A phenomenon commonly observed in river sands for which adequate precautions need to be taken while estimating, measuring and receiving sands at constructions sites is:

Blistering

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Silting

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Hydration

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Bulking

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Solution

The correct option is D Bulking
Ans (D)
The volume of dry sand comes in contact with moisture in river, (the volume increment of dry sand by absorption of moisture is known as bulking of sand), a thin film is formed around particles which causes them to get apart from each other.

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