Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Irrigation Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The type of arch dam which generally requires overhangs at abutments is of ________________________

A. constant radius type
B. variable radius type
C. constant angle type
D. variable angle type
Answer» D. variable angle type
2.

A constant radius arch dam is also sometimes called as _______________

A. constant centre arch dam
B. constant angle arch dam
C. variable angle arch dam
D. variable centre arch dam
Answer» B. constant angle arch dam
3.

A V-shaped valley with stronger foundations can suggest the choice of an arch dam is of the type ___________________________

A. constant radius arch dam
B. variable radius arch dam
C. constant angle arch dam
D. variable angle arch dam
Answer» D. variable angle arch dam
4.

In an arch dam, the extrados curve refer to the arch rings corresponding to the ____________________

A. the upstream face of the dam
B. downstream face of the dam
C. side face of the dam
D. either upstream or downstream face of the dam
Answer» B. downstream face of the dam
5.

The most economical central angle of the arch rings of an arch dam can be adopted only at one place preferably at mid-height in an arch dam is of the type __________________

A. constant angle arch dam
B. constant radius arch dam
C. both constant angle and constant radius arch dam
D. variable radius arch dam
Answer» C. both constant angle and constant radius arch dam
6.

Which among the following type of dam section is expected to be the thinnest and the most economical?

A. Constant angle arch dam
B. Shell-arch dam
C. Constant radius arch dam
D. Concrete gravity dam
Answer» C. Constant radius arch dam
7.

A constant angle arch dam when compared to constant radius arch dam utilizes concrete quality of about ______________

A. 43%
B. 130%
C. 230%
D. 113%
Answer» B. 130%
8.

Which of the following is the most economical type of arch dam?

A. Constant radius type
B. Variable radius type
C. Constant angle type
D. Variable angle type
Answer» D. Variable angle type
9.

Greater is the wall curvature in an arch dam, greater will be the economy in the dam thickness.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

A non-vertical arch dam is known as a _______________

A. buttress dam
B. double curvature arch dam
C. shell arch dam
D. both double curvature and shell arch dams
Answer» E.
11.

An arch dam looks like a single arch in _________________

A. plan
B. front elevation
C. side elevation
D. both plan and front elevation
Answer» B. front elevation