Which of the following type of sea walls results in greatest protection of shore structures? (A) Vertical sea wall (B) Sea wall with batter (C) Stepped sea wall (D) Sea wall with concave face

Which of the following type of sea walls results in greatest protection of shore structures?
(A) Vertical sea wall
(B) Sea wall with batter
(C) Stepped sea wall
(D) Sea wall with concave face
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(D) Sea wall with concave face
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