MCQs for Quiz Water Resources

1- Hydrograph is a graphical representation of

A-surface run off
B- ground water flow
C-rain fall
D- discharge flowing in the river
Answer: Option D

2- Precipitation includes
A- rain
B- snow
C-hail
D-all of these.
Answer: Option D

3- If we use mercury in a differential manometer what is its value?

A. 1
B. 13.55
C. 26
D. 2.6
Answer: Option B

4- The venture meter is a device used for measuring__________.

A. Head loss
B. Discharge
C. Reynolds Number
D. Roughness
Answer: Option B

5- The Sheet of water flowing over the weir crest is known as:
A. Nappe
B. Vein
C. Head
D. Both A & B
Answer: Option D

6- As diameter of the pipe increases, the head loss will

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains same
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
7- Differential manometer gives the ………………among two pressures.
A. Variation
B. Difference
C. Absolute
D. Both A & B
Answer: Option D

8- Reynolds number signifies the ratio of

A. gravity forces top viscous forces
B. inertial forces to viscous forces
C. inertia forces to gravity forces
D. buoyant forces to inertia forces
Answer: Option B

9- Anemometer is used to measure

A. Velocity
B. Pressure
C. Viscosity
D. Density

Answer: Option A

10- Which of the following is non-recording rain gauge?

A. tipping bucket gauge
B. weighing type
C. float type
D. Symon’s gauge

Answer: Option D