Which one of the following clays behaves like a dense sand? (A) Over-consolidated clay with a high over-consolidation ratio (B) Over-consolidated clay with a low over-consolidation ratio (C) Normally consolidated clay (D) Under-consolidated clay

Which one of the following clays behaves like a dense sand?
(A) Over-consolidated clay with a high over-consolidation ratio
(B) Over-consolidated clay with a low over-consolidation ratio
(C) Normally consolidated clay
(D) Under-consolidated clay
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Answer: Option A
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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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Last Answer : (C) More than 1

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Last Answer : (A) 10 mm

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