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The general exploration gives information about which of the following features?

(a) Depth of rock

(b) Composition of soil strata

(c) Ground water level

(d) All of the mentioned

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This intriguing question comes from Site Exploration in chapter Stabilisation of Soils, Site Investigation and Sub – Soil Exploration of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: The general exploration is able to give information about the following:

i) Depth, extent and composition of soil strata.

ii) Depth of rock, when necessary

iii) Ground water level

iv) Preliminary selection of foundation type

v) Compressibility of soil strata.

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