The provision of drainage gallery in a gravity dam helps in reducing ____________________ Options: A . &nbsphydrostatic pressure B . &nbspseepage pressure C . &nbspsilt pressure D . &nbspboth hydrostatic pressure and seepage pressure

The provision of drainage gallery in a gravity dam helps in reducing __________

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The provision of drainage gallery in a gravity dam helps in reducing ____________________

Options:

A . hydrostatic pressure

B . seepage pressure

C . silt pressure

D . both hydrostatic pressure and seepage pressure

Answer: Option B
Answer: (b).seepage pressure

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