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Which of the following is not a preventive measure for the maintenance of the canal?

(a) Strengthening of canal banks

(b) Formation of berms by internal silting

(c) Provision of Pushta or cover to the saturation line

(d) Silt removal

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My question comes from Irrigation Canal in portion Sediment Transport and Irrigation Channels Design of Irrigation Engineering

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Right option is (d) Silt removal

Explanation: Preventive measures are aimed at providing additional stability at various components parts of the canal. Remedial measures are aimed at repairing or removing the causes of trouble like aquatic weed control, silt removal, and maintenance of service roads.

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