Question

The binding action of individual particles through cement is possible only in __________ type of soil.

(a) Fine-grained soil

(b) Clayey soil

(c) Coarse-grained soil

(d) All of the mentioned

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Coarse-grained soil

For explanation: The binding action of individual particles through cement may be only possible in coarse-grained soil. In fine-grained, cohesive soils, only some of the particles can be expected to have cement bonds, and the rest may be bonded through natural cohesion.