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Which of the following is known as Shut off valve?

(a) Air relief valve

(b) Sluice valve

(c) Pressure relief valve

(d) Altitude valve

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My question comes from Types of Valves in section Conveyance and Distribution of Water of Environmental Engineering

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Right choice is (b) Sluice valve

Easy explanation: Sluice valve is called as shut off valve as the water in pipes can be shut off from them. They offer no resistance to the flow of water when the valve is wide open.

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