Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Irrigation Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The higher the concentration of sodium present in the irrigation water, the lower is the risk.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Estimate the leaching requirement when electrical conductivity (EC) value of a saturated extract of soil is 10 m mho/cm at 25% reduction in the yield of the crop. The EC of irrigation water is 1.5 m mho/cm.

A. 15%
B. 6.66%
C. 7.5%
D. 10%
Answer» D. 10%
3.

What is Solonetz soil?

A. White alkali soil
B. Black alkali soil
C. Highly saline soil
D. Non-saline soil
Answer» C. Highly saline soil
4.

What are the three classes of salty soil?

A. Saline soil, Saline-alkali soil, Non-saline soil
B. Saline soil, Alkali soil, Non-saline soil
C. Saline soil, Alkali soil, Saline-alkali soil
D. Alkali soil, Non-saline soil, Saline-alkali soil
Answer» D. Alkali soil, Non-saline soil, Saline-alkali soil
5.

A soil sample has an Exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) of 16%, its electrical conductivity is 3.2 Milli-Mohs/cm and a pH of 9.5. How is the soil classified?

A. Saline soil
B. Saline-alkaline soil
C. Alkaline soil
D. Non-saline soil
Answer» D. Non-saline soil
6.

Solonchak soil is the other name for ____________

A. alkali Soils
B. sodic Soils
C. saline-alkali soils
D. saline soils
Answer» E.
7.

If the salt concentration of the soil water (saturation extract) in milli-mhos/cm is in between 4.5 9, then what is the salinity of the soil?

A. Non-saline
B. Slightly saline
C. Medium saline
D. Highly saline
Answer» C. Medium saline
8.

If the salt concentration of the irrigation water ranges from 0.5 2 g/L, then what is the restriction on its use?

A. No restriction on its use
B. It should be used with appropriate water management practices
C. It is not generally advised for use unless consulted with specialists
D. No dependency on the salt concentration
Answer» C. It is not generally advised for use unless consulted with specialists
9.

Alkali soils are reclaimed by ___________

A. leaching of soil
B. using limestone as a soil amendment
C. using gypsum as a soil amendment
D. provision of drainage
Answer» D. provision of drainage
10.

The plant roots act as a semi-permeable membrane.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

Which is the least harmful salt for agricultural soil?

A. Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>
B. Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>
C. NaCl
D. NaOH
Answer» D. NaOH
12.

Which among the following salt is also called black alkali?

A. Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>
B. Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>
C. NaCl
D. NaOH
Answer» B. Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>