A regulator is water controlling structure, it is provided at the head of canal to supply water from parent canal to the branch channel is called_______________________?
Correct answer: A. Head Regulator
- A. Head Regulator
- B. Cross-Regulator
- C. Escape
- D. All are correct
Explanation
A head regulator is placed at the entrance of an off-taking canal to control and supply its required discharge from the parent canal. A cross-regulator controls the water level within a canal, while an escape removes surplus water.
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