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In which of the following arrangement, the perennial drainage discharge is advantageously used?

(a) Level crossing

(b) Inlets and Outlets

(c) Syphon

(d) Aqueduct

The question was posed to me in semester exam.

Enquiry is from Types of Cross Drainage Work topic in portion Cross Drainage Work of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct option is (a) Level crossing

Explanation: In level-crossing, a regulator is provided across the drainage to control the discharge. When there are no floods the torrent regulator is kept closed and during floods, the regulator is opened so as to pass the flood discharge.

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