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What are the features required, for classifying a soil component as boulder?

(a) Bulky hard

(b) Diameter more than 30cm

(c) Round to angular shape

(d) All of the mentioned

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The correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned

The explanation: For a soil component to be a boulder, size range must be of average diameter more than 30cm and shape of round to angular and bulky hard.

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