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In a low head scheme, a weir or barrage is constructed to raise the water level.

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In a low head scheme, a weir or barrage is constructed to raise the water level.

(a) True

(b) False

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I'd like to ask this question from Thermal and Hydropower topic in portion Hydro Electric Power of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct choice is (a) True

To elaborate: A weir or a barrage is constructed to raise the level and the powerhouse is constructed either in the continuation or at some distance downstream of the barrage. The water is taken through an intake canal called the power canal or the diversion canal.

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