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What type of losses can be mainly avoided by lining the canals?

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What type of losses can be mainly avoided by lining the canals?

(a) Evaporation Losses

(b) Seepage Losses

(c) Erosion of Canal Bed

(d) Discharge Losses at Branch Canals

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The correct option is (b) Seepage Losses

Easiest explanation: If lining is not provided in the canal then irrigation water is lost in the form of percolation and absorption as seepage losses. This loss is very significant as it reduces the potential of the irrigation water, which is a costly commodity. So, in order to reduce seepage losses the lining of the canal is needed.

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