Docks and Harbours MCQs

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Q31.
Which one of the following statements is not relevant to hydrographic survey :

a.

establishment of a chain of bench marks near the shore line

b.

establishment of horizontal control points on the shore

c.

determination of the sea bed profile

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
Q32.
The important component of a sea port is

a.

terminal buildings

b.

the docks

c.

the harbour

d.

all of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these.
Q33.
Cretans :

a.

are the harbours established on the island south east of Greek mainland

b.

are the natives of crete, an island south of Greek mainland

c.

are the plants, grown in the neighbourhood of harbours

d.

none of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).are the natives of crete, an island south of Greek mainland
Q34.
The fixed mooring does not require

a.

mooring post

b.

bollard

c.

anchors

d.

capstan.

Discuss
Answer: (c).anchors
Q35.
The low water datum for a lake is defined as the surface of the lake when it is at elevation

a.

180.5 m above M.S.L.

b.

190.5 m above M.S.L.

c.

170.5 m above M.S.L.

d.

200.0 m above M.S.L.

Discuss
Answer: (a).180.5 m above M.S.L.
Q36.
A harbour is a place where

a.

ships get shelter and protection against destructive forces due to sea waves

b.

facilities are provided for receiving cargo and passengers

c.

port buildings are constructed for commercial purposes

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q37.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

As a wave of sea water approaches the coast line, it is generally accompanied by a drift of water in the direction of wave advance

b.

The on-shore wind helps to produce wave action as well as rise of M.S.L.

c.

A falling hydraulic gradient occurs in the direction of the wave

d.

The wave while receding carries finer particles out to deep water.

Discuss
Answer: (c).A falling hydraulic gradient occurs in the direction of the wave
Q38.
In a wet dock system,

a.

minimum required depth of water for the vessels is maintained

b.

entrance locks are provided with massive gates

c.

the locks of dock gate are operated by means of heavy bascule bridges and connected machinery

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q39.
A roadstead :

a.

is a protected area of water where boats can move safely

b.

is the end of the road at the harbour

c.

may be protected by break water walls

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).is a protected area of water where boats can move safely
Q40.
The width of the entrances of the harbours is restricted to

a.

100 m

b.

125 m

c.

150 m

d.

180 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).180 m
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