Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Define: Gross command area, Hygroscopic water, Paleo.
(b)
Define Duty and Delta. Derive relationship between Duty and Delta.
(c)
Explain Drip irrigation system with neat sketch.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3170609 Irrigation Engineering Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170609
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Give classification of dams.
(b)
Explain with neat sketch vertical drop weir.
(c)
Describe causes of failure of weirs and their remedies.
OR
(c)
Sketch the layout of typical diversion headwork and describe briefly the functions of the various components of diversion headwork.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Give necessity of lining in canal.
(b)
Give the comparison between Kennedy’s and Lacey’s theory.
(c)
Discuss various forces acting on the gravity dam with a neat sketch.
OR
(a)
Discuss losses in canals.
(b)
Give classification of irrigation canals.
(c)
Explain briefly the causes of failure of earthen dams.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Explain Spoil bank and dowla for canals.
(b)
Explain with a neat sketch the components of a zoned embankment dam, with their functions.
(c)
Explain with the help of neat sketches the various types of cross drainage works.
OR
(a)
Explain Counterberm and Free boards in canals.
(b)
Explain:
1)Rolled fill dam
2)Hydraulic fill dam.
(c)
Discuss functions of head regulator and cross regulator.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Define canal outlet. Explain any one type of canal outlet.
(b)
Write a note on Notch type fall.
(c)
Write a note on land reclamation.
OR
(a)
Why it is necessary to provide a fall in a canal?
(b)
Write a note on canal escape.
(c)
Discuss the causes and remedial measures of water logging.
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Irrigation Engineering (Summer 2026, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.
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