2815)Which of the following is true about the use of "water meters" in irrigation systems?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
They are mostly used to measure soil moisture levels
84%
They measure the flow of water through a pipe or channel
4%
They cannot be used in open channels
0%
They only work for large irrigation systems
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2816)In the "bookkeeping method" of irrigation scheduling, when is irrigation applied?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Based on soil moisture content
74%
When cumulative pan evaporation reaches a predetermined value
9%
At the start of each growing season
11%
Only when the crop exhibits visible stress
2817)How does "Kor watering" differ from regular irrigation?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
It is applied during the middle of the crop's growth period
88%
It is the first watering of the crop during the base period
6%
It provides water during drought periods
0%
It involves small, frequent irrigation cycles
2818)What is the effect of poor irrigation scheduling on water use efficiency?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
It increases water use efficiency
90%
It leads to inefficient water use and increased runoff
0%
It improves the quality of crops
5%
It reduces the need for water conservation
2819)What does "irrigation efficiency" measure?
Anonymous Quiz
2%
The percentage of water lost in the system
86%
The percentage of water applied that is actually used by the crop
10%
The total water required by crops
2%
The total volume of water applied during irrigation
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2820)What is the average annual rainfall over India?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
1500 mm
77%
1250 mm
14%
1000 mm
2%
900 mm
2821)What percentage of rainfall does India receive during the Southwest monsoon period (June-Sept)?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
0.5
84%
0.75
7%
0.8
2%
0.9
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2822)What is the total water availability per capita in India?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
3500 m³/year
35%
2000 m³/year
49%
2500 m³/year
12%
2300 m³/year
2823)The annual water resources in India's river basins are estimated to be about:
Anonymous Quiz
15%
150 mha.m
28%
200 mha.m
51%
187 mha.m
5%
210 mha.m
2824)What is the rechargeable groundwater resource in India?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
40.5 mha.m
29%
50.6 mha.m
55%
43.2 mha.m
5%
45.5 mha.m
2825)Which type of irrigation projects covers a catchment area of more than 10,000 hectares?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Minor irrigation projects
78%
Major irrigation projects
15%
Medium irrigation projects
3%
Small irrigation projects
2826)The command area for a medium irrigation project ranges between:
Anonymous Quiz
12%
1,000 - 2,000 hectares
71%
2,000 - 10,000 hectares
15%
10,000 - 20,000 hectares
2%
20,000 - 50,000 hectares
2827)How much water does India receive during the Southwest monsoon period?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
50% of the annual rainfall
21%
25% of the annual rainfall
21%
80% of the annual rainfall
55%
75% of the annual rainfall
2828)Major irrigation projects cover a catchment area of:
Anonymous Quiz
8%
Less than 2,000 hectares
10%
2,000 - 10,000 hectares
77%
More than 10,000 hectares
5%
20,000 - 50,000 hectares
2829)Medium irrigation projects cover a catchment area of:
Anonymous Quiz
0%
Less than 1,000 hectares
85%
2,000 - 10,000 hectares
15%
More than 10,000 hectares
0%
1,000 - 5,000 hectares
2830)Small irrigation projects typically have a catchment area of:
Anonymous Quiz
21%
1,000 - 2,000 hectares
23%
500 - 2,000 hectares
56%
Less than 2,000 hectares
0%
More than 10,000 hectares
2831)Which type of irrigation projects covers a catchment area of less than 2,000 hectares?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Medium irrigation projects
15%
Major irrigation projects
38%
Small irrigation projects
35%
Minor irrigation projects
2832)Irrigation scheduling helps to:
Anonymous Quiz
3%
Minimize water wastage
5%
Maximize crop yield
15%
Increase water use efficiency
77%
All of the above
2833)Irrigation scheduling is crucial to:
Anonymous Quiz
50%
Maximize water use efficiency
15%
Reduce fertilizer use
33%
Ensure uniform water application
3%
Reduce labor costs