Docks and Harbours MCQs

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Q21.
For location of soundings a range and one angle from the shore involves the following operations. Which one is correct ?

a.

A range line is established

b.

The first and the last soundings and every tenth soundings are fixed by angular observations

c.

The intermediate soundings are fixed by the time intervals

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q22.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

the Mediterranean sea is considered to be a huge harbour

b.

the Caspean sea is considered to be a big harbour

c.

the Red sea is considered to be harbour

d.

none of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (a).the Mediterranean sea is considered to be a huge harbour
Q23.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

a harbour without any port complex, is called a refuge harbour

b.

a harbour used for fishery, is called fishery harbour

c.

the terminal building of a commercial harbour consists of an administrative block, customs clearance and ware-houses.

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q24.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: In a dry dock block made of hard wood,

a.

spacing of the blocks is 1.35 m

b.

the lowest block is 1.8 m long 40 cm x 40 cm in cross-section

c.

the middle block is 1.6 m long 40 cm x 40 cm in crosss-section

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
Q25.
On a hydrographic map, the following feature is shown :

a.

datum

b.

high and low water lines

c.

depth contours

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q26.
Due to the impact of water wave on a sea shore structure

a.

hydrostatic pressure coupled with a strong momentary impact is caused

b.

vibrations are subjected

c.

internal pressure is developed

d.

all of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above.
Q27.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The breakwater which can be used as a platform for loading and unloading of cargo is called a mole

b.

The brick masonry retaining wall which is used for loading and unloading of cargo is called guay wall

c.

Three types of break waters are generally provided in harbours

d.

All of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above.
Q28.
A lead line or sounding line

a.

is stretched thoroughly when wet before it is graduated

b.

should be soaked in water for about one hour prior to taking soundings

c.

is adjusted at regular interval

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q29.
The smoothened surface of the front face of the guay walls, is known as fending which is made of

a.

granite stone

b.

timber

c.

steel

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q30.
The shore line survey includes :

a.

depicting the shore line

b.

depicting the prominent details on shore line

c.

depicting the high water line

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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