Irrigation Science
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What is the purpose of deficit irrigation?

  • To provide life saving or supplemental irrigation when full crop water requirement cannot be met (correct)
  • To control climate by reducing water supply
  • To reduce agricultural productivity
  • To flood the fields with excess water
  • What is the definition of irrigation?

  • The use of excessive water for crop growth
  • The controlled flooding of agricultural fields
  • The artificial application of water to the land to meet crop water requirements (correct)
  • The natural application of water to the land for crop nourishment
  • According to Namrada Smriti XI, 9, what does it state about water and grain production?

  • "Grain can be produced without water"
  • "Water has no impact on grain production"
  • "Water is not essential for grain production"
  • "No grain is ever produced without water, but too much water tends to spoil the grain" (correct)
  • What are some advantages of irrigation listed in the text?

    <p>Increases agricultural productivity and allows for multiple cropping during an year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides meeting crop water requirements, what other purposes does irrigation serve?

    <p>Field preparation, climate control, and leaching of excessive salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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