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1. A perfect gas
A.Has zero viscosity B.Has constant viscosity
C.Satisfies the relation PV = mRT D.Is incompressible
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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2. An ideal fluid is
A.Similar to a perfect gas B.Frictionless and incompressible
C.One which obeys Newton's law of viscosity D.One which satisfies continuity equation
E. One which flows through pipes with least friction
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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3. An ideal flow of any fluid must fulfil the following:
A.Newton's law of viscosity B.Newton's law of motion
C.Boundary layer theory D.Pascals law
E. Continuity equation
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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4. The velocity of a fluid particle at the centre of the pipe section is
A.Maximum B.Minimum
C.Average D.r.m.s.
E. Logarithmic average.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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5. The shear stress velocity gradient relation of the Newtonian fluids is
A.Linear B.Parabolic
C.Hyperbolic D.Involutic
E. There is no such relation
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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6. The units of kinematic viscosity are
A.kg/m2sec B.kg sec/m2
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C.m/kg sec D.m2/sec
E. m kg/sec.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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7. The units of dynamic viscosity are
A.Newtonsec/m2 B.Newton/m2sec
C.kgsec/m D.kg m2/sec
E. m2/sec
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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8. The units of surface tension are
A.Same as units of force B.Energy/unit area
C.Force/unit area D.It is dimensionless
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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9. Density in terms of viscosity is
A.Kinematic viscosity/Dynamic viscosity B.Dynamic viscosity/Kinematic viscosity
C.Kinematic viscosity x dynamic viscosity D.Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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10. Newton's law of viscosity relates
Yield shear stress, rate of angular deformation and
A.Shear stress and rate of angular deformation in a fluid B.
viscosity
C.Pressure, velocity and viscosity D.Shear stress, temperature, viscosity and velocity
E. Pressure, vicosity and rate of angular deformation
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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11. SI unit of viscosity is
A.10 times poise B.9.81 times poise
C.1/9.81 times poise D.Equal to poise
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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12. Identify the incorrect statement. Apparent shear forces
Can never occur in frictionless fluid regardless of its
A. B.Can never occur when the fluid is at rest
motion
C.Depend upon cohesive forces D.Depend upon molecular interchange of momentum
E. May occur owing to cohesion when the fluid is at rest
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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13. The upper critical Reynolds number is
The number at which turbulent flow changes to laminar
A.Important from a design view point B.
flow
C.About 2000 D.Not more than 2000
E. Of no practical importance in pipe flow problems
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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14. The Reynolds number for pipe flow is given by
A.VD/v B.VD
C.VD ? / D.VD /
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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15. Alcohol is used in manometers because
Its density being less can provide longer length for a
A.It provides a suitable meniscus for the inclined tube B.
pressure difference, thus more accuracy can be obtained
C.(A) and (B) above D.Cheap and easily availale
E. Its vapour pressure is low
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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16. The Reyonlds number may be defined as the ratio of
A.Viscous forces to inertial forces B.Elastic forces to pressure forces
C.Viscous forces to gravity forces D.Gravity forces to inertial forces
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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17. Select the quantity in the following that is not a dimensionless parameter:
A.Pressure coefficient B.Froude number
C.Darcy weisbach friction factor D.Kinematic viscosity
E. Weber number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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18. The Weber number is the ratio of
A.Inertial forces to surface tension force B.Intertial forces to viscous forces
C.Elastic forces to pressure forces D.Viscous forces to gravity
E. Elastic forces to gravity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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19. Froude number is useful in calculations for
A.Water hammer B.Flow through pipes
C.Hydraulic jump D.Surface tension force
E. Compressible flow problems
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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20. The normal stress is the same in all directions at a point in fluid
Regardless of the motion of one fluid layer relative to an When there is no motion of one fluid layer relative to an
A. B.
adjacent layer adjacent layer
C.Only when the fluid is frictionless D.Only when fluid is frictionless and incompressible
E. Only when the fluid has zero viscosity and is at rest
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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21. When a venturimeter is used in an inclined position, it will show
A.Sale reading B.More reading
C.Less reading D.Depends on vescosity of fluid
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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22. The critical depth on a channel is given by
A.h = v2/g B.h = v2/2g
C.h = v/2g D.h = 2v/g
E. h = v/g
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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23. The increase of temperature
A.Increases the viscosity of a fluid B.Decreases the viscoisty of a fluid
C.Decreases the viscosity of a gas D.Increases the viscosity of a gas
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B,D
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24. The bulk modulus of elasticity
A.Is independent of temperature B.Increases with the pressure
C.Is independent of pressure and viscosity D.Is larger when the fluid is more compressible
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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25. A liquid compressed in a cylinder has a volume of 1 litre at 1 MN/m2 and a volume of 995 cucm at 2 MN / m2. The bulk
modulus of elasticity would be
A.200 Mpa B.Mpa
C.5 Mpa D.10 Mpa
E. 20 Mpa
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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26. One poise is equivalent to
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A.360 kg/mhr B.1 dyne sec/cm2
C.1/98.1 kgf sec/m2 D.101 kg/msec
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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27. An object having 20 kg mass weighs 19.60 kg on a spring type balance. The value of 'g' in m/sec2 for the place is
A.1000 B.9.8
C.9.9 D.10.2
E. 10.1
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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28. If a barometer carries wter instead of mercury, the height of column for a pressure equivalent to 75 cm of mercury will be
A.1020 cm B.1000 cm
C.1034 cm D.1040 cm
E. 1050 cm
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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29. The length of mercury column at a place at an altitude will vary with respect to that at ground in a
A.Linear relation B.Hyperbolic relation
C.Parabolic relation D.Will remain constant
E. First slowly and then steeply
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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30. Mercury is suitable for manometers because
A.It has high density B.It can be easily seen in tube
C.It does not stick to tube walls D.It moves easily
E. It is generally not used in manometers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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31. The density of air at 10?C and 1 Mpa abs in SI units is
A.12.31 B.1.231
C.118.4 D.65
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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32. The depth of oil having specific gravity 0.6 to produce a pressure of 3.6 kg/cm2 will be
A.40 m of oil B.36 m of oil
C.50 m of oil D.60 m of oil
E. 120 m of oil
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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33. In a flowing fluid, a particle may possess
A.Inertial energy B.Pressure energy
C.Kinetic energy D.Elevation or gravitation potential energy
E. All the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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34. Select the statement which is correct
A barometer reads the difference between load and
A.Standard atmospheric pressure is 1 kg/cm2 B.
standard atmospheric pressure
Standard atmospheric pressure is the mean local Local atmospheric pressure is always below standard
C. D.
atmospheric pressure at sea level atmospheric pressure
Local atmospheric pressure depends upon the elevation of
E.
the locality only
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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35. A barometer is used to measure
A.Very low pressures B.Very high pressures
C.Pressure differeuce between two points D.Pressure of fluid in a pipe line
E. Atmospheric pressure
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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36. Mercury is generally used in barometer because
Of higher density due to which the height of barmeter will
A. B.It has practically zero vapour pressure
be small
C.It shines and can be easily read D.It does not stick to the tube walls
E. All above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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37. The vertical component of pressure force on a submerged curved surface is equal to
A.Its horizontal component B.The force on a vertical projection of the curved surface
C.The product of pressure at centroid and surface area D.The weight of liquid vertically above the curved surface
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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38. 1 atm pressure is equivalent to
A.1.01315 x 105 N/m2 B.700 mm Hg
C.1.0133 x 105 kg/msec2 D.1.0133 x 106 kg/cmsec2
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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39. A simple pitot tube is used to measure
A.The pressure in a static fluid B.The velocity in a flowing stream
C.The total pressure D.The dynamic pressure
E. The undistributed fluid pressure
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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40. 1 mm Hg pressure is equivalent to
A.1.333 x 102 N/m2 B.1.333 x 103 bar
C.1.3158 x 103 atm D.1.332 x 102 kg/msec2
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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41. A hydroelectric site has a head of 100 m and an average discharge of 10m3/s. Assume 92% efficiency, for a greater speed
of 6000 rpm, the specific speed of turbine would be
A.600 B.1000
C.1500 D.1900
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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42. Four piezometer openings in the same crosssection of a cast iron pipe indicate the following pressure for simultaneous
reading: 43, 42.6, 42.4 37 mm Hg. What value should be taken for the pressure?
A.41.5 B.43
C.37 D.42.67
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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43. The horizontal component of force on a curved surface is equal to the
A.Weight of liquid vertically above the curved surface B.Weight of liquid retained by the curved surface
Force on a projection of the curved surface into a vertical
C.Product of pressure at its centroid and area D.
plane
E. Scalar sum of all elemented horizontal components
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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44. 1 N/m2 pressure is equivalent to
A.1 pascal B.105 bar
C.102 kg/m sec2 D.7.5 x 103 mm Hg
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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45. 1 lb/in2 pressure is equivalent to
A.144 lb/ft2 B.6.8046 x 102
C.6.8947 x 103 kg/msec2 D.0.06895 bar
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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46. A stationary body immersed in a river has a maximum pressure of 69 Kpa exerted on it at a distance of 5.4 m below the
free surface. What velocity of river could be expected ?
A.9 m/sec B.5.4 m/sec
C.3.82 m/sec D.5.67 m/s
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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47. The pressure in millimetres of mercury gauge, equivalent to 68 mm H2O plus 54.4 mm manometer fluid, sp. Gr. 2.5 is
A.10 B.12.5
C.15.5 D.17.5
E. 20
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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48. A mercury water manometer indicates a gauge difference of 400 mm. The difference in pressure, measured in metres of
water, is
A.0.4 B.0.8
C.1088 D.5.44
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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49. A pilot tube is used for the measurement of
A.Pressure B.Velocity
C.Viscosity D.Surface tension
E. Flow rate
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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50. A rotameter is a device used to measure
A.Velocity of fluid in pipes B.Velocity of gauges
C.Vortex flow D.Flow of fluids
E. Density of fluids
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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51. A hydrometer is used to determine
A.Relative humidity B.Buoyancy force
C.Specific gravity of liquids D.Viscosity of liquids
E. Surface tension
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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52. In isentropic flow, the temperature
A.Cannot exceed the reservoir temperature B.Cannot drop and then increase again downstream
C.Is independent of Mach number D.Is a function of Mach number only
E. Remains constant in a duct flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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53. In an isothermal atmosphere
A.Pressure decreases linearly with elevation B.Pressure is constant all over
C.Pressure varies in the same way as density D.Pressure increases directly as the square of height
E. Pressure varies exponentially with density
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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54. The dynamic viscosity of most of the gases with rise in gas temperature
A.Increases B.Increases as ?T
C.Increses inversely as ?T D.Decreases
E. Does not change significantly
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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55. The flow of water in a pipe of diameter 3000 mm can be measured by
A.Venturimeter B.Rotameter
C.Nozzle D.Pitot tube
E. Orifice plate
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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56. A fluid is a substance that
A.Always expands until it fills any container B. Has the same shear stress at a point regardless of its
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C.Cannot remain at rest under action of any sher force D.Cannot be subjected to shear forces
E. Is practically incompressible
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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57. The resultant hydrostatic force acts through a point known as
A.Centre of gravity B.Centre of buoyancy
C.Centre of Pressure D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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58. The hydrostatic law states that rate of increase of pressure in a vertical direction is equal to
A.Density of the fluid B.Specific weight of the fluid
C.Weight of the fluid D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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59. An ideal fluid is
A.Very viscous B.One which obeys Newton's law of viscosity
C.A useful assumption in problems in conduit flow D.Frictionless and incompressible
E. None of these answers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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60. An ideal flow of any liquid must fulfil
A.Newton's second law of motion B.Bernulli's theorem
C.The Newton's law of viscosity D.Law of conservation of energy
E. Countinuity equation
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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61. The continuity equation
Expresses relationship between hydraulic parameters of
A. B.Expresses the relation between work and energy
flow
Is a relation for the momentum per unit volume for two
C.Is based on Bernoulli's theorem D.
