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The distance measured above the F.S.L and to the top of the lining is known as free-board.

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The distance measured above the F.S.L and to the top of the lining is known as free-board.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question in unit test.

Query is from Channel Cross-sections topic in division Lining of Irrigation Canals and its Economics of Irrigation Engineering

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Right answer is (a) True

The explanation: The vertical distance between the full supply level (F.S.L) and the top of the bank is called freeboard. It depends on the size of the canal, location of the canal and water level fluctuations.

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