CE 6703 WATER RESOURCE AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING, Final year, Department of Civil Engineering, Model Exam Questions

CE 6703 WATER RESOURCE AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING, Final year, Department of Civil Engineering, Model Exam Questions

Answer ALL Questions

PART A – (10 x 2 = 20 Mark )

1.      What is the need for water resources survey ?

2.      Define design flood.

3.      Explain the concept of conjunctive use of surface and ground water.

4.      Define water budget

5.      What is the need for irrigation projects in the Indian context ?

6.      Explain the base period of a crop.

7.      Describe the functions of canal head regulator and cross regulator.

8.      Differentiate between weir and barrage.

9.      List the advantages and disadvantages of lift irrigation.

10.  State the importance of PIM.

PART B - (5X16)                                                                     

1.      (a)(i) Explain the types of flood walls with neat diagram.     (10)

     (ii) What are the various purposes of reservoir.             (6)

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(b)(i)  A reservoir has the following areas  enclosed by contours at various

elevations. Determine the capacity of the reservoir between

elevations of 200 to 300

           Elevation                     200   220   240   260   280   300

           Area of contour(km²)  150   175   210   270   320   400

          Use (a) Trapezoidal Formula   (b) Prismoidal Formula                  (10)

     (ii)  Explain the concept of water resources system planner.               (6)

2.      (a)(i) Explain the benefit-cost analysis of irrigation project.                     (8)

     (ii)What are the salient features of Master plan 2002.                           (8)

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(b)(i) Explain the India’s water policy over the years in detail.                (10)

     (ii) Explain the concept of basin as a unit for water resource

development.                                                                              (6)

3.      (a)(i) List various irrigation efficiencies, define each of them.               (8)

    (ii) Explain the terms duty and delta. Derive the relationship between duty  and delta.     (8)                            

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(b)(i) Explain the methods for estimation of consumptive use.                 (10)

    (ii) Discuss the various crop seasons in India.                                   (6)

4.       (a) (i)  List the different types of canal drop and explain anyone in detail.     (6)

       (ii) What are the forces acting on a gravity dam and explain with neat diagram.   (10)

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(b) (i) Draw the typical layout of diversion head works and explain its

components briefly.                                                                         (10)

     (ii)  Explain the various types of canal lining.                                        (6)

5.      (a) (i)  Explain the types of sprinkler irrigation system with neat diagram.        (10)

      (ii) What is the importance of irrigation scheduling ?                          (6)

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(b) (i)  Differentiate drip and sprinkler irrigation.                                      (8)

      (ii) Draw the basin method of irrigation and write its advantages and

disadvantages.                                                                                 (8)