A control meter is preferred to a weir because_______.

it is not damaged by floating debris

it measures the discharge even in silt laiden streams

the velocity of approach of the channel increases above the control, and thus removes the silt completely

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

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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