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Q: Which of the following statement is correct for sprinkler irrigation method?
  • A. It is used for rice and jute.
  • B. Is is used for the soil has very low infiltration rate.
  • C. It is best suitable for very light soil.
  • D. It requires borders and field channel.
Correct Answer: Option C - Sprinklers are best suited to sandy soil with high infiltration rates although they are adaptable to most soil. • It is best suitable for very light soil. • This method is more useful, where : (i) The land cannot be prepared for surface method. (ii) Slopes are excessive or Hilly areas or uneven areas. (iii) Topography is irregular (iv) Soil is erosive (v) Soil is excessively permeable or impermeable (vi) Depth of soil is shallow over gravel or sand.
C. Sprinklers are best suited to sandy soil with high infiltration rates although they are adaptable to most soil. • It is best suitable for very light soil. • This method is more useful, where : (i) The land cannot be prepared for surface method. (ii) Slopes are excessive or Hilly areas or uneven areas. (iii) Topography is irregular (iv) Soil is erosive (v) Soil is excessively permeable or impermeable (vi) Depth of soil is shallow over gravel or sand.

Explanations:

Sprinklers are best suited to sandy soil with high infiltration rates although they are adaptable to most soil. • It is best suitable for very light soil. • This method is more useful, where : (i) The land cannot be prepared for surface method. (ii) Slopes are excessive or Hilly areas or uneven areas. (iii) Topography is irregular (iv) Soil is erosive (v) Soil is excessively permeable or impermeable (vi) Depth of soil is shallow over gravel or sand.