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WorksheetsD35 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 118
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In border strip method, the field is divided into:
a)
Small circular plots
b)
Long narrow strips
c)
Zigzag shapes
d)
Rectangular pits
2.
Which of the following is a major advantage of the check basin method?
a)
Requires less labor
b)
Suitable for all soil types
c)
High water application efficiency
d)
No waterlogging
3.
Border strip irrigation is most suitable for which type of crops?
a)
Close growing crops like wheat
b)
Crops grown in rows
c)
Root vegetables
d)
Aquatic crops
4.
Check basin method is not suitable for:
a)
Orchards with uneven spacing
b)
Flat lands
c)
Loamy soil
d)
Heavy soils
5.
Which parameter is most important when designing border strip irrigation?
a)
Water temperature
b)
Field slope
c)
Crop root depth
d)
Climate conditions
6.
Which of the following is NOT a type of irrigation system?
a)
Surface
b)
Drip
c)
Sprinkler
d)
Tubewell
7.
What is the main source of water in surface irrigation?
a)
Rainfall
b)
River
c)
Well
d)
Storage tanks
8.
Which of the following is a major drawback of surface irrigation?
a)
Low efficiency
b)
Salinity
c)
Pest attack
d)
Nutrient leaching
9.
In which method of irrigation is water applied directly to the root zone?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Surface irrigation
c)
Sprinkler irrigation
d)
Lift irrigation
10.
Which method is ideal for closely spaced crops like wheat?
a)
Check basin
b)
Sprinkler
c)
Drip irrigation
d)
Furrow irrigation
11.
Drip irrigation is most suitable for which kind of crops?
a)
Row crops
b)
Fruit crops
c)
Leafy vegetables
d)
All of the above
12.
What is the primary mode of water transport in drip irrigation?
a)
Percolation
b)
Gravity
c)
Capillary action
d)
Pumping
13.
Which irrigation method is used for undulating land surfaces?
a)
Contour farming
b)
Flood irrigation
c)
Drip irrigation
d)
Lift irrigation
14.
Sprinkler irrigation is best suited for:
a)
Clayey soil
b)
Sandy soil
c)
Loamy soil
d)
Rocky soil
15.
Check basin method is a type of which irrigation system?
a)
Flow
b)
Lift
c)
Drip
d)
Combined
16.
Which system uses a network of pipes and nozzles for irrigation?
a)
Sprinkler irrigation
b)
Drip irrigation
c)
Surface irrigation
d)
Border irrigation
17.
Which irrigation method requires high initial investment but has high water use efficiency?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Furrow irrigation
c)
Surface irrigation
d)
Lift irrigation
18.
Subsurface irrigation is best suited where:
a)
Soil is sandy
b)
Water table is high
c)
Soil is clayey
d)
Saline water is present
19.
Which type of irrigation is prone to water loss through evaporation?
a)
Subsurface irrigation
b)
Sprinkler irrigation
c)
Drip irrigation
d)
Check basin
20.
Which method is NOT suitable for clayey soils?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Sprinkler irrigation
c)
Surface irrigation
d)
Subsurface irrigation
21.
The method suitable for orchard irrigation is:
a)
Ring basin
b)
Furrow
c)
Basin flooding
d)
All of the above
22.
Which system is commonly used in areas with scarce water supply?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Furrow irrigation
c)
Check basin
d)
Basin irrigation
23.
Flood irrigation is also known as:
a)
Controlled irrigation
b)
Uncontrolled irrigation
c)
Lift irrigation
d)
Sprinkler irrigation
24.
Assertion (A): Surface irrigation is widely practiced in India.
Reason (R): It requires complex pipe and pumping systems.
a)
A. True, R. True and R is the correct explanation
b)
A. True, R. True but R is NOT the correct explanation
c)
A. True, R. False
d)
A. False, R. True
25.
Assertion (A): Drip irrigation minimizes water usage.
