Irrigation Engineering
Which of the following methods of irrigation do not use open ditches for water delivery?
(a) Sub-irrigation (b) Trickle irrigation (c) Furrow irrigation (d) Check irrigation
The maximum application rate by sprinklers is limited by
A) The infiltration capacity of the soil B) The prevailing wind velocity C) The quantity of water available D) Sprinkler ...
Salinity in soils
A) increases crop yield B) makes soil infertile C) reduces water–logging D) none of the above
Which of the following has the maximum water application efficiency?
A) Surface Irrigation B) Lift Irrigation C) Sprinkler Irrigation D) Sub–surface Irrigation
Percentage of water available on earth that is saline is
(a) 33% (b) 67% (c) 97% (d) 0%
Which is NOT a method of controlled flooding in irrigation methods?
(a) Contour (b) Ring basin (c) Check basin (d) Border strip
Which of the following soil types is suitable for sprinkler irrigation?
(a) When land is steep and soil is easily erodible (b) when the crops are deeply rooted (c) when soil ...
Which of these is a stiff, marine calcareous clay of greenish color
(a) Till (b) Muck (c) Marl (d) Peat
The father of soil mechanics is
(a) Karl Terzaghi (b) Fellenius (c) Kray (d) Henkel
Planting trees would reduce pollution by sediments and will also prevent
(a) Soil Settlement (b) Consolidation (c) Soil Erosion (d) Population
