Fluid is a substance that

A. cannot be subjected to shear forces

B. always expands until it fills any
container
C. has the same shear stress at a
point regardless of its motion
D. cannot remain at rest under action
of any shear force
Fluid is a substance that
A. cannot be subjected to shear forces
B. always expands until it fills any
container
C. has the same shear stress at a
point regardless of its motion
D. cannot remain at rest under action
of any shear force
Density of water is maximum at
A. 0°C
B. 4°C
C. 100°C
D. 20°C
Density of water is maximum at
A. 0°C
B. 4°C
C. 100°C
D. 20°C
Property of a fluid by which its own
molecules are attracted is called
A. adhesion
B. cohesion
C. viscosity
D. surface tension
Property of a fluid by which its own
molecules are attracted is called
A. adhesion
B. cohesion
C. viscosity
D. surface tension
Property of a fluid by which molecules of
different kinds of fluids are attracted to
each other is called
A. adhesion
B. cohesion
C. viscosity
D. surface tension
Property of a fluid by which molecules of
different kinds of fluids are attracted to
each other is called
A. adhesion
B. cohesion
C. viscosity
D. surface tension
The normal stress in a fluid will be
constant in all directions at a point only
if
A. it is incompressible
B. it has zero viscosity
C. it is frictionless
D. it is at rest
The normal stress in a fluid will be
constant in all directions at a point only
if
A. it is incompressible
B. it has zero viscosity
C. it is frictionless
D. it is at rest
Specific weight of sea water is more that
of pure water because it contains
A. dissolved air
B. dissolved salt
C. suspended matter
D. all of the above
Specific weight of sea water is more that
of pure water because it contains
A. dissolved air
B. dissolved salt
C. suspended matter
D. all of the above
Free surface of a liquid tends to contract
to the smallest possible area due to force
of
A. surface tension
B. viscosity
C. friction
D. cohesion
Free surface of a liquid tends to contract
to the smallest possible area due to force
of
A. surface tension
B. viscosity
C. friction
D. cohesion
A liquid would wet the solid, if adhesion
forces as compared to cohesion forces
are
A. less
B. more
C. equal
D. less at low temperature and more
at high temperature
A liquid would wet the solid, if adhesion
forces as compared to cohesion forces
are
A. less
B. more
C. equal
D. less at low temperature and more
at high temperature
Barometer is used to measure
A. pressure in pipes, channels etc
B. atmospheric pressure
C. very low pressure
D. difference of pressure between two
points
Barometer is used to measure
A. pressure in pipes, channels etc
B. atmospheric pressure
C. very low pressure
D. difference of pressure between two
points
Manometer is used to measure
A. pressure in pipes, channels etc
B. atmospheric pressure
C. very low pressure
D. velocity in pipes
Manometer is used to measure
A. pressure in pipes, channels etc
B. atmospheric pressure
C. very low pressure
D. velocity in pipes
If cohesion between molecules of a fluid
is greater than adhesion between fluid
and glass, then the free level of fluid in a
dipped glass tube will be
A. higher than the surface of liquid
B. the same as the surface of liquid
C. lower than the surface of liquid
D. unpredictable
If cohesion between molecules of a fluid
is greater than adhesion between fluid
and glass, then the free level of fluid in a
dipped glass tube will be
A. higher than the surface of liquid
B. the same as the surface of liquid
C. lower than the surface of liquid
D. unpredictable
When a fluid is subjected to resistance,
it undergoes a volumetric change due to
A. Cohesion
B. Strain
C. Compressibility
D. Adhesion
When a fluid is subjected to resistance,
it undergoes a volumetric change due to
A. Cohesion
B. Strain
C. Compressibility
D. Adhesion
Liquids transmit pressure equally in all
the directions. This is according to
A. Boyle’s law
B. Archimedes principle
C. Pascal’s law
D. Newton’s formula
Liquids transmit pressure equally in all
the directions. This is according to
A. Boyle’s law
B. Archimedes principle
C. Pascal’s law
D. Newton’s formula
The rise or depression of liquid in a tube
due to surface tension with an increase
in size of tube will
A. increase
B. remain unaffected
C. may increase or decrease
depending on the characteristics of
liquid
D. decrease
The rise or depression of liquid in a tube
due to surface tension with an increase
in size of tube will
A. increase
B. remain unaffected
C. may increase or decrease
depending on the characteristics of
liquid
D. decrease
Mercury is often used in barometer
because
A. it is the best liquid
B. the height of barometer will be less
C. its vapor pressure is so low that it
may be neglected
D. both (b) and (c)
Mercury is often used in barometer
because
A. it is the best liquid
B. the height of barometer will be less
C. its vapor pressure is so low that it
may be neglected
D. both (b) and (c)
The point in the immersed body through
which the resultant pressure of the liquid
may be taken to act is known as
A. metacenter
B. center of pressure
C. center of buoyancy
D. center of gravity
The point in the immersed body through
which the resultant pressure of the liquid
may be taken to act is known as
A. metacenter
B. center of pressure
C. center of buoyancy
D. center of gravity
Which of the following is the correct
relation between centroid (cg) and the
center of pressure (cp) of a plane
submerged in a liquid?
