Explore topic-wise MCQs in Irrigation Engineering.

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1.

What is the correct expression of parameter Ea in Penman s equation?

A. E<sub>a</sub> = 0.35 (1 + V<sub>2</sub>/160) (e<sub>s</sub> e<sub>a</sub>)
B. E<sub>a</sub> = 0.35 (1 + V<sub>2</sub>/160) (e<sub>s</sub> + e<sub>a</sub>)
C. E<sub>a</sub> = 0.35 (1 V<sub>2</sub>/160) (e<sub>s</sub> e<sub>a</sub>)
D. E<sub>a</sub> = 0.35 (1 V<sub>2</sub>/160) (e<sub>s</sub> + e<sub>a</sub>)
Answer» B. E<sub>a</sub> = 0.35 (1 + V<sub>2</sub>/160) (e<sub>s</sub> + e<sub>a</sub>)
2.

Compute the total consumptive use for a drainage basin by Penman s formula. The slope of saturation vapour pressure V/s chart at 40 C is 2.95 mm of Hg/ C and the net incoming solar radiation is 5.705 mm of evaporative water/day. Assume, Ea = 18.07 mm/day and Psychrometric constant = 0.49 mm of Hg/ C.

A. 17.01 mm/day
B. 18 mm/day
C. 11.07 mm/day
D. 20.45 mm/day
Answer» B. 18 mm/day
3.

What is the consumptive use for a crop in the month of April having a consumptive use coefficient equal to 0.80 and pan evaporation is 35 cm?

A. 28 cm
B. 43.75 cm
C. 35.80 cm
D. 40.80 cm
Answer» B. 43.75 cm
4.

The pan evaporation can also be determined by Christiansen formula.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Penman s equation can also be used to compute evaporation from a water surface like a lake if _________

A. reflection coefficient = 0.05
B. reflection coefficient &gt; 0.05
C. reflection coefficient &lt; 0.05
D. reflection coefficient = 0.45- 0.90
Answer» B. reflection coefficient &gt; 0.05
6.

Albedo or reflection coefficient factor is used in which method?

A. Blaney- Criddle equation
B. Christiansen equation
C. Penman equation
D. Tank and Lysimeter method
Answer» D. Tank and Lysimeter method
7.

Penman s equation for the estimation of PET has been derived by using ___________

A. energy balance approach
B. mass transfer approach
C. combination of energy balance approach and mass transfer approach
D. combination of energy balance approach and energy transfer approach
Answer» D. combination of energy balance approach and energy transfer approach
8.

What are the dimensions of the standard class-A pan?

A. Diameter-1.2 m, Depth 25 cm
B. Diameter-2 m, Depth 25 cm
C. Diameter-2 m, Depth 30 cm
D. Diameter-1.2 m, Depth 30 cm
Answer» B. Diameter-2 m, Depth 25 cm
9.

Which method involves the use of crop factor?

A. Penman s equation
B. Hargreaves method
C. Blaney-Criddle Formula
D. Tanks and Lysimeter
Answer» D. Tanks and Lysimeter