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A hydraulic structure should not be built on pervious soil, because of _________

A hydraulic structure should not be built on pervious soil, because of _________ Correct Answer Higher water level at the upstream of the structure

If a hydraulic structure is built on pervious soil, the higher water level at the upstream of the structure will cause seepage through the permeable soil.

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