The main function of a divide wall is to
A. control the silt entry in the canal
B. prevent river floods from entering the canal
C. separate the undersluices from weir proper
D. provide smooth flow at sufficiently low velocity
Answer: Option C
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Finally formed berms in canals are provided for
A. Protection of banks erosion by the waves
B. Control of seepage losses
C. Strengthening of banks
D. All the above
Canals constructed for draining off water from water logged areas, are known
A. Drains
B. Inundation canals
C. Valley canals
D. Contour canals
A hydroelectric scheme operating under a head of 80 m will be classified as
A. low head scheme
B. medium head scheme
C. high head scheme
D. none of the above
A. Low sodium water
B. Medium sodium water
C. High sodium water
D. Very high sodium water
A divide wall is constructed for the purpose of
1 controlling seepage
2 fiss passege
3 create a still pond
4 scouring the silt