Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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1.

An element of fluid bonded by a number of stream lines, which confine the flow, is called

A. stream line
B. streak line
C. potential line
D. stream tube
Answer» E.
2.

Type of flow in which fluid particles do not rotate about their own axes while flowing isknown as

A. compressible flow
B. incompressible flow
C. rotational flow
D. ir-rotational flow
Answer» E.
3.

Attraction between the molecules of same liquid is known as __________.

A. Cohesion
B. Adhesion
C. Dynamic Viscosity
D. Kinetic Viscosity
Answer» B. Adhesion
4.

the velocity of approach is considered for the discharge over the weir then the additionalheight of must be considered.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
5.

The place, where the hydraulic jump takes place, a lot energy of the flowing liquid isdissipated.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
6.

A real fluid, in which the shear stress is not proportional to the rate of shear strain (or velocity gradient), is known as __________.

A. Ideal fluid
B. Real fluid
C. Newtonian fluid
D. Non-Newtonian fluid
Answer» E.
7.

The angle of diverging cone is about

A. 2.5°
B.
C. 7.5°
D. 20°
Answer» C. 7.5°
8.

______ is defined as the ratio of weight of a fluid to its volume.

A. Density
B. Specific weight
C. Specific gravity
D. Surface tension
Answer» C. Specific gravity
9.

A compound pipe line is made up of pipe 45 cm dia. for 900 m, 37.5 cm for 450 m and 30 cm for 300 m is required to replace by a pipe of uniform diameter. Find diameter of equivalent pipe.

A. 0.37 cm
B. 3.7 cm
C. 3.7 m
D. 0.37 m
Answer» E.
10.

The velocity with which water approaches the weir, is known as

A. velocity coming
B. velocity ends
C. velocity of approach
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
11.

In the gravitational system, normally Diameter of pipe is

A. 2 to 7 cm
B. 10 to 45 cm
C. 1 to 2 cm
D. 150 to 200 cm
Answer» C. 1 to 2 cm
12.

Intensity of pressure (p) is proportional to the pressure head (h)

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
13.

The diameters of a pipe at the sections 1 and 2 are 10 cm and15 cm respectively. The velocityof water flowing through the pipe at section 1 is 5 m/s. Determine the velocity at section 2.

A. 0.22 m/sec
B. 0.45 m/sec
C. 2.22 m/sec
D. 4.40 m/sec
Answer» D. 4.40 m/sec
14.

The bed and sides are smooth and regular in artificial channel.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
15.

“For a fluid flowing throw the pipe the quantity of fluid passing per second is constant at all section.” This is statement of

A. Pascal’s law
B. Continuity equation
C. Bernoulli’s equation
D. Darcy’s law
Answer» C. Bernoulli’s equation
16.

When the free surface of a stream is in contact with the atmosphere and the flow is flowing due to gravitational force and atmospheric pressure, it is called pipe.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» C. all
17.

When pressure is measured with reference to atmospheric pressure, but it is belowatmospheric pressure, it is known as

A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Absolute Pressure
C. Gauge Pressure
D. Vacuum Pressure
Answer» E.
18.

____________ is defined as the ratio of the weight density (or density) a fluid to the weightdensity (or density) of a standard fluid.

A. Density
B. Specific weight
C. Specific gravity
D. Surface tension
Answer» D. Surface tension
19.

If fr > 1, then type of flow is

A. super critical flow
B. sub critical flow
C. critical flow
D. equivalent critical flow
Answer» B. sub critical flow
20.

In the gravitational system, normally Pressure in the pipe is

A. 2 to 7 kg/m3
B. 10 to 45 kg/m3
C. 1 to 2 kg/m3
D. 150 to 200 kg/m3
Answer» B. 10 to 45 kg/m3
21.

The frictional resistance is proportional to the velocity in laminar flow

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
22.

A 30 cm x 20 cm horizontal venturimeter is placed to measure the flow rate of water. The pressure difference between the inlet and the throat is 2.52 m (of water). Find the flow rate of the venturimeter with a constant of 0.98.

A. 0.241 m3/sec
B. 2.41 m3/sec
C. 0.241 lit/sec
D. 2.41 lit/sec
Answer» B. 2.41 m3/sec
23.

a structure constructed across a river or canal to store water on the upstream side is called

A. circle
B. orifice
C. notch
D. weir
Answer» E.
24.

When the length of the weir is less than the width of the stream, there will be contraction of flow at each end. This contraction is known as

A. side contraction
B. end contraction
C. sides contraction
D. none of the above
Answer» C. sides contraction
25.

Venturiflume is used to measure the flow in an open canal.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
26.

