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Geological Engineering · Q57

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 57

Q57

Which of the following causes undercutting of slopes in natural terrain?

A.
Wind action
B.
Earthquake
C.
River erosion
Answer
D.
Frost heaving

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
River erosion at the base of a slope removes support and may trigger slope failure through undercutting.