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What is the problem in India for artificial channels?

(a) Formation of Depressions

(b) Formation of Alluvial Soil

(c) Untimely Rains

(d) Improper Usage of Channels

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

My question is based upon Stable Channels Design  in India in chapter Sediment Transport and Irrigation Channels Design of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct choice is (b) Formation of Alluvial Soil

The explanation: In prehistoric periods, the area starting from the Himalayas to Vindhya mountains is used to in the form of depressions with water flowing over it. But over the ages these depressions got filled with fine silt particles, thereby forming into alluvial soil. So the rivers present in this area of north India flow in alluvial soil carrying silt. So, therefore the artificial channels carrying water from such rivers thus have to carry silt sediment.

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