Explore topic-wise MCQs in Strength of Materials.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength of Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Water table should be at least __________ m below subgrade.

A. 1.5m
B. 3 m
C. 1.2 m
D. 2.5 m
Answer» D. 2.5 m
2.

Flow in rivers is an example of __________ flow.

A. Rotational
B. Laminar
C. Compressible
D. Turbulent
Answer» E.
3.

The flow of thick oil through a small tube is an example for _________

A. Laminar flow
B. Turbulent flow
C. Rotational flow
D. Steady flow
Answer» B. Turbulent flow
4.

In cipoletti weir, the side slopes are _______________

A. 1 in 3
B. 1 in 2
C. 1 in 5
D. 1 in 4
Answer» E.
5.

1 litre = ____________ m3.

A. 10<sup>4</sup>
B. 10<sup>3</sup>
C. 10<sup>-3</sup>
D. 10<sup>-4</sup>
Answer» D. 10<sup>-4</sup>
6.

Calculate discharge of a weir 2 metre long with a water flow over a head of 250 mm use Francis formula.

A. 0.34 m<sup>3</sup>/s
B. 0.46 m<sup>3</sup>/s
C. 0.25 m<sup>3</sup>/s
D. 0.65 m<sup>3</sup>/s
Answer» C. 0.25 m<sup>3</sup>/s
7.

__________ regulates the speed of turbine.

A. Tail race
B. Anchor blocks
C. Power house
D. Surge tank
Answer» E.
8.

_________ is provided to prevent the debris from entering into the penstock.

A. Tash rack
B. Surge tank
C. Anchor blocks
D. Power house
Answer» B. Surge tank
9.

In fixed beams, the maximum deflection at __________ is reduced.

A. Centre
B. Supports
C. At point of loading
D. Through out
Answer» B. Supports