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In general shear failure, continuous failure is developed between ______________

(a) Ground surface and footing

(b) Edge of the footing and ground surface

(c) Foundation and the ground surface

(d) None of the mentioned

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Correct option is (b) Edge of the footing and ground surface

To explain: In the case of general shear failure, continuous failure surface develops between the edges of the footing and the ground surface.

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