In case of silt deposition in the dam reservoir to dispose of the effectively ________________ be used?
Correct answer: A. Vortex pipes
- A. Vortex pipes
- B. Silt excluders
- C. Silt ejectors
- D. All are correct
Explanation
Vortex pipes are used to draw off and flush deposited silt from a reservoir or dam basin. Silt excluders and ejectors generally remove sediment from water before or within canal systems rather than directly disposing of reservoir deposits.
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