UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Consider the following statements :
In water supply distribution network,
1. the grid-iron system requires more length of pipe lines and larger number of cut-off valves.
2. the design of the grid-iron system is difficult but economical.
3. employing a grid-iron system, the dead ends are completely eliminated.
4. employing a grid-iron system permits more water to be diverted towards the affected point from various directions.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A 1, 2 and 4

B 1, 3 and 4

C 2, 3 and 4

D 1, 2 and 3

ANS:B - 1, 3 and 4

Please explain the given answer in detail.