points on a stream line
E. Relates the mass rate of flow along a stream line
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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62. The equation of continuity of flow is applicable when
A.The flow is one dimensional B.The flow is steady
C.The flow is compressive D.The velocity is uniform over the cross section
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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63. One dimensional flow is
A.Restricted to flow in a straight line B.Flow which neglects changes in a transverse direction
C.Steady uniform flow D.Uniform flow
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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64. Uniform flow occurs when
A.Conditions do not change with time at any point B.Rate of change of velocity of fluid is zero
At every point the velocity vector is identical in magnitude
C. D.The change in transverse direction are zero
and direction for any given instant
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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65. Steady flow occurs when
A.The pressure does not change along the flow B.The velocity does not change
C.Conditions change gradually with time D.There are no obstructions on the path of flow
E. Conditions do not change withtime at any point
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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66. If the particles of a fluid attain such velocities that vary from point to point in magnitude and direction as well as from
instant to instant, the flow is said to be
A.Uniform flow B.Steady flow
C.Turbulent flow D.Laminar flow
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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67. A flow in which each liquid particle has a definite path and their paths do not cross each other is called
A.Steady flow B.Uniform flow
C.Stream line flow D.Turbulent flow
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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68. A flow is said to be laminar when
A.The fluid particles moves in a zigzag way B.The Reynold number is high
C.The fluid particles move in layers parallel to the boundary D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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69. The loss of pressure head for the laminar flow through pipes varies
A.As the square of velocity B.Directly as the velocity
C.As the inverse of the velocity D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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70. The equation of continuity of flow is based on the principle of conservation of
A.Momentum B.Mass
C.Energy D.All above
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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71. The general energy equation is applicable to
A.Steady flow B.Unsteady flow
C.Nonuniform flow D.Turbulent flow
E. Laminar flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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72. The continuity equation in ideal fluid flow
States that the net rate of inflow into any small volume
A. B.Applies to irrotational flow only
must be zero
C.Impulses to existence of a velocity potential D.States that the energy remains constant along stream line
E. States that energy is constant everywhere in the fluid
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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73. If the forces due to inertia, gravity and frictional resistance are insignificant, the design of a channel may be made by
comparing
A.Weber number B.Reynolds number
C.Froude's number D.Prandt number
E. Schmidt number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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74. If the Mach number of a flow is 3 the flow is known as
A.Supersupersonic B.Supersonic
C.Sonic D.Subsonic
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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75. Which one of the following is laminar flow
A.Rise of water in plants through roots B.Movement of blood in the arteries of a human body
C.Flow of oil in measuring instruments D.All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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76. A control volume refers to
A.A closed system B.An open system
C.A isolated system D.A specified mass
E. A fixed region in space
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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77. The eddy viscosity for turbulent flow is
A.Part of dynamic viscosity B.A property of the fluid
C.Dependent on fluid temperature D.Dependent on flow
E. Independent of the nature of flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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78. The pressure centre is
A.At the centroid of the submerged area B.The centroid of the pressure prism
C.Independent of the orientation of the area D.A point on the line of action of the resultant force
E. Always above the centroid of area
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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79. A fluid in which resistance to deformation is independent of the shear stress is known as
A.Bingham plastic fluid B.Pseudo plastic fluid
C.Dilatant fluid D.Newtonian fluid
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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80. Which mouthpiece is having maximum coefficient of discharge?
A.External mouthpiece B.ConvergentDivergent mothpiece
C.Internal mouthpiece D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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81. The principle, "The buoyancy is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced and the line of action is through the centroid of
the displaced mass" is known as
A.Law of buoyancy B.Newton's law
C.Archimedes principle D.First law of fluid mechanics
E. Bernoulli's law
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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82. Gradually varied flow is
A.Steady uniform flow B.Steady nonuniform flow
C.Unsteady uniform flow D.Unsteady nonuniform flow
E. None of these answers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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83. If a centrifugal pump takes too much power, the cause may be
A.Low speed B.Air in water
C.Air leakage D.Foot valve too small
E. Heavy liquid.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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84. In a centrifugal pump the pressure energy of water is increased because of
A.Rotation of impeller B.Centrifugal force
C.Momentum of particles D.Lift of particles
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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85. A Kaplan turbine is suitable for
A.High head low discharge B.High head high discharge
C.Low head low discharge D.Low head high discharge
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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86. Under which two of the following regimes would the assumption of a continuum be reasonable (1) Free molecule flow (2)
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A.1,2 B.2,3
C.3,5 D.1,4
E. 1,5.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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87. In case of forced vortex
A.Velocity decreases with radius B.Velocity increases with radius
C.The fluid rotates as a composite solid D.The motion of fluid varies at random
E. The fluid rotates with radial as well vertical velocities.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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88. In a centrifugal pump casing, the flow of water leaving the impeller is
A.Rectilinear flow B.Centrifugal flow
C.Radial flow D.Forced vortex motion
E. Free vortex motion
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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89. Boundary layer thickness (?) is the distance from the surface of the solid body in the direction perpendicular to flow, where
the velocity of fluid is equal to
A.Free stream velocity B.0.9 times the free stream velocity
C.0.99 times the free stream velocity D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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90. 105 N/m2 pressure is eqrivalent to
A.1 bar B.750.06 mm Hg
C.0.98682 atm D.401.85 m H2O
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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91. In the theory of lubrication the assumption is made that
The velocity distribution at any section is the same as if the
A.The velocity distribution is the same at all crosssections B.
plates were parallel
The pressure variation along the bearing is the same as if
C. D.The velocity varies linearly between the two surfaces
the plates were parallel
E. The velocity varies linearly between the two surfaces
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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92. The distance r from the centre of a tube of radius r0 where the average velocity occurs in laminar flow is
A.0.5 r0 B.0.707 r0
C.0.8 r0 D.r0
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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93. The Reynolds number for flow of 0.3 m3/s of oil sp. Gr. 0.86,
A.29.2 B.292
C.2920 D.22930
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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94. The result of pressure of a liquid on the wetted surface of a rigid body is
The single force which, acting at a point on that surface
A.would produce the same effect on the body as the liquid B.The single resultant force acting on the body
pressure on it
The point where vertical component of resulting force is
C. D.The single point where resultant horizontal force is zero
zero
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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95. The Boundary layer on a flat plate is calld laminar boundary layer if
A.Reynold No. is less than 2000 B.Reynold No. is less that 4000
C.Reynold No. is less than 5 x 105 D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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96. Which two forces are most important in laminar flow between closely spaced parallel plates
A.Inertial, viscous B.Pressure, inertial, inetial
C.Gravity, pressure D.Viscous, pressure
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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97. Which two forces are most important in floating bodies
A.Inertial, pressure B.Gravity, inertial
C.Buoyancy, gravity D.Viscous, buoyancy
E. Pressure, viscous
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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98. A piece of metal of specific gravity 3.4 floats in mercury of specific gravity 13.6. What fraction of its volume is under
mercury
A.Full B.0.25
C.0.5 D.0.75
E. 0.9
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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99. A piece of cork weighing 4 kg floats in water with 40% of its volume under the liquid. Determine specific gravity of cork.
A.1 B.0.16
C.0.4 D.0.6
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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100. The line of action of the buoyant force acts through the
A.Centre of gravity of any submerged body B.Centroid of gravity of any floating body
C.Centroid of the displaced volume of fluid D.Centroid of the volume of fluid vertically above the body
E. Centroid of the horizontal projection of the body
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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101. Buoyant force is
The resultant force on a body due to the fluid surrounding
A. B.The resultant force acting on a floating body
it
The force necessary to maintain equilibrium of a
C. D.A nonvertical force on symmetrical bodies
submerged body
E. Equal to the volume of liquid displaced
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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102. A piece of metal weights 10 kg in air and 8 kg in water. The specific gravity of the metal is
A.10 B.8
C.5 D.4
E. 0.8
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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103. A piezometer is not used for pressure measurement in pipes when
A.The pressure is very low B.The pressure drop in the pipe is low
C.Velocity of fluid is high D.Velocity of fluid is low
E. The fluid in the pipe is a gas
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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104. The centre of pressure on an immersed surface is
A.At the cantre of gravity B.Above the centre of gravity
C.Below the centre of gravity D.Depends on the viscosity of fluid
E. Depends on the density of fluid
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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105. The angle of divergence for the divergent cone of a venturimeter which will give most efficient conversion of kinetic
energy is about
A.4 B.6
C.10 D.12
E. 15
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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106. The assumptions made in the most familiar form of Bernoulli's equation is that
A.Flow is along the streamlines B.Flow is steady
C.Fluid is nonviscous D.Fluid is homogeneous
E. All the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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107. In a venturimeter
Length of divergent cone is equal to the length of
A. B.Length of divergent cone is half that of convergent cone
conergent cone
C.Divergent cone is kept shorter than convergent cone D.Divergent cone is kept longer than the convergent cone
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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108. Pascal's law states that pressure at a point is equal in all directions
A.In a liquid at rest B.In a fluid at rest
C.In a laminar flow D.In a turbulent flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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109. The turbulent flow is hydraulically smooth if the ratio height of roughness projection/the thickness of laminar sublayer is
less than
A.1 B.0.8
C.0.75 D.0.5
E. 0.25
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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110. The flow in a pipe is laminar if the Reynolds number is
A.Less than 2000 B.Between 2000 and 4000
C.Between 4000 and 6000 D.Equal to 6300
E. Equal to 10000
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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111. In which of the following cases it is possible for flow to occur from low pressure to high pressure?
A.Flow through a converging section B.Adiabatic flow in a horizontal pipe
C.Flow of liquid in a vertical pipe D.Flow of air downward in a pipe
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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112. At point A in a pipe line carrying water the diameter is 1 m, the pressure 98 kPa and the velocity 1 m/s. At point B, 2 m
higher than A, the diameter is 0.5 m and the pressure 20 kPa. The direction of flow would be
A.A to B B.B to A
C.Cannot be ascertained from data
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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113. Identify the correct statement
Frictional resistance in a pipe decreases with density of Frictional resistance in a pipe is dependent on the fluid
A. B.
the fluid pressure
Frictional resistance in a pipe is independent on surface Frictional resistance in a pipe depends on the square of
C. D.
roughness area of the wetted surface
Frictional resistance in a pipe increases with the square of
E.
velocity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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114. Pressure coefficient is a ratio of pressure forces to
A.Viscous forces B.Intertial forces
C.Gravity forces D.Surface tension forces
E. Elastic energy forces
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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115. Eulers dimensionless number relates
A.Pressure force and inertia force B.Inertia force and gravity force
C.Buoyant force and inertia force D.Buoyant force and viscous force
E. Viscous force and inertia force
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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116. The velocity distribution for flow between two fixed parallel plates
A.Is constant over the crosssection B.Varies parabolically across the section
Is zero at the plates and linearly increases towards the Is zero in the middle and increases linearly towards the
C. D.
plates plates
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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117. Bernoulli's theorem deals with the principle of conservation of
A.Energy B.Momentum
C.Mass D.Force
E. Hydraulic pressure
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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118. The friction factor in turbulent flow in smooth pipes depends upon the following:
A.V, D, ?, L, B.L,
C.(L, D, ?, ?, D.V, D,
E. L, D, Q, V.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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119. The head loss in turbulent flow in a pipe
A.Varies inversely with diameter B.Varies conversely with diameter
C.Varies conversely as square of velocity D.Varies directly as velocity
E. Varies approximately as square of velocity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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120. Falling drops of water become spherical due to
A.Adhesion B.Cohesion
C.Dynamic viscosity D.Kinematic viscosity
E. Surface tension
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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121. If a water tank partially filled with water is being carried on a truck with a constant horizontal acceleration, the level of
liquid will
A.Rise on the front side of the tank B.Fall on the front side of the tank
C.Rise on the back side of the tank and fall on front D.Fall on the back side of the tank and rise on front
E. Front side fluctuate considerably
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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122. Select the pressures that are equivalent
A.10 psi, 23.1 ft H2O, 4.91 in. Hg B.10 psi, 4.33 ft H2O, 20.3 in. Hg
C.10 psi, 20.3 ft H2O, 23.1 in. Hg D.4.3 psi, 10 ft H2O, 20.3 in. Hg
E. 4.33 psi, 10 ft H2O, 8.83 in. Hg
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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123. A current meter is used for the measurement of
A.Pressure B.Velocity
C.Viscosity D.Electrical charge on fluids
E. Electrical conductivity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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124. An orifice is said to be a large orifice when
The crosssection of orifie is not less than 10% of the
A. B.An orifice can discharge fluid within 10 minutes
crosssection of tank
The head over the orifice is smaller than its vertical
C.
dimensions
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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125. A mouthpiece cannot be used under very large head because
A.The variation in discharge is large B.The flow through mouthpiece is erratic
C.Vortex is created at the vena contracta D.Cavitation occurs at the vena contracta
E. Of practical difficulties in contraction
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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126. A short tube mouthpiece will not run full at its outlet if the head under which the orifice work is
A.Less than 5 m of water B.More than 12.5 m of water
C.Less than 10 m of water D.Between 5 and 10 m of water
E. Less than 3 m of water
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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127. Select the correct statement regarding frictionless flow
The velocity is always sonic at the throat of a converging
A.In diverging conduits the velocity always decreases B.
diverging tube
On supersonic flow the area decreases for increasing Sonic velocity cannot be exceeded at the throat of a
C. D.
velocity converging diverging tube
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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128. A hot wire anemometer is used for the measurement of
A.Pressure of gases B.Velocity of gases
C.Viscosity of gases D.Viscosity of liquids
E. Density of liquids
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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129. A most economical channel section is one which for a given crosssection area
A.Has maximum velocity of fluid B.Has maximum discharge
C.Has maximum depth of fluid flowing D.Has maximum wetted perimeter
E. Has maximum hydraulic radius
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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130. Capillary action is due to the
A.Viscosity of liquid B.Cohesion of liquid particles
C.Surface tension D.Adhesion of liquid particles on the surface
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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131. The most efficient crosssection for a channel is
A.Semicircular B.Square
C.Rectangular D.Triangular
E. Half hexagon in the form of a trapezoid
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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132. The most economical section of a triangular channel is
A.A right angled triangle B.An equilateral triangle
C.An isosceles triangle with vertex angle of 45? D.An isosceles triangles with vertex angle of 60?
