Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply mains, is (A) Axial flow pump (B) Reciprocating pump (C) Rotary type pump (D) Centrifugal pumps

Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply mains, is 

(A) Axial flow pump 

(B) Reciprocating pump 

(C) Rotary type pump 

(D) Centrifugal pumps 

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(A) Axial flow pump 

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