A structure used to dam up a stream or river over which the water flows is called (A) Orifice (B) Notch (C) Weir (D) Dam

A structure used to dam up a stream or river over which the water flows is called
(A) Orifice
(B) Notch
(C) Weir
(D) Dam
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Answer: Option C
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Description : 4 The sheet of water flowing over a notch or a weir is known as (A) Sill or crest (B) Nappe or vein (C) Orifice (D) None of thes

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

A pipe of length more than double the diameter of orifice fitted externally or internally to the orifice is called a (A) Notch (B) Weir (C) Mouthpiece (D) Nozzle

Description : A pipe of length more than double the diameter of orifice fitted externally or internally to the orifice is called a (A) Notch (B) Weir (C) Mouthpiece (D) Nozzle

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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Description : An opening in the side of a tank or vessel such that the liquid surface with the tank is below the top edge of the opening, is called (A) Weir (B) Notch (C) Orifice (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The top of the weir over which the water flows is known as (A) Sill or crest (B) Nappe or vein (C) Orifice (D) None of these

Description : The top of the weir over which the water flows is known as (A) Sill or crest (B) Nappe or vein (C) Orifice (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

08. The difference between the notch and weir is that the notch is of bigger size and the weir is of a smaller size. A) Agree B) Disagree

Description : 08. The difference between the notch and weir is that the notch is of bigger size and the weir is of a smaller size. A) Agree B) Disagree

Last Answer : B

The upper surface of a weir over which water flows is known is (A) Crest (B) Nappy (C) Sill (D) Weir top

Description : The upper surface of a weir over which water flows is known is (A) Crest (B) Nappy (C) Sill (D) Weir top

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The length of a liquid stream while flowing over a weir __________ at the ends of the sill. (A) Expands (B) Does not change (C) Contracts (D) None of these

Description : The length of a liquid stream while flowing over a weir __________ at the ends of the sill. (A) Expands (B) Does not change (C) Contracts (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The discharge through a V-notch weir varies as (A) H3/2 (B) H1/2 (C) H5/2 (D) H2/3

Description : The discharge through a V-notch weir varies as (A) H3/2 (B) H1/2 (C) H5/2 (D) H2/3

Last Answer : (C) H5/2

The most suitable flow measuring device for the fluid flow measurement in a very large diameter pipeline is a (A) Weir(B) Pitot tube(C) Kennison nozzle(D) V-notch

Description : The most suitable flow measuring device for the fluid flow measurement in a very large diameter pipeline is a (A) Weir (B) Pitot tube (C) Kennison nozzle (D) V-notch

Last Answer : (B) Pitot tube

Differentiate any four points between notch and weir.

Description : Differentiate any four points between notch and weir. 

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A weir, generally, used as a spillway of a dam is (A) Narrow crested weir (B) Broad crested weir (C) Ogee weir (D) Submerged weir

Description : A weir, generally, used as a spillway of a dam is (A) Narrow crested weir (B) Broad crested weir (C) Ogee weir (D) Submerged weir

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Open channel liquid flow is most conveniently measured by a (A) Hot wire anemometer (B) Notch (C) Rotameter (D) Segmental orifice

Description : Open channel liquid flow is most conveniently measured by a (A) Hot wire anemometer (B) Notch (C) Rotameter (D) Segmental orifice

Last Answer : (B) Notch

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The main function of a divide wall is to (A) Control the silt entry in the canal (B) Prevent river floods from entering the canal (C) Separate the under-sluices from weir proper (D) Provide smooth flow at sufficiently low velocity

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Generally the weir is aligned at right angles to the direction of the main river current because (A) It ensures less length of the weir (B) It gives better discharging capacity (C) It is economical (D) All of the above

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) If ground water enters the channel, the channel is known as effluent channel (B) If water goes out of channel to meet ground water, the channel is said to be influent stream (C) If the water table is at higher level than the water level in channel, ground water flows to the stream (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) If ground water enters the channel, the channel is known as effluent channel (B) If water goes out of channel to meet ground water, the channel ... level than the water level in channel, ground water flows to the stream (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Vena-contracta formed during flow of a liquid through an orificemeter has (A) Minimum liquid cross-section (B) More diameter compared to orifice diameter (C) Minimum velocity of fluid stream (D) None of these

