Cross Drainage Works MCQ with answer and solution

Concept

Purpose of cross-drainage works

Step-by-step solution

1. Cross-drainage works are structures built where a canal meets a natural drainage (river, stream or nala). 2. Examples are aqueducts, siphon aqueducts, super passages and level crossings.

Explanation

When a canal alignment crosses a river or drainage, a cross-drainage work is provided so that the canal water and the drainage water can pass without mixing or damage.

Shortcut

Canal × drainage = cross-drainage work.

Common mistake

Choosing dam construction.