E. An isosceles triangle with vertex angle of 90?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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133. The upper surface of the weir over which water flows is known as
A.Nappe B.Crest
C.Sill D.Vein
E. Contracta
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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134. Manning's formula is used to determine
A.Friction hed loss in pipes running full B.Friction head loss in pipes running partially full
C.Friction head loss in open channels D.Friction head loss in irregular sections
E. Discharge through weirs and notches
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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135. A critical depthmeter is used to measure
A.Effective head of fluid flowing in a pipe B.Depth of oceans and rivers
C.Rise in head during water hammer D.Rise in head during hydraulic jump
E. Discharge in an open channel
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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136. The width of a weir with end contractions is
A.Equal to the width of the channel B.Less than the width of the channel
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C.Half the width of the channel D.One fourth the width of the channel
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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137. The horizontal to vertical side slope in case of Cpppoletti weir is
A.I : I B.1 : ?2
C.I : 2 D.4 : I
E. I : 4
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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138. The losses in an open channel vary
A.As the velocity B.As the square of velocity
C.As the cube of velocity D.Inversely with a gradient
E. Inversely as the hydraulic radius
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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139. A critical depthmeter is always
A.Associated with surge B.Associated with water hammer
C.Associated with hydraulic jump D.Associated with steep gradient
E. Associated with tranquil flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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140. A stepped notch is
A.A notch of varying shapes along the line of flow B.Semielliptical in section
A combination of rectangular notches of different
C.A combination of triangular and a circular section D.
sizes
E. A combination of triangular notches of different sizes
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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141. When the water flows over a rectangular suppressed weir the pressure beneath the nappe is
A.Very high B.Slightly above atmospheric
C.Atmospheric D.Negative
E. Vacuum
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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142. The effect of negative pressure beneath the nappe in case of flow of water over a rectangular suppressed weir is to
A.Decrease the discharge B.Increase the discharge
C.Increase frictional resistance D.Reduced frictional resistance
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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143. In order that the water shall never rise more than 100 cm above the crest for a discharge of 5 cube metres per second, the
length of weir will be
A.1 metre B.2.5 metres
C.2.49 metres D.2.51 metres
E. 2.00 metres
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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144. The hydraulic gradient line
A.Is always below the total energy line B.Is always parallel to the bottom
C.Is same as central line of section D.Is always above the total energy line
E. Is always below the total energy line
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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145. Force on a flat stationary plate is
Difference in velocities of jet in the direction normal to
A.Velocity of jet before impact velocity after impact B.
plate
Mass of striking water x (velocity before impact in the
C.Mass of water x (difference in velocities of jet) D.direction normal to platevelocity fter impact in the
direction normal to plate).
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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146. Undershot water wheels are those on which water acts
9% A.Purely by impulse B.Partly by impulse and partly by reaction
off
C.Purely by reaction D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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147. Out ward radial flow turbines
A.Are impulse type B.Are reaction type
C.Are partly impulse partly reaction D.May be impulse or reaction type
E. None of the above
Onida Answer & Explanation
LEO40FV/LEO40FBL/
LEO40FBV Answer: Option D
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MRP: Rs. 31,990.00 148. The specific speed of a pump is defined as the speed of a pump
Rs. A.Of unit size with unit discharge at unit head B.Of such size that it requires unit power for unit head
29,000.00 C.Of such size that it delivers unit discharge at unit head D.Of such size that it delivers unit discharge at unit power
(details + delivery)
E. None of these answers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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149. Cavitation is caused by
A.High velocity B.Low barometric pressure
C.High pressure D.Low pressure
E. Low velocity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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150. In Red wood viscometer
A.Absolute value of viscosity is determined B.Part of the head of fluid is utilised in overcoming friction
The fluid discharges through orifice with negligible
C. D.The fluid should rapidly flow out of the orifice
velocity
E. Comparison of viscosity is done
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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151. In a centrifugal pump installation while starting, the position of delivery valve is
A.Fully open B.Fully closed
C.Half open D.More than half open
E. Less than half open
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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152. A body floats in stable equilibrium
A.When the C.G. of body is below the centre of buoyancy B.When the C.G. of body is above the surface of water
C.When the metacentric height is zero D.When the metacentre is above C.G.
E. When the metacentre is below C.G.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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153. The centre of buoyancy is
The point of intersection of the buoyant force and the
A. B.Centre of gravity of the body
centre line of the body
C.Centroid of displaced volume of fluid D.Midpoint between C.G. and metacentre
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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154. The metacentre is
A.Centroid of the displaced volume of fluid B.Centre of pressure of the displaced volume of fluid
Point of intersection of buoyant force and gravitational Point of intersection of buoyant force and centre line of
C. D.
force body
E. Midpoint between C.G. and centre of buoyancy of a body
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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155. The gentre of gravity of the volume of liquid displaced by an immersed body is called
A.Wet C.G. B.Metacentre
C.Centre of pressure D.Wet centre
E. Centre of buoyancy
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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156. Air vessels in a reciprocating pump are fitted to
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A.Reduce the acceleration head B.Reduce suction head
C.Increase delivery head D.Smoothen delivery head
E. Increase the opening speed of pump
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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157. Air vessels in a reciprocating pump is
A.Fitted in the suction line B.Fitted in the delivery line
C.A cast iron chamber having an opening at the base D.A, B and C above together
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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158. 1 m of water column is equivalent to
A.0.1 kN/m2 B.1.0 kN/m2
C.10 kN/m2 D.100 kN/m2
E. 1000 kN/m2
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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159. If the specific speed of a pump is in the range 170 to 400, the type of pump would be
A.Axial flow B.Radial flow
C.Mixed flow D.Turbine type
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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160. Type of impeller used in mud pumps is
A.Shrouded B.One side shrouded
C.Open D.Double suction
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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161. In turbulent flow
A.The fluid particles move in an orderly manner B.Momentum transfer is on a molecular scale only
Shear stresses are generally larger than in similar laminar Cohesion is more effective than momentum transfer in
C. D.
flow causing shear stress
E. One lamina of fluid flides smoothly over another
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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162. Multistage centrifugal pumps are used
A.To produce high heads B.To give high discharge
C.A and B above together D.To pump viscous liquids
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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163. Specific speed of a impulse turbine ranges from
A.0 4.5 B.100 140
C.100 200 D.200 300
E. 300 800
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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164. For pumping highly viscous fluid viscous, the type of pump enerally used is
A.Centrifugal B.Multistage centrifugal
C.Sliding vane type D.Gear vane type
E. Screw pump
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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165. The boundary condition for steady flow of an ideal fluid is that the
A.Velocity is zero at the boundary B.Velocity component normal to the boundary is zero
C.Velocity component tangent to the boundary is zero D.Boundary surface must be stationary
E. Continuity equation must be satisfied
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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166. Which type of pump is different from others in the same group?
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A.Gear pump B.Screw pump
C.Lobe pump D.Cam and piston pump
E. Plunger pump
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167. A turbine model test with 260 mm diameter showed an efficiency of 90 percent. The efficiency that can be expected from
a 1.2 m diameter impeller is
A.90 percent B.81 percent
C.91 percent D.93.18 percent
E. None of the above
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Rs. A.The flow is steady and continuous B.The flow is two dimensional
29,000.00 C.Fluid is ideal D.Fluid is incompressible
(details + delivery) E. All the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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169. A Francis turbine is
A.Inward flow reaction turbine B.Inward flow impulse turbine
C.Outward flow reaction turbine D.Outward flow impulse turbine
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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170. Fluid statics deals with
A.Viscous and pressure forces B.Viscous and gravity forces
C.Gravity and pressure forces D.Surface tension and gravity forces
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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171. Which is the correct statement
In volute casing the velocity of water decreases but In volute casing the velocity of water and also pressure
A. B.
pressure increases increase
C.Volute casing is improvement over the vortex casing D.Volute casing provides diffusering
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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172. Atmospheric pressure held in terms of water column is
A.7.5 m B.8.5 m
C.9.81 m D.10.30 m
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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173. Which type of pump is different from the others?
A.Simplex pump B.Plunger pump
C.Piston pump D.Duplex pump
E. Centrifugal pump
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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174. The statement "For laminar flow through a fine porous bed or capillary passages in a solid, the velocity based on the total
crosssection is proportional to the ratio of pressure gradient to viscosity" is known as
A.Fick's law B.Reynolds hypothesis
C.Schmidt's law D.Stock's law
E. Darcy's law of permeability
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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175. Which one is different from the others?
A.Axial flow impeller B.Mixed flow impeller
C.Warped vane impeller D.Open impeller
E. Shrouded impeller
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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A.Only part of the available head is converted into velocity B.Water admitted over part of the circumference
before the water enters the wheel
C.It is necessary that wheel should always run full D.It is possible to regulate the flow
E. Depends upon other factors
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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177. A Pelton wheel is
A.Inward flow impulse turbine B.Outward flow impulse turbine
C.Inward flow reaction turbine D.Aoutward flow reaction turbine
E. Axial flow impulse turbine
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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178. Runway speed of a Pelton wheel is
A.Actual operating speed B.No lead speed
C.Full load speed D.No load speed when governor mechanism fails
E. 90% greater than normal speed
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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179. Spouting velocity is
A.Ideal velocity of jet B.50% of ideal velocity of jet
C.Actual velocity of jet D.Velocity of jet under some specified conditions
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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180. In a reaction turbine
It must be placed at the foot of the fall and above the tail
A.It is possibel to regulate the flow without loss B.
race
Work done is purely by the change in the kinetic energy of Only part of the head is converted into velocity before the
C. D.
the jet water enters the wheel
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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181. A Founeyron turbine is
A.Outward flow reaction turbine B.Inward flow reaction turbine
C.Outward flow impulse turbine D.Inward flow impulse turbine
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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182. Which type of pump is different from others?
A.Centrifugal pump B.Lobe pump
C.Gear pump D.Sliding vane pump
E. Fuel pump for diesel engine
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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183. Which type of turbine is different from others?
A.Pelton wheel B.Banki turbine
C.Girard turbine D.Jonval turbine
E. Kaplan turbine
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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184. If the absolute pressure at a point in a hydraulic system is less than atmospheric pressure, the point is said to possess
A.Positive head B.Negative head
C.Absolute positive head D.Gross positive head
E. Manometric head
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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185. In a turbine installation gross head is defined as
The difference of level between the head race and the tail
A. B.The difference of level between reservoir and downstream
race
The difference of head between axis of turbine to
C. D.The head actually used in developing power
discharge stream level
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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186. Relative velocity is
The difference between the higher velocity and average
A.The difference between two velocities B.
velocity
C.Average velocity D.Sum of two velocities
E. Vector difference of two velocities
Answer & Explanation
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187. Which is higher head
A.33 inch Hg B.31.6 ft water
C.1.013 kg/cm2 D.75.6 cm of Hg
E. 14.1 psi
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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188. If the specific speed of a turbine is 6 then the turbine should be
A.Francis B.Kaplan
C.Pelton wheel D.Thomson
E. Fourneyron
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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189. In working out the reltion for the specific speed, the assumption is made that
A.All pumps are similr B.All pumps of a given type are similar
C.All pumps of a given type are geometrically similar D.All pumps are hydraulically similar
E. All pumps have similar ratios in all dimensions
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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190. Specific speed for reaction turbine ranges from
A.3 710 B.10 110
C.125 180 D.200 300
E. More than 300
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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191. If the specific speed of a turbine is 800 the turbine should be
A.Francis B.Kaplan
C.Girard D.Pelton wheel
E. Fourneyron
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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192. It is desired to predict the performance of a large centrifugal pump from that of a scale model one fourth the diameter. The
model absorbs 20 HP when pumping under test head of 20 m at its best speed of 400 r.p.m. The large pump is required to
pump against 60 m head. The following will be the speed of the pump
A.100 RPM B.153 RPM
C.167 RPM D.173 RPM
E. 208 RPM
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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193. In above problem, what will be the horse power required to drive the pump?
