"Consider the following situations.
1.Soil is soft.
2.Volume of existing surface traffic on the alignment is heavy.
3.Track is at a deeper level.
4.Water table is high.
In the construction of Metro Railways, “Cut and Cover” method of construction is suitable in situations listed at
"
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
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