For the upstream face of an earthen dam, the most adverse condition for stability of slope is (A) Sudden drawdown (B) Steady seepage (C) During construction (D) Sloughing of slope

For the upstream face of an earthen dam, the most adverse condition for stability of slope is
(A) Sudden drawdown
(B) Steady seepage
(C) During construction
(D) Sloughing of slope
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Answer: Option A
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