Hydrology Mcqs

Rain simulators are used for the determination of

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

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

The main function of a divide wall is to

The major resisting force in a gravity dam is

The flow-mass curve is graphical representation of

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

 Which canal outlets maintains a constant discharge?

Isopiestic lines are the contours

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

The main cause of meandering is

In India the recording type rain gauge generally used, is

The theory of infiltration capacity was given by

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

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

The shape of recession limb of a hydrograph depends upon

Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled by providing

Sharp crested weirs are generally used for

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

An aggrading river is a

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

Unit hydrograph was explained by Sherman in

A land is known as waterlogged

Phytometer method is generally used for the measurement of _____

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

Low head hydro plant is also known as -

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

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

In a chute spillway, the flow is usually

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