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  1. In an inward flow reaction turbine

  2. A.
    the water flows parallel to the axis of the wheel
    B.
    the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel
    C.
    the water enters the wheel at the outer periphery and then flows towards the centre of the wheel
    D.
    the flow of water is partly radial and partly axial

  3. The working of which of the following hydraulic units is based on Pascal's law?

  4. A.
    Air lift pump
    B.
    Jet pump
    C.
    Hydraulic coupling
    D.
    Hydraulic press

  5. The hydraulic efficiency of a reaction turbine, is the ratio of

  6. A.
    power produced by the turbine to the energy actually supplied by the turbine
    B.
    actual work available at the turbine to energy imparted to the wheel
    C.
    workdone on the wheel to the energy (or head of water) actually supplied to the turbine
    D.
    none of the above

  7. In order to avoid cavitation in centrifugal pumps

  8. A.
    the suction pressure should be high
    B.
    the delivery pressure should be high
    C.
    the suction pressure should be low
    D.
    the delivery pressure should be low

  9. A hydraulic intensifier is a device used to increase the intensity of pressure of water by means of energy available from a large quantity of water at a low pressure.

  10. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  11. The discharge through a reaction turbine __________ with the increase in unit speed.

  12. A.
    remains same
    B.
    increases
    C.
    decreases

  13. In a mixed flow reaction turbine, the flow of water is partly radial and partly axial.

  14. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  15. A Pelton wheel with one nozzle is preferred for a specific speed between 35 to 60 r.p.m.

  16. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  17. Which of the following pump is generally used to pump highly viscous fluid?

  18. A.
    Centrifugal pump
    B.
    Reciprocating pump
    C.
    Air lift pump
    D.
    Screw pump

  19. The overall efficiency of an impulse turbine is the ratio of the actual power produced by the turbine to the energy actually supplied by the turbine.

  20. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No