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21. Assertion A : English method of tunneling requires more time as compared to other methods of tunneling. Reason R : In English method of tunneling, the masons and excavators have to work alternately. Select your answer based on the coding system given below :
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are 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.
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22. What is the correct sequence of the following events of construction of a shaft in rock ? 1 drilling and blasting 2 timbering 3 pumping 4 mucking Select the correct answer usiny the codes given below Codes :
A. 1,2,3,4
B. 1,4,2,3
C. 2,1,4,3
D. 2,4,1,3
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23. Which one of the following is a component of a shield for tunneling ?
A. liner plate
B. trench jack
C. stiffener
D. cutting edge
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24. Ribs are used for strengthening and stiffening the liner plate for tunnels of diameter greater than
A. 2 m
B. 3 m
C. 4 m
D. 5 m
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25. Drift method of tunnelling is used to construct tunnels in
A. soft grounds
B. rock
C. self supporting grounds
D. broken grounds
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