Hydrology Mcqs

The shape of recession limb of a hydrograph depends upon

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

Unit hydrograph was explained by Sherman in

Low head hydro plant is also known as -

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

An aggrading river is a

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

The theory of infiltration capacity was given by

Isopiestic lines are the contours

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

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

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

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

 Which canal outlets maintains a constant discharge?

The main function of a divide wall is to

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

Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled by providing

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

A land is known as waterlogged

In India the recording type rain gauge generally used, is

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

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

The major resisting force in a gravity dam is

Rain simulators are used for the determination of

In a chute spillway, the flow is usually

Phytometer method is generally used for the measurement of _____

The main cause of meandering is

Sharp crested weirs are generally used for

The flow-mass curve is graphical representation of

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