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collapsible soils are usually present in areas of __________

(a) Semi-arid regions and Arid regions

(b) Dry regions

(c) All of the mentioned

(d) None of the mentioned

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The doubt is from Collapsible Soils topic in division Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right option is (a) Semi-arid regions and Arid regions

Easy explanation: Since collapsible soil exhibit loose, weakly cemented sands they are usually present in arid and semi- arid regions.

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