The picture above shows a design plan for the sewage system of Anu’s village. The village Panchayat created this system of closed sewers to prevent sewage from being dumped directly into the Ganga River. When the Panchayat went to the central government to claim funds under the Namami Gange project , the plan was rejected as one crucial element of a sewage system was missing.

Which of the following is missing in the plan?

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Sewage pipes

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Manholes

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A water body to dump the sewage

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The correct option is C
Manholes

Manholes are necessary for sewage systems to gain access to clogged and blocked drains. Manholes are placed strategically at regular distances and intersections to ensure that the sewage drains can be cleaned and repaired whenever required.

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The correct option is C Manholes Manholes are necessary for sewage systems to gain access to clogged and blocked drains. Manholes are placed strategically at regular distances and intersections to ensure that the sewage drains can be cleaned and repaired whenever required.

The correct option is C
Manholes

Manholes are necessary for sewage systems to gain access to clogged and blocked drains. Manholes are placed strategically at regular distances and intersections to ensure that the sewage drains can be cleaned and repaired whenever required.