Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Geology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

An arch dam cannot be constructed at all when the valley is very wide.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The compacted core is generally made of __________

A. Shale
B. Clay
C. Limestone
D. Coal
Answer» C. Limestone
3.

The Hirakud dam in India is which type of dam?

A. Gravity dams
B. Arch dams
C. Cupola dams
D. Embankment dams
Answer» E.
4.

The dam which can be constructed even on glacial deposits is __________

A. Gravity dams
B. Arch dams
C. Embankment dams
D. Cupola dams
Answer» D. Cupola dams
5.

The dam which generally is of trapezoidal shape is __________

A. Gravity dams
B. Arch dams
C. Cupola dams
D. Embankment dams
Answer» E.
6.

An arch dam having a curvature both in horizontal and vertical alignment is called __________

A. Constant radius arch dam
B. Variable radius dam
C. Cupola
D. Cipalo
Answer» D. Cipalo
7.

The type of arch dam in which upstream face is vertical is __________

A. Constant radius arch dam
B. Variable radius arch dam
C. Vertical arch dam
D. Inclined arch dam
Answer» B. Variable radius arch dam