40.8 - Guidelines and Standards
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Practice Questions
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What does BIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of an Indian organization that sets standards.
Name one parameter included in the BIS guidelines.
💡 Hint: This measure indicates the salinity of water.
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What organization sets the Bureau of Indian Standards?
💡 Hint: Think about government departments.
True or False: The FAO guidelines include recommendations for crops not suitable for low-quality water.
💡 Hint: Consider how crops vary in their tolerance to water quality.
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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.
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.
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