Consider the following statements : i. The failure of many structures ii. Accidents on major highways iii. Discharge of effluents which pollute rivers iv. Dangerous gas emissions These are attributable to : 1. Improper design 2. Not adhering to proper maintenance practices 3. Lack of proper inspection and quality control during construction 4. Corruption amongst several con-caned individuals 5. Lack of public concern Select the most appropriate answer using the codes given below : 

Consider the following statements : i. The failure of many structures ii. Accidents on major highways iii. Discharge of effluents which pollute rivers iv. Dangerous gas emissions These are attributable to : 1. Improper design 2. Not adhering to proper maintenance practices 3. Lack of proper inspection and quality control during construction 4. Corruption amongst several con-caned individuals 5. Lack of public concern Select the most appropriate answer using the codes given below :  Correct Answer 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Concept:

Justifications of statements are followings,

1. Improper design, manufacturing errors, including in the proper selection of material, incorrect sizing and not adhering to proper maintenance practices, etc. are the reasons for the failure of many structures.

2. Lack of proper inspection and quality control during construction, not adhering to proper maintenance and defective geometric design like inadequate sight distance, improper curve designs is the factors responsible for accidents on major highways

3. Industrial wastage is one of the important pollution sources in the pollution of the water environment. During the last century, a huge amount of industrial wastewater was discharged in the river, lake, and coastal areas which pollute the river and lakes.

4. Dangerous gas emissions are carbon monoxide, Ozone, Nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, etc. due to lack of public concern and not adhering to proper maintenance practices.

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