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Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

Furrow irrigation is seen in:

  1. Chilly

  2. Cotton

  3. Mango

  4. Groundnut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Furrow irrigation is conducted by creating small parallel channels along the field length in the direction of the predominant slope. Water is applied to the top end of each furrow and flows down the field under the influence of gravity.

So, the correct option is 'Cotton'.

Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

_____ is an elaborate and extensive irrigation system.

  1. Canal system

  2. Wells

  3. Tanks

  4. River valley system
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Canal system is a type of irrigation system in which water can be supplied to one or more farms at once. The canal irrigation system was an important means in 1960. Now canals are the second largest source of the irrigation system. The Indira Gandhi canal is the largest canal system in India. Now, it os 2nd largest source of canal irrigation.

So, the correct option is 'Canal system'.

Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

_____ are constructed wherever plenty of exploitable ground water is available.

  1. Wells

  2. Canal system

  3. Tanks

  4. River lift system
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Well system is based on the availability of ground water. In the well irrigation system, the wells are constructed wherever exploitable ground water is present.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

What is/are the disadvantage/s of tube well irrigation system?

  1. Groundwater is used as the source

  2. Can be dug at any convenient place

  3. Simplest and the cheapest source

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tube well irrigation system is a type is a system in which water is supplied to the fields by connecting large pipes 100-200 mm. The main disadvantage is it leads to depletion of groundwater due to which groundwater reserves may get exhausted.

So, the correct option is 'Groundwater is used as the source'.

Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

Which type of soil is preferred the most for basin irrigation?

  1. Loamy

  2. Sand

  3. Hard crust

  4. Clayey
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Loamy soil is a type of soil which is composed of sand,slit and some clay. its mineral composition is about 40%. This type of soil is mainly required for ideal plant-growing. It is rich in minerals and plants thrive best in this type of soil.

So, the correct option is 'Loamy'.

Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

Furrow irrigation is a type of .......... irrigation.

  1. Tube well

  2. Basin

  3. Surface

  4. Flood
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Furrow irrigation is a type of irrigation in which water runs on the surface in small ditches and furrows. It is conducting by creating small parallel channels for the flow of water on the surface. 

So, the correct option is 'Surface'.

Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

Prolonged liberal irrigation of agricultural fields is likely to create the problem of -

  1. Aridity

  2. Metal toxicity

  3. salinity

  4. Acidity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Irrigation without proper drainage of water leads to water clogging in the soil. Due to clogging, the vegetation and crops die due to insufficient supply of oxygen to them this condition is called as Salinity.
So, the correct answer is 'Salinity'.
So the correct option is C.
Multiple choice biology natural resources and agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops common irrigation systems

In India, under canal net-work system of irrigation, generally, how much amount of water is allowed to run in small canal?

  1. Less than 4 cusec

  2. Less than 10 cusec

  3. Between 15 to 20 cusec

  4. Between 25 to 30 cusec
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Canal irrigation was started in 1960, these are human-made channels for water transportations. India has the largest canal system starting for Harike Barrage and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert, it is known as The Indira Gandhi Canal. Now, canal irrigation is 2nd largest source of water transportation in the world.

So, the correct option is 'Less than 10 cusec'.

Multiple choice zoology natural resources and agriculture pollution of soil degradation of land damaging the forests

In India, Jhum is practised in

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. North-eastern states

  4. Himachal Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Jhum cultivation, also known as the slash and burn agriculture, is the process of growing crops by first clearing the land of trees and vegetation and burning them thereafter. The burnt soil contains potash which increases the nutrient content of the soil. This burnt land is left for 5-8 years , so as to give the soil the time to regain its fertility . It was practised by the nomads in the north- eastern states of India .

So, the correct answer is 'North-eastern states'