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What type of weir does the diagram represent?

(a) Parabolic Weir

(b) Gravity Weir

(c) Dry Stone Slope Weir

(d) Vertical Drop Weir

I have been asked this question in class test.

My question is based upon Diversion Head Works in section Diversion Head Works, Hydraulic Jump Usefulness in Irrigation Structure of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct choice is (c) Dry Stone Slope Weir

Easiest explanation: The figure represents a sloping weir made up of dry stone or rock fill. It also represents body walls at both upstream and downstream sides and rock falls laid in the form of glacis with few intervening core walls.

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