Reason (R): It applies water directly to the base of the plant.
a)
A. True, R. True and R is the correct explanation
b)
A. True, R. True but R is NOT the correct explanation
c)
A. True, R. False
d)
A. False, R. True
26.
Assertion (A): Sprinkler irrigation is not suitable in high wind conditions.
Reason (R): Wind causes uneven water distribution.
a)
A. True, R. True and R is the correct explanation
b)
A. True, R. True but R is NOT the correct explanation
c)
A. True, R. False
d)
A. False, R. True
27.
Which method of irrigation is best suited for crops that require frequent watering?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Sprinkler irrigation
c)
Sub-surface irrigation
d)
Border strip irrigation
28.
Why is border strip irrigation not suitable for steep terrains?
a)
Requires flat lands
b)
Uneven distribution of water
c)
Erosion and runoff
d)
High maintenance cost
29.
Which of the following methods is also known as gravity irrigation?
a)
Sub-surface
b)
Flood
c)
Lift
d)
Sprinkler
30.
In which method of irrigation are bunds constructed to form small plots?
a)
Check basin
b)
Furrow
c)
Ring basin
d)
Zigzag
31.
Which irrigation system uses perforated pipes or emitters?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Sprinkler irrigation
c)
Sub-surface irrigation
d)
Free flooding
32.
The main function of the emitter in drip irrigation is to:
a)
Reduce pressure
b)
Deliver water slowly
c)
Evaporate water
d)
Spray water
33.
Which method is ideal for areas with irregular field shapes?
a)
Sprinkler
b)
Drip
c)
Border strip
d)
Free flooding
34.
Sprinkler irrigation is especially suitable for which type of crop?
a)
Wheat
b)
Rice
c)
Maize
d)
Orchards
35.
The efficiency of sub-surface irrigation is mainly due to:
a)
Capillary movement
b)
No evaporation
c)
Infiltration control
d)
Prevent seepage
36.
Which irrigation method has the highest water use efficiency?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Sprinkler irrigation
c)
Surface irrigation
d)
Check basin
37.
Which of the following is not an advantage of drip irrigation?
a)
Low water efficiency
b)
Clogging problems
c)
Needs frequent maintenance
d)
Low yield
38.
What type of irrigation is usually used in orchards with widely spaced trees?
a)
Ring basin
b)
Check basin
c)
Drip irrigation
d)
Flood irrigation
39.
In check basin irrigation, water is retained within:
a)
Furrow
b)
Zigzag
c)
Border strip
d)
Check basin
40.
Why does surface irrigation often result in deep percolation losses?
a)
Uneven land leveling
b)
Slope variation
c)
Too much water supply
d)
More control needed
41.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of sprinkler irrigation?
a)
High energy efficiency
b)
Affected by clogging
c)
Not suitable for windy areas
d)
Needs wide field spacing
42.
Drip irrigation reduces weed growth because:
a)
Water doesn't reach surface
b)
Water only reaches roots
c)
It avoids surface wetting
d)
It covers all soil types
43.
Sub-surface irrigation requires which of the following soil conditions?
a)
Highly permeable soil
b)
Low infiltration rate
c)
High organic content
d)
Heavy clay soil
44.
Which of the following practices increases the water application efficiency in check basin method?
a)
Using laser leveling
b)
Alternate basin use
c)
Longer intervals
d)
Increased basin size
45.
Border strip irrigation is preferred over basin irrigation because:
a)
Wider water front
b)
Less evaporation
c)
Low labor
d)
Better weed control
46.
In border strip method, the water depth in strip is controlled primarily by:
a)
Slope of strip
b)
Field length
c)
Infiltration rate
d)
Soil texture
47.
Check basin method can lead to soil salinity due to:
a)
Prolonged ponding
b)
Crust formation
c)
Excessive fertilization
d)
Water reuse
48.
Which of the following is a limitation of border strip irrigation on sloping lands?
a)
Excessive erosion
b)
Runoff losses
c)
Reduced yield
d)
Costly leveling
49.
