Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) If the ratio of depth to width is less than 2, it is shallow foundation (B) If the ratio of depth to width is more than 2, it is deep foundation (C) If the ratio of the length to width is between 1 and 2, it is spread foundation (D) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following:
(A) If the ratio of depth to width is less than 2, it is shallow foundation
(B) If the ratio of depth to width is more than 2, it is deep foundation
(C) If the ratio of the length to width is between 1 and 2, it is spread foundation
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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