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.

Which soil has the least range of conveyance loss according to Etcheverry and Harding?

A. Sandy Loam
B. Clay Loam
C. Loose sandy soil
D. Impervious clay loam
Answer» E.
2.

Inflow and Outflow method is generally used to measure ____________

A. transpiration loss
B. seepage loss
C. evaporation loss
D. percolation loss
Answer» C. evaporation loss
3.

Which of the following empirical formula is used in Punjab for calculating channel losses?

A. Q = 1.9 Q<sup>1/6</sup>
B. Q = 1/200 x (B+D)<sup>2/3</sup>
C. Q = 1.9 Q
D. Q = 1/200 x (B-D)<sup>2/3</sup>
Answer» B. Q = 1/200 x (B+D)<sup>2/3</sup>
4.

According to Etcheverry and Harding, the range of conveyance loss is highest in which soil?

A. Sandy Loam
B. Loose sandy soil
C. Clay Loam
D. Rocks
Answer» C. Clay Loam
5.

In the phenomenon of Absorption, the extent of saturation goes on increasing from the ground level below the soil with depth.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following factor have no influence on evaporation loss?

A. The temperature of the region
B. Prevailing wind velocity in the region
C. Area of water surface exposed to the atmosphere
D. The porosity of the soil
Answer» E.
7.

In which of the following phenomenon there is a continuous direct flow between the canal and the underground water table?

A. Absorption
B. Seepage
C. Percolation
D. Both Absorption and Percolation
Answer» D. Both Absorption and Percolation
8.

Which of the following factor do not affect seepage loss?

A. Underground water-table condition
B. The porosity of the soil
C. Physical properties of the canal water
D. Prevailing wind velocity in the region
Answer» E.
9.

Loss of canal discharge occurs mainly due to?

A. Seepage and Percolation
B. Percolation and Absorption
C. Seepage and Evaporation
D. Seepage and Absorption
Answer» D. Seepage and Absorption