Which of the following is a remedial measure for water-logging ?
A. Installation of lift irrigation systems
B. Controlling seepage from the canals
C. By lowering the F.S.L of the canals
D. Quick disposal of rainwater
Irrigation,Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology
Irrigation, water resources engineering, and hydrology are important components of civil engineering that deal with the management, distribution, and utilization of water resources.
Which of the following characteristics is wrong about extensive irrigation ?
A. The crop production will be minimal per unit of available water
B. The irrigation extends to a large area with the lowest available supply
C. Agricultural production and protection against famine will be at optimum levels
D. It creates a perpetual scarcity of water
What is the Annual Intensity of irrigation (AII) ?
A. Cultivable Command Area/Net Irrigated Area
B. Gross Irrigated Area/Cultivable Command Area
C. Cultivable Command Area/Gross Irrigated Area
D. Net Irrigated Area/Cultivable Command Area
Which of the following is a dam reservoir catering to flood control, irrigation, and water supply basically designed for irrigation alone ?
A. distribution reservoir
B. single-purpose reservoir
C. multipurpose reservoir
D. retarding basins
An irrigation project is classified as a major project when the CCA involved in the project is more than ______.
A. 10000 hectares
B. 5000 hectares
C. 2500 hectares
D. 2000 hectares
Which of the following best is the Hirakud reservoir ?
A. The purpose is Recreation and fishery
B. Reservoir for irrigation and water supply
C. Reservoir for irrigation and power
D. Reservoir for flood control, power, and irrigation
What is the main agenda of the National Water Policy ?
A. Quality Check of Irrigation Water
B. Maintenance of the Irrigation Structures
C. Recover Charges
D. Recommendations to States
Which of the following strainer is used for shallow irrigation tube wells particularly in deltaic regions of developing countries ?
A. Coir rope strainers
B. Continuous slot type of strainer
C. Pipe strainer with fine mesh jackets
D. Louver type of strainer
A deep well ____ ?
A. has more discharge than a shallow well
B. is weaker structurally than a shallow well
C. is always deeper than a shallow well
D. All of them
A current meter is used to measure the ___ ?
A. depth of flow of water
B. discharge
C. velocity of flow of water
D. none of them