Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 10 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
2.

Hard foundations are generally available in non-alluvial soils.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
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
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
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
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.
7.

Which of the following combination is not correct?

A. Feeder canal – no direct irrigation is carried out
B. Protective canal – constructed as a relief work during the famine
C. Lined canal – provided with a lining of impervious material on its bed
D. Contour canal – provision of cross drainage works is not required
Answer» E.
8.

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
9.

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

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

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.