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Hydraulic structures today are designed using flow net theory. Who gave this theory?

Correct answer C. Khosla

Explanation

A.N. Khosla developed the method of independent variables based on flow net and potential theory for seepage below weirs, replacing Bligh's and Lane's creep theories.

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