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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. |
Which type of dam is suitable on shallow pervious foundations? |
| A. | Zoned embankment type |
| B. | Homogenous embankment type |
| C. | Both Non-homogenous type and homogenous type |
| D. | Diaphragm type |
| Answer» B. Homogenous embankment type | |
| 2. |
The central core of the zoned embankment type earth dam ________________________ |
| A. | checks the seepage |
| B. | prevents piping |
| C. | gives stability to the central impervious fill |
| D. | distribute the load over a large area |
| Answer» B. prevents piping | |
| 3. |
The process of laying and compacting earth in layers by power rollers under OMC for construction of earthen dams is known as ______________________ |
| A. | Rolled fill method |
| B. | Hydraulic fill method |
| C. | OMC method |
| D. | Compaction |
| Answer» B. Hydraulic fill method | |
| 4. |
During the construction of an earthen dam by hydraulic fill method, development of pore pressure becomes important in the __________________ |
| A. | central impervious core |
| B. | pervious outer shell |
| C. | transition zone |
| D. | both central core and outer shell |
| Answer» B. pervious outer shell | |
| 5. |
Which of the following statement is correct with reference to earthen dams? |
| A. | These dams are very costly as compared to other types |
| B. | Gravity dams are less susceptible to failure as compared to rigid dams |
| C. | These dams are suitable for construction on almost every type of foundation |
| D. | Highly skilled labor is generally not required |
| Answer» D. Highly skilled labor is generally not required | |
| 6. |
The blanket in earth dam is provided ___________________ |
| A. | at the ground level on u/s side |
| B. | at the ground level on the d/s side |
| C. | at the ground level of the D/s side of the dam |
| D. | on the D/s slope |
| Answer» B. at the ground level on the d/s side | |
| 7. |
Which embankment has the thickness of the diaphragm at an elevation less than 10 meters or the height of the embankment above the corresponding elevation? |
| A. | Diaphragm type dam |
| B. | Zoned type dam |
| C. | Non-homogenous earth dam |
| D. | Homogenous earth dam |
| Answer» B. Zoned type dam | |
| 8. |
Which of the following soil material is most preferred for the central core material of zoned embankment type dam? |
| A. | Highly impervious clay |
| B. | Sands or silty clays |
| C. | Coarse sands |
| D. | Gravels |
| Answer» C. Coarse sands | |
| 9. |
Which of the following zone in Zoned type embankment prevents piping through cracks? |
| A. | Central core |
| B. | Transition zone |
| C. | Outer zone |
| D. | Core wall |
| Answer» C. Outer zone | |
| 10. |
Which of the following earth dam is suitable only on impervious foundation? |
| A. | Zoned embankment type |
| B. | Homogenous embankment type |
| C. | Non-homogenous type |
| D. | Diaphragm type |
| Answer» C. Non-homogenous type | |