Match the following:
A. Furrow → 1. Row crops
B. Check Basin → 2. Water intensive crops
C. Sprinkler → 3. Uniformity
D. Subsurface → 4. Capillary rise
a)
A→1, B→2, C→3, D→4
b)
A→3, B→2, C→1, D→4
c)
A→2, B→1, C→4, D→3
d)
A→4, B→2, C→1, D→3
50.
In check basin layout, what influences the size of individual basins the most?
a)
Soil type
b)
Field size
c)
Land leveling
d)
Crop root zone
51.
In border strip method, which factor does NOT influence the strip width?
a)
Soil pH
b)
Wind direction
c)
Crop type
d)
Canal capacity
52.
Why is border strip irrigation not effective in soils with high infiltration rate?
a)
Quick runoff
b)
High evaporation
c)
Water logging
d)
Runoff difficulty
53.
What is the critical issue with water application in check basin for uneven fields?
a)
Poor leveling
b)
High flow rate
c)
Uneven plot layout
d)
Deep water depth
54.
Which factor does NOT significantly affect border strip irrigation performance?
a)
Water temperature
b)
Solar radiation
c)
Infiltration capacity
d)
Crop type
55.
Which field condition is unsuitable for check basin method?
a)
Highly permeable
b)
Rocky terrain
c)
Undulating land
d)
Highly clayey soil
56.
Border strip method is least suitable for which crop category?
a)
Orchard trees
b)
Close growing crops
c)
Tuber crops
d)
Creeper vegetables
57.
Which of the following does NOT apply to check basin irrigation?
a)
Level plots needed
b)
Suitable for dry crops
c)
Low surface area
d)
Suitable for all terrains
58.
Which practice helps reduce deep percolation in border strip irrigation?
a)
Shorter strip length
b)
Frequent water cut-offs
c)
Increase strip slope
d)
Reducing inflow rate
59.
Why is water distribution more uniform in border strip compared to basin method?
a)
Uniform land slope
b)
High field length
c)
Shorter strips
d)
Better outlet control
60.
Which parameter can cause erosion in border strip irrigation if not controlled?
a)
Low water temperature
b)
Soil temperature
c)
Water flow speed
d)
Sunlight exposure
61.
Why are check basins often rectangular in layout?
a)
Ease of construction
b)
Water ponding
c)
Area calculation
d)
Uniform outlet cost
62.
Which crop is least likely to benefit from check basin irrigation?
a)
Coconut
b)
Pineapple
c)
Sugarcane
d)
Paddy
63.
Statement 1: Drip irrigation is a pressurized system.
Statement 2: It is suitable for closely spaced crops like rice and wheat.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Only Statement 1 is true
c)
Only Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
64.
Statement 1: Sprinkler irrigation can be used in high wind areas.
Statement 2: It provides uniform water application and controls erosion.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Only Statement 1 is true
c)
Only Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
65.
Which type of irrigation system has the highest water application efficiency?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Sprinkler irrigation
c)
Surface irrigation
d)
Sub-surface irrigation
66.
Which method is unsuitable for crops like rice and wheat due to its focused water application?
a)
Sprinkler irrigation
b)
Drip irrigation
c)
Furrow irrigation
d)
Check basin
67.
In drip irrigation, water is applied to which zone of the plant?
a)
Root zone
b)
Stem zone
c)
Crown area
d)
Leaf canopy
68.
What is the main cause of clogging in drip irrigation systems?
a)
Air entry
b)
Algae growth
c)
Clogging of pipes
d)
Insect infestation
69.
Which of the following crops is most suitable for drip irrigation?
a)
Tomato
b)
Paddy
c)
Wheat
d)
Sugarcane
70.
What is the technique of applying fertilizers along with irrigation water known as?
a)
Mulching
b)
Fertigation
c)
Fumigation
d)
Capillary action
71.
