Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

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1.

Calculate the central depth of a triangular channel section to carry a discharge of 15 cumecs. Consider the available slope as 1 in 9000. Assume the side slopes of the channel be 1.25:1 and manning’s constant is 0.015 for good brick work in lining.

A. 2.94 m
B. 3.14 m
C. 2.25 m
D. 2.77 m
Answer» B. 3.14 m
2.

Calculate hydraulic mean depth for concrete-lined channel to carry a discharge of 350 cumecs at a slope of 1 in 5000. The value of manning’s constant for the lining is 0.015. The side slopes of a channel may be taken as 1.5:1. Assume limiting velocity in the channel as 2m/sec.

A. 2.20 m
B. 2.40 m
C. 2.60 m
D. 2.80 m
Answer» E.
3.

When the concrete lining is not reinforced in a channel, velocities up to 2.5 m/sec are permitted.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

What is the minimum value of inspection bank width recommended by Indian Standards if the discharge is more than 30 cumecs?

A. 8
B. 5.0
C. 6.0
D. 7.0
Answer» B. 5.0
5.

The distance measured above the F.S.L and to the top of the lining is known as free-board.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

What is the minimum value of free-board for Main and Branch Lined canals if the discharge is more than 10 cumecs as per specified by BIS code?

A. 0.6
B. 0.50
C. 0.75
D. 0.30
Answer» D. 0.30
7.

What is the maximum permissible velocity in Cement concrete lining (Unreinforced) as per Indian Standards?

A. 2 to 2.5 m/sec
B. 1.5 to 2 m/sec
C. 1.2 to 1.8 m/sec
D. as per Indian Standards?a) 2 to 2.5 m/secb) 1.5 to 2 m/secc) 1.2 to 1.8 m/secd) 1.5 to 2.5 m/sec
Answer» B. 1.5 to 2 m/sec
8.

What types of channel sections are usually adopted?

A. Triangular and Circular channel
B. Triangular and Trapezoidal channel
C. Rectangular and Trapezoidal channel
D. Rectangular and Triangular channel
Answer» C. Rectangular and Trapezoidal channel