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Urbanisation and occupation of river banks and flood plains lead to:(a) Periodic exposure to inundation(b) Greater flow velocity(c) High run off(d) Increased soil erosionThe question was posed to me during an online interview.This intriguing question comes from Urban Engineering in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct answer is (a) Periodic exposure to inundation

Easiest EXPLANATION: The population of town on river banks are PERIODICALLY EXPOSED to inundation from the rivers. Then slowly these extensions increase as there is less SPACE for water to flow. Removal of natural vegetation leads to the other 3 OPTIONS.



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