River Training Works – MCQ

1. When the river flows through the steep hilly region, then that stage is known as

a) Rocky stage
b) Boulder stage
c) Alluvial stage
d) Delta stage

2. When river flows through the plain terrain, then that stape is known as

a) Delta stage
b) Boulder stage
c) Through stage
d) None of these

3. The permeable temporary structure constructed on the river bank to protect it from erosion is known as

a) Spur
b) Groyne
c) Guide bank
d) Repelling groyne

4. The impermeable permanent structure constructed on the river bank to protect it from erosion is known as

a) Spur
b) Groyne
c) Guide bank
d) Bamboo spur

5. In which stage river velocity is maximum or very high?

a) Rocky stage
b) Boulder stage
c) Alluvial stage
d) Delta stage

6. At which stage most sediment deposition occur in a river?

a) Through stage
b) Boulder stage
c) Alluvial stage
d) Delta stage

7. Due to the unequal erosion of the river banks, the _____ section is developed in the river course

a) Attracting
b) Meandering
c) None of these

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