Dams And Reservoirs(Engineering > Engineering Geology ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. Which type of geological structure can be rectified by grouting?
  1.    Joints
  2.    Folds
  3.    Faults
  4.    Inclined strata
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Joints
Answer: (a).Joints
Question 2. The pressure of the tunnel axis below the water table is preferable.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    May be True or False
  4.    Can't say
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> False
Answer: (b).False
Question 3. Arch dams are best suitable for which site?
  1.    Flat lands
  2.    Plateaus
  3.    Narrow valleys
  4.    Very wide valleys
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Narrow valleys
Answer: (c).Narrow valleys
Question 4. The Hirakud dam in India is which type of dam?
  1.    Gravity dams
  2.    Arch dams
  3.    Cupola dams
  4.    Embankment dams
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Embankment dams
Answer: (d).Embankment dams
Question 5. The arch dam in India is situated in which state?
  1.    Karnataka
  2.    Gujarat
  3.    Kerala
  4.    Maharashtra
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Kerala
Answer: (c).Kerala
Question 6. The dam which generally is of trapezoidal shape is __________
  1.    Gravity dams
  2.    Arch dams
  3.    Cupola dams
  4.    Embankment dams
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Embankment dams
Answer: (d).Embankment dams
Question 7. The dam which can be constructed even on glacial deposits is __________
  1.    Gravity dams
  2.    Arch dams
  3.    Embankment dams
  4.    Cupola dams
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Embankment dams
Answer: (c).Embankment dams
Question 8. The fish culture in the stream is not affected by the construction of a dam.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    May be True or False
  4.    Can't say
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> False
Answer: (b).False
Question 9. Which reservoirs are used to feed the canal systems for irrigation and power generation?
  1.    Storage and conservation reservoirs
  2.    Flood control reservoirs
  3.    Distribution reservoirs
  4.    Drought control reservoirs
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Storage and conservation reservoirs
Answer: (a).Storage and conservation reservoirs
Question 10. Artificially created water storage basins with storage capacity that may range from a few thousand cubic meters to thousands of millions cubic meters are called __________
  1.    Lakes
  2.    Ponds
  3.    Pools
  4.    Reservoirs
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Reservoirs
Answer: (d).Reservoirs
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