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In the external silting method, subsidiary banks are constructed which run parallel to canal main banks.

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asked Aug 16, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

In the external silting method, subsidiary banks are constructed which run parallel to canal main banks.

(a) True

(b) False

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answered Aug 16, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

Right option is (a) True

Easy explanation: It is very essential to bring the flow of water out of the channel section to accomplish silting of banks externally. Subsidiary banks are required to hold the water externally in a confined position and are constructed parallel to the canal main banks.

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