Irrigation Engineering [1]

106) The alignment of a canal

  • (a) should be such, so as to ensure minimum number of cross drainage works
  • (b) on a water shed is the most economical
  • (c) should avoid valuable properties
  • (d) all of the above

107) Inundation canals draw their supplies from rivers whenever there is a ................. stage in the river.

  • (a) low
  • (b) high
  • (c) medium

108) In side slope canal, cross-drainage works are completely eliminated.

  • (a) Agree
  • (b) Disagree

109) A contour canal

  • (a) is most suitable in hilly areas
  • (b) irrigates only on one side
  • (c) is aligned parallel to the contour of the country
  • (d) all of the above

110) Which of the following is the correct sequence of the parts of a canal system ?

  • (a) Head works, distributary, branch canals and minor.
  • (b) Head works, main canal, branch canal, distributary and minor.
  • (c) Head works, main canal, branch canal, minor and distributary.
  • (d) none of the above

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