Question

Appu lives in an area where there is heavy rainfall. To prevent flooding of his village, the village has a parallel drainage system that collects rain water along with another drainage system that collects sewage. What is the drainage system that collects rainwater called?

• A. Storm water drain
• B. Flood water drain
• C. Fresh water drain
• D. Sewage water drain

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Storm water drain

Storm water drains collect rainwater from roads and pavements. These may be then connected to a local water body or to the sewage drain. Cities which are prone to floods should have a proper storm water drain network.