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The storage created on the upstream side of a smaller stream by the construction of low earthen bunds is technically known as _________________

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The storage created on the upstream side of a smaller stream by the construction of low earthen bunds is technically known as _________________

(a) a reservoir

(b) a tank

(c) a lake

(d) a pond

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Asked question is from Tank Irrigation topic in portion River Navigation & Tank Irrigation of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct option is (b) a tank

To elaborate: The storage irrigation scheme utilizes the stored water on the upstream side of a smaller earth dam i.e. bund. These earthen bund reservoirs are called as tanks. Such works are very common in South India but this terminology is limited to India only.

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