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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

A channel of canal where water flows under the influence of gravity is called ______.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. flow channel

A flow channel is also called the Gravity Irrigation.

Gravity irrigation is the type of irrigation in which water is available at a higher level to enable supply to the land by gravity flow.

Other types of irrigation are:

Lift Irrigation: When groundwater is lifted up to be used as irrigation water or water supply is at too low a level to run by the gravitation of the land.

Drip Irrigation: In this irrigation, water is directly applied to the root zone of the plant using a drip nozzle.

Sprinkler Irrigation: In this method of irrigation water is applied through a network of pipes and pumps.