A.1000 B.1450
C.1570 D.1670
E. 1900
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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194. In above problem what will be the ratio of discharge?
A.2.77 B.27.7
C.277 D.83.5
E. 100
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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195. The specific speed for axial flow turbine varies from
A.0 45 B.10 100
C.80 200 D.200 300
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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196. An impulse turbine
A.Always operates submerged B.Makes use of a draft tube
Converts pressure head into velocity head throughout the
C.Is most suited for low head installations D.
vanes
E. Operates by initial complete conversion to kinctic energy
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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197. Two units are homologous when they are geometrically similar and have
A.Similar stream lines B.Same Reynolds number
C.Same efficiency D.Same Froud's number
E. None of these answers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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198. The purpose of surge tank in a pipe line is to
A.Smoothen the flow of water B.Minimise friction losses in pipe
C.Prevent occurrence of hydraulic jump D.To relieve the pressure due to water hammer
To maintain the flow of water under emergency
E.
conditions
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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199. A syphon is used to
A.To connect two reservoirs B.To disconnect water from one reservoir to another
To fill water from a reservoir at lower level to another To connect two water reservoirs at different levels
C. D.
reservoir with the help of a pump intervened by a mountain
To distribute water from a reservoir at higher level to
E.
reservoirs at lower levels
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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200. An air vessel is provided at the summit in a syphone to
A.Regulate the flow B.Increase discharge
C.Increase velocity D.Avoid an interruption in the flow
E. Maintain pressure difference
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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201. In case of channels, shooting flow does not occur
A.In a channel with low gradient B.In a horizontal channel
C.In a steep channel D.In a trapezoidal channel
E. Directly after a hydraulic jump
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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202. A stream line
Is the line along which the rate of pressure drop is
A.Is the line of equal velocity in a flow B.
uniform
C.Is the line along the geometrical centre of the flow D.Occurs in all types of flow
E. Is fixed in space in steady flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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203. In laminar flow
A.Experimentation is required for the sirmplest flow cases B.Newton's law of viscosity applies
C.The fluid particles move in irregular and haphazard paths D.The viscosity is unimportant
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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204. A hydraulic ram is a device
A.To generate high pressures B.To temporarily store the energy of water
To lift small quantity of water to a greater height by
C.To increase the intensity of pressure D.means of large quantity of water falling through small
height
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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205. The resultant upward pressure of a fluid on a floating body is equal to the wirght of the fluid displaced by the body. This
is known as
A.Pascals law B.Reynolds principle
C.Archimedes principle D.Schmidt's hypothesis
E. Bernoulli's theorem
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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206. The hydraulic radius is given by
A.Wetted perimeter divided by area B.Area divided by square of wetted perimeter
C.Square root of area D.Area divided by wetted perimeter
E. None of these answers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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207. A hydraulic intensifier is a device
To lift small quantities of water through large head by
A.means of large quantity of water falling through small B.To generate high pressure
height
To increase the intensity of pressure of water by means of
C. D.To temporarily store the energy of water
the energy of a large quantity of water at low pressure
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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208. In reaction turbine the draft tube is used
To reconvert kinetic energy to flow energy by a gradual
A.To transport water to downstream without eddies B.
expansion of the flow crosssection
C.To increase the effective head D.To prevent air from entering
E. To run the turbine full
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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209. Mach number is significant in
A.High speed flow of water B.Flow of highly viscous fluids
C.Flow of metallic fluids D.Flow in air at speeds more than that of sound
E. Flow in space above the atmosphere of air
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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210. In an open channel the discharge corresponding to critical depth is
A.Minimum B.Maximum
C.Zero D.Average
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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211. Select a common dimensionless parameter in fluid mechanics from the following:
A.Angular velocity B.Kinematic viscosity
C.Specific gravity D.Specific weight
E. None of the these answers
Answer & Explanation
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212. The boundary layer separation takes place if
A.Pressure gradient is zero B.Pressure gradient is positive
C.Pressure gradient is negative D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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213. The surface tension has the units
A.Newtons/m B.Newtons/m2
C.Newtons/m2 D.Newtons
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
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214. Separation is caused by
A.Reduction of pressure to vapour pressure B.Reduction of pressure gradient to zero
C.An adverse pressure gradient D.The boundary layer thickness reducing to zero
E. None of these answers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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215. The wake
A.Is a region of high pressure B.Is the principal cause of skin friction
C.Always occurs when deformation drag predominates D.Always occurs after a separation point
E. Is none of these answers
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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216. The magnitude of water hammer depends on
A.The length of pipeline B.The speed at which the valve is closed
C. To elastic properties of the liquid flowing through the D.The elastic properties of the pipe material
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E. All of the above
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217. When power is transmitted through a considerable distance by means of water under pressure, the maximum power is
transmitted when
Frictional loss of head is one third of the total head
A. B.Frictional loss of head is half of the total head supplied
supplied
C.Frictional loss of head is 10% of the total head D.Eficiency of transmission is 75%
E. Loss in transmission is 17.7%.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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218. Hammer blow in pipe occurs when
A.Pipe is hit with hammer B.Pipe bursts under high fluid pressure
Flow of fluid through pipe is gradually brought to rest by
C.Excessive leakage occurs in pipe D.
the closing of valve
Flow of fluid through pipe is suddenly brought to rest by
E.
the closing of the valve
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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219. The ratio inertia forces/surface tension force gives a nondimensional number known as
A.Weber number B.Shround number
C.Cauchy number D.Euler number
E. Froude number
Answer & Explanation
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220. The ratio of inertia force to pressure forces is related with a nondimensional number known as
A.Reyonolds number B.Euler number
C.Nusselt number D.Mach number
E. Weber number
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221. If a centrifugal pump is noisy in operation, the cause may be
A.Priming faulty B.Suction head too high
C.Air in water D.Discharge head too high
E. Mechanical defect
Answer & Explanation
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222. In axial flow turbines
A.Water enters radially but leaves axially B.Water enters axially but leaves radially
C.Water enters at an angle but leaves axially D.Water enters axially and leaves axially
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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223. Mixed flow turbine are
A.Radial inward flow type B.Radial outward flow type
C.Partly rdial partly axial D.Parallel flow type
E. None of the above
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224. In an impulse turbine
A.Water must be admitted over the whole circumference B.It is not possible to regulate the flow without loss
Wheel must run full and kept entirely submerged in water The pressure in the driving fluid as it moves over the
C. D.
below the tailrace vanes is atmospheric
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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225. In MLT system the dimensions of angular momentum would be
A.MLT1 B.ML2T
C.ML2T1 D.ML2T2
E. MLT2
Answer & Explanation
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C.Gravity D.Pressure
E. Torsion
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227. Which of the following forces does not act in case of fluids?
A.Centrifugal force B.Tensile force
C.Vibratory force D.Elastic force
E. Gravity force
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229. The pressure in metres of oil (specific gravity 0.85) equivalent to 42.5 m of water is
A.42.5 m B.50 m
C.52.5 m D.85 m
E. 100 m
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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230. In order to avoid a correction for the effect of capillarity in manometers, the diameter of the tube should be
A.Less than 1 mm B.Less than 3 mm
C.Less than 4.5 mm D.Greater than or equal to 6 mm
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
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231. A type of flow in which the fluid particles while moving in the direction of flow rotate about their mass centre, is known
as
A.Steady flow B.Uniform flow
C.Laminar flow D.Turbulent flow
E. Rotational flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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232. When a fluid flows through a tapering pipe at a constantly increasing rate, the flow is said to
A.Unsteady flow B.Unsteady uniform flow
C.Unsteady nonuniform flow D.Turbulent flow
E. Irrotational flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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233. An imaginary curve drawn through a flowing fluid in such a way that the tangent to it at any point gives the direction of
the velocity of flow at that point, is known as
A.Flowcontour B.Line of flow
C.Flow line D.Path line
E. Streak line
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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234. The line traced by a single fluid particle as it moves over a period of time is known as
A.Line of force B.Filament line
C.Flow line D.Path line
E. Streak line
Answer & Explanation
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235. A practical example of steady nonuniform flow is given as the
A.Motion of a river around the pillars of a bridge B.Flow through venturimeter
C.Flow through delivery pipe of a reciprocating pump D.Steadily decreasing flow through a reducing section
Constant discharge through straight tapering draft tube
E.
turbine
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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236. The oscillatory motion of a ship or a boat about its longitudinal axis is designated as
A.Vibration B.Simple harmonic motion
C.Rolling D.Pitching
E. Gyromtion
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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237. The oscillatory motion of a ship or a boat about its transverse axis is termed as
A.Transverse motion B.Transverse harmonic motion
C.Rolling D.Pitching
E. Gyromotion
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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238. The metacentric height of ocean going vessels is usually of the order of
A.30 cm to 1.2 m B.1.8 m to 2.0 m
C.3 m to 5 m D.5 m to 7 m
E. 8 m to 10 m
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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239. A small plastic boat loaded with pieces of steel rods is floating in a bath tub. It the cargo is dumped into the water
allowing the boat to float empty, the water level in the tub will
A.Rise B.Fall
C.Not change D.Rise and then fall
E. Fall and then rise
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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240. Buoyant force is
Resultant of upthrust and gravity forces acting on the
A. B.Resultant force on the body due to the fluid surrounding it
body
Resultant of static weight of body and dynamic thrust of
C. D.Equal to the volume of liquid displaced by the body
fluid
E. The resultant force acting on the body
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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241. A closed cubical box 0.8 m on each side is half filled with water and the other half being filled with oil of specific gravity
0.75. Now if the box is accelerated upwards at the rate of 4.905 m/sec2 the pressure difference in kg/m2 between the top
and bottom layers would be
A.490.5 B.545.5
C.981 D.1050
E. 1800
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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242. If the box in above problem is accelerated in a horizontal direction parallel to a pair of sides at the rate of 1 m/sec2,
maximum pressure on the top of the box in metres of water would be
A.0.225 B.0.3
C.0.49 D.0.563
E. 0.6
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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243. A cylinder is kept on a horizontal boundary past which an ideal fluid flows perpendicular to cylinder axis. It will then
experience
A.No lift force B.Some lift force
C.Lift force in vertically downward direction D.Lift force in vertically upward direction
Lift force depends on velocity of flow and mass of
E.
cylinder and its contents
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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244. In parallel pipe problems
The pressure gradient remains the same through all the The hydraulic gradient remains the same through all the
A. B.
pipes pipes
The head losses through each pipe are added to obtain the
C.The head loss is the same through each pipe D.
total head loss
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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245. The value of mannings roughness coefficient n, in Manning's formula for flow of fluids through pipes, is expected to be
highest in case of
A.Brass pipe B.Glass pipe
C.Asbestos cement pipe D.Corrugated iron pipe
E. Vitrified sewer pipe
Answer & Explanation
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246. Tranqil flow must always occur
A.At normal depth B.Above normal depth
C.Below normal depth D.Below critical depth
E. Above critical depth
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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247. The value of n in Manning's formula for flow through channel is expected to be least in case of
A.Glass surfaces B.Corrugated metals surface
C.Unfinished cement surface D.Cement concrete finish
E. Vitrified clay.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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248. In a channel the flow at critical depth occurs when
A.Normal depth and critical depth coincide for a channel B.Specific energy is a maximum for a given discharge
C.Hydraulic gradient and slope coincide D.Any changes in depth require more specific energy
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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249. Geometric similarity between model and prototype means
A.The similarity of discharge B.The similarity of linear dimensions
C.The similarity of motion D.The similarity of forces
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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250. Kinematic similarity between model and prototype means
A.The similarity of forces B.The similarity of shape
C.The similarity of motion D.The similarity of discharge
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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251. Euler's equation of motion can be integrated when it is assumed that
A.The fluid is incompressible B.Bernoulli's satisfied
C.Continrity equation is satisfied D.Velocity potential exists and the density is constant
E. The flow is rotational
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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252. Navierstokes equation is useful in the analysis of
A.Viscous flow B.Nonviscous flow
C.Rotational flow D.Turbulent flow
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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253. For hydrodynamically rough boundary the friction coefficient
A.Remains constant B.Varies with Reynold's number
Depends on Reynolds number, pressure gradient and
C.Depends on relative roughness D.
