Question

In order to ease the traffic congestion, the transport planners decided to have a sophisticated system of elevated monorail travel in the city. However, it was pointed out by somebody that a metro rail system would be a more effective solution to the traffic problem. The plan was thus stalled. Moreover, since a budget had not been drawn up for the project, it was deemed fit to stall the work of the monorail for some time. In the meanwhile, the traffic planners of the city decided to build an efficient system of subways and flyovers in the city with the aim of easing the same problem. At the instant when the planners were preparing to award the contracts to the concerned parties, the transport planners came up with the contention that the subways interfered with the site of a pillar of the monorail system. The traffic planners had to give up the idea and think of other possible solutions.
Which of the following can we infer from the above passage?

• A. The city authorities felt that the monorail system was essentially impractical.
• B. There is a strong contention between the two groups of planners in the city.
• C. The projects would be stalled for an indefinite period.
• D. None of these

Hint:

In comprehension questions, focus on the key details related to timing and progress, especially when the passage describes the future plans or delays of projects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The passage describes how the monorail system plan was stalled due to the lack of a drawn-up budget, and further delays were caused by issues with the subway and monorail system's alignment. It indicates that the progress of these projects is uncertain and would be delayed for an indefinite period, especially since the transport planners are still exploring other possible solutions.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) The projects would be stalled for an indefinite period.