Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Geology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Flatlands and planes can make convenient places for reservoirs.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

De-silting methods are very expensive.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Pick a method to control silting.

A. By grouting
B. By reducing water level
C. Construction of check dams
D. By constructing lining on the rock foundation
Answer» D. By constructing lining on the rock foundation
4.

The major problem in a reservoir over time which may affect the storage capacity is __________

A. Leakage
B. Silting
C. Reduction in rainfall
D. Weathering of side slopes
Answer» C. Reduction in rainfall
5.

Removal of silt is usually __________

A. Time consuming
B. Energy consuming
C. Money consuming
D. Time, energy and money consuming
Answer» E.
6.

Heavy load of sediments to reservoirs would reduce __________

A. Flow of water in that area
B. Effective storage
C. Total life of reservoir
D. Total life and effective storage of reservoir
Answer» E.
7.

DE-SILTING_METHODS_ARE_VERY_EXPENSIVE._STATE_TRUE_OR_FALSE.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Flatlands_and_planes_can_make_convenient_places_for_reservoirs._State_true_or_false.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Pick a method to control silting?

A. By grouting
B. By reducing water level
C. Construction of check dams
D. By constructing lining on the rock foundation
Answer» D. By constructing lining on the rock foundation
10.

The major problem in a reservoir over time which may affect the storage capacity is

A. Leakage
B. Silting
C. Reduction in rainfall
D. Weathering of side slopes
Answer» C. Reduction in rainfall
11.

Removal of silt is usually

A. Time consuming
B. Energy consuming
C. Money consuming
D. Time, energy and money consuming
Answer» E.
12.

Which among the following need not be given prime importance during geological investigation?

A. Groundwater conditions
B. Wind conditions
C. Structural constitution
D. Trend and rate of weathering
Answer» C. Structural constitution
13.

Heavy load of sediments to reservoirs would reduce

A. Flow of water in that area
B. Effective storage
C. Total life of reservoir
D. Total life and effective storage of reservoir
Answer» E.
14.

Which is the ideal condition for a reservoir?

A. When general water is much above the top reservoir level
B. When general water table is much below the minimum water level
C. When general water table and top water level of the proposed reservoir are almost same
D. When general water table is slightly above the top reservoir level
Answer» D. When general water table is slightly above the top reservoir level
15.

During which condition, permeability of rocks have to be given more importance?

A. When general water is much above the top reservoir level
B. When general water table is much below the minimum water level
C. When general water table and top water level of the proposed reservoir are almost same
D. When general water table is slightly above the top reservoir level
Answer» C. When general water table and top water level of the proposed reservoir are almost same
16.

What is the shape of valley usually preferred for a reservoir?

A. U-shaped
B. V-shaped
C. Flat lands or plains
D. U or V-shaped
Answer» E.