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What is the primary purpose of cross-drainage works?
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?
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?
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?
What problem do cross-drainage works help prevent in surrounding areas?
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What do cross-drainage works ensure in terms of water flow?
What do cross-drainage works ensure in terms of water flow?
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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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