Curves in the same direction separated by short tangents, are called (A) Simple circular curves (B) Compound curves (C) Transition curves (D) Broken-back curves

Curves in the same direction separated by short tangents, are called
(A) Simple circular curves
(B) Compound curves
(C) Transition curves
(D) Broken-back curves
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Answer: Option D
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