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The drain which is provided parallel to roadway to intercept and divert the water from hill slopes is known as

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Riju Chakraborty
Riju Chakraborty 3 months ago
A)Side drain=Runs parallel to the road and carries surface water away.
B)Catch-water drain=Provided above the road on the uphill side to intercept water coming down the slope.
C)Cross drain=Carries water across the road through a culvert/cross-drainage structure.
D)Sloping drain=Carries water down a longitudinal/side slope to a safe outlet.
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