Which of the following methods of contouring is most suitable for a hilly terrain? (A) Direct method (B) Square method (C) Cross-sections method (D) Tachometric method

Which of the following methods of contouring is most suitable for a hilly terrain?
(A) Direct method
(B) Square method
(C) Cross-sections method
(D) Tachometric method
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(D) Tachometric method
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