Irrigation Technician Midterm Examination Second Semester – 80
Questions with Detailed Answers
THE EXAM HAS THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
| 1 | Microirrigation Systems | 10 |
| 2 | System Components & Installation | 15 |
| 3 | Operation & Maintenance | 15 |
| 4 | Design & Efficiency | 15 |
| 5 | Safety, Regulations, & Practical Skills | 15 |
| 6 | Environmental & Regulatory Considerations | 10 |
| **TOTAL** | | **80** |
Authors:** Brajesh Singh, Sreejith K
- ISBN: 9789377678708
- Description:Offers a practical and skill-oriented introduction to the
design, installation, and maintenance of micro irrigation systems with a
focus on water-efficient agricultural practices
SECTION 1: MICROIRRIGATION SYSTEMS (Questions 1-10)
1. Micro irrigation is an effective tool for:
A) Increasing water waste
B) Conserving water and improving water use efficiency
C) Flooding agricultural fields
D) Reducing crop productivity
,Correct Answer: B) Conserving water and improving water use
efficiency
*Rationale: Microirrigation, which includes drip and sprinkler irrigation,
has emerged as an effective tool for conserving water and improving
water use efficiency. Water is delivered right at the root zone of plants,
minimizing waste .*
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a microirrigation
system?
A) Pumps
B) Filters
C) Flood gates
D) Emitters
Correct Answer: C) Flood gates
*Rationale: In a microirrigation system, water is delivered through a
network of pumps, filters, valves, pipes, and drippers or emitters. Flood
gates are associated with surface/flood irrigation methods, not
microirrigation
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3. The Government of India's Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
(PMKSY) slogan is:**
A) "Water for All"
B) "Per Drop More Crop"
C) "Save Water, Save Life"
D) "Irrigation for Prosperity"
Correct Answer: B) "Per Drop More Crop"**
*Rationale: The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri
Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) in July 2015 with the slogan 'Per Drop
More Crop.' It is a policy initiative to shift toward microirrigation to
save water in agriculture and boost crop yield .
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4. What percentage of available water in India is used for irrigation?**
A) Approximately 50%
B) Approximately 60%
, C) Approximately 70%
D) More than 80%
**Correct Answer: D) More than 80%**
*Rationale: In India, perhaps more than 80 percent of the available
water is used for irrigation. This underscores the importance of
adopting efficient irrigation methods like microirrigation .*
5. Drip irrigation delivers water
A) From overhead sprinklers
B) Through flood irrigation
C) Directly to the root zone of plants
D) Through surface canals
Correct Answer: C) Directly to the root zone of plants**
*Rationale: Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone,
minimizing evaporation and runoff, making it ideal for permanent crops
like vineyards .*
Questions with Detailed Answers
THE EXAM HAS THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
| 1 | Microirrigation Systems | 10 |
| 2 | System Components & Installation | 15 |
| 3 | Operation & Maintenance | 15 |
| 4 | Design & Efficiency | 15 |
| 5 | Safety, Regulations, & Practical Skills | 15 |
| 6 | Environmental & Regulatory Considerations | 10 |
| **TOTAL** | | **80** |
Authors:** Brajesh Singh, Sreejith K
- ISBN: 9789377678708
- Description:Offers a practical and skill-oriented introduction to the
design, installation, and maintenance of micro irrigation systems with a
focus on water-efficient agricultural practices
SECTION 1: MICROIRRIGATION SYSTEMS (Questions 1-10)
1. Micro irrigation is an effective tool for:
A) Increasing water waste
B) Conserving water and improving water use efficiency
C) Flooding agricultural fields
D) Reducing crop productivity
,Correct Answer: B) Conserving water and improving water use
efficiency
*Rationale: Microirrigation, which includes drip and sprinkler irrigation,
has emerged as an effective tool for conserving water and improving
water use efficiency. Water is delivered right at the root zone of plants,
minimizing waste .*
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a microirrigation
system?
A) Pumps
B) Filters
C) Flood gates
D) Emitters
Correct Answer: C) Flood gates
*Rationale: In a microirrigation system, water is delivered through a
network of pumps, filters, valves, pipes, and drippers or emitters. Flood
gates are associated with surface/flood irrigation methods, not
microirrigation
,---
3. The Government of India's Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
(PMKSY) slogan is:**
A) "Water for All"
B) "Per Drop More Crop"
C) "Save Water, Save Life"
D) "Irrigation for Prosperity"
Correct Answer: B) "Per Drop More Crop"**
*Rationale: The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri
Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) in July 2015 with the slogan 'Per Drop
More Crop.' It is a policy initiative to shift toward microirrigation to
save water in agriculture and boost crop yield .
---
4. What percentage of available water in India is used for irrigation?**
A) Approximately 50%
B) Approximately 60%
, C) Approximately 70%
D) More than 80%
**Correct Answer: D) More than 80%**
*Rationale: In India, perhaps more than 80 percent of the available
water is used for irrigation. This underscores the importance of
adopting efficient irrigation methods like microirrigation .*
5. Drip irrigation delivers water
A) From overhead sprinklers
B) Through flood irrigation
C) Directly to the root zone of plants
D) Through surface canals
Correct Answer: C) Directly to the root zone of plants**
*Rationale: Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone,
minimizing evaporation and runoff, making it ideal for permanent crops
like vineyards .*
