Question is ⇒ The depth of ballast for a B.G. line is, Options are ⇒ (A) 15-20 cm, (B) 20-25 cm, (C) 25-30 cm, (D) 35-40 cm, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The depth of ballast for a B.G. line is, Options are ⇒ (A) 15-20 cm, (B) 20-25 cm, (C) 25-30 cm, (D) 35-40 cm, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The depth of ballast for a B.G. line is
A.	15-20 cm [Wrong Answer]
B.	20-25 cm [Wrong Answer]
C.	25-30 cm [Wrong Answer]
D.	35-40 cm [Correct Answer]
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