Question

Depending on how many considerations the capacity of under sluices is fixed?

(a) 5

(b) 4

(c) 2

(d) 3

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Answer 1

Right option is (d) 3

Explanation: The discharging capacity of an under sluice is fixed by the considerations like to ensure proper scouring and its capacity should be double the canal discharge, sluices should of sufficient capacity to discharge winter freshlet, and during floods 10 to 15 percent of maximum flood discharge should be done.