of the water table doesn’t exceed a. 15 mts b. 12 mts c. 20 mts d. 14 mts
Last Answer : a. 15 mts
Description : Traditional mode of irrigation are practiced in India because, A. They are cheap. B. They are reliable. C. Indians don’t use other modes as they are expensive. D. They are available abundantly.
Last Answer : A. They are cheap. B. They are reliable.
Description : There is great need of irrigation in India because, A. To increase the per hectare production. B. Water is indispensable part of Green revolution. C. To fulfill the food demand of very high population. D. All.
Description : Which is not an adverse effect of irrigation? (a) Irrigation changes cropping pattern. (b) Water intensive crops are grown in dry areas. (c) Salinization of soil (d) Increase in crop yield.
Last Answer : (c) Salinization of soil
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 : Rainwater harvesting is carried out with the aim of: A. To meet the increasing demand of water. B. To reduce surface runoff and increase the ground water. C. To improve the quality of water. D. All the above.
Last Answer : D. All the above
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 : 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 : 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 : The advantage of spring irrigation are a. Water saving b. Equal distribution. c. Cause water pollution d. Plant diseases
Last Answer : a. Water saving b. Equal distribution.
Description : Irrigation methods are the need of the hour because: a. Rainfall is uncertain b. Unevenly distributed rainfall c. To utilize river water efficiently d. All of the above
Description : We need to conserve water because: a. Water resources are over-exploited b. Irrigation utilizes more than 90% of the total fresh water c. Over population leads to water scarcity d. All of the above
Description : The need for conservation of water has arisen due to A. Increased demand of water. B. Increased population. C. Increased need for industrialization and irrigation. D. All the above.
Description : Irrigation in India faces many problems. (a) Reduced water pollution and improved quality of water. (b) Deforestation leading to drought and reduction of rainfall. (c) A large quantity of water is not properly utilized. (d) All
Last Answer : (c) A large quantity of water is not properly utilized.
Description : Need for irrigation is on account of, A. Seasonal Rainfall. B. Uneven distribution of rainfall. C. Different water needs of crops. D. All the above.
Description : Artificial supply of water to the crops is termed as A. Water supply. B. Irrigation. C. Cultivation. D. Crop production.
Last Answer : B. Irrigation
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
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 : Percentagewise __________ state has the largest area under irrigation. A. Uttar Pradesh. B. Madhya Pradesh. C. Punjab. D. Jharkhand.
Last Answer : C. Punjab.
Description : __________is the largest state of canal irrigation. A. Uttar Pradesh. 2. Punjab. C. Haryana. D. Kerala
Last Answer : A. Uttar Pradesh.
Description : Name the types of irrigation that does not prevail in India. A: Wells: B. Sprinkle. C. Tanks, D. Canals.
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.
Description : This mode of irrigation can be used to irrigate extremely large area in various regions single handedly. A. Sprinkle. B. Drip.C. Sprinkle. D. Canal.
Last Answer : D. Canal.
Description : Most efficient means of irrigation in South India. A. Sprinkle. B. Drip. C. Tube well. D. Canal.
Last Answer : B. Drip.
Description : Most widely used means of irrigation in South India. A. Sprinkle. B. Wells. C. Drip. D. Canal.
Description : Most popular means of irrigation in India. A. Canal. B. Wells. C. Sprinkle. D. Drip.
Last Answer : B. Wells.
Description : Canal irrigation is not much prominent in NE because, A. They have other mode of irrigation. B. Land is highly uneven. C. Agriculture not much developed there. D. They are involved more in forestry.
Last Answer : B. Land is highly uneven.
Description : Which is not the importance of irrigation? A. Soil conservation. B. Assured crop production. C. Fulfilling food demand of India. D. Uncertain rain
Last Answer : C. Fulfilling food demand of India.
Description : It is the most advanced system of irrigation what was developed in Israel. A. Canal. B. Drip. C. Sprinkle. D. Tube well.
Description : Why is canal irrigation more popular in Northern India? A. The rivers are perennial as they are fed by the melting snows, B. The surface of the land is almost flat C. The demand for irrigation is very great in North India as a variety of crops are grown,
Last Answer : d. All.
Description : Drip irrigation system has a. A long hose b. Nozzles c. Perforated pipes d. None of the above
Last Answer : c. Perforated pipes
Description : Drip irrigation is mostly used to cultivate a. Grains b. Pulses c. Coffee d. Fruits and vegetables
Last Answer : d. Fruits and vegetables