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Geological Engineering · Q55

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 55

Q55

Which of the following increases landslide risk in hilly terrain?

A.
Dense vegetation
B.
Slope flattening
C.
Deforestation
Answer
D.
Drip irrigation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Deforestation removes root structures that stabilize the soil, increasing landslide susceptibility especially on steep slopes.