Question

Which of the following precautions are to be taken with regard to landslides?

• A. Frequent hill cutting to make space for roads.
• B. Water pipes and electric lines can be fitted underground.
• C. Walls may be built around the slopes of hills prone to landslides.
• D. Large scale deforestation in hilly areas.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Water pipes and electric lines can be fitted underground.
C Walls may be built around the slopes of hills prone to landslides.

There are a number of precautions to be taken in case of landslides. Two such precautions are ensuring that electric lines and water pipes are fitted underground to protect them from damage during a landslide, and building tall walls around the slopes of landslide-prone hills in order to block rocks and soil from sliding onto roads and into houses.