Irrigation - Engineering

Q1:

In gravity canals, F.S.L. is

A always at the ground level

B always below the ground level

C generally 4 to 5 metres above the ground level

D only a few cm above the ground level.

ANS:D - only a few cm above the ground level.

F.S L stands for full supply level.

So, The level of full supply will be a few cm above the ground surface.