Practice Guidelines And Standards (40.8) - Quality of Irrigation Water

Practice: Guidelines and Standards

Lesson 40.8Quality of Irrigation Water

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Question 1.
What does BIS stand for?
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Think of an Indian organization that sets standards.
Question 2.
Name one parameter included in the BIS guidelines.
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This measure indicates the salinity of water.
3Question 3.
What organization sets the Bureau of Indian Standards?
- Department of Agriculture
- Ministry of Consumer Affairs
- Food and Agriculture Organization
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Think about government departments.
4Question 4.
True or False: The FAO guidelines include recommendations for crops not suitable for low-quality water.
- True
- False
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Consider how crops vary in their tolerance to water quality.
Question 5.
If an agricultural region observes an increase in sodium levels in their irrigation water, what management practices could farmers implement to mitigate the negative effects?
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Think of ways to manage water quality through practical actions.
Question 6.
How would you apply the FAO's irrigation water quality classifications in planning a new agricultural project?
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Consider how classifications affect decision-making in agriculture.

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