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According to USCS, the fined grained soil are classified on the basis of _____________

(a) Plasticity

(b) Grain size distribution

(c) Group index

(d) Particle size composition

The question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My question is based upon Unified Soil Classification in section Classification of Soils of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (a) Plasticity

For explanation: According to USCS the fine grained soils, whose behavior is controlled by plasticity, are classified on the basis of their plasticity.

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