The minimum width of the pavement of a National Highway should be (A) 4.7 m (B) 5.7 m (C) 6.7 m (D) 7.7 m

The minimum width of the pavement of a National Highway should be
(A) 4.7 m
(B) 5.7 m
(C) 6.7 m
(D) 7.7 m
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Answer: Option B
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