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Geological Engineering · Q110

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 110

Q110

Engineering structures should avoid sites with karst topography because:

A.
They are highly stable
B.
They provide good groundwater storage
C.
They contain soluble rocks like limestone with voids
Answer
D.
They support tall vegetation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Karst topography includes features like sinkholes and caves, formed by dissolution of rocks, making them structurally unstable.