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1.

The minimum diameter of turning besin, where ships turn by going ahead and without tug assistance should be (L is the length of the ship)

A. L
B. 1.5 L
C. 2.0 L
D. 4.0 L
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the foundation incase of dry docks?

A. When the dock is empty
B. When the dock is empty with the ship of maximum tonnage
C. When the dock is full of water
D. When the dock is dry and is under construction
Answer» D. When the dock is dry and is under construction
Discussion
3.

Which of the following are repair docks?

A. Marine railways, dry docks, floating docks, wet docks
B. Dry docks, wet docks, floating docks, lift docks
C. Wet docks, floating docks, lift docks, marine railways
D. Wet docks, lift docks, marine railways, dry docks
Answer» D. Wet docks, lift docks, marine railways, dry docks
Discussion
4.

Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds,(i) The Beaufort number ranges from 1 to 12.(ii) Higher Beaufort number indicates higher speed of wind,(iii) Beaufort number for calm is smallest and for hurricane ishighest Of these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer» C. (i) and (iii) are correct
Discussion
5.

Which of the following structures are constructed parallel to shore line to develop ademarcating line between land area and water area?

A. Sea walls, bulk heads and groynes
B. Sea walls, bulk heads and revetments
C. Sea walls, revetments and groynes
D. Bulk heads, revetments and groynes
Answer» C. Sea walls, revetments and groynes
Discussion
6.

Which one of the following statements is not relevant to hydrographic survey?

A. Establishment of a chain of bench marks near the shore line
B. Establishment of horizontal control points on the shore
C. Determination of the sea bed profile
D. None of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Assertion A: Large size stones are required in stone revetment in shore protection.Reason R: Resistance of stone to wave force is proportional to its volume and wave force is proportional to the exposed area of the stone. Select your answer based on the coding system given below.

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
Discussion
8.

When a ship floats at its designed water line, the vertical distance from water line to thebottom of the ship is known as

A. Beam
B. Depth
C. Freeboard
D. Draft
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

If the maximum spring rise is 2 m and height of the waves expected is 4 m , then thebreakwater height above the datum will be

A. 2.5 m
B. 4 m
C. 5 m
D. 7 m
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not beless than

A. The length of design vessel
B. The length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels
C. The length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels
D. Twice the length of design vessel
Answer» D. Twice the length of design vessel
Discussion
11.

Assertion A: Intervention of undulations in the sea bed reduces the depth of wave at the section. Reason R: No wave can have a height greater than the depth of water through which it passesSelect your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
12.

The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to(i) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is rock(ii) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is soft(iii) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is soft(iv) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is rockOf these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (i) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iv) are correct
D. (iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

Assertion A: Depth and width required at the entrance to a harbour are more than those required in the channel.Reason R: The entrance to a harbour is usually more exposed to waves as compared to the harbour itself.Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
14.

Assertion A: Basin walls have to be of much greater height than dock walls.Reason R: Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal variationsSelect your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A
Discussion
15.

Consider the following statements.(i) Fender is the cushion provided on the face of the jetty for ships to come in contact, (ii) Slip is the space of water area between two adjacent piers where ships are berthed,(iii) Pier head is a structure constructed near the tip of break water near the harbour entrance. Of the statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
16.

Dead weight tonnage of a ship(i) Varies with latitude and season(ii) Is more than displacement tonnage(iii) Is the difference between displacement load and displacementlight Of these statements

A. i) and ii) are correct
B. ii) and iii) are correct
C. i) and iii) are correct
D. Only iii) is correct
Answer» D. Only iii) is correct
Discussion
17.

By increasing the rise of lock-gates,(i) The length of the lock gate will increase(ii) Transverse stress due to water pressure on the gate will increase (iii) Compressive force on the gate will increase Of these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (i) and (iii) are correct
C. Only (ii) is correct
D. Only (iii) is correct
Answer» B. (i) and (iii) are correct
Discussion
18.

Assertion A: Marine structures are made specially bulky and strong.Reason R: Sea insects result in undermining of the hardest and the soundest building material Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
19.

As per Stevenson's empirical formula, the approximate value of the height of the wave in metres is given by

A. 0.34 VF
B. 0.5 VF
C. 1.5 VF
D. 3.4 VF
Answer» B. 0.5 VF
Discussion
20.

Buoys which support the cables to which vessels are attached are of

A. Cylindrical shape
B. Pear shaped
C. Spherical shape
D. All of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

In tropical regions,

A. The surface gets heated more effectively than the arctic areas
B. After heating, the air becomes lighter and is displaced by cool air from the polar regions
C. The rising tropical air flows towards the polar region in the upper strata
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
22.

A roadstead:

A. Is a protected area of water where boats can move safely
B. Is the end of the road at the harbour
C. May be protected by break water walls
D. None of these
Answer» B. Is the end of the road at the harbour
Discussion
23.

Assertion A: Large size stones are required in stone revetment in shore protection. Reason R: Resistance of stone to wave force is proportional to its volume and wave force is proportional to the exposed area of the stone. Select your answer based on the coding system given below.

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
Discussion
24.

A harbour is a place where

A. Ships get shelter and protection against destructive forces due to sea waves
B. Facilities are provided for receiving cargo and passengers
C. Port buildings are constructed for commercial purposes
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
25.

