Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 6 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.

Consider the following statements.I. Possibility of combining some other structure with a fall eg. regulator, road bridge etc.II. Cutting and filling are required below and above the fall should not be necessarily equal.III. The command should not be reduced due to the lowering of F.S.L and the fall may be located below the outlets.Which of the following statement is correct for site selection of a fall?

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II
D. I and III
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

A canal fall is provided when the available natural slope is flatter than the designed bed slope of the channel.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
3.

By providing a natural drop in one drop _______________________

A. the quantity of unbalanced earthwork decreases
B. the quantity of unbalanced earthwork increases
C. the quantity of balanced earthwork increases
D. number of fall increases
Answer» C. the quantity of balanced earthwork increases
Discussion
4.

In case of branch canals and distributary channels, the falls are located with consideration to _________________

A. command area
B. topography
C. cost economy
D. availability of earth material
Answer» B. topography
Discussion
5.

For a canal that irrigates the area directly the fall should be provided at a location FSL outstrips the G.L before the bed of the canal comes into the filling.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
6.

Canal drops are provided to _______________

A. dissipate the excess energy
B. increase the driving head of flow of water
C. dissipate excess land slope
D. dissipate inadequate land slope
Answer» D. dissipate inadequate land slope
Discussion