Question
[4]. Read the following passage carefully:
Passage: "The old iron bridge over the Kosi had carried carts for eighty years, but engineers declared it unsafe for heavy trucks. Instead of demolishing it, young engineer Anil proposed a different plan: keep the old bridge for pedestrians and cycles, and build a lighter new bridge beside it for vehicles. Older engineers objected that two bridges would cost more to maintain. Anil showed that demolishing and replacing would cost more, and that the old bridge, repaired, could still serve thousands of daily walkers. The town kept both bridges. Anil's lesson was simple: preservation and progress need not be enemies if each is given its proper work." Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
Option 2 : The old bridge was demolished
Detailed Solution
सही उत्तर The old bridge was demolished है।
The town kept both bridges; the old one was not demolished.
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[4]. Read the following passage carefully:
Passage: "The old iron bridge over the Kosi had carried carts for eighty years, but engineers declared it unsafe for heavy trucks. Instead of demolishing it, young engineer Anil proposed a different plan: keep the old bridge for pedestrians and cycles, and build a lighter new bridge beside it for vehicles. Older engineers objected that two bridges would cost more to maintain. Anil showed that demolishing and replacing would cost more, and that the old bridge, repaired, could still serve thousands of daily walkers. The town kept both bridges. Anil's lesson was simple: preservation and progress need not be enemies if each is given its proper work." Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
Correct Answer: The old bridge was demolished
The town kept both bridges; the old one was not demolished.