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The camber provided on a sloping road is 1 in 48. Which one of the following is the ruling gradient?

A

1 in 20

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1 in 15

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C

1 in 30

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1 in 24

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Solution

The correct option is C 1 in 30
As per IRC 52:1981, ruling gradient values should be

1 in 30: plain and rolling terrain

1 in 20: mountainous terrain

1 in 16.7: Steep terrain

Thus for the sloping road, it is 1 in 30.

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