INTRODUCTION OF IRRIGATION MCQs – CHAPTER 12 DAE 10 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. What is irrigation? (A) The artificial process of applying water to land to promote plant growth (B) The natural process of rainwater falling on crops (C) The process of removing excess water from fields (D) The process of preparing land for plantingShow All Answers 2. Which ancient civilization is known for building intricate systems of canals and dams for irrigation? (A) Greeks (B) Romans (C) Egyptians (D) BabyloniansShow All Answers 3. What percentage of the world's food is produced through irrigation? (A) 40% (B) 20% (C) 30% (D) 10%Show All Answers 4. What is one potential drawback of improper irrigation practices? (A) Increased crop yields (B) Lower water bills (C) Reduced water consumption (D) Soil erosionShow All Answers 5. What is the primary goal of irrigation? (A) To provide water for domestic use (B) To reduce soil salinity (C) To prevent flooding (D) To promote plant growth and increase crop yieldsShow All Answers 6. Which of the following is a benefit of irrigation? (A) Increased soil erosion (B) Reduced crop yields (C) Increased waterlogging (D) Improved water use efficiencyShow All Answers 7. What can the overuse of water resources for irrigation lead to? (A) Depletion of groundwater and other water sources (B) Increased availability of water for domestic use (C) Lower water bills (D) Increased soil fertilityShow All Answers 8. Which organization has conducted a survey on global irrigation practices? (A) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (B) International Monetary Fund (C) World Health Organization (D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationShow All Answers 9. What is one potential challenge associated with irrigation? (A) Reduced soil fertility (B) Increased water pollution (C) Reduced crop yields (D) Increased water use efficiencyShow All Answers 10. What is the importance of sustainable and efficient water management strategies in irrigation? (A) To reduce the cost of irrigation (B) To protect water resources and ensure their long-term availability (C) To improve soil fertility (D) To increase crop yieldsShow All Answers
