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Where is the catchment area situated with respect to dam?(a) Behind the dam(b) Front of dam(c) Right beneath the dam(d) Opposite to the Dam HeadI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My enquiry is from Hydrology topic in division Hydro Electric Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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The correct ANSWER is (a) Behind the dam

For explanation: CATCHMENT area of a hydro site is the total area located behind the dam, Draining water into the reservoir. The place is usually steep at this point. And the Dam head acts as outlet point to LET out the water after utilizing it for power PRODUCTION.



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