The 'point of curve' of a simple circular curve, is (A) Point of tangency (B) Point of commencement (C) Point of intersection (D) Mid-point of the curve

The 'point of curve' of a simple circular curve, is
(A) Point of tangency
(B) Point of commencement
(C) Point of intersection
(D) Mid-point of the curve
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(B) Point of commencement
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