Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Geology.

This section includes 6 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.

Factor which doesn t affect velocity is __________

A. Gradient of the channel
B. Volume of the water in the stream
C. Type of water flowing
D. Roughness of the channel
Answer» D. Roughness of the channel
2.

The term for wear and tear of the load sediments being transported by a moving natural agency through the process of mutual impacts is __________

A. Hydraulic action
B. Abrasion
C. Attrition
D. Corrosion
Answer» D. Corrosion
3.

There is a spontaneous change from liquid to vapour state and back to liquid state at the point of fall of waterfall.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

The mechanical loosening and removal of the material from the rocks due to pressure exerted by the running water is called __________

A. Gradient
B. Weathering
C. Hydraulic action
D. Cavitation
Answer» D. Cavitation
5.

The term which is a function of cross-sectional area of the channel and flow velocity is __________

A. Gradient
B. Competence
C. Discharge
D. Stream line
Answer» D. Stream line
6.

The distance water travels in a unit time is __________

A. Speed
B. Unit speed
C. Velocity
D. Acceleration
Answer» D. Acceleration