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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 13 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q31

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A channel of the canal where water is forced to flow against the slope of land by upliftment is called ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lift channel.

  • A Lift channel is a channel of the canal in which water is forced to flow against the slope of land by upliftment.
  • When the main source is at a lower level than the supply level, the water is supplied through some mechanical means, known as lift irrigation.
  • Lift irrigation is a method of irrigation in which water is not transported by natural flow, but is lifted with pumps or surge pools etc.