In India, a curve is expressed in terms of angle in degrees subtended to the centre by an arc of :

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JKSSB JE Civil Jal Shakti 5 Dec 2022 Official Paper (Shift 2)

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Concept:
Arch Definition of Degree of Curve:

In India According to arc definition degree of curvature is defined as an angle in degree subtended by an arc of a standard length of 30 m or 20 m.
This definition is generally used in highways.

The relationship between the radius of Curve (R) and Degree of Curve (D) is given as:

\(R=\frac{S}{D}\times \frac{180^{\circ}}{\pi }\)

Where S is the standard length or any given chord length