Wooden Electric Pole KBG-43 Answer

'It is a backpack holder'

'Mast of a sailing vessel'

'Flag pole of the large National flag'

'Tubular high mast for solar lights or for perimeter lighting of Airport'

'Telephone pole'

'Steel based high circular wooden masts for flood lights or solar lights', these were some of the responses received for KBG-43, the 43rd edition of online travel quiz Kaun Banega Ghumakkad.

Wooden electricity pole was the correct answer.

Wooden poles continue to be used in many countries for electricity transmission. The picture was taken by Ghumakkad in the Bay Area of California, USA. While on a hike in a Forest Reserve, I noticed these wooden poles which were treated for pests, neatly polished and numbered. 

While returning from the camping site, we observed that similar poles were in use around the cities and towns also. 

The high tension transmission towers though were metallic structures as in other countries. See the picture below from northern fringe of SF Bay, California.

The toe holds on the poles were given as a clue in the contest. These holds are necessary for climbing the poles for any maintenance or repair. Since the poles were located in a hiking area, to prevent any accidental or adventurous attempt to climb by unauthorised personnel, bottom few sets of hand holds are detachable. Very thoughtful design. Otherwise in other countries, the bottom rung of the poles or towers are wrapped in barbed wires to prevent accidental/unauthorised climbing.

Since tall trees like the conifers, redwood and fir grow abundantly in California, wooden poles continue to be used for electricity transmission.

Winners

KBG-43 generated good response with almost 300 participants. However, only two readers gave the correct answer. Another anonymous response, though correct, goes unrewarded. Congratulations to both the winners who are profiled below:

1. NR Ravi: Former Captain Indian Navy who after retirement worked as the Chief Designer in an electronics manufacturing company and later as a Professor in a leading engineering college in Chennai. Loves travelling and gardening.
2. Ranajit Sen: A Pharmacy graduate from BITS Pilani. After more than 40 years in pharma industry, Ranajit is now an advisor to the Govt of India and leading bio-tech companies.

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