Engineering :: Irrigation Engineering
251.
When the levels are such that the F.S.L. of the canal is much above the bed level of the drainage trough, so that the canal runs under syphonic action under the trough, the structure provided is known as
A.
syphon aqueduct
B.
level crossing
C.
canal syphon
D.
super syphon
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
252.
When the irrigation canal and the drain are at the same level, then the cross drainage work is achieved by providing a
A.
aqueduct
B.
super-passage
C.
level crossing
D.
canal syphon
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
253.
In case of syphon aqueduct, the H.F.L. of the drain is
A.
much below the bottom of the canal trough
B.
much higher above the canal bed
C.
in level with the canal bed
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
254.
In a super-passage, the F.S.L. of the canal is
A.
lower than the underside of the trough carrying drainage water
B.
above the bed level of the drainage trough
C.
in level with the drainage trough
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
255.
In a syphon, the underside of the trough carrying drainage water is
A.
lower than
B.
higher than
C.
in level with
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
256.
In level crossing, the water level of canal is much higher than that of the drainage.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
257.
The bed of a canal is lowered in case of
A.
syphon aqueduct
B.
canal syphon
C.
level crossing
D.
all of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
258.
The floor of the aqueduct is subjected to uplift pressure due to
A.
seepage of water from the canal to the drainage
B.
sub-soil water table in the drainage bed
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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