A. cg is always below cp
B. cp is always below cg
C. cg is either at cp or below it
D. cp is either at cg or below it
Which of the following is the correct
relation between centroid (cg) and the
center of pressure (cp) of a plane
submerged in a liquid?
A. cg is always below cp
B. cp is always below cg
C. cg is either at cp or below it
D. cp is either at cg or below it
The total pressure force on a plane area
is equal to the area multiplied by the
intensity of pressure at the centroid, if
A. the area is horizontal
B. the area is vertical
C. the area is inclined
D. all of the above
The total pressure force on a plane area
is equal to the area multiplied by the
intensity of pressure at the centroid, if
A. the area is horizontal
B. the area is vertical
C. the area is inclined
D. all of the above
Choose the wrong statement
A. The horizontal component of the hydro-static
force on any surface is equal to the normal
force on the vertical projection of the surface
B. The horizontal component acts through the
center of pressure for the vertical projection
C. The vertical component of the hydrostatic force
on any surface is equal to the weight of the
volume of the liquid above the area
D. The vertical component passes through the
center of pressure of the volume
Choose the wrong statement
A. The horizontal component of the hydro-static
force on any surface is equal to the normal
force on the vertical projection of the surface
B. The horizontal component acts through the
center of pressure for the vertical projection
C. The vertical component of the hydrostatic force
on any surface is equal to the weight of the
volume of the liquid above the area
D. The vertical component passes through the
center of pressure of the volume
Center of pressure on an inclined plane
is
A. at the centroid
B. above the centroid
C. below the centroid
D. at metacenter
Center of pressure on an inclined plane
is
A. at the centroid
B. above the centroid
C. below the centroid
D. at metacenter
Can center of pressure for a vertical
plane submerged surface be ever be
above center of gravity?
A. Yes
B. No
C. It can be above in cases where the
surface height is very large
D. None of the mentioned
Can center of pressure for a vertical
plane submerged surface be ever be
above center of gravity?
A. Yes
B. No
C. It can be above in cases where the
surface height is very large
D. None of the mentioned
In a vertically submerged plane surface,
pressure at every point remains same.
A. True
B. False
In a vertically submerged plane surface,
pressure at every point remains same.
A. True
B. False
For an inclined plate the pressure
intensity at every point differs.
A. True
B. False
For an inclined plate the pressure
intensity at every point differs.
A. True
B. False
The magnitude of total pressure and
center of pressure is independent on the
shape of the submerged plane surface.
A. True
B. False
The magnitude of total pressure and
center of pressure is independent on the
shape of the submerged plane surface.
A. True
B. False
What is the variation of total pressure
with depth for any submerged surface if
we neglect variation in the density?
A. Linear
B. Parabolic
C. Curvilinear
D. Logarithmic
What is the variation of total pressure
with depth for any submerged surface if
we neglect variation in the density?
