Which one of the following statements is not correct for heading and benching method of tunnelling?
A. Drilling and mucking can be done simultaneously
B. Benching provides a platform for working on heading
C. Removal of muck from the heading is very easy
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
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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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