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91. The most suitable material for the central impervious core of a zoned embankment type dam is

A. clay

B. coarse sand

C. silty clay

D. clay mixed with fine sand

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92. When surface of transpiration is submerged under water, then potential evapotranspiration is

A. much more than evapotranspiration

B. much less than evapotranspiration

C. equal to evapotranspiration

D. equal to or less than evapotranspi-ration

Explanation:

93. A divide wall is provided

A. at right angle to the axis of weir

B. parallel to the axis of weir and up-stream of it

C. parallel to the axis of weir and down-stream of it

D. at an inclination to the axis of weir

Explanation:

94. Which of the following spillways is least suitable for an earthen dam ?

A. ogee spillway

B. chute spillway

C. side channel spillway

D. shaft spillway

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95. When the reservoir is full, the maximum compressive force in a gravity dam is produced

A. at the toe

B. at the heel

C. within the middle third of base

D. at centre of base

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