The minimum water content at which the soil retains its liquid state and also possesses a small shearing strength against flowing, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

The minimum water content at which the soil retains its liquid state and also possesses a small
shearing strength against flowing, is known
(A) Liquid limit
(B) Plastic limit
(C) Shrinkage limit
(D) Permeability limit
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(A) Liquid limit
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