relative roughness
E. Depends on velocity and relative roughness
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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254. Stremlines, streak lines and path lines are all identical in case of
A.Uniform flow B.Nonuniform flow
C.Rotation flow D.Steady flow
E. Unsteady flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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255. An equipotential line
A.Has no velocity component tangent to it B.Has uniformly varying dynamic pressure
C.Has no velocity component normal to it D.Exists in case of rotational flow
E. Exists in case of turbulent flow only
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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256. In laminar flow through a pipe, discharge varies
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A.Linearly as the viscosity B.Linearly as pipe diameter
C.Inversely s the viscosity D.Linearly as the pressure drop
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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257. The terminal velocity of a small sphere setting in a viscous fluid varies as the
A.Inverse of the diameter B.Inverse square of the diameter
C.Fluid viscosity D.Inverse of the fluid viscosity
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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258. A right circular cylinder open at the top is filled with liquid (specific gravity 1.2) and rotated about its vertical axis at such
speed that half the liquid spills out. The pressure at centre of the bottom is
A.Zero B.One eighth of its value when cylinder was full
C.One fourth of its value when cylinder was full D.Half of its value when cylinder was full
E. Same as before rotation
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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259. The motion of a fluid in which the fluid mass rotates without the external force is known as
A.Rotary motion B.Circulatory motion
C.Irrotational motion D.Free vortex motion
E. Forced vortex motion
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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260. A tank 2 m square contains one metre of water. Now the tank is accelerated in the horizontal direction parallel to a pair of
sides at the rate of 4 m/sec2. In order that there may be no spilling of water the minimum height of the tank should be
A.1 m B.1.41 m
C.2 m D.2.32 m
E. 4 m
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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261. Hydraulic jump is used for
A.Increasing the flow rate B.Reducing the flow rate
C.Reducing the velocity of flow D.Reducing the energy of flow
E. Reducing turbulence
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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262. Hydraulic jump occurs when
A.Flow is subcritical B.Flow is supercritical
Flow is subcritical and adequate down streamdepth is
C.Adequate downstream depth is available D.
available
Flow is supercritical and adequate downstream depth is
E.
available
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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263. If the specific speed of a pump is calculated as 5000, the type of pump that should be selected is
A.Slow speed radial flow B.Medium speed radial flow
C.High speed radial flow D.Mixed flow or screw pump
E. Axial flow or propeller pump
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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264. The unit of specific speed is
A.R.P.M. B.Metres/sec
C.Dimensionless D.Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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265. Specific speed (metric) = k x specific (FPS) where k has the value of
A.1 B.1.75
C.2.37 D.0.67
E. 0.41
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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266. While calculating the specific speed of double suction pump, the discharge to be considered is
A.Double of the actual discharge B.Square of the actual discharge
C.Actual discharge D.Half of actual discharge
E. Square root of actual discharge
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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267. A concrete masonry block on a hill side for supporting and fixing the penstock is known as
A.Anchor block B.Support block
C.Concrete block D.Base block
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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268. A smallsize nozzle is built into a Pelton turbine for directing its water jet towards the back of the bucket, so that machine
can be stopped quickly, is known as
A.Reverse nozzle B.Compensating nozzle
C.Brake nozzle D.Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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269. The lowest portion of storage basin from where the water is not drawn usually, is
A.Bottom storage B.Subsoil storage
C.Spring reserve D.Dead storage
E. Reserve storage
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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270. The portion of the power canal that extends from the intake works to the power house, is known as
A.Lead race B.Main storage
C.Diversion canal D.Head race
E. Tail race
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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271. The part of a reservoir water which can be utilized for pwer production or other purposes, is known as
A.Power storage B.Main storage
C.Useful storage D.Dead storage
E. Live storage
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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272. The portion of the power canal which extends from the power house to the recepient water course, is known as
A.Tail race B.Discharge channel
C.Exhaust D.Tail surge channel
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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273. The force acting on a gravity dam which causes stability is
A.Reservoir water pressure B.Wind pressure
C.Earth and silt pressure D.Uplift
E. Weight of the dam
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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274. Abnormal load on a earth dam is
A.Water pressure corresponding to full reservoir level B.Weight of dam and structure above it
C.Uplift D.Wave pressure
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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275. A hydroelectric plant is usually temed as high head plant when the head is
A.more than 5 m B.more than 15 m
C.more than 25 m D.more than 35 m
E. more than 45 m
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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276. The turbine that cannot be installed in high head plant is
A.Pelton wheel, horizontal B.Pelton wheel, vertical
C.Francis turbine, horizontal D.Francis turbine, vertical
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E. Kaplan turbine
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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277. World's largest capacity hydroelectric generating plant is located in
A.U.S.A. B.U.S.S.R.
C.Germany D.France
E. India
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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278. The generating capacity of world's largest capacity hydroelectric plant is of the order of
A.1000 MW B.2000 MW
C.3000 MW D.4000 MW
E. 5000 MW
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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279. Which one of the following method is used to check the stability of gravity dams
A.Pigeaud's method B.Finite element method
C.Slab analogy method D.Lattice analogy method
E. All of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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280. For safety against overturning in a gravity dam, the resultant of all the forces acting on a dam must pass
A.Outside the base B.Just at extreme edge of the base
C.Within 10% of the extreme edge D.Middle third of the base
E. First third of the base
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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281. In case the resultant of all the forces acting on a dam passes outside the base, the dam would overturn unless
A.It can resist tensile stress B.Additional weight is provided on the body of the dam
C.Friction pads are provided D.Anchor blocks are provided
E. Coefficient of driction of the material is increased
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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282. The stress in the dam should be within the specified limits for the body of dam in the foundations. If the stress at the toe
and heel are excessive, they can be brought within permissible limits by
A.Grouting B.Providing anchor blocks
C.Providing friction blocks D.Providing filters
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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283. By the usual gravity analysis as per B.I.S., the permissible tensile stresses at the upstream face of the dam under
earthquake loading, should not exceed
A.50 kg/ cm2 B.100 kg/ cm2
C.150 kg/ cm2 D.200 kg/ cm2
E. Zero
Answer & Explanation
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284. Which assumption is not valid in the analysis of gravity dams
The material in the foundation and in the body of the dam The foundation and the dam behave as one unit, the joint
A. B.
is isotropic and homogeneous being a perfect one
The stress in the foundation and the body of the dam are
C.No loads are transferred to abutments by beam action D.
within plastic limits
No movements are caused in the foundations due to
E.
transference of the load
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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285. Essentially the gravity dam resists the loads to which it is exposed, due to its
A.Size B.Volume
C.Mass D.High tensile stress
E. Gravity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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286. In a Buttress dam the inclination of the deck with horizontal is kept between
A.10? to 15? B.15? to 20?
C.25? to 30? D.35? to 40?
E. 60? to 75?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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287. In case of Buttress dams, too steep slopes
A.Increase the tendency to sliding B.Increase inclined stress at heel
C.Increase tendency to over turning D.Increase stresses at heels only
E. Increase tensile stress on upstream side of dam
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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288. In Buttress dam, too flat a slope causes
A.Excessive tensile stress on upstream face B.A very high inclined stress at the heel
C.Overloading of buttress sections D.Increased tendency to overturning
Excessive tensile stresses in the foundation and the body
E.
of the dam
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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289. Which one of the following is not usually considered particular advantage of a Buttress dam?
A.Economy in use of concrete B.Less uplift force
The power house and switchyard etc. can be located Because of thin members, the volume changes are
C. D.
between the buttresses significant
Due to thin section, the problem of temperature control is
E.
minimised.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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290. Which one of the following is not a disadvantage due to a Buttress dam?
The structure being selfsealing, it is not sensitive to
A.accidental rise in water level above the designed full B.Bearing stress of the foundtions are higher
supply level
C.Problems arising out of large number of joints in the dam D.Significance of volume changes of thin members
E. Overflow arrangements
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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291. In a Buttress dam, when the height of dam is 10 m to 25 m, the spacing of buttress is usually restricted to
A.1 m B.1.5 m
C.4.5 to 6 m D.10 to 15 m
E. 20 to 25 m.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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292. In Buttress dam the column or slenderness ratio is usually maintained between
A.2 to 5 B.5 to 7
C.7 to 10 D.12 to 15
E. 20 to 25
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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293. The arch dam is not suitable for
A.Narrow sites B.Wider sites
C.Small discharge D.Low heads
E. Small discharge and low heads
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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294. In case of Constant Angle Arch Dam, the most favourable central angle is
A.170? B.165?
C.133? D.90?
E. 73?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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295. The magnitude of earthquake pressure on a dam varies as a function of
A.Frequency of vibration B.Amplitude
C.Frequency of vibration and amplitude D.Amplitude and intensity
E. Richard's scale number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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296. The simplest type of controls for reservoir outlets is provided by
A.Slide gates B.Height pressure gates
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C.Radial gates D.Jet flow gates
E. Cylindrical gates
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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297. In order to keep out debris and other materials carried by water which are likely to damage turbine, provision is made by
A.Trash racks B.Radial gates
C.Trunions D.Jet flow gates
E. Ensign valve
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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298. Rocks which contain neither joints nor hair cracks, are known as
A.Hard rocks B.Popping rocks
C.Squeezing rocks D.Stratified rocks
E. Schistos rocks
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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299. Rocks with excessive internal stresses which may cause spalling are known as
A.Stratified rocks B.Popping rocks
C.Crushed rocks D.Swelling rocks
E. Schistos rocks
Answer & Explanation
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300. Rocks that undergo notable expansion without flow due to preence of clay minerals, are known as
A.Squeezing rocks B.Moderately jointed rocks
C.Seamy rocks D.Schistos rocks
E. Swelling rocks
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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301. Layered or bedded rocks having planes of reltively easy separation are called
A.Swelling rocks B.Seamy rocks
C.Squeezing rocks D.Stratified rocks
E. Schistos rocks
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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302. Chemically inact relatively unstable blocks, large or small with three or more sets of joints and seams are known as
A.Schistos rocks B.Crushed rocks
C.Chemical rocks D.Moderately jointed rocks
E. Block or seamy rocks
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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303. Micaceous rocks with closely spaced cleavage planes along which easy separation can be affected, are known as
A.Intact rocks B.Schistos rocks
C.Stratified rocks D.Popping rocks
E. Sedimentary rocks
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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304. Which conduit entrance is expected to have least loss coeffieient?
A.Inward projecting entrances B.Square bell mouth entrances
C.Circular bell mouth entrances D.Slightly rounded entrance
E. Square cornered entrance
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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305. Which conduit entrance is expected to have highest loss coefficient?
A.Inward projecting entrances B.Fully rounded entrance having x/D>0.15
C.Gate in thin wallunsuppressed contraction D.Gate in thin wallbottom and side suppressed
E. Gate in thin wallcorners rounded
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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306. Permissible velocity of water flowing through concrete tunnel is usually
A.4 5 m/s B.10 12 m/s
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C.12 12 m/s D.20 m/s
E. 25 m/s
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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307. Presence of air in a pressure tunnel may result in
A.Increased discharge B.Increased head loss
C.Water hammer D.Bulking of flow
E. Any or all of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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308. Formation of air pockets in pressure tunnel may be avoided by
A.Avoiding partial gate opening B.Avoiding traps or pockets along the crown
C.Avoiding vortices formation D.Avoiding small intakes
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
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309. Which rock is expected to have highest strength grade?
A.Sand stone rock B.Limestone rock
C.Marble rocks D.Solid quartzite rock
E. Granite rock
Answer & Explanation
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310. The advantages of burried penstocks is
A.Less accessible in inspection B.Tendency to slide along steep slopes
C.Location difficult D.No expansion joints needed
Need for special coating against the corrosive action of
E.
salts present in soil
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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311. The disadvantage of burried penstocks is
Protection against effect of temperature because of soil
A. B.Protection against freezing of conveyed water
cover
C.Protection against earthquake shock D.Immunity against rock sides, avalanches and falling tree
E. Difficulty in repair and maintenance
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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312. The advantage of exposed penstock is
A.Safety against sliding B.Full exposure to external variation in temperature
Changes of water conveyed being frozen in severe cold
C.Expansion joints necessary D.
climates
E. Longitudinal stresses may develop owing to anchorages
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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313. Anchor blocks are provided to hold the pipe line so as to
A.Prevent the pipe line sliding down the hill B.Control the direction of expansion
Resist the unbalanced hydrostatic forces at a change of Prevent movement of the pipe line on account of vibration
C. D.
direction of the pipe line or water hammer pressures
E. All of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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314. In which contact condition case the value of coefficient of friction is expected to be highest?
