The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than (A) 1 cm per metre length (B) 2 cm per metre length (C) 4 cm per metre length (D) 5 cm per metre length

The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than
(A) 1 cm per metre length
(B) 2 cm per metre length
(C) 4 cm per metre length
(D) 5 cm per metre length
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Answer: Option B
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