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151.

The width of a weir with end contraction, is

A. equal to the width of the channel
B. less than the width of the channel
C. half the width of the channel
D. none of these.
Answer» C. half the width of the channel
152.

An error of 1% in measuring the head of water over the crest of a triangular notch, produces an error in the discharge which is equal to

A. 1.25%
B. 1.5%
C. 2.0%.
D. 2.5%
Answer» E.
153.

In an inclined pipe, the pressure difference at its two ends is due to

A. sudden head drop at inlet
B. exit head drop
C. frictional loss head
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
154.

'Flow net' can be drawn only if the flow is

A. turbulent
B. rotational
C. distortion
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
155.

The following is not a laminar flow

A. Flow of oil in measuring instruments
B. Flow in beds in ground water
C. Rise of water in plants through roots
D. Flow in water pipe lines.
Answer» E.
156.

The shape of fire hose nozzle is generally kept

A. divergent
B. convergent
C. convergent divergent
D. cylindrical.
Answer» C. convergent divergent
157.

A cylindrical vessel 40 cm high is revolved about its vertical axis so that the water touches the bottom when it just spills out. If the radius of the cylinder is √5 cm, the angular velocity of rotation, is

A. 2 rad/sec
B. 3 rad/sec
C. 4 rad/sec
D. 5 rad/sec
Answer» B. 3 rad/sec
158.

For a long pipe, the head loss

A. at the entrance is ignored
B. at the outlet is ignored
C. at the entrance and outlet both are ignored
D. due to friction is ignored.
Answer» D. due to friction is ignored.
159.

The side slope of Cipolletti weir is generally kept

A. 1 to 4
B. 1 to 3
C. 1 to 2
D. 1 : 5
Answer» B. 1 to 3
160.

The depth of the centre of pressure on a vertical rectangular gate (4 m wide, 3 m high) with water upto top surface, is

A. 1.0 m
B. 1.5 m
C. 2.0 m
D. 2.5 m.
Answer» D. 2.5 m.
161.

If total head available at the inlet of pipe and f1 is the loss of head due to friction in the pipe, the maximum efficiency of transmission of power (ηmax) is

A. 1/2
B. 2/3
C. 3/4
D. 4/5
Answer» C. 3/4
162.

Though angle of deviation of liquid is more in internal mouth piece, the contraction of the jet, is

A. more in the internal mouth piece
B. less in the internal mouth piece
C. equal to external mouth piece
D. none of these.
Answer» B. less in the internal mouth piece
163.

The shear stress distribution in viscous fluid through a circular pipe is :

A. maximum at the centre
B. maximum at the inside of surface
C. same throughout the section
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
164.

In a venturimeter, the divergent cone is kept

A. shorter than convergent cone
B. equal to covergent cone
C. longer than convergent cone
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
165.

In Chezy's formula V = C√mi

A. V is the mean velocity of flow
B. m is the hydraulic mean depth
C. i is the loss of head per unit length of pipe
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
166.

The main assumption of Bernoulli's equation is :

A. The velocity of energy of liquid particle, across any cross-section of a pipe is uniform
B. No external force except the gravity acts on the liquid
C. There is no loss of energy of the liquid while flowing
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
167.

The metacentric height of a body equals the distance between

A. the centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy
B. the metacentre and centre of gravity
C. the centre of buoyancy and metacentre
D. none of these.
Answer» C. the centre of buoyancy and metacentre
168.

The dimensions MLT^-2 refers to

A. specific weight
B. force
C. discharge
D. none of these.
Answer» C. discharge
169.

Frictional loss of head includes the loss of energy due to

A. viscosity
B. turbulence
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these.
Answer» E.
170.

Power transmitted through a pipe is maximum when friction head loss, is

A. one-half of the total head supplied
B. one-third of the total head supplied
C. one-fouth of the total head supplied
D. equal to the total head supplied.
Answer» C. one-fouth of the total head supplied
171.

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
172.

A cylinder 3 m in diameter and 4 m long retains water one side as shown in the below figure. If the weight of the cylinder is 2000 kgf, the horizontal reaction at B is

A. 10,000 kgf
B. 15,000 kgf
C. 20,000 kgf
D. 18,000 kgf
Answer» E.
173.

The diameter (d) of a nozzle fixed at the end of a pipe (diameter D, length L) for maximum energy, is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
174.

