Sample questions
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CSE2011
Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
- A It greatly increases the crop production
- B It makes some soils impermeable ✓
- C It raises the water table
- D It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE1979
Salinizationoccurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
- A It greatly increases the crop production.
- B It makes some soils impermeable. ✓
- C It raises the water table.
- D It fills the air spaces in the soil with water.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Agriculture › Irrigation & Water
CSE1979
Recent discovery of method of reducing salinatio
- A Spreading of husk on the soil ✓
- B Extensive use of fertilizers
- C Intensive use of fertilizers
- D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Agriculture › Soils & Inputs
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