Water resource and irrigation engineering

Question 1

This branch of civil engineering focuses on:

Answer 1

the management, distribution and utilization of water resources for agricultural, industrial, municipal and environmental purposes

Question 2

Irrigation and water resource engineering involves the ______, _______ and ______ of water resources

Answer 2

planning, development and management

Question 3

These water resources include :

Answer 3

1. Surface water bodies such as lakes, rivers, reservoirs
2. groundwater aquifers

Question 4

What all does water resource management include?

Answer 4

1. assessing water availability
2. conducting hydrological studies
3. implementing strategies to ensure sustainable use and conservation of water resources