History of Drainage Systems
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Who is credited with the invention of hollow-pipe drainage?

  • Sir Thomas Sewer
  • Sir Hugh Dalrymple (correct)
  • Sir Henry Waterway
  • Sir William Drainage
  • What are geotextiles designed to do in a drainage system?

  • Block water flow and trap soil particles
  • Retain fine soil particles and allow water to pass through (correct)
  • Prevent water from passing through and retain soil particles
  • Absorb excess water and release soil particles
  • What was the purpose of sewerage and drainage systems in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  • Redirect waste water to agricultural fields
  • Provide access to water and remove waste water (correct)
  • Create artificial waterlogging for agricultural purposes
  • Prevent access to water and store waste water
  • What materials are typically used to fill the trench in a storm water drainage system?

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