Velocity of flow of water in plain sedimentation water tank, is normally kept 

(A) 3 cm/minute 

(B) 10 cm/minute 

(C) 20 cm/minute 

(D) 30 cm/minute 

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Answer :

(D) 30 cm/minute 

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