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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Q. Bhakra dam of India is located in the state of ________________

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Q. The highest concrete gravity dam of India which is also the 2nd highest such dam of the world is _______________

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Q. Which of the following is the highest stone masonry gravity dam of India as well as of the world?

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Q. Which project ranks first in the man-power utilization among the gigantic projects of its own kind in the world?

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Q. Which of the following is a stone masonry dam?

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Q. The only arch dam of India is Idukki dam across Periyar River in Kerala state whose height is _____

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Q. The highest dam of India is built on _______________

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Q. The oldest dam of India is built on which river?

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