Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fluid Mechanics.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Fluid Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Hydro-graph is a graph that shows________

A. Load curve
B. Energy curve
C. Mass curve
D. Volume curve
Answer» B. Energy curve
2.

What is the function of a surge tank?

A. It causes water hammer
B. Produces surge in the pipeline
C. Relieves water hammer
D. Supplies water at constant pressure
Answer» D. Supplies water at constant pressure
3.

Gross head is defined as______

A. Difference of flow of object
B. Difference of flow of air
C. Difference of flow of water
D. Difference of water level between the head race and tail race
Answer» E.
4.

GROSS_HEAD_IS_DEFINED_AS______?$

A. Difference of flow of object
B. Difference of flow of air
C. Difference of flow of water
D. Difference of water level between the head race and tail race
Answer» E.
5.

Hydro-graph is a graph that shows________$

A. Load curve
B. Energy curve
C. Mass curve
D. Volume curve
Answer» B. Energy curve
6.

What_is_the_function_of_a_surge_tank?$

A. It causes water hammer
B. Produces surge in the pipeline
C. Relieves water hammer
D. Supplies water at constant pressure
Answer» D. Supplies water at constant pressure
7.

What is the function of a pump storage scheme?

A. Improve power factor
B. Improve mass factor
C. Improve plant capacity factor
D. Improve volume factor
Answer» D. Improve volume factor
8.

Which among the following is used as a regulating reservoir?

A. Reservoir
B. Spillways
C. Forebay
D. Penstock
Answer» D. Penstock
9.

In a hydroelectric power plant, where is the penstock used?

A. Between dam and the turbine
B. Between turbine and discharge drain
C. Turbine and heat exchanger
D. Heat exchanger and fluid pump
Answer» B. Between turbine and discharge drain
10.

Which is the most suitable place to build a hydroelectric power plant?

A. Deserts
B. Grasslands
C. Hilly areas
D. Underground
Answer» D. Underground
11.

Which among the following are commercial sources of energy?

A. Solar energy
B. Animal wastes
C. Agricultural wastes
D. Wood
Answer» B. Animal wastes
12.

Water hammer is developed in which power plant?

A. Solar
B. Nuclear
C. Hydro
D. Wind
Answer» D. Wind
13.

The power output of the turbine in a hydroelectric plant depends on______________

A. Type of dam and its system efficiency
B. Discharge and system efficiency
C. Type of turbine and type of dam
D. Type of turbine and area of the reservoir
Answer» C. Type of turbine and type of dam
14.

Which among the following is true for hydroelectric power plants?

A. Operating cost is low and initial cost is high
B. Both operating and initial cost are high
C. Both operating and initial cost are low
D. Operating cost is high and initial cost is low
Answer» B. Both operating and initial cost are high
15.

Where is a water hammer developed?

A. Reservoir
B. Penstock
C. Turbine blades
D. Pipe line
Answer» C. Turbine blades