Description : Vena-contracta formed during flow of a liquid through an orificemeter has (A) Minimum liquid cross-section (B) More diameter compared to orifice diameter (C) Minimum velocity of fluid stream (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Minimum liquid cross-section

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Run off and surface run off are the same (B) Run off includes the water flowing over the surface (C) Run off is sometimes called discharge of the river (D) Surface run off is sometimes called stream flow

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Run off and surface run off are the same (B) Run off includes the water flowing over the surface (C) Run off is sometimes called discharge of the river (D) Surface run off is sometimes called stream flow

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The flow of water after spilling over the weir crest in chute spillway and side channel spillway respectively are (A) At right angle and parallel to weir crest (B) Parallel and at right angle to weir crest (C) Parallel to weir crest in both (D) At right angle to weir crest in both

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Last Answer : Answer: Option A

09. According to Bazin, the coefficient of discharge varies with the height of water over the sill of a weir. A) Correct B) Incorrect

Description : 09. According to Bazin, the coefficient of discharge varies with the height of water over the sill of a weir. A) Correct B) Incorrect

Last Answer : A

The discharge over a rectangular weir, considering the velocity of approach, is (whereH1 = H + Ha = Total height of water above the weir, H = Height of water over the crest of the weir, and Ha = Height of water due to velocity of approach) (A) (2/3) Cd × L. 2g [H1 - Ha] (B) (2/3) Cd × L. 2g [H1 3/2 - Ha 3/2] (C) (2/3) Cd × L. 2g [H1 2 - Ha 2 ] (D) (2/3) Cd × L. 2g [H1 5/2 - Ha 5/2]

Description : The discharge over a rectangular weir, considering the velocity of approach, is (whereH1 = H + Ha = Total height of water above the weir, H = Height of water over the crest of the weir, and Ha = Height of water due to velocity of ... 2g [H1 2 - Ha 2 ] (D) (2/3) Cd L. 2g [H1 5/2 - Ha 5/2]

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

A weir is used to measure the large water discharge rate from a river or from an open channel. A weir is not of __________ shape. (A) Circular (B) Rectangular (C) Triangular (D) Trapezoidal

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Last Answer : (A) Circular

06. The formula for discharge over a sharp-crested weir and Ogee weir is same as that of a rectangular weir. A) Agree B) Disagree

Description : 06. The formula for discharge over a sharp-crested weir and Ogee weir is same as that of a rectangular weir. A) Agree B) Disagree

Last Answer : A

The Francis formula for the discharge over Cipoletti weir is (A) 1.84 LH1/2 (B) 1.84 LH (C) 1.84 LH3/2 (D) 1.84 LH5/

Description : The Francis formula for the discharge over Cipoletti weir is (A) 1.84 LH1/2 (B) 1.84 LH (C) 1.84 LH3/2 (D) 1.84 LH5/

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

According to Bazin's formula, the discharge over a rectangular weir is mL2g x H 3/2where m is equal to (A) 0.405 + (0.003/H) (B) 0.003 + (0.405/H) (C) 0.405 + (H/0.003) (D) 0.003 + (H/0.405)

Description : According to Bazin's formula, the discharge over a rectangular weir is mL2g x H 3/2where m is equal to (A) 0.405 + (0.003/H) (B) 0.003 + (0.405/H) (C) 0.405 + (H/0.003) (D) 0.003 + (H/0.405)

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

When the coefficient of discharge (Cd) is 0.623, then the general equation for discharge over a rectangular weir is (A) 1.84(L - 0.1nH)H 3/2 (B) 1.84(L - nH)H 2 (C) 1.84(L - 0.1nH)H 5/2 (D) 1.84(L - nH)H 3

