GATE CE 2017 Set 1 — Question 61
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The old concert hall was demolished because of fears that the foundation would be affected by the construction of the new metro line in the area. Modern technology for underground metro construction tried to mitigate the impact of pressurized air pockets created by the excavation of large amounts of soil. But even with these safeguards, it was feared that the soil below the concert hall would not be stable.
From this, one can infer that
From this, one can infer that
Correct answer
(B) metro construction has to be done carefully considering its impact on the foundations of existing buildings.
Solution
The passage describes the demolition of an old concert hall due to fears that its foundation would be affected by new metro line construction. It also mentions that despite using modern technology and safeguards to mitigate the impact of pressurized air pockets, there was still concern about the stability of the soil below the concert hall. This directly implies that metro construction requires careful consideration of its potential impact on the foundations of existing buildings.Let's evaluate the options:
- (A) the foundations of old buildings create pressurized air pockets underground, which are difficult to handle in metro construction. This statement is incorrect. The passage states that pressurized air pockets are created by the excavation for the metro line, not by the foundations of old buildings.
- (B) metro construction has to be done carefully considering its impact on the foundations of existing buildings. This aligns perfectly with the passage. The demolition of the concert hall due to fears for its foundation, despite safeguards, highlights the necessity of careful consideration.
- (C) old buildings in an area form an impossible hurdle to metro construction in that area. The passage states it was a fear that the soil would not be stable, leading to demolition. It doesn't necessarily imply an "impossible hurdle" for all old buildings, but rather a significant challenge requiring careful assessment.
- (D) pressurized air can be used to excavate large amounts of soil from underground areas. While the passage mentions "pressurized air pockets created by the excavation," it doesn't state that pressurized air is used for excavation. It refers to the impact of these pockets, not their utility in excavation.
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