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Who is credited with the invention of hollow-pipe drainage?
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?
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?
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?
What materials are typically used to fill the trench in a storm water drainage system?
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