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Course: Soil Conservation and Water Shed Management (2511) Semester: Autumn, 2011
Level: M.Sc. Forestry Extension Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1– 5)
Note: All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Q. 1 Graphically represent the hydrogen cycle. How would you analyze the intensity, duration and frequency of rainfall? (20)
Q. 2 Discuss any three major types of water erosion. Also recommend some common erosion control practices. (20)
Q. 3 What do you know about wind erosion? Discuss also the three principle methods of reducing surface wind velocity. (20)
Q. 4 What is the main function of designing terraces? Discuss the basic steps need to be considered in planning and constructing terrace system. (20)
Q. 5 Discuss the process of rain splash erosion. Graphically represent the stages in surface development of gullies on hillside. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 6–9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Note: All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Q. 1 Differentiae between erosivity and erodibility. Also determine the effect of rainfall intensity in influencing soil erosion. (20)
Q. 2 Discuss the sequence of planning soil conservation strategies for cultivated and pasture lands. (20)
Q. 3 Define the term “watershed”. Briefly discuss the major biological impacts of water shed on stream and forest management. (20)
Q. 4 What are the basic components of stream’s unique makeup? (20)
Q. 5 What important precautions need to be followed in tree planting? Discuss also the primary function of using wind breaks and shelter belts. (20)