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Geological Engineering · Q39

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 39

Q39

The primary cause of subsidence in urban areas is:

A.
Construction of high-rise buildings
B.
Mining and groundwater withdrawal
Answer
C.
Air pollution
D.
Road traffic

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Subsidence is the sinking of the ground, often caused by groundwater extraction or mining, leading to collapse of underlying layers.