Question

The optimum utilisation of irrigation water means _________

(a) Getting maximum yield with the maximum amount of water available

(b) Getting maximum yield with any amount of water

(c) Getting less yield with maximum water content

(d) Getting less yield with the least water content

The question was posed to me in class test.

My doubt is from Optimum Utilisation of Irrigation Water in division Water Requirements of Crops of Irrigation Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Getting maximum yield with any amount of water

Easy explanation: It generally means getting maximum yield with any amount of water. The water to be supplied should be such that so as to get optimum benefit ratio. It is done not only for the efficient use of water and maximum yield but, also to prevent waterlogging.