In the penetration macadam construction, the bitumen is (A) Sprayed after the aggregates are spread and compacted (B) Premixed with aggregates and then spread (C) Sprayed before the aggregates are spread and compacted (D) None of the above

In the penetration macadam construction, the bitumen is
(A) Sprayed after the aggregates are spread and compacted
(B) Premixed with aggregates and then spread
(C) Sprayed before the aggregates are spread and compacted
(D) None of the above
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Answer: Option A
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