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Contour Bunding

Contour bunding is a soil and water conservation technique that involves constructing small earthen embankments along the contours of a sloping field. It helps to reduce soil erosion, conserve water, and improve crop yields.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary purpose of contour bunding?

  1. To reduce soil erosion
  2. To conserve water
  3. To improve crop yields
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How does contour bunding help to reduce soil erosion?

  1. By slowing down the flow of water
  2. By trapping sediment
  3. By increasing infiltration
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How does contour bunding help to conserve water?

  1. By reducing runoff
  2. By increasing infiltration
  3. By improving soil structure
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How does contour bunding help to improve crop yields?

  1. By reducing soil erosion
  2. By conserving water
  3. By improving soil fertility
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the main factors to consider when designing a contour bunding system?

  1. Slope of the land
  2. Soil type
  3. Rainfall intensity
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended spacing between contour bunds?

  1. 1-2 meters
  2. 2-3 meters
  3. 3-4 meters
  4. 4-5 meters
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended height of a contour bund?

  1. 0.3-0.5 meters
  2. 0.5-0.7 meters
  3. 0.7-0.9 meters
  4. 0.9-1.1 meters
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended width of a contour bund?

  1. 0.5-0.7 meters
  2. 0.7-0.9 meters
  3. 0.9-1.1 meters
  4. 1.1-1.3 meters
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the benefits of contour bunding?

  1. Reduced soil erosion
  2. Conserved water
  3. Improved crop yields
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges of contour bunding?

  1. High cost of construction
  2. Difficulty in maintaining
  3. Reduced access to fields
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which areas is contour bunding most commonly practiced?

  1. Sloping areas
  2. Arid and semi-arid areas
  3. Areas with high rainfall intensity
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the alternative soil and water conservation techniques?

  1. Terracing
  2. Strip cropping
  3. Mulching
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can farmers overcome the challenges of contour bunding?

  1. By using government subsidies
  2. By forming cooperatives
  3. By using labor-saving technologies
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of contour bunding in sustainable agriculture?

  1. It helps to reduce soil erosion
  2. It helps to conserve water
  3. It helps to improve soil fertility
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can contour bunding be integrated with other soil and water conservation practices?

  1. By using terraces
  2. By using strip cropping
  3. By using mulching
  4. All of the above
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