Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geotechnical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Dupuit s theory states that, the Darcy s law equation is not valid near_________

A. Well face
B. Top Surface of well
C. Sides of the well
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Top Surface of well
2.

According to Dupuit s theory,the velocity of flow is proportional to__________

A. Sine of hydraulic gradient
B. Tangent of hydraulic gradient
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. None of the mentioned
3.

Which of the following is depicted by Dupuit s theory?

A. The velocity of flow
B. Co-efficient of transmissibility
C. Radial flow of water
D. Volume of aquifer
Answer» D. Volume of aquifer
4.

In most of the confined aquifers,the value of storage coefficient ranges between __________

A. 0.05 to 0.0005
B. 0.5 to 0.005
C. 0.00005 to 0.005
D. 0 to 5
Answer» D. 0 to 5
5.

The parabolic depression in the aquifer is called as __________

A. Cone of depression and Drawdown curve
B. Parabolic curve
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Parabolic curve
6.

Dupuit s theory was later modified by _________

A. Thiem
B. Darcy
C. Alam Singh
D. Louden
Answer» B. Darcy
7.

Specific yield of unconfined aquifer indicates __________

A. Water capacity
B. Volume of water
C. Water retained
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Volume of water
8.

The value of specific yield SY, of an aquifer depends on ___________

A. Grain size
B. Compaction of stratum
C. Grain shape
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.