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Geological Engineering · Q29

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 29

Q29

Which soil property is critical in assessing landslide susceptibility?

A.
Plasticity index
B.
Porosity
C.
Angle of internal friction
Answer
D.
Grain size

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Angle of internal friction measures soil shear strength.Lower friction angles indicate higher landslide risk.