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Geological Engineering · Q119

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 119

Q119

The rock type most vulnerable to weathering is:

A.
Granite
B.
Basalt
C.
Shale
Answer
D.
Quartzite

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shale weathers easily due to its fine grain and fissility, posing stability risks in slopes and cuttings.