Canal Section – MCQ
1. The distance between the top of the bank and the top edge of the cutting is known as
a) Berm
b) Freeboard
c) Counter berm
d) None
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a) Berm
2. Which of the following is provided for stability of the bank while the hydraulic gradient line intersects the outer side of the bank
a) Berm
b) Counter berm
c) Side slope
d) Free board
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b) Counter berm
3. Permissible side slope in banking for clayey soil is
a) 1:1
b) 1.5:1
c) 2:1
d) 3:1
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b) 1.5:1
Permissible side slope in banking for clayey soil is 1.5:1
Note: But in cutting it will be 1:1
4. The side slope of a canal bank depends on
a) Angle of repose of the soil
b) F.S.L
c) Climatic change
d) None
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a) Angle of repose of the soil
5. Permissible side slope in cutting for Alluvial soil is
a) 1:1
b) 1.5:1
c) 2:1
d) 3:1
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a) 1:1
6. Permissible side slope in banking for sandy soil is
a) 1:1
b) 1.5:1
c) 2:1
d) 3:1
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d) 3:1
7. Which is provided for safety of the vehicle running over the service road
a) Berm
b) Dowel
c) Spoil bank
d) None
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b) Dowel
8. The distance between the F.S.L and the top of the embankment is known as
a) Counter berm
b) Free board
c) Dowel
d) Dowla
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b) Free board
9. In case of canal bank sometimes extra earth is taken from ___.
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