On the recommendations of Indian Road Congress, the ruling gradient in plains, is (A) 1 in 15 (B) 1 in 20 (C) 1 in 30 (D) 1 in 45

On the recommendations of Indian Road Congress, the ruling gradient in plains, is
(A) 1 in 15
(B) 1 in 20
(C) 1 in 30
(D) 1 in 45
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Answer: Option C
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