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What was the innovative slope stabilization technique used in the Nilgiri Hills road widening?

A. Steel mesh only

B. Retaining wall with backfill

C. Soil nailing with vegetation

D. Drainage trenching only

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Soil nailing combined with bioengineering was implemented to stabilize the slopes while promoting vegetation regrowth in the ecologically sensitive Nilgiri region.

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