Old Exam Papers June 2012 (Set 2)

3. Prepare a checklist for identification of maintenance
problems for a canal.
4. Describe the procedure to measure velocity in an open
channel with a current meter. Also describe important
instructions to be followed while measuring velocity with
a current meter.
5. What are the objectives of installation of observation wells
and piezometers ? Describe procedure to install and
monitor water table pipes.
6. What is the difference between land grading and land
levelling ? Describe procedure for survey and design for
the land grading.
7. What record should be collected before planning a irrigation
system ? What are the points which should be followed
to maintain accuracy of topographical survey and
mapping.
8. Describe the steps for better irrinage planning.
9. Describe steps used for the preparation of L-section of a
water course.
10. A field of 2 ha area has an orchard planted with
pomegranate. Details are as follows :
The spacing of pomegranate is 5 m 5 m
1. Size of land : 200 m 100 m
2. Type of soil : Light textured
3. Land slope : 0.30 percent (S-N)
4. Evapo-transpiration
of the crop : 6.56 mm/day
5. Water source : Wall situated at west
6. Available discharge : 3.5 lps
7. Static head : 10 m
8. Wetted area for p.g. : 20%
sourth corner.
9. Life of orchard : 3 years
Calculate the following :
(i) Volume of water required per day per plant.
(ii) Number of drippers along with discharge per
dripper.
200 2 PGDWR-04 PGDWR-04 3 PTO