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  1. Identify the two FALSE statements from the following four statements.
    I. The consolidation of soil happens due to the change in total stress.
    II. When Standard Penetration Tests are performed in fine sands below the water table, the dilation correction is applied after the overburden correction is applied.
    III. Over consolidated clay's will have predominantly cohesive strength as compared to the frictional strength.
    IV. Compaction of soils is due to expulsion of water.
    1. II & III
    2. I & IV
    3. I & III
    4. II & IV
Correct Option: B

Consolidation is due to change in effective stress Compaction is due to expulsion of air, consolidation is due to expulsion of water



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