A.Steel on concrete B.Steel on steel
C.Steel on steel, greased plates D.Packing and liner
Steel on steel with two layers of graphite service in
E.
between
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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315. Highest value of sliding factor may be expected in case of
A.Concrete on sand B.Concrete on rock
C.Concrete on clayey soil D.Concrete on gravel
E. Concrete on fine gravel
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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316. The maximum continuous power available from a hydroelectric plant under the most adverse hydraulic conditions is
known as
A.Base power B.Firm power
C.Primary power D.Secondary power
E. Installed capacity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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317. A plot between power generated in MW and time is known as
A.Load curve B.Load duration curve
C.Load factor D.Demand curve
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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318. The ratio of maximum load to the rated plant capacity is known as
A.Load factor B.Utilization factor
C.Maximum load factor D.Capacity factor
E. Plant factor
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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319. Portion of the installed reserve kept in operable condition but not placed in service to supply the peak load is known as
A.Operating reserve B.Spinning reserve
C.Cold reserve D.Hot reserve
E. Nonespinning reserve
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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320. Capacity of a hydroelectric plant in service in excess of the peak load is known as
A.Operating reserve B.Spinning reserve
C.Cold reserve D.Hot reserve
E. Peak reserve
Answer & Explanation
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321. Which one of the following is an integrator
A.Transformer B.Exciter
C.Lightning arrestor D.Oil circuit breaker
E. Busbar
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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322. Which one of the following results in loss in an electric generator
A.Air drag B.Friction in bearing
C.Direct current power for excitation D.Heat generated in armature winding
E. All of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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323. Specific speed (fps) = k x specific speed (metric where value of k is (for turbines)
A.1 B.2
C.4.45 D.8.91
E. 9.81
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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324. An electric overhead crane is specified by
A.Capacity in tons B.Span
C.Travel D.All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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325. Critical speed of turbine is
A.Same as maximum operating speed B.Same as run away speed
The speed at which the number of natural vibrations or
C.The speed at which shaft will break D.natural frequency equals the number of revolutions per
minute
E. The speed equal to synchronous speed of generator
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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326. The most popular generation voltage in hydroelectric power stations in India is
A.220 V B.440 V
C.6600 V D.11000 V
E. 440 kV
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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327. The highest voltage at which power is transmitted in India is
A.11 kV B.33 kV
C.132 kV D.400 kV
E. 440 kV
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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328. Bhakra dam is constructed on river
A.Yamuna B.Sutlej
C.Chambal D.Beas
E. Chenab
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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329. Nagarjuna Sugar dam has been constucted on river
A.Periyar B.Cauvery
C.Kali D.Krishna
E. Mabanadi
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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330. The state in which Hirakund dam is established is
A.West Bengal B.Bihar
C.Orissa D.Madhya Pardesh
E. Uttar Pradesh
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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331. The dam constructed on river chambal is
A.Jawaha Sagar B.Rana Pratap Sagar
C.Gandhi Sagar D.All of the above three
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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332. Koyna dam is located in
A.Gujrat B.Karnataka
C.Maharashtra D.Madhya Pradesh
E. Rajasthan
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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333. The falling drops of rain acquire spherical shape on account of
A.Viscosity B.Surface tension
C.Compressibility D.Buoyancy
E. Vapour pressure
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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334. Which of the following pumping device for supplying water to boiler does not have moving parts?
A.Single stage centrifugal pump B.Multistage centrifugal pump
C.Steam injector D.Simplex pump
E. Duplex pump
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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335. A foot valve is provided on
A.Centrifugal pumps B.Kaplan turbines
C.Pelton wheels D.High pressure devices
E. All of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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336. The foot valve is provided
A.On suction line B.On delivery line
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C.Both suction and delivery line D.Neither suction nor delivery lines
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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337. Which of the following component of a reciprocating pump is not made of cast iron?
A.Cylinder B.Air vessel
C.Foot valve D.Shaft
E. All of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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338. The breaking up of a liquid into fine droplets by spraying is called
A.Vaporization B.Atomization
C.Venturi effect D.Osmosis
E. Carburetion
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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339. Red wood viscometer
A.Compares viscosities of fluids B.Measures absolute viscosity
C.Measures dynamic viscosity D.Measures kinematic viscosity
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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340. Which of the following is not a dimensionless quantity?
A.Specific gravity B.Pressure coefficient
C.Darcy weisbach friction factor D.Kinematic viscosity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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341. Pressure drag results from
A.Skin friction B.Deformation drag
C.Development of a stagnation point D.Occurrence of a wake
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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342. Concentrated solution of sugar is a
A.Dilatant fluid B.Pseudo plastic fluid
C.Newtonian fluid D.Ideal fluid
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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343. In case the adhesion between moleules of a fluid is greater than cohesion between fluid and the glass, then the free level
of the fluid in glass tube dipped in the glass vessel will be
A.Same as the surface of the fluid B.Lower than the surface of the fluid
C.Higher than the surface of the fluid D.Dependent on atmospheric pressure
E. Dependent on atmospheric temperature
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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344. A low pressure of the order of 1010 torr is to be measured in a chamber. Which of the following device can be used for
this?
A.Manometer B.Bourdon vacuum gauge
C.Pirani gauge D.Ionisation chamber
E. McLeod gauge
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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345. Which of the following principle is used in the operation of Mc Leod gauge?
A.Charles law B.Boyles law
C.Daltons law D.Pascals law
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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346. The speed of a submariue can be measured by
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A.Pitot tube B.Hot wire anemometer
C.Pirani gauge D.Inclined manometer
E. Any of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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347. The thickness of laminar boundary layer at a distance x from the leading edge over a flat plate varies as
A.x B.x2
C.x1/2 D.x4/5
E. x3/5
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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348. The thickness of turbulent boundary layer at a distance x from the leading edge over a flat plate varies as
A.x4/5 B.x5/4
C.x3/5 D.x5/3
E. x1/2
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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349. Which of the following gauge can be used for the measurement of velocity of an aircraft?
A.Pilot tube B.Ionization chamber
C.Venturimeter D.Hot wire anemometer
E. Inclined manometer
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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350. The flow in venturi flume takes place at
A.Atmospheric pressure B.Vacuum
C.High pressure D.Varying pressure
E. None of the above
Answer & Explanation
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351. The angle of taper on a draft tube is
A.Less than 7 B.Around 10?
C.Around 15? D.More than 15?
E. More than 20?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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352. When the dynamic viscosity of a fluid is 0.6 poise and specific gravity is 0.6, the kinematic viscosity of that fluid will be
A.0.36 poise B.0.6 poise
C.1 poise D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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353. When a liquid rotates at a angular velocity above a vertical axis as a rigid body, the pressure intensity varies
A.inversely with radial distance B.inversely with the square of radial distance
C.directly with radial distance D.Directly with square of the radial distance
Answer & Explanation
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354. 1 KiloPascal is the same as
A.1000 n/mm2 B.1000 N/cm
C.1000 N/cm2 D.1000 N/m2
E.
Answer & Explanation
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355. Surface tension is due to
A.cohesion only B.adhesion only
C.cohesion and adhesion only D.neither cohesion nor adhesion
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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356. The motion of air mass in a tornado is
A.forced vertex at the centre and free vortex outside B.forced cortex at the centre as well as outside
C.free vortex at the centre and forced vortex outside D.free vortex at the centre as well as outside
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357. The size of a venturimeter is specified by
A.fluid pressure B.Discharge channel
C.pipe diameter D.pipe diameter and throat diameter
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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358. Pascalsecond is the unit of
A.pressure B.surface
C.kinematic viscosity D.dynamic viscosity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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359. As the temperature increases, the viscosity of a gas
A.increases, increases B.decreases, decreases
C.increases, decreases D.decreases, increases
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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360. The centre of buoyancy always coincides with
A.centre of gravity of the body B.centroid of the volume displaced
C.metacentre D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
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361. A vessel containing water moves downward with a constant acceleratin equal to 'q' then
the liquid mass will be under a pressure below the
A.the liquid mass will be in turbulence B.
atmospheric pressure
the liquid mass will be under a pressure double the the pressure throughout the liquid mass will be
C. D.
atmospheric pressure atmospheric
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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362. If the forces due to inertia, gravity and frictional resistance are insignificant, the design of a channel may be made by
comparing
A.Weber number B.Reynolds number
C.Froude's number D.Prandt number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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363. A hydraulic jump can occur under all of the following conditions EXCEPT
A.on the upstream side of the sluices B.at the foot of the spillways
where the gradient suddenly chauges from a steep slope to when water moving in shooting flow impacts with water
C. D.
a flat slope having a larger depth with streaming flow
Answer & Explanation
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364. The distance from pipe boundary, at which the point velocity is equal to average velocity in case of turbulent flow (when
R is the radius of the pipe), is
A.0.111 R B.0.223 R
C.0.446 R D.0.892 R
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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365. The miaimum thickness of boundary layer in a pipe of radius R is
A.0.1 R B.0.22 R
C.0.5 R D.R
Answer & Explanation
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366. The wake
A.is a region of high pressure intensity B.always occurs before a separation point
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C.always occurs after a separation point D.always occurs before and after separation point.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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367. The shear stress distribution for a fluid flowing in between the parallel plates, both at rest, is
maximum at the midplane and varies linearly wth
A.constant over the crosssection B.
distance from midplane
zero at the midpoint and varies linearly with distance
C. D.zero at the plates and varies exponentially to midpoint
from midplane
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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368. The ratio of average velocity to mzximum velocity for steady laminar flow in circular pipes is
A.1 B.2
D.?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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369. Identify the case in which the friction drag is generally larger than pressure drag?
A.Flow past a sphere B.Flow past a cylinder
C.Flow past an aerofoil D.Flow past a thin sheet
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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370. Stanton diagram is a plot of
A.friction factor against Reynolds number B.friction factor against log of Reynolds number
C.log of friction factor against Reynolds number D.log of friction factor against log of Reynolds number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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371. Drag force in not a function of
A.projected area of the body B.velocity of the body
C.mass density of the body D.mass density of the fluid
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372. In which of the following types of flow the losses are maximum?
A.Laminar flow B.Turbulent flow
C.Critical flow D.Transition flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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373. In case of shooting flow, the Froude number is
A.infinitely high B.zero
C.1 D.more than one
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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374. Best section for open channel flow is
A.semicircle B.triangular
C.rectangular D.trapezoidal
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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375. The best draulic channel crosssection is the one which has
A.maximum wetted perimeter B.minimum wetted perimeter
C.maximum area for a given flow D.least cost
Answer & Explanation
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376. Hydraulic jump is a
A.Steady uniform flow B.Nonsteady uniform flow
C.nonsteady nonuniform flow D.Steady nonuniform flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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377. Surge wave is an example of
A.steady uniform flow B.steady nonuniform flow
C.unsteady uniform flow D.unsteady nonuniform flow
Answer & Explanation
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378. A froude number of 2 indicates
A.a weak jump B.a medium jump
C.a strong jump D.a very strong jump
Answer & Explanation
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379. Which fluid is the heaviest?
A.Air B.Castor oil
C.Glycerine D.Carbon tetrachloride
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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380. In a jet pump
energy of high pressure fluid is converted into low energy of high velocity stream is converted into pressure
A. B.
pressure fluid energy
potential energy of fluid is converted into rotational
C.kinetic energy of fluid is regained as potential energy D.
energy
Answer & Explanation
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381. The minimum diameter necessary to avoid the capillary rise in the manometer is
A.1 mm B.3 mm
C.6 mm D.15 mm
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382. Notch is a device used for measuring
A.Rate of flow through pipes B.Rate of flow through a small channel
C.Velocity through a pipe D.Velocity through a small channel
Answer & Explanation
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383. When the rheogram is linear but does not pass through origin, fluid is said to be
A.Newtonian B.Nonnewtonian
C.Ideal plastic D.Bingham.
Answer & Explanation
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384. The glass is considered as a
A.solid B.crystal
C.frozen liquid D.liquid metal
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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385. One poise is equivalent to
A.1 gm/cm sec B.9.8 dyne/sec
C.98 kgf sec/m2 D.1 kg/mhr
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386. A hydrograph is is a plot of
A.Rainfall intensity against time B.Discharge against time
C.Cumulative rainfall against time D.Cumulative run off against time
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387. A bulb turbine is a
A.low head turbine B.medium head turbine
C.high head turbine D.high head high rpm turbine
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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388. The coefficient of discharge (Cd) of an orifice varies with
A.Reynold number B.Weber number
C.Froude number D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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389. Under which of the following conditions, Bernoulli's equation cannot be applied?
A.When the flow is rotational B.When the flow is turbulent
C.When the flow is unsteady D.All of the above
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390. The river flow during floods can be classified as
A.Steady uniform flow B.Unsteady uniform flow
C.steady nonuniform flow D.unsteady nonuniform flow
Answer & Explanation
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391. In a flow field, at the stagnation point
A.pressure is zero B.total energy is zero
C.pressure head is equal to velocity head D.All the velocity head is converted into pressure head
Answer & Explanation
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392. In which of the following case of modelling, Reynold number will be used for studying?
