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This section includes 77 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Geology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
Which is the ideal condition for a reservoir? |
| A. | When general water is much above the top reservoir level |
| B. | When general water table is much below the minimum water level |
| C. | When general water table and top water level of the proposed reservoir are almost same |
| D. | When general water table is slightly above the top reservoir level |
| Answer» D. When general water table is slightly above the top reservoir level | |
| 52. |
What occurs due to falling of big rock blocks or sides due to release of stresses during tunnelling? |
| A. | Rock fall |
| B. | Rock bursts |
| C. | Blockage |
| D. | Water rush |
| Answer» C. Blockage | |
| 53. |
Lithology does not affect which parameter? |
| A. | Type of tunnel |
| B. | Method of tunnelling |
| C. | Strength and extent of lining |
| D. | Cost of the project |
| Answer» B. Method of tunnelling | |
| 54. |
Type of hydropower tunnel where water is conveyed under high pressure to turbines is __________ |
| A. | Discharge tunnel |
| B. | Pressure tunnel |
| C. | Supply tunnel |
| D. | Delivery tunnel |
| Answer» C. Supply tunnel | |
| 55. |
The reservoirs for small storage and short period of time are __________ |
| A. | Storage and conservation reservoirs |
| B. | Flood control reservoirs |
| C. | Distribution reservoirs |
| D. | Drought control reservoirs |
| Answer» D. Drought control reservoirs | |
| 56. |
Some amount of water can be stored beyond the maximum pool level. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be True or False |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» C. May be True or False | |
| 57. |
An arch dam cannot be constructed at all when the valley is very wide. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be True or False |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» C. May be True or False | |
| 58. |
Type of tunnels which are excavated to divert the traffic load of whatsoever type from surface to subsurface routes. |
| A. | Traffic tunnels |
| B. | Hydropower tunnels |
| C. | Public utility tunnels |
| D. | Delivery tunnels |
| Answer» B. Hydropower tunnels | |
| 59. |
What is very critical about gravity dams? |
| A. | Strength of the concrete used |
| B. | Strength of the masonry used |
| C. | Strength of the rock foundation |
| D. | The type of water stored in the reservoir |
| Answer» D. The type of water stored in the reservoir | |
| 60. |
Which outline is preferred for weak rocks with unequal lateral pressure? |
| A. | D-shaped |
| B. | Horse-shoe shaped |
| C. | Circular |
| D. | Rectangular shaped |
| Answer» D. Rectangular shaped | |
| 61. |
Knowing the lithology of the site is very important in terms of its safety and feasibility. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be True or False |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 62. |
Which of the following is not a method for dam construction when a shear zone is encountered? |
| A. | Construct on shear zone |
| B. | Grouting the shear zones |
| C. | Try and avoid the site as much as possible |
| D. | Excavation and back filling |
| Answer» B. Grouting the shear zones | |
| 63. |
Layers dipping at angles up to 45° may be called __________ |
| A. | Moderately inclined strata |
| B. | Steeply inclined strata |
| C. | Half inclined strata |
| D. | Semi-inclined strata |
| Answer» B. Steeply inclined strata | |
| 64. |
What is the shape of valley usually preferred for a reservoir? |
| A. | U-shaped |
| B. | V-shaped |
| C. | Flat lands or plains |
| D. | U or V-shaped |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
The major problem in a reservoir over time which may affect the storage capacity is __________ |
| A. | Leakage |
| B. | Silting |
| C. | Reduction in rainfall |
| D. | Weathering of side slopes |
| Answer» C. Reduction in rainfall | |
| 66. |
Underground excavations for carrying pipes, sewage etc. fall under which type? |
| A. | Traffic tunnels |
| B. | Hydropower tunnels |
| C. | Public utility tunnels |
| D. | Delivery tunnels |
| Answer» D. Delivery tunnels | |
| 67. |
When can the rocks act as a natural arch? |
| A. | Tunnel axis parallel to dip direction |
| B. | Tunnel axis normal to dip direction |
| C. | Tunnel axis inclined to dip direction |
| D. | Tunnel axis parallel to strike direction |
| Answer» B. Tunnel axis normal to dip direction | |
| 68. |
Which reservoirs are used to feed the canal systems for irrigation and power generation? |
| A. | Storage and conservation reservoirs |
| B. | Flood control reservoirs |
| C. | Distribution reservoirs |
| D. | Drought control reservoirs |
| Answer» B. Flood control reservoirs | |
| 69. |
How many types of arch dams are present? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
An arch dam having a curvature both in horizontal and vertical alignment is called __________ |
| A. | Constant radius arch dam |
| B. | Variable radius dam |
| C. | Cupola |
| D. | Cipalo |
| Answer» D. Cipalo | |
| 71. |
The pressure of the tunnel axis below the water table is preferable. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be True or False |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» C. May be True or False | |
| 72. |
Which type of geological structure can be rectified by grouting? |
| A. | Joints |
| B. | Folds |
| C. | Faults |
| D. | Inclined strata |
| Answer» B. Folds | |
| 73. |
Which is the longest dam in India? |
| A. | Hirakud dam |
| B. | Bhakra dam |
| C. | Krishnarajasagar dam |
| D. | Nagarjun sagar dam |
| Answer» B. Bhakra dam | |
| 74. |
Which among the following is not an objective for the construction of the dam? |
| A. | To make sure rains occur periodically |
| B. | Generation of hydropower energy |
| C. | Providing water supply for domestic and industrial purposes |
| D. | Providing irrigational facilities |
| Answer» B. Generation of hydropower energy | |
| 75. |
A solid barrier constructed at a suitable location across a river valley to impound water is called __________ |
| A. | Reservoir |
| B. | Dam |
| C. | Bridge |
| D. | Retaining wall |
| Answer» C. Bridge | |
| 76. |
Which state in India has the most number of large dams? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Orissa |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 77. |
The criteria to classify a dam as a large dam is __________ |
| A. | Length of the crest of the dam lesser than 500 m |
| B. | Capacity of the reservoir less than 1 million cubic meters |
| C. | Maximum flood discharge less than 2000 cubic meters/second |
| D. | Capacity of the reservoir not less than 1 million cubic meters |
| Answer» E. | |