The CUET PG Soil Science: Soil and Water Conservation question paper (code SCQP26) has 75 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out. NTA sets it on the graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it. Every unit of the official syllabus PDF is below with its topics (1 unit, 1 topic).
CUET PG Soil Science: Soil and Water Conservation at a glance
| Paper code | SCQP26 |
|---|---|
| Group | Science (SCQP) |
| Questions | 75, all compulsory |
| Marks | 300 (4 per question) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking | +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out |
| Medium | English and Hindi (bilingual) |
| Based on | The graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it |
| Official syllabus PDF | Download the official PDFPDF |
CUET PG Soil Science: Soil and Water Conservation syllabus: units and topics
Unit 1
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering: Forms of precipitation, Hydrology cycle, Point rainfall analysis, frequency analysis, agricultural system, mechanics of water and wind, water management in Agri Horti-Aquaculture system, mechanics of water and wind erosion, rational method of prediction of peak runoff and its limitation, concept of unit hydrograph and instantaneous hydrograph, factors affecting erosion and runoff, water erosion control measures-contour cultivation, strip cropping, terracing, afforestation, pastures, design of gully control structures- temporary and permanent, steam bank erosion, flood routing, flood amelioration byupstream soil water management, wind erosion control measure and sand dunes stabilization Irrigation Pump: Design, construction, performance characteristics, selection installation, servicing and maintenance of different pumps (reciprocating, centrifugal, gear turbine, submersible, propelled jet) Hydraulic and non-renewable power source for pumping solarpumps Irrigation and drainage engineering: Water wealth and irrigation in India, soil water plant relationship, forms and occurrence of soil water, methods and devices for soil moisture measurement, water requirement of crops, irrigation scheduling irrigation. Concept of irrigation efficiencies, water conveyance and control, design of canals, Lacey and Kennedy’s theories Drainage needs and its benefits Darcy’s Law, hydraulic conductivity, drainage coefficient drainagemethods, surface drainage (drainage of flat and sloping lands), design of open ditches their alignment and construction, design and layout of subsurface drains, depth and spacing of drainsand drainage outlets, installation of drains and drainage wells, drainage of salt affected areas Ground Water Hydrology and tube well Engineering: Occurrence and movement of ground water, steady and transient flow into wells, well interference, well drilling, design of wellassembly and gravel pack, installation of well screen, completion and development of wells Use of remote sensing and GIS in planning and development
Read from the official PDF on 9 November 2026 · Official syllabus PDF · NTA
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