Exam Details
| Subject | Rainfed Farming | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | DIPLOMA IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT (DIWM) | |
| Department | School of Agriculture (SOA) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
No. of Printed Pages: 4 IBNRI-1041
DIPLOMA IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
N Term-End Examination
..,....,
December, 2016
o BNRI-104: RAINFED FARMING
Time: 2 !lOurs Maximum Marks: 50
Note: Attempt any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define Bio -fertilizer and discuss the important functions of Bio-fertilizers.
Explain the process of application of Bio-fertilizers.
2. What is Green manuring? Describe its advantages and disadvantages in rainfed farming.
Describe the concept of Soil Health Card Programme.
3. Define the following terms:
Imbalance use of nutrients
Buffer Strip Cropping
Tanka
Surface irrigation
Percolation pond
4. Explain the concept of preparatory tillage for field preparation.
Explain three types of Integrated Farming Systems with suitable examples.
5. Differentiate between Aridisol and Alfisol. Also give their suitable examples.
What is the significance of organic farming in rainfed farming
6. Define Water Use Efficiency? Explain factors influencing Water Use Efficiency.
Give a brief account on "use of chemicals to reduce evaporation".
7. Differentiate between Graded Bund and Bench Terrace.
Describe the significance of growing Legume in a cropping system.
DIPLOMA IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
N Term-End Examination
..,....,
December, 2016
o BNRI-104: RAINFED FARMING
Time: 2 !lOurs Maximum Marks: 50
Note: Attempt any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define Bio -fertilizer and discuss the important functions of Bio-fertilizers.
Explain the process of application of Bio-fertilizers.
2. What is Green manuring? Describe its advantages and disadvantages in rainfed farming.
Describe the concept of Soil Health Card Programme.
3. Define the following terms:
Imbalance use of nutrients
Buffer Strip Cropping
Tanka
Surface irrigation
Percolation pond
4. Explain the concept of preparatory tillage for field preparation.
Explain three types of Integrated Farming Systems with suitable examples.
5. Differentiate between Aridisol and Alfisol. Also give their suitable examples.
What is the significance of organic farming in rainfed farming
6. Define Water Use Efficiency? Explain factors influencing Water Use Efficiency.
Give a brief account on "use of chemicals to reduce evaporation".
7. Differentiate between Graded Bund and Bench Terrace.
Describe the significance of growing Legume in a cropping system.
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Subjects
- Elements Of Hydrology
- Fundamentals Of Watershed Management
- Funding, Monitoring, Evaluation And Capacity Building
- Horticulture And Agroforestry System
- Livestock And Pasture Management
- Rainfed Farming
- Soil And Water Conservation