A.Hydraulic jump B.Flow configuration of harbours
C.Flow of castor oil through pipes D.All of the above
Answer & Explanation
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393. Ogee is
overfall of a spillway in the shape of double or Scurve the channel between the silt extractor and the river
A. B.
which is convex at the top and concave at the bottom through which the escapage water is discharged
C.the channel conducting water away from a water wheel D.none of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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394. Prandtl's mixing length hypothesis is based on
A.eddy viscosity B.momentum exchange that occurs due to random motion
C.similarity of turbulent flow pattern D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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395. When the Reynolds number is less than 500 the flow is said to be laminar for
A.pipe flow B.flow between parallel plates
C.free surface flow D.all of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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396. In a sudden expansion in a pipe
A.total energy line rises in the downstream direction B.velocity head gradually increases
piezometric head gradually rises in the downstream
C. D.frictional resistance is negligible
direction
Answer & Explanation
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397. Separation is caused by
A.an adverse pressure gradient B.boundary layer thickness reducing to zero
C.laminar flow changing to turbulent flow D.all of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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398. Darcy's equation for flow through porous media valid as long as the flow remains
A.steady B.critical
C.laminar with negligible internal effects D.turbulent with negligible inertial effects.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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399. If one of the walls moves in the direction of flow with uniform velocity while the other wall is stationary, then the
resulting flow between parallel walls is called
A.Plug flow B.Stoke's flow
C.Couette flow D.Euler's flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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400. For a flow between two stationary parallel plates the velocity distribution is parabolic. In this case the mean velocity is
equal to
A.maximum velocity B.half the maximum velocity
C.onethird of the maximum velocity D.twothird of the maximum velocity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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401. The unit hydrograph may be obtained by dividing the ordinates of the direct runoff hydrograph of a storm by
A.direct runoff volume B.storm duration
C.duration of unit hydrograph D.total run off volume
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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402. Which of the following statement regarding the buoyant force is incorrect?
The magnitude of the buoyant force is equal to the weight
A.Buoyant force has no horizontal component B.
of fluid displaced by the body
The buoyant force acts through the centre of gravity of the
C. D.None of the above
body
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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403. A structure in a channel having narrow throat and a raised floor in the bottom which is used to measure the discharge is
known as
A.Partial flume B.Standing wave flume
C.Venturi flume D.Tilting flume
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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404. A rotameter should always be installed in
A.horizontal position B.vertical position
C.inclined at 30? to vertical D.inclined at 45? to vertical
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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405. When the relationship between Reynolds number and the friction factor is represented by a straight line the flow is said to
be
A.isentropic flow B.laminar flow
C.turbulent flow D.vortex flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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406. Which of the following is the result of the formation of a region of low pressure developed on the downstream side due to
separation of flow?
A.Cavities B.Holes
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407. The velocity of flow through homogeneous porous media under constant head is
inversely proportional to the square of the coefficient of
A.inversely proportional to the coefficient of permeability B.
permeability
directly proportional to the square of the coefficient of
C.directly proportional to the coefficient of permeability D.
permeability
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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408. In a flow between two stationary parallel plates the shear stress is zero at
A.the base B.the top
C.both at the base and at the top D.at the centre where velocity is maximum
Answer & Explanation
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409. Capallary waves in channels, capillary rise in narrow passages are the instances where
A.elastic forces are prefominant B.viscous forces play a dominant role
C.surface tension cannot be neglected D.surface tension is negligible
Answer & Explanation
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410. A normal shockwave is analogous to
A.open channel flow with Fr < 1.0 B.open channel flow with Fr > 1.0
C.hydraulic jump D.a small amplitude wave in open channels
Answer & Explanation
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411. Viscosity will be the most important property in which of the following case:
A.Travel of a bullet through air B.Water jet issuing from a fire hose
C.Formation of soap bubbles D.Flow of castor oil through a tube
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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412. A surge tank is provided in the hydropower schemes to
A.strengthen the penstocks B.reduce water hammer pressures
C.reduce frictional losses in the system D.minimize the cost of hydropower development
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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413. The pressure gradient in laminar motion along the flow dirction is equal to
the rate of change of velocity normal to the direction of
A.velocity gradient B.
flow
the rate of change of shear stress along the direction of the rate of change of shear stress normal to the direction
C. D.
flow of flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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414. The ratio between inertial forces and the square root of pressure forces is known as
A.Euler number B.Weber number
C.Froude number D.Mach number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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415. How many dimensionless parameters can be obtained for a physical phenomenon having 7 varieables involving 3
fundamental dimensions?
A.10 B.7
C.4 D.3
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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416. If the pressure at any point in the liquid approaches the vapour pressure, the liquid starts vapourising and creates pockets
or bubbles of dissolved gases and vapours. This phenomenon is known as
A.surface tension B.adhesion
C.vaporisation D.cavitation
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Answer: Option D
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417. The lift on the cylinder caused by the circulation is independent of
A.velocity B.cylinder diameter
C.magnitude of circulation D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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418. In a free vortex flow, the tangential velocity is
A.directly proportional to the radial distance B.directly proportional to the square of the radial distance
C.inversely proportional to the radial distance D.inversely proportional to the square of the radial distance
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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419. A Rankine body can be developed when a source of constant discharge is placed at the origin and in a
A.uniform flow B.gradually varying flow
C.nonuniform flow D.vortex flow
Answer & Explanation
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420. In a flow field, stagnation point is a point where the
A.velocity is zero B.pressure is zero
C.both pressure and velocity are zero D.gravitational effect is zero
Answer & Explanation
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421. The radial component of velocity in a free vortex is
A.zero B.directly proportional to the radial distance
C.inversely proportional to the radial distance D.inversely proportional to the square of the radial distance
Answer & Explanation
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422. The loss of head due to sudden enlargement is attributed to
A.viscosity of fluid B.generation of heat
C.roughness of the pipe D.production and dissipation of turbulent energy
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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423. The capillary rise in a narrow twodimensional slit of width 'W' is
A.helf of that in a capillary tube of diameter 'W' B.twothirds of that in a capillary tube of diameter 'W'
C.Onethird of that in a capillary tube of diameter 'W' D.Onefourth of that in a capillary tube of diameter 'W'
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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424. When the rheogram for a fluid at any temperature and pressure is a straight line passing through origin, the fluid is said to
be
A.Ideal plastic B.Bingham
C.Newtonian D.NonNewtonian
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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425. When the shear stress acting on a fluid is removed
A.the body retains its new shape and position B.the body regains its original shape and position slowly
the body regains its original shape and position the body regains its original shape but remains in the new
C. D.
immediately position
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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426. An imaginary line drawn through a flow field such that the tangent at any point gives the velocity vector at an instant is
known as
A.path line B.streak line
C.steam line D.either of the above
Answer & Explanation
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428. Submerged weight of a body is
1,197 A.greater than its weight in vacuum B.greater than its weight in air
Janki C.equal to its weight in air D.less than its weight in air
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429. The centre of pressure of a fully submerged body is almost always located
A.above the centroid B.at the centroid
C.closer to the centroid D.bolow the centroid
Answer & Explanation
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430. The existence of velocity potential in fluid indicates that
A.the flow is rotational B.the vorticity must be zero
the circulation around any closed curve must have a
C.the vorticity must be nonzero D.
definite value
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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431. In case the velocity vector at different points along a stream line remains unchanged then the flow is termed as
A.Stoke's flow B.Uniform flow
C.Rotational flow D.Irrotational flow
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432. The flow between any two stream lines
A.is always zero B.remains the same
C.increases along its path D.decreases along its path
Answer & Explanation
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433. Which two forces are most important in laminar flow between closely parallel plates?
A.Inertial and viscous B.Viscous and pressure
C.Gravity and pressure D.Pressure and inertial
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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434. A body with a rounded nose and along tapering tail is usually best suited for
A.Laminar flow B.turbulent subsonic flow
C.sonic flow D.supersonic flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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435. Priming is required in
A.centrifugal pumps B.gear pumps
C.reciprocating pumps D.all of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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436. A draft tube converts
A.pressure energy into kinetic energy B.velocity head into potential head
C.potential head into pressure head D.kinetic energy into mechanical energy
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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437. In a mixed flow turbine water enters
A.axially and leaves radially B.radially and leaves axially
C.tangentially and leaves radially D.tangentially and leaves axially
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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438. If 1% error is encountered in the measurement of head over crest of a rectangular weir, the error in discharge will be
nearly
A.5% B.1%
C.1.50% D.2%
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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439. If a weir is constructed for full width of channel, it is known as
A.suppressed weir B.sharp crested weir
C.submerged weir D.sultro weir
Answer & Explanation
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440. A trapezoidal weir of horizontal crest with side slopes of one horizontal to four vertical is called
A.trapezoidal weir B.cippoletti weir
C.sultro weir D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
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441. A hydraulic jump is classified on the basis of initial
A.Weber number B.Mach number
C.Reynolds number D.Froude number
Answer & Explanation
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442. In open channels, under critical flow conditions, the velocity head is equal to
A.the depth of flow B.twothirds of the depth of flow
C.half the depth of flow D.onefourth the depth of flow
Answer & Explanation
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443. In an open channel, under critical depth
A.specific energy is zero B.specific energy is minimum
C.specific energy is maximum D.specific energy is least varying
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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444. For a given bed, roughness and discharge when the wetted perimeter is minimum, the which of the following is also
minimum?
A.velocity B.discharge
C.hydraulic radius D.crosssectional area.
Answer & Explanation
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445. The maximum velocity through a circular channel takes place when the depth of flow is equal to
A.0.95 times the diameter B.0.81 times the diameter
C.0.50 times the diameter D.0.37 times the diameter
E. 0.25 times the diameter
Answer & Explanation
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446. For a supersonic flow, velocity
A.increases with decrease in area of flow B.increases with increase in area of flow
C.does not change with variation in area of flow D.None of the above
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447. The angle of contact (0) between water and glass tube in case of capillary rise is equal to
A.0? B.10?
C.90? D.128?
E. 157?
Answer & Explanation
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448. What flow rate in m3/s, is needed using a 20 : 1 scale model of a dam over which 4m3/s of water flows?
A.0.01 B.0.0068
C.0.0057 D.0.0022
E. 0.0015
Answer & Explanation
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449. It is proposed to model a submarine moving at 10 m/s by taking a 10 : 1 scale model. What velocity, in m/s, would be
needed in the model study?
A.3.16 B.10
C.40 D.80
E. 100
Answer & Explanation
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450. The drag force on a 40 : 1 scale model of a ship is measured to be 10 N. What force, in kN, is expected on the ship?
A.640 B.520
C.320 D.160
E. 80
Answer & Explanation
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451. The power output of a 10 : 1 scale model of a hydro turbine is measured to be 20 W. The power output in kW expected
from the prototype is
A.200 B.150
C.100 D.63
E. 2
Answer & Explanation
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452. The velocity in a 2 cmdiameter pipe is 20 m/s. If the pipe enlarges to 5 cm diameter velocity, in m/s, will be
A.8 B.6.4
C.5.2 D.4.8
E. 3.2
Answer & Explanation
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453. The angle of contact (0) between mercury and glass tube in case of capillary depression is
A.0? B.10?
C.90? D.128?
E. 157?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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454. The locus of elevations that water will rise in a series of pitot tube is called
A.the hydraulic grade line B.the pressure head
C.the energy grade line D.the velocity head
E. the head loss
Answer & Explanation
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455. In a completely turbulent flow the head loss
A.increases with the velocity B.increases with diameter
C.increases with flow rate D.decreases with wall roughness
E. increases with the velocity squared
Answer & Explanation
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456. Four cars, with a mass of 1500 kg each, are loaded on a 6 m wide, 12 m long small car ferry. How far, in cm, will it sink
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A.15.2 B.11.5
C.10.2 D.9.6
E. 8.3
Answer & Explanation
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457. Bluff body
A.Surface is smooth so that friction can be neglected B.Surface coincides with stream lines
C.Surface does not coincide with stream lines D.Surface perpendicular to stream lines
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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458. When a fluid is at rest, the shear stress is
A.maximum B.zero
C.between zero and maximum D.unpredictable
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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459. The flow of a fluid in a pipe takes place from
A.higher level to lower level B.small end to large end
C.higher pressure to lower pressure D.lower pressure to higher pressure
E. higher energy to lower energy
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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460. A pressure of 500 kPa applied to 2 m3 if liquid results in a volume change of 0.004 m3. The bulk modulus, in Mpa, is
A.2.5 B.25
C.250 D.2500
E. 2.5 x 106
Answer & Explanation
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461. Water at 20? C will rise, in a clean 1 mm dia. Glass tube, a distance, in cm, of
A.1 B.2
C.3 D.4
E. 5
Answer & Explanation
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462. Water at 20? C flows in a piping system at a low velocity. At what pressure, in kPa absolute, will cavitation result?
