Download Aptitude Crack
img not found img not found

UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

The performance of a well is measured by its

A Specific capacity

B Specific yield

C Storage coefficient

D Permeability coefficient

ANS:A - Specific capacity

Specific capacity is a measure of well performance (Q/s) indicating the amount of water that is available per unit drawdown.

Sr = the decrease in drawdown (buildup) that is caused by local recharge to the aquifer A.