Q. Earthen dams are _________________

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Q. The prominent modern dam which has changed its name several times is _____________

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Q. The famous Roosevelt dam in USA is of the type __________________

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Q. A _________________ dam is generally called as a weir or barrage.

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Q. Multiple arch dam is an example of _______________

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Q. Which type of dam design gives a wider choice of materials including earth-fill and rock-fill dams?

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Q. The highest concrete gravity dam of the world is the Grand Dixene dam in Switzerland whose height is ____________

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Q. Which of the following is known as a debris dam?

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Q. Topography dictates the first choice of the type of dam. A narrow U-shaped valley would suggest a ________________________

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Q. A narrow V-shaped valley indicates the choice of _________________

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Q. Which of the following foundations are suitable for earthen and rock-fill dams?

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Q. Which foundation suggests the adoption of an earth dam or very low gravity dam?

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Q. Which foundation is not fit for concrete gravity dam or for rock-fill dams?

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Q. Which dam is a better choice when the raw materials are not available and have to be transported from far off distances?

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Q. For any width of the valley with any foundation and low height of water to be stored, the best-suited dam is _____________

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Q. Arch dams are constructed in _____________

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Q. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the selection of dam site?

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Q. Which structures are best suited to resist earthquake shocks without danger?

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Q. Nangal Dam is an example of ___________

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Q. Which of the following dam is partly earthen and partly rockfill?

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