If the engineer-in-charge approves, the 10 cm cubes may be used for the work test of concrete provided maximum nominal size of aggregate, does not exceed (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 25 cm

If the engineer-in-charge approves, the 10 cm cubes may be used for the work test of concrete
provided maximum nominal size of aggregate, does not exceed
(A) 10 cm
(B) 15 cm
(C) 20 cm
(D) 25 cm
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Answer: Option C
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