Consider the following statements: 1. For a saturated soil, Skempton’s B-parameter is nearly equal to unity. 2. For an undisturbed sensitive clay, the stress-strain curve shows a peak. 3. Interlocking contributes significantly to the shearing strength in case of dense sand. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

Consider the following statements:
1. For a saturated soil, Skempton’s B-parameter is nearly equal to unity.
2. For an undisturbed sensitive clay, the stress-strain curve shows a peak.
3. Interlocking contributes significantly to the shearing strength in case of dense sand.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only
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(a) 1, 2 & 3
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