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In which type of barrier is most of the ponding done by gates and smaller or nil part of it is done by the raised crest?
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In which type of barrier is most of the ponding done by gates and smaller or nil part of it is done by the raised crest?

A.

Weir

B.

Weir without shutter

C.

Weir with shutter

D.

Barrage

Correct option is D


Barrage: - Barrage provides the obstruction across the river required to raise up its water level and divert the water into the canal.
In barrages the crest is kept at a low level.
Barrage provides maximum control on river.
It is more costly.
Weir: - It raises water level in the river and diverts water into an off taking canal.
The crest of weir is raised above the river bed to raise the water level.​

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