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Civil Engineering Mcqs

S-hydrograph is used to obtain unit hydrograph of________________?

  • (A)  shorter duration from longer duration
  • (B)  longer duration from shorter duration
  • (C)  both (A) and (B)
  • (D)  none of the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The unit hydrograph due to a storm may be obtained by dividing the ordinates of the direct runoff hydrograph by_______________?

  • (A)  direct runoff volume
  • (B)  period of storm
  • (C)  total rainfall
  • (D)  none of the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


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Unit of runoff in M.K.S. system is________________?

  • (A)  cubic metre/sec
  • (B)  metre/sec
  • (C)  cubic metre
  • (D)  square metre
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Assertion A : To estimate the rainfall over a catchment, the number of raingauges required per unit area is large for hilly areas. Reason R : Rainfall gradient is steep. Select your correct answer according to the coding system given below ?

  • (A)  Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • (B)  Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • (C)  A is true but R is false
  • (D)  A is false but R is true
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Which of the following spillways is least suitable for an earthen dam ?

  • (A)  ogee spillway
  • (B)  chute spillway
  • (C)  side channel spillway
  • (D)  shaft spillway
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Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled by providing___________________?

  • (A)  rock toe
  • (B)  horizontal blanket
  • (C)  impervious cut off
  • (D)  chimney drain
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The most suitable material for the central impervious core of a zoned embankment type dam is_______________?

  • (A)  clay
  • (B)  coarse sand
  • (C)  silty clay
  • (D)  clay mixed with fine sand
Submitted By :Ali Uppal