Q. The causes which tend to reduce the shearing strength of the soil are __________

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Q. Nature of slope includes __________

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Q. The force which helps to retain the position of mass in space is __________

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Q. The force which tends to induce failure is __________

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Q. When the forces tending to induce failure dominate over those tending to resist failure, the mass becomes stable.

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Q. The angle of slope up to which the materials are stable in a slope is called __________

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Q. In the recent times what other aspect of the slope is considered for its stability?

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Q. Solvent action can been seen in rocks which are made of _______ minerals.

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Q. Which of the following is not a failure due to the role of water?

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Q. The rock which can be stable even with vertical slopes is __________

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Q. Which type of sandstone is more stable?

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Q. What can be said about stability of slope when the layers are horizontal?

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Q. What has to be considered while giving cuts in stratified rocks?

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Q. In metamorphic rocks derived from stratified sedimentary rocks, the direction of cleavage with respect to the original bedding may cause a complex system of weak planes.

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Q. Which zones are most potential surfaces for rock slips?

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Q. Which of the following is an external factor for failure?

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Q. Majority of rocks are free from joints and cracks.

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Q. Which of the following is not a method of control of mass movement?

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Q. While devising a monitoring system, what has to be kept in mind?

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Q. Which of the following might not reduce the chances of infiltration?

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