A. Linear
B. Parabolic
C. Curvilinear
D. Logarithmic
The resultant upward pressure of a fluid
on a floating body is equal to the weight
of the fluid displaced by the body. This
definition is according to
A. Equilibrium of a floating body
B. Archimedes’ principle
C. Bernoulli’s theorem
D. Metacentric principle
The resultant upward pressure of a fluid
on a floating body is equal to the weight
of the fluid displaced by the body. This
definition is according to
A. Equilibrium of a floating body
B. Archimedes’ principle
C. Bernoulli’s theorem
D. Metacentric principle
The resultant upward pressure of the
fluid on an immersed body is called
A. upthrust
B. buoyant force
C. center of pressure
D. all the above
The resultant upward pressure of the
fluid on an immersed body is called
A. upthrust
B. buoyant force
C. center of pressure
D. all the above
What is the principal cause of action of
buoyant force on a body submerged
partially or fully in fluid?
A. Displacement of fluid due to
submerged body
B. Development of force due to dynamic
action
C. Internal shear forces mitigating
external forces
D. None of the mentioned
What is the principal cause of action of
buoyant force on a body submerged
partially or fully in fluid?
A. Displacement of fluid due to
submerged body
B. Development of force due to dynamic
action
C. Internal shear forces mitigating
external forces
D. None of the mentioned
The center of gravity of the volume of the
liquid displaced by an immersed body is
called
A. metacenter
B. center of pressure
C. center of buoyancy
D. center of gravity
The center of gravity of the volume of the
liquid displaced by an immersed body is
called
A. metacenter
B. center of pressure
C. center of buoyancy
D. center of gravity
The horizontal component of buoyant
force is
A. negligible
B. same as buoyant force
C. zero
D. none of the above
The horizontal component of buoyant
force is
A. negligible
B. same as buoyant force
C. zero
D. none of the above
The line of action of the buoyant force acts
through the
A. centroid of the volume of fluid
vertically above the body
B. center of the volume of floating body
C. center of gravity of any submerged
body
D. centroid of the displaced volume of
fluid
The line of action of the buoyant force acts
through the
A. centroid of the volume of fluid
vertically above the body
B. center of the volume of floating body
C. center of gravity of any submerged
body
D. centroid of the displaced volume of
fluid
Choose the wrong statement
A. any weight, floating or immersed in a
liquid, is acted upon by a buoyant force
B. Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the
liquid displaced
C. The point through which buoyant force
acts, is called the center of buoyancy
D. Center of buoyancy is located above the
center of gravity of the displaced liquid
Choose the wrong statement
A. any weight, floating or immersed in a
liquid, is acted upon by a buoyant force
B. Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the
liquid displaced
C. The point through which buoyant force
acts, is called the center of buoyancy
D. Center of buoyancy is located above the
center of gravity of the displaced liquid
According to the principle of buoyancy a
body totally or partially immersed in a
fluid will be lifted up by a force equal to
A. the weight of the body
B. more than the weight of the body
C. less than the weight of the body
D. weight of the fluid displaced by the
body
According to the principle of buoyancy a
body totally or partially immersed in a
fluid will be lifted up by a force equal to
A. the weight of the body
B. more than the weight of the body
C. less than the weight of the body
D. weight of the fluid displaced by the
body
How can relatively denser object be
made to float on the less dense fluid?
A. By altering the shape
B. By altering the forces acting on the
object
C. By altering the shear forces acting
on the object
D. None of the mentioned
How can relatively denser object be
made to float on the less dense fluid?