Description : When the coefficient of discharge (Cd) is 0.623, then the general equation for discharge over a rectangular weir is (A) 1.84(L - 0.1nH)H 3/2 (B) 1.84(L - nH)H 2 (C) 1.84(L - 0.1nH)H 5/2 (D) 1.84(L - nH)H 3

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

The maximum discharge over a broad crested weir is (A) 0.384 Cd × L × H1/2 (B) 0.384 Cd × L × H3/2 (C) 1.71 Cd × L × H1/(D) 1.71 Cd × L × H 3/

Description : The maximum discharge over a broad crested weir is (A) 0.384 Cd × L × H1/2 (B) 0.384 Cd × L × H3/2 (C) 1.71 Cd × L × H1/ (D) 1.71 Cd × L × H 3/

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The absolute percentage error in the computed discharge over a rectangular weir corresponding to an absolute error of 1.5 % in the measurement of head over the sill of the weir would be : (a) 1.5 (b) 2.25 (c) 2.5 (d) 3.75

Description : The absolute percentage error in the computed discharge over a rectangular weir corresponding to an absolute error of 1.5 % in the measurement of head over the sill of the weir would be : (a) 1.5 (b) 2.25 (c) 2.5 (d) 3.75

Last Answer : (b) 2.25

In a dam a hole is formed through which water flows. why will it be more difficult to plug the leak if the hole is located at the bottom of the dam than if it is at the top?

Description : In a dam a hole is formed through which water flows. why will it be more difficult to plug the leak if the hole is located at the bottom of the dam than if it is at the top?

Last Answer : Because the pressure of the water is a lot stronger at thebottom of the water and a lot less strong closer to the surface ofthe water

An error of 1% in measuring head over the crest of the notch (H) will produce an error of __________ in discharge over a triangular notch, (A) 1 % (B) 1.5 % (C) 2 % (D) 2.5 %

Description : An error of 1% in measuring head over the crest of the notch (H) will produce an error of __________ in discharge over a triangular notch, (A) 1 % (B) 1.5 % (C) 2 % (D) 2.5 %

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The error in discharge (dQ/Q) to the error in measurement of head (dH/H) over a rectangular notch is given by (A) dQ/Q = (1/2) × (dH/H) (B) dQ/Q = (3/4) × (dH/H) (C) dQ/Q = (dH/H) (D) dQ/Q = (3/2) × (dH/H)

Description : The error in discharge (dQ/Q) to the error in measurement of head (dH/H) over a rectangular notch is given by (A) dQ/Q = (1/2) × (dH/H) (B) dQ/Q = (3/4) × (dH/H) (C) dQ/Q = (dH/H) (D) dQ/Q = (3/2) × (dH/H)

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

If the coefficient of discharge is 0.6, then the discharge over a right angled notch is (A) 0.417 H 5/2 (B) 1.417 H 5/2 (C) 4.171 H 5/2 (D) 7.141 H 5/2

Description : If the coefficient of discharge is 0.6, then the discharge over a right angled notch is (A) 0.417 H 5/2 (B) 1.417 H 5/2 (C) 4.171 H 5/2 (D) 7.141 H 5/2

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The discharge over a triangular notch is A) Inversely proportional to H 3/2 B) Directly proportional to H 3/2 C) Inversely proportional to H 5/2 D) Directly proportional to H 5/2

Description : The discharge over a triangular notch is A) Inversely proportional to H 3/2 B) Directly proportional to H 3/2 C) Inversely proportional to H 5/2 D) Directly proportional to H 5/2

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The discharge over a rectangular notch is (where b = Width of notch, and H = Height of liquid, above the sill of the notch) (A) (2/3) Cd × b × gH) (B) (2/3) Cd × b × g) × H (C) (2/3) Cd × b × g) × H 3/2 (D) (2/3) Cd × b × g) × H

Description : The discharge over a rectangular notch is (where b = Width of notch, and H = Height of liquid, above the sill of the notch) (A) (2/3) Cd × b × gH) (B) (2/3) Cd × b × g) × H (C) (2/3) Cd × b × g) × H 3/2 (D) (2/3) Cd × b × g) × H

