The internal molecular attraction of a soil, the cohesion (A) Decreases as the moisture content increases (B) Increases as the moisture content decreases (C) Is more in well compacted clays (D) Depends upon the external applied load

The internal molecular attraction of a soil, the cohesion
(A) Decreases as the moisture content increases
(B) Increases as the moisture content decreases
(C) Is more in well compacted clays
(D) Depends upon the external applied load
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Answer: Option C
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