The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is (A) Chamfered ashlar masonry (B) Ashlar facing masonry (C) Random coursed ashlar masonry (D) Coursed ashlar masonry

The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does
not exceed 3 mm, is
(A) Chamfered ashlar masonry
(B) Ashlar facing masonry
(C) Random coursed ashlar masonry
(D) Coursed ashlar masonry
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Answer: Option D
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