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

A)
equal to the critical depth
B)
twice the critical depth
C)
three times the critical depth
D)
four times the critical depth

Correct Answer :   three times the critical depth

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The theory of infiltration capacity was given by____.
A)
Robert E. Horten
B)
W.W. Horner
C)
Merrill Bernard
D)
Le-Roy K. Shermen

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   Robert E. Horten

Ryve's formula for flood estimate in cumecs, is______.
A)
Q = CA1/4
B)
Q = CA3/4
C)
Q = CA1/2
D)
Q = CA2/3

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Q = CA2/3

Levees and flood walls,_____.
A)
are means of controlling floods
B)
are designed with adequate dimensions
C)
are never provided free-boards
D)
are designed to carry unbalanced water load

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   are never provided free-boards

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