Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 6 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.

As per Bligh s theory, thickness to be provided by taking a factor of safety equal to _______

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

According to Bligh, a vertical cut-off at U/s end of the floor is less useful than the one at the D/s end of the floor.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
3.

If the value of Bligh s coefficient for a particular soil is equal to 12 then, what is the safe hydraulic gradient for that soil?

A. 1/12
B. 1/9
C. 1/15
D. 1/5
Answer» B. 1/9
Discussion
4.

Which of the following is not a limitation of creep theory?

A. No distinction between the vertical and horizontal creep
B. No distinction between effectiveness of outer and inner faces of sheet pile
C. Significance of exit gradient is not considered
D. Only a nominal floor thickness is required on the upstream side so as to resist water
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

For sand mixed with boulder and gravel and for loam soil, the safe hydraulic gradient should be ___________

A. 1/15
B. 1/12
C. 1/5 to 1/9
D. 1/8
Answer» D. 1/8
Discussion
6.

What is the value of Bligh s coefficient for coarse-grained soil?

A. 15
B. 12
C. 5 to 9
D. 8
Answer» C. 5 to 9
Discussion