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A good quality undisturbed soil sample is one which is obtained using a sampling tube having an area ratio of

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8%
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16%
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24%
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32%
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Solution

The correct option is A 8%
Undisturbed Sample retains as closely as practicable the true in-situ structure and water content of the soil. For undisturbed sample the stress changes cannot be avoided. The following requirements are looked for:
• No change due to disturbance of the soil structure,
• No change in void ratio and water content,
• No change in constituents and chemical properties.

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