The average coefficient of permeability of natural deposits (A) Parallel to stratification is always greater than that perpendicular to stratification (B) Parallel to stratification is always less than that perpendicular to stratification (C) Is always same in both directions (D) Parallel to stratification may or may not be greater than that perpendicular to stratification

The average coefficient of permeability of natural deposits
(A) Parallel to stratification is always greater than that perpendicular to stratification
(B) Parallel to stratification is always less than that perpendicular to stratification
(C) Is always same in both directions
(D) Parallel to stratification may or may not be greater than that perpendicular to stratification
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Answer: Option A
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