Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 4 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.

Profile of a weir on permeable foundation is shown in figure I and an elementary profile of upstream pile only case' according to Khosla's theory is shown in figure II. The uplift pressure heads at key points Q, R and S are 3.14 m, 2.75 m and 0 m, respectively (refer figure II).What is the uplift pressure head at point P downstream of the weir (junction of floor and pile as shown in the figure I)?

A. 2.75 m
B. 1.25 m
C. 0.8 m
D. Data not sufficient
Answer» C. 0.8 m
2.

Aqueducts are designed to carry _______ of full supply.

A. 10% - 25%
B. 25% - 50%
C. 50% - 75%
D. 100%
Answer» D. 100%
3.

A ______ is an irrigation structure constructed across a canal to lower down its water level and destroy the surplus energy liberated from the falling water which may otherwise scour the bed and banks of the canal

A. Canal falls
B. Head regulator
C. Canal escape
D. Canal outlets
Answer» B. Head regulator
4.

A fish ladder is provided in a canal project to

A. catch the fish for commercial purposes
B. enable the fish to move freely and safely in the river
C. serve the same purpose as canal ladder
D. catch the fish in bulk for breeding purpose
E. stop pollution
Answer» C. serve the same purpose as canal ladder