UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

The following refer to the stability analysis of an earth dam under different conditions :
1. Stability of D/S slope during steady seepage.
2. Stability of U/S slope during sudden drawdown.
3. Stability of U/S and D/S slopes during construction.
Of these statements :

A 1 and 2 are correct

B 1 and 3 are correct

C 2 and 3 are correct

D 1, 2 and 3 are correct

ANS:C - 2 and 3 are correct

The correct answer is D.

Ref: B C PUNAMIA.