This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Buttress Dam – Types”. 1. The load from the deck of a buttress dam is transmitted to the foundations through the ______ a) corbels b) buttresses c) lateral braces d) sloping deck 2. Multiple arch dams are generally used for ______________ a) … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Arch Dams – Design”. 1. Which of the following forces is the least important in the design of arch dams? a) Reservoir water force b) Uplift pressure c) Temperature stresses d) Ice load 2. Which of the following theory is the most … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Arch Dams – Types”. 1. An arch dam looks like a single arch in _________________ a) plan b) front elevation c) side elevation d) both plan and front elevation 2. A non-vertical arch dam is known as a _______________ a) buttress dam … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Tank or Surplus Escape Weirs Design”. 1. The usual difference between F.T.L and M.T.L is rarely allowed to exceed _____________ a) 0.3 m b) 0.6 m c) 0.9 m d) 0.5 m 2. Which of the following type of tank weirs are … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Tank Irrigation”. 1. The depth of water stored in an irrigation tank rarely exceeds ______________ a) 4 m b) 8 m c) 12 m d) 16 m 2. The storage created on the upstream side of a smaller stream by the construction … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Navigable Waterways Requirements”. 1. What is the minimum depth of water required for safe and economical navigation? a) 1 m b) 2 m c) 2.7 m d) 4.2 m 2. The transit time required by a barge tow moving upstream in a … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Principal Components of a Hydro Electric Scheme”. 1. Forebay provides temporary storage before the water goes to the turbine. Following perform the function of forebay ____________________ a) river b) tailrace channel c) reservoir d) approach channel 2. The surge tank serves which … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Hydro Electric Power – Turbines Types and their Selection”. 1. Which of the following is an example of an impulse turbine? a) Pelton turbine b) Francis turbine c) Kaplan turbine d) Propeller turbine 2. Which of the following is turbine is used … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Hydropower”. 1. The minimum power which a hydropower plant can generate throughout the year is called as ________________ a) power plant capacity b) power plant load c) firm power d) water power 2. If the peak load for a power plant equals … Read more
This set of Irrigation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Hydro Electric – Water Power Development”. 1. As per estimate made by the Central Electricity Authority, the potential of the country is accessed at 84 GW at load factor value of _________________ a) 40% b) 60% c) 80% d) 20% 2. The … Read more
