In Limit state method of design, the factor of safety for concrete and steel respectively are
[ A ] 3.00 and 1.80
[ B ] 1.50 and 1.18
[ C ] 1.50 and 1.15
[ D ] 1.50 and 1.50

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Answer :

[ C ] 1.50 and 1.15

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