Q78
The main cause of slope instability during the Malin Landslide in India was:
A.
Seismic tremors
B.
Soil liquefaction
C.
Deforestation and over-irrigation
AnswerD.
Permafrost melting
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The 2014 Malin Landslide was triggered due to deforestation and excessive irrigation on steep slopes, which led to saturation and collapse of weathered rock and soil.