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Main purpose of mean water training for rivers is________________?

  • (A)  flood control
  • (B)  to provide sufficient depth of water in navigable channels, during low water periods
  • (C)  to preserve the channel in good shape by efficient disposal of suspended and bed load
  • (D)  all of the above
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The flow of water after spilling over the weir crest in chute spillway and side channel spillway respectively are_________________?

  • (A)  at right angle and parallel to weir crest
  • (B)  parallel and at right angle to weir crest
  • (C)  parallel to weir crest in both
  • (D)  at right angle to weir crest in both
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Coefficient of discharge of an ogee spillway________________?

  • (A)  depends on depth of approach and upstream slope
  • (B)  depends on downstream apron interference and downstream submergence
  • (C)  remains constant
  • (D)  both (A) and (B)
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In case of non-availability of space due to topography, the most suitable spillway is________________?

  • (A)  straight drop spillway
  • (B)  shaft spillway
  • (C)  chute spillway
  • (D)  ogee spillway
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For the upstream face of an earthen dam, the most adverse condition for stability of slope is_______________?

  • (A)  sudden drawdown
  • (B)  steady seepage
  • (C)  during construction
  • (D)  sloughing of slope
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The best unit duration of storm for a unit hydrograph is________________?

  • (A)  1 hour
  • (B)  one-fourth of basin lag
  • (C)  one-half of basin lag
  • (D)  equal to basin lag
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The unit hydrograph of a specified duration can be used to evaluate the hydrograph of storms of_________________?

  • (A)  same duration only
  • (B)  same and shorter duration
  • (C)  same and longer duration
  • (D)  any duration
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal