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Question
Identify the two False statements from the following four statements
i.  The consolidation of soil happens due to the change in total stress.
ii. When Standard Penetration Tests are performed in fine sands below the water table; the Overburden correction is applied after the dilation correction is applied.
iii. Over consolidated clays will have predominantly cohesive strength as compared to the frictional strength.
iv. Compaction of soils is due to expulsion of air.
A.
i and ii
B.
i and iv
C.
i and iii
D.
ii and iv
Answer ( Option A)

i and ii

Solution

i. Consolidation of soil happens due to the change in effective stress.
Hence, Statement i is incorrect
ii. When Standard Penetration Tests are performed in fine sands below the water table; the dilation correction  is applied after the Overburden correction is applied. 
Hence, Statement ii is incorrect

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