According to Indian Road Congress, the width of carriageway, is(A) 3.75 m for single lane (B) 7.0 m for two lanes without raised kerbs (C) 7.5 m for two lanes with raised kerbs (D) All the above

According to Indian Road Congress, the width of carriageway, is
(A) 3.75 m for single lane
(B) 7.0 m for two lanes without raised kerbs
(C) 7.5 m for two lanes with raised kerbs
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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