A. By altering the shape
B. By altering the forces acting on the
object
C. By altering the shear forces acting
on the object
D. None of the mentioned
The conditions for the stable equilibrium
of a floating body are
A. the metacenter should lie above the
center of gravity
B. the center of buoyancy and the
center of gravity must lie on the
same vertical line
C. a righting couple should be formed
D. all the above
The conditions for the stable equilibrium
of a floating body are
A. the metacenter should lie above the
center of gravity
B. the center of buoyancy and the
center of gravity must lie on the
same vertical line
C. a righting couple should be formed
D. all the above
Metacentric height is given as the
distance between
A. the center of gravity of the body
and the meta center
B. the center of gravity of the body
and the center of buoyancy
C. the center of gravity of the body
and the center of pressure
D. center of buoyancy and metacenter
Metacentric height is given as the
distance between
A. the center of gravity of the body
and the meta center
B. the center of gravity of the body
and the center of buoyancy
C. the center of gravity of the body
and the center of pressure
D. center of buoyancy and metacenter
Metacenter is the point of intersection of
A. vertical upward force through cg of
body and center line of body
B. buoyant force and the center line of
body
C. midpoint between e.g. and center
of buoyancy
D. all of the above
Metacenter is the point of intersection of
A. vertical upward force through cg of
body and center line of body
B. buoyant force and the center line of
body
C. midpoint between e.g. and center
of buoyancy
D. all of the above
When a body floating in a liquid,
is displaced slightly, it oscillates
about
A. cg of body
B. center of pressure
C. center of buoyancy
D. metacenter
When a body floating in a liquid,
is displaced slightly, it oscillates
about
A. cg of body
B. center of pressure
C. center of buoyancy
D. metacenter
When the ship’s metacenter and
center of gravity coincide at same
point then the vessel is said to be in
A. equilibrium
B. stable equilibrium
C. unstable equilibrium
D. neutral equilibrium
When the ship’s metacenter and
center of gravity coincide at same
point then the vessel is said to be in
A. equilibrium
B. stable equilibrium
C. unstable equilibrium
D. neutral equilibrium
Energy gradient line takes into
consideration
A. potential and kinetic heads only
B. potential and pressure heads only
C. kinetic and pressure heads only
D. potential, kinetic and pressure
heads
Energy gradient line takes into
consideration
A. potential and kinetic heads only
B. potential and pressure heads only
C. kinetic and pressure heads only
D. potential, kinetic and pressure
heads
Hydraulic gradient line takes into
consideration
A. potential and kinetic heads only
B. potential and pressure heads only
C. kinetic and pressure heads only
D. potential, kinetic and pressure
heads
Hydraulic gradient line takes into
consideration
A. potential and kinetic heads only
B. potential and pressure heads only
C. kinetic and pressure heads only
D. potential, kinetic and pressure
heads
Which of the following is true?
A. EGL always drops in the direction
of flow
B. EGL always rises in the direction of
flow
C. EGL always remains constant in
the direction of flow
D. EGL may or may not change in the
direction of flow
Which of the following is true?
A. EGL always drops in the direction
of flow
B. EGL always rises in the direction of
flow
C. EGL always remains constant in
the direction of flow
D. EGL may or may not change in the
direction of flow
Which of the following is true?
A. HGL will never be above EGL
B. HGL will never be under EGL
C. HGL will never coincide with EGL
D. HGL will may or may not be above
EGL
Which of the following is true?
A. HGL will never be above EGL
B. HGL will never be under EGL
C. HGL will never coincide with EGL
D. HGL will may or may not be above
EGL
The vertical intercept between EGL and
HGL is equal to
A. pressure head
B. potential head
C. kinetic head
D. Piezometric head
The vertical intercept between EGL and
HGL is equal to
A. pressure head
B. potential head
C. kinetic head
D. Piezometric head
The slope of HGL will be
A. greater than that of EGL for a pipe
of uniform cross-section
B. smaller than that of EGL for a pipe
of uniform cross-section
C. equal than that of EGL for a pipe of
uniform cross-section
D. independent of that of EGL for a
pipe of uniform cross-section
The slope of HGL will be
A. greater than that of EGL for a pipe
of uniform cross-section
B. smaller than that of EGL for a pipe
of uniform cross-section
C. equal than that of EGL for a pipe of
uniform cross-section
D. independent of that of EGL for a
pipe of uniform cross-section
Equation of continuity is based on the
principle of conservation of
A. mass
B. energy
C. momentum
D. none of the above
Equation of continuity is based on the
principle of conservation of
A. mass
B. energy
C. momentum
D. none of the above
Bernoulli’s equation deals with the law
of conservation of
A. mass
B. momentum
C. energy
D. work
Bernoulli’s equation deals with the law
of conservation of
A. mass
B. momentum
C. energy
D. work
All the terms of energy in Bernoulli’s
equation have dimension of
A. energy
B. work
C. mass
D. length
All the terms of energy in Bernoulli’s
equation have dimension of
A. energy
B. work
C. mass
D. length
The losses of energy in pipes due to
A. Friction of surface
B. Sudden enlargement or contraction
of area
C. Any obstruction in the path of flow
D. All of these
The losses of energy in pipes due to
A. Friction of surface
B. Sudden enlargement or contraction
of area
C. Any obstruction in the path of flow
D. All of these
The major loss of energy in long pipes is
due to
A. sudden enlargement
B. sudden contraction
C. gradual contraction or enlargement
D. friction
The major loss of energy in long pipes is
due to
A. sudden enlargement
B. sudden contraction
C. gradual contraction or enlargement
D. friction
Which one of the following is a major
loss?
