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asked Aug 19, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

Mota layer sometimes is also known as Marbarwa or Magasan is an impervious layer.

(a) True

(b) False

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This intriguing question originated from Open Well and Dug Well topic in division Ground Water for Irrigation through Wells and Tubewells of Irrigation Engineering

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answered Aug 22, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

Correct answer is (a) True

For explanation: Mota is an impervious patch of small thickness situated in the pervious soil mass. It gives structural support to the open well and is useful for unlined and partly lined wells. It can either be continuous or may be localized.

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