The following tunnels were constructed in different countries for different purposes:
1.Emperor Claudius built the first Roman tunnel
2.The first highway tunnel was constructed in Hungary
3.The first underground railway tunnel was constructed in Great Britain
4.The first navigational tunnel was constructed in France.
The correct chronological development of these tunnels is:
A. 4, 1, 3, 2
B. 1, 4, 2, 3
C. 2, 3, 1, 4
D. 3, 2, 4, 1
Answer: Option B
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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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