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Geological Engineering · Q28

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 28

Q28

Which geological factor is critical when building near a riverbank?

A.
Rock foliation
B.
Soil color
C.
Floodplain sedimentation
Answer
D.
Dune migration

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Floodplain sedimentation determines ground strength, risk of scouring, and foundation behavior near rivers.