Question Bank • QB_EXP_IDE_DRN_002 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 5: Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Agricultural Drainage: Surface Drainage & Runoff Removal

Subtopic: Random ditch vs parallel ditch drainage patterns

Question Statement:

For agricultural land with undulating topography characterized by scattered, isolated depressions and potholes, the most appropriate surface drainage layout is:

Options:

  • (A) Random field ditch system
  • (B) Parallel field ditch system
  • (C) Bedding system
  • (D) Herringbone tile system

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

A random field ditch system connects scattered individual depressions and sinks across uneven undulating terrain, meandering through natural swales directly to a drainage outlet.
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