Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 10 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.

What is the formula for discharge, when standing wave flume is used?

A. Q = 1.7 x B x H3/2
B. Q = 1.7 x Cd x B x H3/2
C. Q = 1.7 x Cd x B x H
D. Q = 1.7 x Cd x H3/2
Answer» C. Q = 1.7 x Cd x B x H
2.

What is the main drawback of standing wave flume?

A. Loss of Hydraulic Jump
B. Loss of Velocity of Flow
C. Loss of Head
D. Loss of Discharge
Answer» D. Loss of Discharge
3.

What structure does the diagram represent?

A. Standing Wave Flume
B. Venturi Flume
C. Non modular Venturi Flume
D. Drowned Venturi Flume
Answer» B. Venturi Flume
4.

What is the formula for discharge when venturi meter is used?

A. \(Q = C_d (a_2/\sqrt{(a_1^2 – a_2^2)})\sqrt{2h}\)
B. \(Q = C_d (a_1 * a_2/\sqrt{(a_1^2 – a_2^2)})\sqrt{2gh}\)
C. \(Q = (a_1 * a_2/\sqrt{(a_1^2 – a_2^2)})\sqrt{2g}\)
D. \(Q = C_d (a_1/\sqrt{(a_1^2 – a_2^2)})\sqrt{2gh}\)
Answer» C. \(Q = (a_1 * a_2/\sqrt{(a_1^2 – a_2^2)})\sqrt{2g}\)
5.

Which type of flume does the diagram depict?

A. Modular Venturi Flume
B. Free Flow Venturi Flume
C. Venturi Flume
D. Standing Wave Flume
Answer» D. Standing Wave Flume
6.

How many types of metering flumes are used?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
7.

Metering flumes works on the principle of venturi meter.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

After the throat the channel is diverged to avoid the loss of head in the flume.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

What is the slope of a throat?

A. From 0.5:1 to 1:1
B. From 1:1 to 3:1
C. From 1:1 to 2:1
D. From 1:3 to 1:2
Answer» D. From 1:3 to 1:2
10.

For what purpose is the meter used?

A. Measuring the amount of Silt entering the Canal
B. Measuring the Velocity of the Flow
C. Measuring the Hydraulic Jump
D. Measuring Discharge
Answer» E.