Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 9 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.

A canal which when fully developed yields enough revenue to cover up its running cost is known as _____________

A. protective canal
B. productive canal
C. permanent canal
D. inundation canal
Answer» C. permanent canal
Discussion
2.

Hard foundations are generally available in non-alluvial soils.

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

Which canal acts as an irrigation canal as well as a feeder canal?

A. Feeder canal
B. Carrier canal
C. Inundation canal
D. Permanent canal
Answer» C. Inundation canal
Discussion
4.

Which one is well traded and is provided with permanent regulation and distribution works?

A. Inundation canals
B. Permanent canals
C. Alluvial canal
D. Navigation canals
Answer» C. Alluvial canal
Discussion
5.

The velocity of the flowing water in a navigation canal should be __________

A. high
B. very high
C. small
D. medium
Answer» D. medium
Discussion
6.

Which canal is not provided with any headworks for diversion of river water?

A. Permanent canal
B. Feeder canal
C. Perennial canals
D. Inundation canals
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Canal irrigation is generally preferred in __________

A. alluvial canal
B. non-alluvial canal
C. non-perennial canal
D. feeder canal
Answer» B. non-alluvial canal
Discussion
8.

Non-alluvial soils are generally found in a mountainous region.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
9.

Which of the following statement is not correct about alluvial soils?

A. It is formed by sediment deposition of silt from the flowing water
B. The area of alluvial soil is even
C. It has a flat surface slope
D. Hard foundations are generally available
Answer» E.
Discussion