Hydrology Mcqs

If there are two canals taking off from each flank of a river, then there will be

The shape of recession limb of a hydrograph depends upon

The main cause of meandering is

Sharp crested weirs are generally used for

For predicting floods of a given frequency, the best reliable method is

Isopiestic lines are the contours

Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled by providing

Indian Meteorological department uses the standard gauges whose collectors have apertures of

An aggrading river is a

For the upstream face of an earthen dam, the most adverse condition for stability of slope is

 Which canal outlets maintains a constant discharge?

Phytometer method is generally used for the measurement of _____

In India the recording type rain gauge generally used, is

A land is known as waterlogged

For efficient working of a control meter, its throat length is approximately kept

Unit hydrograph was explained by Sherman in

The flow-mass curve is graphical representation of

The main function of a divide wall is to

Low head hydro plant is also known as -

A hydraulic jump in a control meter will be formed above the control, if its original

The major resisting force in a gravity dam is

The theory of infiltration capacity was given by

A hydroelectric scheme operating under a head of 80 m will be classified as

Rain simulators are used for the determination of

The best instrument for measuring the velocity of a stream flow is

The ratio of rate of change of the discharge of an outlet to the rate of change of the discharge of distributing channel is called

Precipitation caused due to upward movement of warmer air as compared to surrounding air, is called

In a chute spillway, the flow is usually

The flow of water after spilling over the weir crest in chute spillway and side channel spillway respectively are

Which of the following spillways is least suitable for an earthen dam?