Q1. What is the primary purpose of a harbour?
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Q2. A breakwater is used to:
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Q3. Which structure connects the shore to deep water to facilitate loading?
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Q4. What is the function of a quay?
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Q5. The term "dredging" refers to:
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Q6. A mole is:
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Q7. Which factor primarily determines the size of ships a harbour can accommodate?
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Q8. The term "foreshore" means:
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Q9. Which type of harbour is protected naturally by landforms?
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Q10. Caisson is:
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Q11. The wave refraction near harbour causes:
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Q12. A groin is:
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Q13. Harbour siltation is mainly caused by:
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Q14. Which material coating protects harbour steel structures from corrosion?
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Q15. Harbour mooring is:
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Q16. The tide generating force is primarily due to:
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Q17. Scour protection in harbour structures is achieved by:
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Q18. The term "berth" in harbour means:
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Q19. Piers are generally:
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Q20. Navigational channel depth required for a vessel is the:
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Q21. Breakwater design must account for:
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Q22. The function of the tide gauge is to:
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Q23. Which harbor component helps in sediment control and beach protection?
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Q24. The term “slipway” in harbours refers to:
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Q25. Harbour tide level during the no wind condition is called:
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Q26. The main cause of sediment deposition in harbours is:
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Q27. A “floating dock” is:
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Q28. Harbour backshore zone is:
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Q29. The main factor influencing harbour siltation is:
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Q30. Grain size distribution is assessed by:
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