Irrigation Engineering (3170609) MCQs

MCQs of DIVERSION HEAD WORKS & STORAGE WORKS

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1.

In gravity weir, the uplift pressure is due to the seepage of water.

(a)

TRUE 
(b)

FALSE
Answer:

Option (a)

2.

The uplift pressure in non-gravity weir is resisted by the bending action

(a)

TRUE
(b)

FALSE
Answer:

Option (b)

3.

Which type of weir is suitable for any type of foundation?

(a)

Sloping Weir
(b)

 Vertical Drop Weir
(c)

Parabolic Weir
(d)

Masonry Sloping Weir
Answer:

Option (b)

4.

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WHICH TYPE OF WEIR DIAGRAM REPRESENT?

(a)

 Parabolic Weir
(b)

Gravity Weir
(c)

Dry Stone Slope Weir
(d)

Vertical Drop Weir
Answer:

Option (c)

5.

What is the main difference between a dam and weir?

(a)

Height and Duration of Storage
(b)

 Capacity of Water
(c)

Material used for Construction
(d)

 Location of the Structure
Answer:

Option (a)

6.

 What number of causes is responsible for the failure of weirs

(a)

1
(b)

2
(c)

3
(d)

4
Answer:

Option (d)

7.

 In order to find the proper location for the head works on the river, the river is divided into how many stages?

(a)

5
(b)

2
(c)

3
(d)

4
Answer:

Option (d)

8.

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WHAT IS DIAGRAM REPRESENT?

(a)

Scouring sluices
(b)

Fish ladder
(c)

Divide wall
(d)

canal Head regulator
Answer:

Option (b)

9.

What are the two main causes of failure of hydraulic structure on the pervious foundation?

(a)

Seepage and Over-turning
(b)

Undermining and Uplift
(c)

Over-turning and Piping
(d)

 Overturning and Uplift
Answer:

Option (b)

10.

The uplift pressure is not important for the upstream apron during considerations of failure due to uplift.

(a)

True
(b)

False
Answer:

Option (a)

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