Which method of irrigation resembles the natural rainfall effect?
a)
Sprinkler
b)
Flood
c)
Drip
d)
Ring basin
72.
What is the general slope range used in furrow irrigation on steep terrain?
a)
0.5%
b)
1%
c)
2%
d)
3%
73.
Which is not the function of mulch in irrigation?
a)
Increases irrigation frequency
b)
Evaporation control
c)
To increase infiltration
d)
Reduce weed growth
74.
In sprinkler systems, what is a critical requirement for water used?
a)
Cold water
b)
Filtered water
c)
Chlorinated water
d)
Unfiltered water
75.
Which of the following is not a component of a drip irrigation system?
a)
Pump
b)
Submain
c)
Emitter
d)
Tank
76.
Which irrigation method is particularly useful in arid regions with saline soil?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Flooding
c)
Well irrigation
d)
Sub-surface
77.
What is the suitable irrigation technique for vegetables grown in rows?
a)
Furrow
b)
Drip
c)
Check basin
d)
Contour lateral
78.
Which of the following causes evaporation loss in irrigation?
a)
Humidity
b)
Air flow
c)
Sunlight
d)
High temperature
79.
In the feeding bottle technique, how is water released into the soil?
a)
Through vapor pressure
b)
From neck of the bottle
c)
Through drip holes
d)
Seepage from tank
80.
Why is sprinkler irrigation not suitable for rice and jute?
a)
Due to high standing water needs
b)
Because it spreads too much water
c)
Because sprinkler heads cannot rotate
d)
Because it requires flat terrain
81.
Which method of irrigation is used when land is irregular and easily erodible?
a)
Border strip
b)
Sprinkler
c)
Free flooding
d)
Furrow
82.
How is weed growth reduced in drip irrigation?
a)
Avoiding surface wetting
b)
Applying water at root
c)
Using weedicides
d)
Covering weeds with clay
83.
Which of the following is used to prevent clogging in drip irrigation?
a)
Filters
b)
Emitters
c)
Nozzles
d)
Check valves
84.
What is the primary factor that affects the design of furrows?
a)
Soil pH
b)
Slope
c)
Crop type
d)
Water pH
85.
In sprinkler irrigation, the distribution uniformity is affected by:
a)
Wind speed
b)
Temperature
c)
Humidity
d)
Soil temperature
86.
Which component regulates water discharge in a drip irrigation system?
a)
Lateral
b)
Emitter
c)
Valve
d)
Pump
87.
Why is flooding method not preferred in water-scarce areas?
a)
It requires level fields
b)
It leads to salinity
c)
It is costly
d)
High labor demand
88.
What is the ideal soil type for furrow irrigation?
a)
Silty loam
b)
Loamy sand
c)
Clay
d)
Gravel
89.
What happens if the application rate in sprinkler irrigation exceeds infiltration rate?
a)
Deep percolation
b)
Ponding
c)
Sprinkling
d)
Runoff
90.
In drip irrigation, lateral lines are usually made from:
a)
PVC
b)
LDPE
c)
Rubber
d)
Steel
91.
Which system is most suited for sandy soils?
a)
Sprinkler
b)
Drip
c)
Subsurface
d)
Free flooding
92.
Which method leads to maximum evaporation loss?
a)
Sprinkler
b)
Furrow
c)
Surface
d)
Drip
93.
Which irrigation method is best for undulating terrain?
a)
Sprinkler
b)
Border strip
c)
Check basin
d)
Ring basin
94.
Which parameter is least considered in designing a sprinkler system?
a)
Soil salinity
b)
Nozzle type
c)
Wind direction
d)
Color of pipe
95.
What happens if emitter spacing in drip irrigation is too wide?
a)
Uniform water application
b)
Overwatering
c)
Low root zone coverage
d)
High fertilizer leaching
96.
What determines the spacing of laterals in sprinkler systems?
a)
Soil fertility
b)
Crop type
c)
Spacing of sprinklers
d)
Water source distance
97.
