Docks and Harbours MCQs

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Q31.
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.
Q32.
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.
Q33.
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
Q34.
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.
Q35.
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
Q36.
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
Q37.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The tides at any place occur a little less than 1 hour later, each succeeding day

b.

The difference in time in solar hours and minutes from any lunar transit to the succeeding transit, is called high water level

c.

The influence of the earth's gravity alone produces level-tidal less sea

d.

All of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above.
Q38.
Pick up the correct statement function following:

a.

The coarse material which has a smaller angle of repose, causes a steeper beach slope

b.

The coarse material which has a greater angle of repose, causes a steeper beach slope

c.

The flattening out of the beach is caused due to the movement of small and uniform particles leeward.

d.

both (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (b) and (c).
Q39.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The regular periodic rise and fall of the surface of the sea, is called tide.

b.

The average difference in water level between high tide and low tide at a place, is called tidal range

c.

The movement of water caused by the action of tide, is called a tidal current

d.

all of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above.
Q40.
Depth of borings for soil investigation, is generally kept below low water level

a.

30 m

b.

35 m

c.

45 m

d.

40 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).45 m
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