A.35.6 B.20.1
C.10.6 D.5.67
E. 2.45
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463. In MLT units, velocity potential is expressed as
A.L2T B.L2T2
C.L2T1 D.LT2
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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464. The locus of elevations that water will rise in a series of pitot tubes is called
A.the hydraulic grade line B.the pressure head
C.the energy grade line D.the velocity head
Answer & Explanation
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465. As the temperature decreases, the viscosity of a gas
A.increases, increases B.decreases, decreases
C.increases, decreases D.decreases, increases
Answer & Explanation
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466. A 2 cm dia. Pipe transports water at 20 m/s. If it exits out 100 small 2 mm dia. Holes, the existing velocity, in m/s will be
A.120 B.80
C.40 D.20
E. 10
Answer & Explanation
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467. Water flows through a 2 cm dia. Pipe at 20 m/s. It then flows radially outward between two discs, 2 mm apart. When it
reaches a radius of 40 cm its velocity, in m/s will be
A.5 B.2.5
C.2.25 D.1.85
E. 1.25
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468. Viscosity will be the most important property in which of the following case:
A.Travel of a bullet through air B.Water jet issuing from a fire hose
C.Formation of soap bubbles D.Flow of castor oil through a pipe.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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469. Dynamic viscosity : Poise : kinematic viscosity:
A.A.P.I. B.N/m2
C.Stoke D.Slug
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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470. Drag force is not a function of
A.projected area of the body B.velocity of the body
C.mass density of the body D.mass density of the fluid
Answer & Explanation
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471. Stanton diagram is a plot of
A.friction factor against Reynold number B.friction factor against log of Reynold number
C.log of friction factor against Reynold number D.log of driction factor against log of Reynold number
Answer & Explanation
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472. To determine the reservoir storage capacity for a given uniform demand, one of the following data is most useful:
A.Unit hydrograph of the basin B.Stage discharge relation for the stream at the reservoir site
Mass curve of the flow volume for several consecutive
C.Daily flowduration curve of the stream at the dam site D.
years
Answer & Explanation
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473. A container carrying water is moved in a horizontal direction with an acceleration of 2.45 m/s2. The angle of inclination
of the free water surface to the horizontal is
A.14.03? B.67.8?
C.45? D.0?
Answer & Explanation
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474. The head over a 90? Vnotch weir increases from 0.15 m to 0.3 m. The ratio of the new discharge to the original discharge
is
A.1.414 B.2
C.4 D.5.657
Answer & Explanation
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475. A 2m dia., 3 m high, cylindrical water tank is pressurized such that the pressure at the top is 20 kPa. The force in kN,
acting on the bottom is
A.195 B.176
C.155 D.132
E. 106
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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476. The force, in kN acting on one of the 1.5 m sides of an open cubical water tank (which is full) is
A.18.2 B.16.5
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C.15.3 D.12.1
E. 10.2
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Answer: Option B
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477. A rocket exits exhaust gases with p = 0.5 kg m3 out a 50 cm dia nozzle at a velocity of 1200 m/s. Estimate the thrust, in
kN
A.420 B.280
C.140 D.90
E. 40
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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478. A high speed vehicle, travelling at 50 m/s, dips an 80 cm wide scoop into water and deflects the water 180. If it dips 5 cm
deep what force, in kN, is exerted on the scoop?
A.200 B.120
C.100 D.50
E. 25
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479. The viscosity of a fluid with specific gravity 1.3 is measured to be 0.0034 Ns/m2. Its kinematic viscosity, in m2/s, is
A.2.6 x 106 B.4.4 x 106
C.5.8 x 106 D.7.2 x 106
E. 9.6 x 106
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480. Fresh water 2 m deep flows over the top of 4 m of salt water (S = 1.04). The pressure at the bottom, in kPa, is
A.60.4 B.58.8
C.55.2 D.51.3
E. 47.9
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481. What pressure, in kPa, is equivalent to 600 mm of Hg?
A.100 B.95.2
C.80 D.55.2
E. 51.3
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Answer: Option C
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482. The viscosity of a fluid varies with
A.temperature B.temperature and pressure
C.pressure D.density
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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483. A streamline
A.occurs on all types of flows B.is the line along geometrical centre of the flow
C.is the line of equal velocity in a flow D.is fixed in space in space flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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484. Find the odd one out
A.Pressure B.Unit shear stress
C.Energy D.Modulus of elasticity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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485. Which of the following will resist shear and its rate of deformation will be zero regardless of loading?
A.Ideal fluid B.Newtonian fluid
C.Ideal plastic D.Elastic solid
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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486. Water enters a turbine at 900 kPa with negligible velocity. What maximum speed, in m/s, can it reach before it enters the
turbine rotor?
A.52 B.47
C.45 D.42
Answer & Explanation
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487. Two units are homologous when they are geometrically similar and have
A.Similar stream lines B.Same Reynolds number
C.Same Froudes number D.Same efficiency
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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488. Water hammer in pipes takes place when
A.fluid is flowing with high velocity B.fluid is flowing with high pressure
flowing fluid is suddenly brought to rest by closing the
C.flowing fluid is gradually brought to rest D.
valve
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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489. Model analysis of aeroplanes and projectiles moving at supersonic speed are based on
A.Reynold number B.Weber number
C.Froude number D.Euler number
E. Mach number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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490. If the Froude number in open channel flow is equal to 1.0, the flow is known as
A.Laminar flow B.Turbulent flow
C.shooting flow D.critical flow
E. streaming flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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491. A pressure rise of 500 kPa is needed across a pump in a pipe transporting 0.2 m2/s of water. If the pump is 85% efficient,
the power needed, in kW, would be
A.118 B.100
C.85 D.65
E. 60
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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492. The shear stress in a turbulent pipe flow
A.Varis parabolically with radius B.Varis according to the 1/7 the power law
C.is zero at the centre and increases as linearly to the wall D.is zero at the wall and increase linearly to the centre
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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493. The viscosity of a fluid varies with
A.temperature B.temperature and pressure
C.pressure D.temperature, pressure and density
E. density
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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494. In an isothermal atmosphere the pressure
A.is constant with elevation B.decreases linearly with elevation
decreases near the surface but approaches a constant
C.decreases exponentially with elevation D.
value
E. cannot be related to elevation
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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495. The pressure gradient (?p/?x) in a developed turbulent flow in a horizontal pipe
A.is constant B.varies linearly with axial distance
C.is zero D.decreases exponentially
E. varies directly with the average velocity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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496. The pressure force, in Newtons, on the 15 cmdia, head light of an automobile travelling at 25 m/s is
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A.10.4 B.6.8
C.5.6 D.4.8
E. 3.2
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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497. The pressure inside a 4 cm dia hose is 700 kPa. If the water exits through 1 2 cm dia. Nozzle what velocity in m/s can be
expected inside the hose?
A.20.4 B.16.3
C.12.4 D.10.5
E. 9.7
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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498. Water enters a turbine at 900 kPa with negligible velocity. What maximum speed, in m/s, can it reach before it enters the
turbine rotor?
A.52 B.47
C.45 D.48
E. 28
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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499. Total drag on a body is the sum of
A.pressure drag and velocity drag B.friction drag and velocity drag
C.friction drag and pressure drag D.pressure drag, velocity drag and friction drag
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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500. Mouthpieces are used to measure
A.velocity B.frictionless
C.pressure D.viscosity
E. rate of flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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501. What pressure, in Mpa, must be maintained in a diving bell, at a depth of 1200 m, to keep out the ocean water (S = 1.03)
A.1.24 B.5.16
C.9.32 D.12.1
E. 14.3
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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502. Predict the pressure, in kPa, at an elevation of 2000 m, in an isothermal atmosphere assuming T = 20?C. Assume Patm =
100 kPa
A.87 B.82
C.79 D.71
E. 63
Answer & Explanation
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503. A Utube manometer, attached to an air pipe, measures 20 cm of mercury. The pressure, in kPa, in the air pipe is
A.26.7 B.32.4
C.38.6 D.42.5
E. 51.3
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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504. What pressure differential, in pascals, exists at the bottom of a 3 m vertical wall if the temperature inside is 20?C and
outside it is 20?C. Assume equal pressures at the top
A.15 B.12
C.9 D.6
E. 3
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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505. In Hagenpoiseuille flow of viscous liquid, one of the following pairs of forces strike a balance:
A.Inertia and viscous forces B.Pressure and viscous forces
C.Gravity and viscous forces D.Inertia and gravity forces
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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506. Uniform flow in a channel is characterised by which of the following statements:
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A.Gradient of the total energy is parallel to the channel bed B.Total energy remains constant along the channel
Total energy line either rises or falls depending on Froude
C.Specific energy varies along the length of the channel D.
number
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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507. Water turbines may be put in the decreasing order of specific speed as
A.Propeller turbine, Reaction turbine Impulse turbine B.Pelton wheel, Francis turbine, Kaplan turbine
C.Reaction turbine Impulse turbine Propeller turbine D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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508. A fluid is a substance that
A.is essentially incompressible B.always moves when subjected to a shearing stress
C.has a viscosity that always increases with temperature D.has a viscosity that always decreases with temperature
E. expands until it fills its space
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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509. The parameters with determine the friction factor of turbulent flow in a rough pipe are
A.Froude number and relative roughness B.Froude number and Mach number
C.Reynolds number and relative roughness D.Mach number and relative roughness
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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510. A circular plate 1 m in diameter submerged vertically in water such that its upper edge is 8 m below the free surface of
water. The total hydrostatic pressure force on one side of the plate is
A.6.7 kN B.65.4 kN
C.45.0 kN D.77.0 kN
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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511. The velocity distribution in a turbulent flow in a pipe is often assumed to
A.vary parabolically B.be zero at the wall and increase linearly to the centre
C.vary according to the 1/7 th power law D.be unpredictable and is thus not used
be maximum at the wall and decrease linearly to the
E.
centre
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Answer: Option C
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512. The depth of water in a 3 m wide rectangular, finished concrete channel is 2m. If the slope is 0.001, estimate the flow
rate, in m3/s
A.14 B.13
C.12 D.11
E. 10
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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513. A surge wave is an example of
A.steady uniform flow B.steady nonuniform flow
C.unsteady uniform flow D.unsteady nonuniform flow
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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514. Pressure drag results from
A.Skin friction B.Deformation drag
C.development D.Occurrence of a wake
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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515. Meter associated with viscosity
A.Saybolt B.Orsat
C.Redwood D.Engler
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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516. The head loss in a pipe flow can be calculated using
A.the Bernoulli equation B.Darcy's law
C.the Chezy Manning equation D.the Momentum equation
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E. The darcy Weisbach equation
Answer & Explanation
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517. In a turbulent flow in a pipe we know the
A.Reynolds number is greater than 10,000 B.Fluid particles move in straight lines
C.Head loss varies linearly with the flow rate D.Shear stress varies linearly with radius
E. Viscous stresses dominate
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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518. Reynold's no. may be defined as the ratio of
A.Viscous forces to inertial forces B.Elastic forces to pressure forces
C.Viscous forces to gravity forces D.Gravity forces to thertial forces
E. None
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option E
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519. Eulers dimensionless number relates the following
A.Inertial force and gravity B.Viscous force and inertial
C.Pressure force and inertial force D.Pressure force and viscous force
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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520. As the pump speed increases, its NPSH (net positive section head) requirement
A.Increases B.Decreases
C.Remains unaffected D.May increase or decrease
E. None
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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521. The condition for the stable equilibrium of a floating body is
The centre of buoyancy and the c.g must lie on the same
A.The metercentre should lie above he e.g B.
vertical line
C.All of the above D.None of the above
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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522. For hypersonic flow, the Mach no, is
A.Unity B.Greater than unity
C.Creater than two D.Greater than four
E. Greater than ten
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
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523. Newton's law of viscosity states that shear stress is directly proportional to
A.Velocity gradient B.Velocity
C.Shear strain D.viscosity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
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524. Model analysis of free surface flows are based on
A.Reynold's no B.Froude no.
C.Mach no. D.Euler no.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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525. If the specific speed of turbine is more than 300, the type of turbine is
A.Pelton B.Kaplan
C.Francis D.Pelton with nose jets
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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526. For a laminar flow through a pipe the shear stress over a crosssection
Varies inversely as the distance from the centre of the
A. B.Varies directly as the distance from the surface of pipe
pipe
Varies directly as the distance from the centre of the
C. D.Remains canstant over the crosssection
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