In which case study did a major landslide result from poor drainage in a hill cutting?
A. Munnar Road (Kerala)
B. Mumbai-Pune Expressway
C. Shimla Bypass
D. NH-5 near Solan
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway has had repeated landslides. A major cause was inadequate drainage in steep hill cuttings, leading to pore pressure buildup and failure.Which geotechnical failure occurred in the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster in Italy?
A. Overtopping of dam
B. Foundation failure
C. Landslide into reservoir
D. Earthquake-induced cracking
What was the main geological issue in the Panama Canal expansion project?
A. Lava flow
B. Marine sediment instability
C. Hard rock tunneling
D. Seismic liquefaction
In the case of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, what caused the leaning?
A. Uneven settlement due to clayey soil
B. Earthquake damage
C. Poor construction material
D. Tectonic movement
Which engineering technique stabilized the Hong Kong slopes after landslide disasters?
A. Tunneling
B. Shotcreting and soil nailing
C. Earth reinforcement
D. Floating raft foundation
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