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On flatlands what type of canal alignment is used?

(a) Side Slope Canal

(b) Contour Canal

(c) Watershed Canal

(d) Field Channel

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Correct choice is (c) Watershed Canal

The best explanation: For flat lands, the slopes are relatively flat and uniform and it is very easy, and advantageous to align canals along watershed. Therefore the name of the alignment is watershed canal.

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