The shore line survey includes:

A. Depicting the shore line
B. Depicting the prominent details on shore line
C. Depicting the high water line
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
26.

Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds, (i) The Beaufort number ranges from 1 to 12. (ii) Higher Beaufort number indicates higher speed of wind, (iii) Beaufort number for calm is smallest and for hurricane is highest Of these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer» C. (i) and (iii) are correct
Discussion
27.

Pick up the correct statement function following:

A. The coarse material which has a smaller angle of repose, causes a steeper beach slope
B. The coarse material which has a greater angle of repose, causes a steeper beach slope
C. The flattening out of the beach is caused due to the movement of small and uniform particles leeward
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
Discussion
28.

A low wall built out into the sea more or less perpendicular to the coast line, to resist the travel of sand and shingle along a beach, is called

A. Break water
B. Break wall
C. Groins
D. Shore wall
Answer» D. Shore wall
Discussion
29.

If the maximum spring rise is 2 m and height of the waves expected is 4 m , then the breakwater height above the datum will be

A. 2.5 m
B. 4 m
C. 5 m
D. 7 m
Answer» E.
Discussion
30.

Which of the following type of sea walls results in greatest protection of shore structures?

A. Vertical sea wall
B. Sea wall with batter
C. Stepped sea wall
D. Sea wall with concave face
Answer» E.
Discussion
31.

The floating mooring does not require

A. Cables
B. Anchors
C. Bollard
D. Buoy
Answer» D. Buoy
Discussion
32.

In a wet dock system,

A. Minimum required depth of water for the vessels is maintained
B. Entrance locks are provided with massive gates
C. The cost of construction is quite heavy
D. All the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
33.

Assertion A: Depth and width required at the entrance to a harbour are more than those required in the channel. Reason R: The entrance to a harbour is usually more exposed to waves as compared to the harbour itself. Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
34.

Minimum width of ship clearance shall be

A. B or 30 m
B. 1.5 B or 50 m
C. 1.5 B
D. 50 m
Answer» B. 1.5 B or 50 m
Discussion
35.

The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to (i) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is rock (ii) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is soft (iii) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is soft (iv) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is rock Of these statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (i) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iv) are correct
D. (iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
36.

Consider the following statements. (i) Fender is the cushion provided on the face of the jetty for ships to come in contact, (ii) Slip is the space of water area between two adjacent piers where ships are berthed, (iii) Pier head is a structure constructed near the tip of break water near the harbour entrance. Of the statements

A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
37.

According to the recommendations of International Navigational Congress in 1912, the ratio of length to width at the entrance for cargo vessels is

A. 5.5 and 6.0 to 1
B. 6.2 and 6.8 to 1
C. 7.4 and 7.8 to 1
D. 8.2 and 8.5 to 1
Answer» D. 8.2 and 8.5 to 1
Discussion
38.

Which of the following is a fixed type mooring accessory?

A. Bollard
B. Buoys
C. Cables
D. Anchors
Answer» B. Buoys
Discussion
39.

At a given port, the fetch is 400 nautical miles, the maximum height of storm wave will be

A. 2.073 m
B. 8.169 m
C. 9.144 m
D. 6.8 m
Answer» D. 6.8 m
Discussion
40.

The minimum diameter of turning besin, where ships turn by going ahead and without tug assistance should be

A. L
B. 1.5 L
C. 2.0 L
D. 4.0 L
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

Which of the following structures protects the shore by trapping of littoral drift?

A. Groynes
B. Sea walls
C. Revetments
D. Moles
Answer» B. Sea walls
Discussion
42.

Assertion A: Basin walls have to be of much greater height than dock walls. Reason R: Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal variations Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A
Discussion
43.

Surf zone is:

A. The fathom line of 10 m depth
B. The fathom line of 5 m depth
C. The swell of the sea breaking on the shore or reefs
D. The coast line attacked by the waves
Answer» D. The coast line attacked by the waves
Discussion
44.

Assertion A: Intervention of undulations in the sea bed reduces the depth of wave at the section. Reason R: No wave can have a height greater than the depth of water through which it passes Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A. Both A and R is true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Discussion
45.

Due to the impact of water wave on a sea shore structure

A. Hydrostatic pressure coupled with a strong momentary impact is caused
B. Vibrations are subjected
C. Internal pressure is developed
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
46.

A ship is berthed in a chamber and lifted by principles of buoyancy, such a chamber is called.

A. Dry dock
B. Wet dock
C. Floating dock
D. Refuge dock
Answer» D. Refuge dock
Discussion
47.

The fixed mooring does not require

A. Mooring post
B. Bollard
C. Anchors
D. Capstan
Answer» D. Capstan
Discussion
48.

The significant wave height is defined is the average height of the

A. One-third highest waves
B. One-fourth highest waves
C. One-fifth highest waves
D. One-tenth highest waves
Answer» B. One-fourth highest waves
Discussion
49.

When a wave strikes a vertical breakwater in deep water, it is reflected back and on meeting another advancing wave of similar amplitude merges and rises vertically in a wall of water. This phenomenon is called

A. Surf
B. Clapotis
C. Fetch
D. Swell
Answer» C. Fetch
Discussion
50.

For designing the dock, the proportion of ship load assumed to be borne by keel blocks is

A. 5/8
B. 3/8
C. 3/16
D. 5/16
Answer» B. 3/8
Discussion