Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology (3160610) MCQs

MCQs of Introduction to Dams

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11.

Arch-gravity dams are thinner dams and save resources

(a)

true
(b)

False
Answer:

Option (a)

12.

_________ is a temporary dam constructed to exclude water from a specific area.

(a)

Debris dam
(b)

Diversion dam
(c)

Coffer dam
(d)

Storage dam
Answer:

Option (c)

13.

Earth dams are _________ in shape

(a)

Triangular
(b)

Rectangular
(c)

Trapezoidal
(d)

Circular
Answer:

Option (c)

14.

Hydraulic height for a small dam is:

(a)

5
(b)

7.5
(c)

12
(d)

20
Answer:

Option (c)

15.

Which state in India has the most number of large dams?

(a)

Karnataka
(b)

Orissa
(c)

Maharashtra
(d)

Madhya Pradesh
Answer:

Option (c)

16.

Which is the longest dam in India?

(a)

Hirakud dam
(b)

Bhakra dam
(c)

Krishnarajasagar dam
(d)

Nagarjun sagar dam
Answer:

Option (a)

17.

Which type of dam usually has a triangular profile and can resist the forces by its own weight?

(a)

Gravity dam
(b)

Arch dam
(c)

Geotechnical dam
(d)

 Embankment dam
Answer:

Option (a)

18.

What is very critical about gravity dams?

(a)

Strength of the concrete used
(b)

Strength of the masonry used
(c)

Strength of the rock foundation
(d)

The type of water stored in the reservoir
Answer:

Option (c)

19.

Type of dam where the forces acting on the dam are transmitted onto the abutment rocks is __________

(a)

Gravity dam
(b)

Arch dam
(c)

Geotechnical dam
(d)

 Embankment dam
Answer:

Option (b)

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