Cross-Drainage Works and Water Management
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What is the primary purpose of cross-drainage works?

  • To facilitate the smooth passage of water across obstacles (correct)
  • To divert water towards roads and railways
  • To construct artificial obstacles in waterways
  • To reduce water flow in surrounding areas
  • What types of obstacles do cross-drainage works facilitate water passage across?

  • Natural obstacles like mountains and hills
  • Waterways like rivers and canals
  • Artificial obstacles like roads, railways, canals, and embankments (correct)
  • Urban infrastructure like buildings and bridges
  • Why are cross-drainage works crucial in water resource management?

  • To increase water flow in surrounding areas
  • To reduce the risk of droughts
  • To increase flooding in surrounding areas
  • To ensure efficient management of water resources (correct)
  • What problem do cross-drainage works help prevent in surrounding areas?

    <p>Flooding or waterlogging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cross-drainage works ensure in terms of water flow?

    <p>Smooth passage of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Cross-Drainage Works

    • Cross-drainage works are infrastructure and techniques that allow water to flow smoothly across natural or artificial obstacles.
    • Obstacles include roads, railways, canals, or embankments.
    • The primary purpose of cross-drainage works is to ensure efficient management of water resources.
    • These works also prevent flooding or waterlogging in surrounding areas.

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    Learn about the infrastructure and techniques used to facilitate the smooth passage of water across obstacles, ensuring efficient water resource management and preventing flooding.

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