Question

What are spillways?

• A. Small openings through which water from dams is directed and channelised.
• B. Openings through which water from dam is sent to agricultural fields.
• C. Openings through which water is spilled in large rivers.
• D. Openings through which water from rain is stored.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Small openings through which water from dams is directed and channelised.

Dams are usually built to retain the rivers and the rainwater that could be used later to irrigate the agricultural fields. The water from the dam is directed and channelized through small openings which are called spillways.