Question

A certain crop is grown in an area of 3000 hectares which is fed by a canal system. The data pertaining to irrigation is as follows: 1. field capacity of soil = 29% 2. optimum moisture = 17% 3. effective depth of root zone = 80 cm 4. relative density of soil = 1.302 If the frequency of irrigation is 10 days and permanent wilting point = 10%, then find the daily consumptive use.

• A. 0.125 cm
• B. 1.25 cm
• C. 12.5 cm
• D. 125 cm

Answer 1

Answer: (B)