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A soil sample may be well graded if __________

(a) If it has most number of particles of same size

(b) Excess of certain particles

(c) Good representation of particles of all size

(d) None of the mentioned

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The query is from Particle Size Distribution Curve topic in portion Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (c) Good representation of particles of all size

The explanation is: A soil is said to be well graded when it has a good representation of particle of all size.

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