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What is the name of the failure surface where shear displacement occurs in rock?

A. Bedding plane

B. Shear zone

C. Joint face

D. Rupture surface

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

A shear zone is a region along which shear displacement and failure occur in rock, often seen in faulting or slope failure.

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