Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1748MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Reading Comprehension
Question Statement:
Premise: 'Laser land leveling significantly enhances water application uniformity in basin irrigation.' Which of the following most strongly supports this claim?
Options:
(A) Topographical surveys demonstrate that laser leveling reduces field surface elevation standard deviation from 6.5 cm to under 1.2 cm, preventing water pooling in depressions.
(B) Laser levelers are towed by 60+ horsepower tractors.
(C) Laser transmitters operate on rechargeable batteries.
(D) Basin irrigation has been practiced for centuries.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Drastically reducing elevation variation directly guarantees uniform water spread without pooling.