Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

This section includes 5 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 range of Lane s coefficient for clayey soils?

A. 3.0 to 3.5
B. 2.5 to 3.0
C. 1.6 to 3.0
D. > 3.0
Answer» D. > 3.0
Discussion
2.

What is the value of Lane s coefficient for fine sand and coarse sand?

A. 7 and 5
B. 5 and 7
C. 7 and 8.5
D. 7 and 9
Answer» B. 5 and 7
Discussion
3.

Which of the following limitation of Bligh s theory forms the basis of Lane s 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. Bligh s theory holds good when the length of the horizontal floor is greater than or equal to twice the depth of the deepest pile
Answer» B. No distinction between effectiveness of outer and inner faces of sheet pile
Discussion
4.

In Lane s weighted creep theory, he suggested a weightage factor _________

A. 1/3 for horizontal creep and 1.0 for vertical creep
B. 1/3 for vertical creep and 1.0 for horizontal creep
C. 2/3 for horizontal creep and 1/3 for horizontal creep
D. 2/3 for vertical creep and 1/3 for horizontal creep
Answer» B. 1/3 for vertical creep and 1.0 for horizontal creep
Discussion
5.

Lane s in his theory proposed that horizontal creep is more effective than the vertical creep.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion