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For transport of sample to laboratory, the sample is ________

(a) wrapped in wax paper

(b) mixed with other samples

(c) given disturbance

(d) saturated with lime

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Enquiry is from Soil Samples and Samplers in division Stabilisation of Soils, Site Investigation and Sub – Soil Exploration of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right answer is (a) wrapped in wax paper

The best explanation: For transport of sample to laboratory, the samples can be cut out and trimmed to regular shapes. The samples are then wrapped in wax paper or polyethylene sheet and is given a wax coating.

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