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  • The theory of infiltration capacity was given by


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  • A. Merrill Bernard
  • B. W.W. Horner
  • C. Le-Roy K. Shermen
  • D. Robert E. Horten.

  • Correct Answer
  • Robert E. Horten. 


  • Water Resources Engineering problems


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    • 1. Hydrology helps in

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    • A. predicting maximum flows
    • B. deciding the minimum reservoir capacity
    • C. forecasting the availability of quantity of water at reservoir site
    • D. predicting the effects on the river water level on completion of dams
    • E. all the above.
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    • 2. If y is the depth of water at any section, then the mean velocity is

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    • A. 0.1 y
    • B. 0.2 y
    • C. 0.3 y
    • D. 0.5 y
    • E. 0.6 y.
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    • 3. Infiltration capacity of soil depends upon

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    • A. number of voids present in the soil
    • B. shape and size of soil particles
    • C. arrangement of soil particles
    • D. compaction of the soil particles
    • E. all the above.
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    • 4. The run off is affected by

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    • A. type of precipitation
    • B. rain intensity and duration of rainfall
    • C. rain distribution and soil moisture deficiency
    • D. direction of prevailing storm
    • E. all the above.
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    • 5. Absolute humidity in air

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    • A. decreases at higher altitudes
    • B. increases at higher altitudes
    • C. remains constant at all altitudes
    • D. none of these.
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    • 6. If the viscosity of ground water is 1.00, the Slitcher's constant is 400, the effective size of soil particles in acquifer is 0.5 mm and hydraulic gradient is 1 in 80, the velocity of flow is

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    • A. 0.25 m/day
    • B. 0.50 m/day
    • C. 0.75 m/day
    • D. 1.00 m/day
    • E. 1.25 m/day.
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    • 7. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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    • A. Perched aquifer is found in unconfined aquifer
    • B. The top surface of the water held in the perched aquifer, is known as perched water table
    • C. Perched aquifer is formed in unfined accquifer if an impervious layer exists
    • D. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. The expected discharge to be obtained from an open well sunk in coarse sand is 0.0059 cumec. If the working depression head of the well is 3 m, the minimum diameter of the well, is

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    • A. 2 m
    • B. 2.25 m
    • C. 2.50 m
    • D. 2.75 m
    • E. 3.00 m.
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    • 9. Water supply includes

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    • A. collection, transportation and treatment of water
    • B. distribution of water to consumers
    • C. provision of hydrants for fire fighting
    • D. mains, sub-mains and branch lines of water supply
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The yield of a rapid gravity filter as compared to that of slow sand filter, is

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    • A. 10 times
    • B. 15 times
    • C. 20 times
    • D. 30 times
    • E. 35 times.
    • Discuss


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