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Geological Engineering · Q97

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 97

Q97

In dam site selection, the presence of faults is:

A.
Preferred
B.
Negligible
C.
Critical to avoid
Answer
D.
Beneficial for drainage

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Faults are zones of weakness and may become seepage paths or induce instability, making them unsuitable for dam construction.