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The following data pertain to a natural drain crossing an irrigation canal:
Canal dataDrainage dataFlow10 cumecs200 cumecsBed level112 m108 mDepth of flow1 m8 m
Which of the following type of cross drainage work should be recommended for the above case?

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Aqueduct
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Syphon aqueduct
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Syphon
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Super-passage
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Solution

The correct option is B Syphon aqueduct
Since the canal bed level is higher than the drain bed level and the water level of the drain is higher then the canal bed level hence syphon aqueduct is preferred for the given case.

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