Soils containing organic matters (A) Are of spongy nature (B) Swell with decrease of moisture (C) Shrink with increase of moisture content (D) None of these

Soils containing organic matters
(A) Are of spongy nature
(B) Swell with decrease of moisture
(C) Shrink with increase of moisture content
(D) None of these
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Answer: Option A
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