Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 6 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 of the following statement is incorrect about Non-gravity weir?

A. The weir floor is designed continuous with the divide piers as a reinforced structure
B. The weight of the concrete slab balances the uplift pressure
C. The weight of the divide piers also keep the structure against uplift
D. Brick piers have to be used in place of RCC
Answer» E.
2.

Which weir is now extensively used especially on pervious foundations?

A. Vertical drop masonry weir
B. Rock-fill weirs with sloping aprons
C. Concrete weirs with sloping glacis
D. Non-gravity weirs
Answer» D. Non-gravity weirs
3.

Which weir is of recent origin and their design is based on modern concepts of sub-surface flow?

A. Gravity weir
B. Non-gravity weir
C. Masonry dam with a vertical drop
D. Concrete weir with sloping glacis
Answer» E.
4.

Which type of weir is suitable for hard clay and consolidated gravel foundations?

A. Gravity weir
B. Non-gravity weir
C. Masonry weir with a vertical drop
D. Rock-fill weirs with sloping aprons
Answer» D. Rock-fill weirs with sloping aprons
5.

Which weir is also called Dry Stone Slope Weir?

A. Masonry weir
B. Gravity weir
C. Rock-fill weir
D. Concrete weir
Answer» D. Concrete weir
6.

When the weight of the weir balances the uplift pressure caused by the head of water seeping below the weir, it is called as ____________

A. gravity weir
B. non-gravity weir
C. vertical drop masonry weir
D. concrete glacis weir
Answer» B. non-gravity weir