Question is ⇒ Underground cables are laid at sufficient depth, Options are ⇒ (A) to minimise temperature stresses, (B) to avoid being unearthed easily due to removal of soil, (C) to minimise the effect of shocks and vibrations due to passing vehicles, etc., (D) for all of the above reasons, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Underground cables are laid at sufficient depth, Options are ⇒ (A) to minimise temperature stresses, (B) to avoid being unearthed easily due to removal of soil, (C) to minimise the effect of shocks and vibrations due to passing vehicles, etc., (D) for all of the above reasons, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Underground cables are laid at sufficient depth
A.	to minimise temperature stresses [Wrong Answer]
B.	to avoid being unearthed easily due to removal of soil [Wrong Answer]
C.	to minimise the effect of shocks and vibrations due to passing vehicles, etc. [Correct Answer]
D.	for all of the above reasons [Wrong Answer]
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