Civil Engineering Mcqs

As per Lacey’s theory, the silt factor is_________________?
  • (A)  directly proportional to average par¬ticle size
  • (B)  inversely proportional to average par¬ticle size
  • (C)  directly proportional to square root of average particle size
  • (D)  not related to average particle size
The main function of a divide wall is to_______________?
  • (A)  control the silt entry in the canal
  • (B)  prevent river floods from entering the canal
  • (C)  separate the undersluices from weir proper
  • (D)  provide smooth flow at sufficiently low velocity
A land is known as waterlogged_________________?
  • (A)  when the permanent wilting point is reached
  • (B)  when gravity drainage has ceased
  • (C)  capillary fringe reaches the root zone of plants
  • (D)  none of the above