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________ sample has the natural structure of soil as modified.

(a) undisturbed

(b) disturbed

(c) representative

(d) non-remoulded

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The origin of the question is Soil Samples and Samplers in portion Stabilisation of Soils, Site Investigation and Sub – Soil Exploration of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right choice is (a) undisturbed

For explanation: The disturbed sample of the soil has the natural structure of soil as modified due to the disturbance caused while collecting the soil sample. It is usually obtained by pump and shells with trap valve.

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