Question

Which of the following pump can effectively lift water under the maximum suction head of 6 to 8 meters?

a.

A single-stage centrifugal pump

b.

Submersible pumps

c.

Turbine pumps

d.

Jet pumps

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Answer: (a).A single-stage centrifugal pump

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