A. frictional loss
B. shock loss
C. entry loss
D. exit loss
Which one of the following is a major
loss?
A. frictional loss
B. shock loss
C. entry loss
D. exit loss
Minor losses occur due to
A. sudden enlargement in the pipe
B. sudden contraction in the pipe
C. bends in pipe
D. all of the above
Minor losses occur due to
A. sudden enlargement in the pipe
B. sudden contraction in the pipe
C. bends in pipe
D. all of the above
Minor losses do not make any serious
effect in
A. short pipes
B. long pipes
C. both the short as well as long pipes
D. cannot say
Minor losses do not make any serious
effect in
A. short pipes
B. long pipes
C. both the short as well as long pipes
D. cannot say
In series – pipe problems
A. the head loss is same through each
pipe
B. the discharge is same through each
pipe
C. a trial solution is not necessary
D. the discharge through each pipe is
added to obtain total discharge
In series – pipe problems
A. the head loss is same through each
pipe
B. the discharge is same through each
pipe
C. a trial solution is not necessary
D. the discharge through each pipe is
added to obtain total discharge
Which of the following conditions is valid in the case of
flow through parallel pipes?
A. The rate of discharge in the main line is not equal
to the sum of the discharges in each of the
parallel pipes
B. The velocity of flow in the main line is equal to the
sum of the velocities in each of the parallel pipes
C. The loss of head in each parallel pipe is different
D. The rate of discharge in the main line is equal to
the sum of discharges in each of the parallel
pipes
Which of the following conditions is valid in the case of
flow through parallel pipes?
A. The rate of discharge in the main line is not equal
to the sum of the discharges in each of the
parallel pipes
B. The velocity of flow in the main line is equal to the
sum of the velocities in each of the parallel pipes
C. The loss of head in each parallel pipe is different
D. The rate of discharge in the main line is equal to
the sum of discharges in each of the parallel
pipes
Two pipe systems are said to be equivalent
when
A. head loss and discharge are same in
two systems
B. length of pipe and discharge are same
in two systems
C. friction factor and length are same in
two systems
D. length and diameter are same in two
systems
Two pipe systems are said to be equivalent
when
A. head loss and discharge are same in
two systems
B. length of pipe and discharge are same
in two systems
C. friction factor and length are same in
two systems
D. length and diameter are same in two
systems
The ratio of absolute viscosity
to mass density is known as
A. specific viscosity
B. viscosity index
C. kinematic viscosity
D. coefficient of viscosity
The ratio of absolute viscosity
to mass density is known as
A. specific viscosity
B. viscosity index
C. kinematic viscosity
D. coefficient of viscosity
The magnitude of water hammer effect
in a pipe depends on
A. speed at which the valve is closed
B. length of the pipe
C. elastic properties of the pipe
material
D. all of the above
The magnitude of water hammer effect
in a pipe depends on
A. speed at which the valve is closed
B. length of the pipe
C. elastic properties of the pipe
material
D. all of the above
The phenomenon of water hammer takes
place in pipes
A. when water is suddenly
accelerated by opening the valve
B. when fluid is moving with high
head
C. when pressure is reduced to zero
D. when fluid is suddenly brought to
rest by closing the valve
The phenomenon of water hammer takes
place in pipes
A. when water is suddenly
accelerated by opening the valve
B. when fluid is moving with high
head
C. when pressure is reduced to zero
D. when fluid is suddenly brought to
rest by closing the valve
Water hammer pressure can be
considerably reduced using
A. slow closing valves
B. rapid closing valves
C. both slow and rapid closing
valves
D. none of the avalves
Water hammer pressure can be
considerably reduced using
A. slow closing valves
B. rapid closing valves
C. both slow and rapid closing
valves
D. none of the avalves
The ratio of inertia force and
gravitational force is called as
______
A. Reynolds number
B. Stokes number
C. Froude’s number
D. Euler’s number
The ratio of inertia force and
gravitational force is called as
______
A. Reynolds number
B. Stokes number
C. Froude’s number
D. Euler’s number
Which geometric parameter
determines the efficiency of the
channel?