______ is the branch of civil engineering dealing with the behavior of fluid when it is at rest.

A. Hydraulics
B. hydro statics
C. Hydro dynamics
D. hydro kinematics
Answer» C. Hydro dynamics
27.

A pipe line is 6 km long and having 20 cm diameter connect two reservoir 'A' and 'B'. The rate of discharge in the pipe is 30 lit/sec. Find out the difference in reservoir levels if friction factorf = 0.0008.

A. 4.5 mm
B. 4.5 cm
C. 4.5 m
D. 4.5
Answer» D. 4.5
28.

The unit of pressure is ___________.

A. kN/m3
B. N/m
C. Pa
D. no unit
Answer» D. no unit
29.

“In a steady, ideal flow of an incompressible fluid, the total energy at any point of the fluid is constant."This is statement of

A. Pascal’s law
B. Continuity equation
C. Bernoulli’s equation
D. Darcy’s law
Answer» D. Darcy’s law
30.

In diverging cone area gradually __________ and hence velocity _____________.

A. increase, increase
B. increase, decrease
C. decrease, increase
D. decrease, decrease
Answer» C. decrease, increase
31.

From following which is correct?

A. Cd = Cc × Cv
B. Cc = Cd × Cv
C. Cv = Cc × Cd
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Cc = Cd × Cv
32.

Head loss due to entry.

A. h = 0.5 V12/2g
B. h = 0.5 V22/2g
C. h = (V2 – V3)2/2g
D. h = 0.5 V32/2g
Answer» B. h = 0.5 V22/2g
33.

Determine the head over sill of a 90° V-notch when the discharge passing over it is 100 lit/sec.consider Cd 0.6.

A. 0.346 cm
B. 3.46 cm
C. 0.346 m
D. 3.46 m
Answer» D. 3.46 m
34.

The unit of specific gravity is ___________.

A. kN/m3
B. N/m
C. Pa
D. no unit
Answer» E.
35.

Methods of Velocity Measurement is

A. Surface floats
B. Sub-surface floats
C. Velocity rods
D. all of this
Answer» E.
36.

Type of flow in which the velocity at any given time changes with respect to space is known as

A. steady flow
B. unsteady flow
C. uniform flow
D. non-uniform flow
Answer» E.
37.

The equation of V-notch is deal with H is

A. 2/3
B. 3/2
C. 5/2
D. 2/5
Answer» D. 2/5
38.

A fluid which is compressible, has viscosity and surface tension, Is known as ____________.

A. Ideal fluid
B. Real fluid
C. Newtonian fluid
D. Non-Newtonian fluid
Answer» C. Newtonian fluid
39.

Sometimes a compound pipe is required to be replaced by a pipe of uniform diameter and of the same length as that of the compound pipe is known as

A. pipe line
B. compound pipe
C. equivalent pipe
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
40.

The length of converging cone is about

A. 2.5 d1
B. 7 d1
C. 7.5 d1
D. 20 d1
Answer» B. 7 d1
41.

In solid, resistance to shear force is less.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
42.

Only one reading, i.e. head (H) is required to be taken for the measurement of discharge in atriangular notch.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. false
43.

Type of flow in which the velocity at any given time does not change with respect to space is known as

A. steady flow
B. unsteady flow
C. uniform flow
D. non-uniform flow
Answer» D. non-uniform flow
44.

A fluid in which shear stress is more than the yield value and shear stress is proportional tothe rate of shear strain (or velocity gradient) is known as ___________.

A. Ideal plastic fluid
B. Real fluid
C. Newtonian fluid
D. Non-Newtonian fluid
Answer» B. Real fluid
45.

When discharge of orifice is free in the air, it is called

A. large orifice
B. free discharge orifice
C. fully submerged orifice
D. partially submerged orifice
Answer» C. fully submerged orifice
46.

A rectangular notch gives more accurate results for low discharges than a triangular notch.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» C. all
47.

Whenever a liquid (such as water, oil etc.) is filled in a vessel, it exerts force at all points on the sides and bottom of the container. This force per unit area is called

A. pressure
B. force intensity
C. pressure intensity
D. all of the above
Answer» B. force intensity
48.

In fluid, the distance between the molecules is less.

A. true
B. false
C. all
D. none
Answer» C. all
49.

Type of flow in which the density of fluid change from point to point is known as

A. compressible flow
B. incompressible flow
C. rotational flow
D. ir-rotational flow
Answer» B. incompressible flow
50.

An opening in a tank or vessel through which the liquid flows out is known as

A. circle
B. orifice
C. notch
D. weir
Answer» C. notch