Question

The velocity of the flowing water in a navigation canal should be __________

(a) high

(b) very high

(c) small

(d) medium

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

Question is taken from Canal Irrigation System in division Canal Irrigation System of Irrigation Engineering

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) small

To elaborate: A navigation canal is constructed to provide various navigation facilities. The velocity of flowing water should be small for easy movement of small ships and barges in the direction of flow of water as well as in the opposite direction.