The earthen embankments constructed parallel to the river banks at some suitable distance for flood control, are known as____.

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levees

dikes

Both (A) and (B)

floods walls

Correct Answer : Both (A) and (B)

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The theory of infiltration capacity was given by____.

Robert E. Horten

W.W. Horner

Merrill Bernard

Le-Roy K. Shermen

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Robert E. Horten

Ryve's formula for flood estimate in cumecs, is______.

Q = CA^1/4

Q = CA^3/4

Q = CA^1/2

Q = CA^2/3

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Q = CA^2/3

Levees and flood walls,_____.

are means of controlling floods

are designed with adequate dimensions

are never provided free-boards

are designed to carry unbalanced water load

Correct Answer : Option (C) : are never provided free-boards