Assertion A: English method of tunnelling requires more time as compared to other methods of tunnelling.
Reason R: In English method of tunnelling, the masons and excavators have to work alternately
Select your answer
A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A
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A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (iii) and (iv) are correct
C. (i) and (iv) are correct
D. (ii) and (iii) are correct
Which of the following lining material is useful for shield driven tunnels in sub aqueous regions?
A. Stone masonry
B. Timber
C. Cast iron
D. Cement concrete
Which of the following methods of tunneling is used for long tunnels at great depths?
A. Army method
B. Needle beam method
C. Austrian method
D. English method
A. Only up holes
B. Only down holes
C. Horizontal or up holes
D. Horizontal down or up holes
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