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The constant head permeability test is used for ___________

(a) Fine-grained soil

(b) Coarse-grained soil

(c) Clay soil

(d) Saturated soil

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Right answer is (b) Coarse-grained soil

To explain: Coarse-grained soil, for which a reasonable discharge can be collected in a given time, is used in constant test.

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