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The attainment of maximum density of soil at full saturation is due to __________

(a) Lubrication action

(b) Hydrostatic pressure

(c) Bulking of sand

(d) None of the mentioned

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Right choice is (b) Hydrostatic pressure

Easiest explanation: The attainment of maximum density at full saturation is due to the reduction of effective pressure between soil particles by hydrostatic pressure.

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