VPA-0094
QUESTION
The oldest trap of anural habitations is?
OPTIONS
(A) Gully trap
(B) Mason’s trap
(C) Bell trap
(D) Buchan’s trap
ANSWER
(D) Buchan’s trap
EXPLANATION
Buchan’s trap is described in older sanitation literature as one of the oldest forms of trap used in sewerage or sanitary plumbing for preventing foul gases or vermin from entering buildings. Gully, Mason’s, and bell traps are other sanitary-trap designs but are not the historical answer intended by the question.
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