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Who came up with the idea of laying broken stones to pave roads in the 1840s?

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John Kay
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James Hargreaves
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John Loudon McAdam
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Douglas McAdams
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The correct option is C John Loudon McAdam
In 1840s, John Loudon McAdam devised a method of laying road using broken stones. This created a hard surface which was an important advancement in road construction.

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