Water belongs to

A. Newtonian fluids
B. non-Newtonian fluids
C. compressible fluid
D. none of these.
Answer» B. non-Newtonian fluids
175.

The most familiar form of Bernoulli's equation, is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
176.

The following Empirical formula for discharge over large rectangular weirs, is known as

A. Francis formula
B. Bazin formula
C. Rehbook formula
D. Kutter's formula
Answer» C. Rehbook formula
177.

A pipe consisting of several pipes of varying diameters and lengths, may be replaced by an equivalent pipe of diameter D of length

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
178.

Specific energy of a flowing fluid per unit weight is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
179.

The pressure variation along the radial direction for vortex flow along a horizontal plane is related by

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
180.

If L, D and f are the length, diameter and coefficient of friction of a pipe, the ratio of the areas of the pipe A and nozzle a, to transmit maximum power, is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.
181.

Hydraulic gradient is equal to difference in water surfaces

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
182.

If S is the length of the crest, H is the height of water source of a weir whose length is L and discharge is Q m³/sec, the velocity of approach Vd is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
183.

A cylinder 3 m in diameter and 4 m long retains water one side as shown in the below figure. If the weight of the cylinder is 2000 kgf, the vertical reaction at A is

A. 14,137 kgf
B. 5,863 kgf
C. 20,000 kgf
D. 18,000 kgf
Answer» C. 20,000 kgf
184.

Kinematic viscosity of liquids by following equation is determined by :

A. Redwood viscometer
B. Engler viscometer
C. Saybolt universal viscometer
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
185.

The valve closure is said to be sudden if

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
186.

If Re is the Reynolds's number, the coefficient of friction for laminar flow is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.
187.

Most economical section of a circular channel for maximum velocity, is if,

A. depth of water = 0.810 diameter
B. hydraulic mean depth = 0.304 diameter
C. wetted perimeter = 2.245 diameters
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
188.

If cohesion between the molecules of a fluid is more than adhesion between the fluid and glass, the free level of fluid in a dipped glass tube will be

A. higher than the surface of liquid
B. same as the surface of liquid
C. lower than the surface of liquid
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
189.

The unit of the viscosity is

A. kg sec/m²
B. Newton sec per m²
C. Newton-sec²/m³
D. m² per sec.
Answer» C. Newton-sec²/m³
190.

The line joining the points to which the liquid rises in vertical piezometer tubes fitted at different cross-sections of a conduit, is known as

A. hydraulic gradient
B. piezometric line
C. pressure grade line
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
191.

For maximum power transmission through a nozzle, (where hf is the head lost due to friction)

A. hf = H/2
B. hf = H/3
C. hf = H/4
D. hf = H/5
Answer» C. hf = H/4
192.

The property of steam function ψ is :

A. ψ is constant everwhere on any stream line
B. the flow around any path in the fluid is zero for continuous flow
C. the rate of change of ψ with distance in an arbitrary direction, is proportional to the component of velocity normal to that direction
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
193.

Discharge with velocity of approach, over a rectangular weir is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
194.

A nozzle is fitted at the end of a pipe whose length is 320 m and diameter is 10 cm. If the value of f = 0.01, the diameter of the nozzle for the maximum transmission of power through the nozzle is

A. 2.4 cm
B. 2.5 cm
C. 2.6 cm
D. 2.7 cm.
Answer» C. 2.6 cm
195.

Piezometers are used to measure

A. pressure in water channels, pipes etc.
B. difference in pressure at two points
C. atmospheric pressure
D. very low pressure.
Answer» E.
196.

A piezometer opening in pipes measures

A. velocity head
B. static pressure
C. total pressure
D. negative static pressure.
Answer» C. total pressure
197.

Highest dam in India, is

A. Bhakra dam
B. Hirakund dam
C. Nagarjuna Sagar dam
D. Iddiki dam.
Answer» B. Hirakund dam
198.

The hydrostatic force acts through

A. centre of pressure
B. centre of top edge
C. centre of bottom edge
D. metacentre.
Answer» B. centre of top edge
199.

Discharge Q over a rectangular weir of length L and height H, is given by the equation

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.
200.

Dimensions of the dynamic viscosity (μ) are

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.