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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
Answer
D.
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.