Water Resources Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Water Resources Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Water Resources Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q51.
If the potential infiltration of a water shed having a soil with fair pasture cover, is 10 cm and rainfall is 12 cm, the direct run off is :

a.

2 cm

b.

3 cm

c.

5 cm

d.

8 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (c).5 cm
Q52.
The quantity of water retained by the sub-soil against gravity, is known

a.

yield

b.

porosity

c.

specific yield

d.

specific retention

Discuss
Answer: (d).specific retention
Q53.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

a.

The rate of flow of water through a unit cross-sectional area under a unit hydraulic gradient, is called coefficient of permeability

b.

The rate of flow of water through a vertical strip of the acquifer of unit width and full depth under a unit hydraulic gradient, is called coefficient of transmissibility

c.

The flow of water through acquifers, is governed by the Darcy's law

d.

The term 'transmissibility' was introduced by Meinzer

Discuss
Answer: (d).The term 'transmissibility' was introduced by Meinzer
Q54.
If the viscosity of ground water is 1.00, the Slitcher's constant is 400, the effective size of soil particles in acquifer is 0.5 mm and hydraulic gradient is 1 in 80, the velocity of flow is

a.

0.25 m/day

b.

0.50 m/day

c.

0.75 m/day

d.

1.25 m/day.

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.25 m/day.
Q55.
Water contains

a.

one hydrogen atom and one oxygen atom

b.

two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

c.

one hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms

d.

three hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms

Discuss
Answer: (b).two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom
Q56.
Unit Hydrograph theory was enunciated by

a.

Merril Bernard

b.

W.W. Horner

c.

Le-Roy K. Shermen

d.

Robert E. Horten.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Le-Roy K. Shermen
Q57.
The theory of infiltration capacity was given by

a.

Merrill Bernard

b.

W.W. Horner

c.

Le-Roy K. Shermen

d.

Robert E. Horten.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Robert E. Horten.
Q58.
Hydrology helps in

a.

predicting maximum flows

b.

deciding the minimum reservoir capacity

c.

forecasting the availability of quantity of water at reservoir site

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q59.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Rivers, lakes, oceans and springs get water from the rains

b.

Rain water is obtained by evaporation from rivers, lakes and oceans

c.

Water remains in atmosphere as vapours

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q60.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Perched aquifer is found in unconfined aquifer

b.

The top surface of the water held in the perched aquifer, is known as perched water table

c.

Perched aquifer is formed in unfined accquifer if an impervious layer exists

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
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