40.8. Guidelines and Standards

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does BIS stand for?

   Hint

   Think of an Indian organization that sets standards.

2. 2.

   Name one parameter included in the BIS guidelines.

   Hint

   This measure indicates the salinity of water.

3. 3.

   What organization sets the Bureau of Indian Standards?

   • Department of Agriculture
   • Ministry of Consumer Affairs
   • Food and Agriculture Organization

   Hint

   Think about government departments.

4. 4.

   True or False: The FAO guidelines include recommendations for crops not suitable for low-quality water.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how crops vary in their tolerance to water quality.

5. 5.

   If an agricultural region observes an increase in sodium levels in their irrigation water, what management practices could farmers implement to mitigate the negative effects?

   Hint

   Think of ways to manage water quality through practical actions.

6. 6.

   How would you apply the FAO's irrigation water quality classifications in planning a new agricultural project?

   Hint

   Consider how classifications affect decision-making in agriculture.