The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30
cm, is termed as
(A) Excavation
(B) Surface dressing
(C) Cutting
(D) Surface excavation

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) Surface excavation

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