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In collaboration with which one, Ahmad Khan proved that blends of polyblend and bitumen, when used to lay roads, enhanced the bitumen.s water repellent properties, and helped to increase roadlife by a a factor of three.

A

R.V. College of Engineering

B

The Bangalore City Corporation

C

Three Mile Island

D

Both 1 and 2

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To solve the question, we need to identify the collaboration that Ahmad Khan had in proving that blends of polyblend and bitumen enhanced the water-repellent properties of bitumen and increased road life by a factor of three. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Components**: - Polyblend is a powdered recycled plastic. - Bitumen is a material commonly used for laying roads. 2. **Identifying the Collaboration**: - Ahmad Khan, a businessman and plastic manufacturer, collaborated with two entities: - RV College of Engineering - Bangalore City Corporation 3. **The Experiment**: - Ahmad Khan blended polyblend with bitumen to create a new mixture for road laying. - This blend was found to enhance the water-repellent properties of bitumen significantly. 4. **Results of the Experiment**: - The mixture increased the road life by a factor of three, indicating a substantial improvement in durability. 5. **Choosing the Correct Option**: - The options provided were: 1. RV College of Engineering 2. Bangalore City Corporation 3. Three Mile Island 4. Both first and second - Since Ahmad Khan collaborated with both RV College of Engineering and Bangalore City Corporation, the correct answer is option 4: Both first and second. ### Final Answer: **The correct collaboration is with both RV College of Engineering and Bangalore City Corporation.** ---
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