During severe floods, a wall is constructed from the pond level up to the high flood level along the entire length of the regulator. This wall rests on piers and resists water pressure through its own weight. What is this type of wall called?

Water Management MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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29 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Option A refers to a holding wall, which is different. Option B, partition wall, divides areas but does not specifically resist water pressure in this context. Option C, breast wall, is the correct term for a wall that supports water pressure by its weight along a regulator. Option D, lever arm wall, is unrelated to this function.

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