Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 10 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.

What number of causes is responsible for the failure of weirs?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 1
Answer» C. 3
2.

Which type of weir is of recent origin?

A. Vertical Drop Weir
B. Masonry or Concrete Sloping Weir
C. Parabolic Weir
D. Barrage
Answer» C. Parabolic Weir
3.

In which type of weir energy dissipation takes place?

A. Barrage
B. Vertical Drop Weir
C. Sloping Weir
D. Parabolic Weir
Answer» E.
4.

What is the difference between a weir and a barrage?

A. Discharge Capacity
B. No Solid Obstruction
C. Storage Capacity
D. Velocity of Flow
Answer» C. Storage Capacity
5.

What is the main difference between a dam and weir?

A. Height and Duration of Storage
B. Capacity of Water
C. Material used for Construction
D. Location of the Structure
Answer» B. Capacity of Water
6.

What type of weir does the diagram represent?

A. Parabolic Weir
B. Gravity Weir
C. Dry Stone Slope Weir
D. Vertical Drop Weir
Answer» D. Vertical Drop Weir
7.

Which type of weir is suitable for any type of foundation?

A. Sloping Weir
B. Vertical Drop Weir
C. Parabolic Weir
D. Masonry Sloping Weir
Answer» C. Parabolic Weir
8.

The uplift pressure in non-gravity weir is resisted by the bending action.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
9.

In gravity weir, the uplift pressure is due to the seepage of water.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Into how many groups the gravity weir is sub-divided?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer» D. 2