Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1162 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 4: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Soil Conservation Structures

Subtopic: Bench Terracing

Question Statement:

Bench terracing is predominantly recommended for soil conservation on hill slopes where land slope is:

Options:

  • (A) Between 16% and 33%
  • (B) Less than 2%
  • (C) Between 2% and 6%
  • (D) Greater than 80%

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Bench terracing is suited for medium to steep hill slopes between $16\%\text{ and }33\%$ (and up to $50\%$), converting steep slopes into a series of stepped horizontal or sloping benches.
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