Which material's pipe is used for drainage pipeline?

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  1. Brass pipe
  2. G.I. Pipe
  3. Steel Pipe
  4. Ceramic

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Option 4 : Ceramic
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Explanation:

The common types of pipes classified according to their material are:

Material

Application

Asbestos Cement (AC) pipes

It is used for drainage of waste and rainwater from roofs, soil and waste and also for ventilation.

C.I. pipe

It is used in sewer lines of homes and some commercial properties.

Rubber pipe

Rubber hose pipes are used for carrying the gases to the require equipment from different gas storage and cylinders.

R.C.C. pipe

Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) Spun / Hume Pipes are generally used for water drainage, sewerage, culverts and irrigation.

Galvanized Iron (GI) Pipes

This type of pipe is used for water supply work inside the building.

Copper Pipes

These pipes are used in hot water installation.

Plastic or Polythene or PVC pipes

It used increasingly these days for supply of cold water in external and internal plumbing work.

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