What is the typical range of operating pressure for sprinklers?
a)
5 to 7 m
b)
10 to 30 m
c)
30 to 45 m
d)
45 to 60 m
98.
Which type of pipe is generally used for submains in drip systems?
a)
PVC
b)
HDPE
c)
Iron
d)
Aluminium
99.
What is the advantage of using a valve in each lateral in drip irrigation?
a)
Reduces clogging
b)
Controls application rate
c)
Improves water efficiency
d)
Ensures even distribution
100.
Which of the following irrigation methods is most effective in reducing weed growth and water wastage?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Sprinkler irrigation
c)
Furrow irrigation
d)
Surface irrigation
101.
Which condition is ideal for using border strip irrigation?
a)
Level lands with close growing crops
b)
Undulating terrain
c)
Soils with high infiltration
d)
Steep slopes
102.
Which of the following best defines 'Duty of water' in irrigation terminology?
a)
Area irrigated per unit volume of water
b)
Volume of water used per plant
c)
Time to irrigate a crop
d)
Water needed for full growth
103.
Match the following:
A. Drip → 1. High efficiency
B. Flood → 2. High wastage
C. Border strip → 3. Sloped land
D. Sprinkler → 4. Simulates rainfall
a)
A→1, B→2, C→3, D→4
b)
A→2, B→1, C→4, D→3
c)
A→2, B→1, C→4, D→3
d)
A→4, B→2, C→1, D→3
104.
Which of the following methods is unsuitable for saline soils? (a) Sprinkler (b) Drip (c) Surface (d) Subsurface
a)
Sprinkler
b)
Drip
c)
Surface
d)
Subsurface
105.
In irrigation design, the term 'delta' refers to:
a)
Depth of water required
b)
Total water available
c)
Crop root depth
d)
Time required for irrigation
106.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of drip irrigation?
a)
High fertilizer requirement
b)
Prevents erosion
c)
More salinity in root zone
d)
Water is applied only to root zone
107.
What is the role of air vents in irrigation pipelines?
a)
To maintain constant pressure
b)
To release trapped air
c)
To boost pressure
d)
To prevent leakage
108.
Which method is best suited for orchards with wide plant spacing?
a)
Drip irrigation
b)
Ring basin
c)
Basin irrigation
d)
Furrow irrigation
109.
Why is sprinkler irrigation not suitable during windy conditions?
a)
It causes non-uniform water distribution
b)
It evaporates instantly
c)
It disrupts the droplets
d)
It increases runoff
110.
In furrow irrigation, flow is allowed to move along:
a)
Ridges
b)
Contour lines
c)
Furrows
d)
Basins
111.
Which factor least affects the efficiency of sprinkler irrigation?
a)
Water temperature
b)
Nozzle design
c)
Wind speed
d)
Sunlight
112.
In drip irrigation, the emitter discharge depends primarily on:
a)
Pressure head
b)
Soil suction
c)
Discharge rate
d)
Soil porosity
113.
For a crop requiring frequent watering and sensitive to overwatering, best method is:
a)
Drip
b)
Check basin
c)
Sprinkler
d)
Surface
114.
What is the spacing of laterals generally based on in a sprinkler system?
a)
Sprinkler spacing
b)
Soil type
c)
Climate
d)
Pressure head
115.
Which of the following has the highest conveyance efficiency?
a)
Drip
b)
Canal
c)
Pipe
d)
Stream
116.
In border strip irrigation, uneven water spread is mainly due to:
a)
Uneven land slope
b)
High infiltration
c)
Slope mismatch
d)
Incorrect alignment
117.
Which one of these is NOT a component of a sprinkler system?
a)
Pump
b)
Lateral
c)
Filter
d)
Sprinkler
118.
The term 'irrigation efficiency' can be best improved by:
a)
Reducing runoff and percolation losses
b)
Increasing field efficiency
c)
Proper irrigation scheduling
d)
Controlling field application losses
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