Dams And Reservoirs(Engineering > Engineering Geology ) Questions and Answers
Question 1. Which type of geological structure can be rectified by grouting?
Joints
Folds
Faults
Inclined strata
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Joints Answer: (a).Joints
Question 2. The pressure of the tunnel axis below the water table is preferable.
True
False
May be True or False
Can't say
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> False Answer: (b).False
Question 3. Arch dams are best suitable for which site?
Flat lands
Plateaus
Narrow valleys
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?
Gravity dams
Arch dams
Cupola dams
Embankment dams
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Embankment dams Answer: (d).Embankment dams
Question 5. The arch dam in India is situated in which state?
Karnataka
Gujarat
Kerala
Maharashtra
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Kerala Answer: (c).Kerala
Question 6. The dam which generally is of trapezoidal shape is __________
Gravity dams
Arch dams
Cupola dams
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 __________
Gravity dams
Arch dams
Embankment dams
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.
True
False
May be True or False
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?
Storage and conservation reservoirs
Flood control reservoirs
Distribution reservoirs
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 __________
Lakes
Ponds
Pools
Reservoirs
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Reservoirs Answer: (d).Reservoirs