The maximum water content at which a reduction in water content does not cause a decrease in volume of a soil mass, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

The maximum water content at which a reduction in water content does not cause a decrease in
volume of a soil mass, is known
(A) Liquid limit
(B) Plastic limit
(C) Shrinkage limit
(D) Permeability limit
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(C) Shrinkage limit
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