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50.
In the alignment of an irrigation channel wherefrom offtakes have to be provided at regular intervals, changes in the given channel parameters are made use of. The correct sequence of the decreasing order of preference of these parameters is
Width, slope, depth
Width, depth, slope
Depth, slope, width
Depth, width, slope
Answer: Option
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Bunny said:   5 years ago
Option C is correct. The depth should be such that the off take channel runs full. Our main preference is depth and then to stop silting we have to focus on slope and at last the width.
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