2846)What is a common disadvantage of using water meters in irrigation systems?
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5%
They are expensive
76%
They are not accurate at low flow rates
14%
They require regular calibration
5%
They are not suitable for large areas
2847)The "float method" measures water flow by:
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3%
Using a sensor to detect water levels
11%
Calculating evaporation rates
86%
Floating an object and measuring its velocity
0%
Estimating soil moisture content
2848)Which of the following is NOT a measuring device for irrigation water?
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6%
Parshall flume
11%
Weir
22%
Venturi meter
61%
Tensiometer
2849)What does a "weir" do in irrigation systems?
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53%
Measures the flow in a river or stream
32%
Measures the water content of soil
9%
Measures the rate of evaporation
6%
Calculates the volume of applied water
2850)Which of the following is most suitable for lowland rice cultivation?
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12%
Check basin
82%
Flooding
6%
Furrow method
0%
Drip irrigation
2851)What is the primary disadvantage of flooding as an irrigation method?
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0%
High labour costs
47%
Uneven water distribution
44%
Low water application efficiency
9%
Difficult to manage large stream
2852)In which irrigation method are small plots surrounded by bunds, and water is applied to one basin after another?
Anonymous Quiz
76%
Check basin
15%
Flooding
9%
Ring basin
0%
Border strip
2853)What is the main advantage of using the check basin method in irrigation?
Anonymous Quiz
24%
Suitable for small fields only
24%
Requires minimal labour
35%
Uniform water application
18%
Water is applied to larger areas
2854)Which method uses basins around trees, generally round in shape, to enhance water use efficiency?
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12%
Border strip
79%
Ring basin
0%
Flooding
9%
Check basin
2855)What is the primary disadvantage of the border strip method?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
Uneven water distribution
48%
High labour requirements
18%
Limited to small fields
18%
Ineffective for close-growing crops
2856)What is the typical length of a strip in the border strip method?
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6%
10–20 m
71%
20–30 m
20%
30–50 m
3%
50–100 m
2857)Which of the following crops is suitable for the furrow irrigation method?
Anonymous Quiz
0%
Rice
36%
Sorghum
33%
Groundnut
31%
Sugarcane
2858)The surge method of irrigation is primarily used to:
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Apply water continuously
59%
Increase infiltration uniformity
16%
Leach salts from the soil
19%
Prevent water wastage
2859)What is the main advantage of the surge method of irrigation?
Anonymous Quiz
53%
Increased water use efficiency
24%
Less labour required
5%
Increased soil erosion
18%
Uniform water distribution
2860)Subsurface irrigation methods involve the use of:
Anonymous Quiz
8%
Surface channels
87%
Perforated pipes or trenches
5%
Sprinkler systems
0%
Furrows
2861)What is the primary disadvantage of the subsurface irrigation method?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
High water use efficiency
85%
Difficulty in maintenance of pipelines
3%
Requires minimal equipment
10%
High evaporation loss
2862)Which of the following is a major disadvantage of micro irrigation systems like sprinkler irrigation?
Anonymous Quiz
44%
High initial cost
26%
Uniform water distribution
12%
Suitable for all crops
19%
Water wastage due to leakage
2863)What is the primary advantage of drip irrigation?
Anonymous Quiz
82%
High water use efficiency
5%
High labour cost
9%
High energy requirements
5%
It can be used for rice crops
2864)Which of the following crops is most suitable for drip irrigation?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
Rice
72%
Sugarcane
16%
Groundnut
5%
Jute
2865)Which irrigation method is best for crops like sugarcane and fruits that are widely spaced?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Flooding
47%
Drip irrigation
18%
Sprinkler irrigation
31%
Furrow method