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The discharge over the trapezoidal notch is equal to the discharge over the rectangular notch __________ the discharge over the triangular notch. (A) Plus (B) Minus (C) Divide (D) None of these

Description : The discharge over the trapezoidal notch is equal to the discharge over the rectangular notch __________ the discharge over the triangular notch. (A) Plus (B) Minus (C) Divide (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

An error of 1% in measuring head over the apex of the notch (H) will produce an error of _________ in discharge over a triangular notch. (A) 1 % (B) 1.5 % (C) 2 % (D) 2.5 %

Description : An error of 1% in measuring head over the apex of the notch (H) will produce an error of _________ in discharge over a triangular notch. (A) 1 % (B) 1.5 % (C) 2 % (D) 2.5 %

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The discharge over a right angled notch is (where H = Height of liquid above the apex of notch) (A) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H (B) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H3/2 (C) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H² (D) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H5/2

Description : The discharge over a right angled notch is (where H = Height of liquid above the apex of notch) (A) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H (B) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H3/2 (C) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H² (D) (8/15) Cd. 2g. H5/2

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The discharge over a rectangular notch is (A) Inversely proportional to H 3/2 (B) Directly proportional to H 3/2 (C) Inversely proportional to H 5/2 (D) Directly proportional to H 5/2

Description : The discharge over a rectangular notch is (A) Inversely proportional to H 3/2 (B) Directly proportional to H 3/2 (C) Inversely proportional to H 5/2 (D) Directly proportional to H 5/2

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The error in discharge (dQ/Q) to the error in measurement of head (dH/H) over a triangular notch is given by (A) dQ/Q = 3/2 × (dH/H) (B) dQ/Q = 2 × (dH/H) (C) dQ/Q = 5/2 × (dH/H) (D) dQ/Q = 3 × (dH/H)

Description : The error in discharge (dQ/Q) to the error in measurement of head (dH/H) over a triangular notch is given by (A) dQ/Q = 3/2 × (dH/H) (B) dQ/Q = 2 × (dH/H) (C) dQ/Q = 5/2 × (dH/H) (D) dQ/Q = 3 × (dH/H)

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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Description : A yazoo stream flows through which of the following? w) gorge x) divide y) backswamp z) water gap

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Last Answer : (D) All the above 

If If beavers built a dam on a stream the kinds of plants and animals that lived around the stream would not be affected?

Description : If If beavers built a dam on a stream the kinds of plants and animals that lived around the stream would not be affected?

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Description : Which dam in India has the distinction of being the longest main stream dam in the world? (a) Bhakra Nangal Dam (b) Rihand Dam (c) Tehri Dam (d) Kosi Project

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Description : Most important method for calculating discharge for planning a water supply project, is  (A) Velocity area method  (B) Weir or spillway method  (C) Use of venturi-meter  (D) Using power plant consumption 

Last Answer : (A) Velocity area method

13. In a sharp-crested weir, the thickness of the weir is kept less than half of the height of water above the crest of the weir. A) True B) False

Description : 13. In a sharp-crested weir, the thickness of the weir is kept less than half of the height of water above the crest of the weir. A) True B) False

Last Answer : A

In a broad-crested weir, the discharge is maximum if the head of water on the downstream side of weir is __________ the head of water on the upstream side of weir. (A) Equal to (B) One-third (C) Two-third (D) Three-fourth

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

A weir is said to be broad crested weir, if the width of the crest of the weir is ________ half the height of water above the weir crest. (A) Equal to (B) Less than (C) More than (D) None of these

Description : A weir is said to be broad crested weir, if the width of the crest of the weir is ________ half the height of water above the weir crest. (A) Equal to (B) Less than (C) More than (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

When the water level on the downstream side of a weir is above the top surface of a weir, the weir is known as (A) Narrow-crested weir (B) Broad-crested weir (C) Ogee weir (D) Submerged weir

Description : When the water level on the downstream side of a weir is above the top surface of a weir, the weir is known as (A) Narrow-crested weir (B) Broad-crested weir (C) Ogee weir (D) Submerged weir

Last Answer : Answer: Option D