Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_0511 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 5: Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Canal Lining and Conveyance

Subtopic: Canal Lining and Conveyance

Question Statement:

Canal lining with geomembranes (LDPE / HDPE film) covered with brick tiles or concrete primarily provides:

Options:

  • (A) Substantial reduction in canal seepage losses ($75\%$ to $90\%$) and prevention of waterlogging in adjacent lands
  • (B) Zero friction
  • (C) Cooler water temperatures only
  • (D) Elimination of hydraulic jumps

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Impervious canal linings prevent seepage wastage and eradicate salinization and waterlogging along canal commands.
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