The main reinforcement in the toe of a T-shaped R C. retaining wall is provided on
 (i) Top face parallel to the wall
 (ii) Top face perpendicular to the wall
 (iii) Bottom face parallel to the wall
 (iv) Bottom face perpendicular to the wall
 The correct answer is
(A) Only (ii) is correct
(B) (i) and (ii) are correct
(C) (iii) and (iv) are correct
(D) Only (iv) is correct

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Answer: Option D

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