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Irrigation
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Detailed Syllabus :
(Considering AICTE, GATE, UPSC and IIT-B/D/K/KGP/R syllabi)
1. Introduction
Surface and Ground water resources: its geographic distribution within India. Water resources
development projects purposes and planning strategies. Intra- and Inter-basin development
concepts. Single- and Multi-purpose projects; Storage and Diversion schemes; Conjunctive use
of surface and ground water.
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4. Irrigation engineering
4.1 Introduction, historical development of irrigation in Indian subcontinent. Present status
and future requirements of irrigation in India. Soil classification for agriculture. Soilmoisture and crop-water relations, Irrigation water quality, Consumptive use of water,
Principal cropping seasons, Water demand assessment, Duty and Delta. Multiple cropping
and hybrid crops. Systems of irrigation- Surface, Sprinkler, Drip.
4.2 Canal Irrigation: Types of canals, Parts of a canal irrigation system, Channel alignment,
Assessment of water requirements, Design of channels regime and tractive-force
concepts. Cross section of channels, Silt control methods in canals. Estimation of channel
losses, Types of lining for canal and their design.
4.3 Canal water distribution: Delivery strategies, Command Area Development, System of
regulation and control of canal water, Outlets (modules), Assessment of canal revenue.