Assertion (A) : Terzaghi's theory of consolidation considers only primary consolidation.

Reason (B) : Secondary consolidation takes place only at the end of the primary consolidation.

both A are R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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A is true but R is false

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A is false but R is true

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The correct option is B both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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Assertion (A) : Terzaghi's theory of consolidation considers only primary consolidation. Reason (B) : Secondary consolidation takes place only at the end of the primary consolidation.

The correct option is B both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of Aboth A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

Assertion (A) : Terzaghi's theory of consolidation considers only primary consolidation.

Reason (B) : Secondary consolidation takes place only at the end of the primary consolidation.

The correct option is B both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A