For a loose sand sample and a dense sand sample consolidated to the same effective stress
(A) Ultimate strength is same and also peak strength is same
(B) Ultimate strength is different but peak strength is same
(C) Ultimate strength is same but peak strength of dense sand is greater than that of loose sand
(D) Ultimate strength is same but peak

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(C) Ultimate strength is same but peak strength of dense sand is greater than that of loose sand

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