A. Hydraulic depth
B. Hydraulic radius
C. Section factor
D. Normal depth
Which geometric parameter
determines the efficiency of the
channel?
A. Hydraulic depth
B. Hydraulic radius
C. Section factor
D. Normal depth
For a channel to be economic which
of the following parameters should
be minimum?
A. Wetted perimeter
B. Wetted area
C. Section factor
D. Hydraulic depth
For a channel to be economic which
of the following parameters should
be minimum?
A. Wetted perimeter
B. Wetted area
C. Section factor
D. Hydraulic depth
What is the depth of flow in case
most economical circular section
considering maximum velocity?
A. 0.61D
B. 0.71D
C. 0.81D
D. 0.91D
What is the depth of flow in case
most economical circular section
considering maximum velocity?
A. 0.61D
B. 0.71D
C. 0.81D
D. 0.91D
Differential manometer is used to
measure
A. Pressure in pipes, channels
etc.
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Very low pressure
D. Difference of pressure between
two points
Differential manometer is used to
measure
A. Pressure in pipes, channels
etc.
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Very low pressure
D. Difference of pressure between
two points
Non uniform flow occurs when
A. The direction and magnitude of the velocity
at all points are identical
B. The velocity of successive fluid particles, at
any point, is the same at successive
periods of time
C. Velocity, depth, pressure, etc. change from
point to point in the fluid flow
D. The fluid particles move in plane or parallel
planes and the streamline patterns are
identical in each plane
Non uniform flow occurs when
A. The direction and magnitude of the velocity
at all points are identical
B. The velocity of successive fluid particles, at
any point, is the same at successive
periods of time
C. Velocity, depth, pressure, etc. change from
point to point in the fluid flow
D. The fluid particles move in plane or parallel
planes and the streamline patterns are
identical in each plane
When a tube of smaller diameter is
dipped in water, the water rises in
the tube with an upward __________
surface.
A. Concave
B. Convex
C. Plane
D. None of these
When a tube of smaller diameter is
dipped in water, the water rises in
the tube with an upward __________
surface.
A. Concave
B. Convex
C. Plane
D. None of these
The tendency of a liquid surface to
contract is due to the following
property
A. Cohesion
B. Adhesion
C. Viscosity
D. Surface tension
The tendency of a liquid surface to
contract is due to the following
property
A. Cohesion
B. Adhesion
C. Viscosity
D. Surface tension
The pressure measured with the
help of a pressure gauge is called
A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Gauge pressure
C. Absolute pressure
D. Mean pressure
The pressure measured with the
help of a pressure gauge is called
A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Gauge pressure
C. Absolute pressure
D. Mean pressure
Capillary action is due to the
A. Surface tension
B. Cohesion of the liquid
C. Adhesion of the liquid
molecules and the molecules on
the surface of a solid
D. All of the above
Capillary action is due to the
A. Surface tension
B. Cohesion of the liquid
C. Adhesion of the liquid
molecules and the molecules on
the surface of a solid
D. All of the above
The intensity of pressure on an
immersed surface __________ with
the increase in depth
A. Does not change
B. Increases
C. Decreases
D. None of these
The intensity of pressure on an
immersed surface __________ with
the increase in depth
A. Does not change
B. Increases
C. Decreases
D. None of these
Free surface of a liquid behaves like
a sheet and tends to contract to
smallest possible area due to the
A. Force of adhesion
B. Force of cohesion
C. Force of friction
D. Force of diffusion
Free surface of a liquid behaves like
a sheet and tends to contract to
smallest possible area due to the
A. Force of adhesion
B. Force of cohesion
C. Force of friction
D. Force of diffusion
The hydraulic gradient line lies over
the centre line of the pipe by an
amount equal to the
A. Pressure head
B. Velocity head
C. Pressure head + velocity head
D. Pressure head - velocity head
The hydraulic gradient line lies over
the centre line of the pipe by an
amount equal to the
A. Pressure head
B. Velocity head
C. Pressure head + velocity head
D. Pressure head - velocity head