In a singly reinforced beam
(A) Compression is borne entirely by concrete
(B) Steel possesses initial stresses when embedded in concrete
(C) Plane sections transverse to the centre line of the beam before bending remain plane after
bending
(D) Elastic moduli for concrete and steel have different values within the limits of deformation
of the beam

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Answer :

Answer: Option C

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