Select the correct statement. (A) A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a nonuniform soil (B) A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a nonuniform soil (C) Uniformity coefficient does not affect strength and stability (D) Uniformity coefficient of a poorly graded soil is more than that of a well graded soil

Select the correct statement.
(A) A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a nonuniform soil
(B) A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a nonuniform soil
(C) Uniformity coefficient does not affect strength and stability
(D) Uniformity coefficient of a poorly graded soil is more than that of a well graded soil
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