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The ratio of liquid limit, minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil is __________

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The ratio of liquid limit, minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil is __________

(a) Consistency index

(b) Plasticity index

(c) All of the mentioned

(d) None of the mentioned

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Question is taken from Consistency of Soils in chapter Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct choice is (a) Consistency index

Explanation: consistency index or relative consistency is defined as the ratio of liquid limit, minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil.

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