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Consider the following statements:
1. Activity is a property typical of clay soils.
2.An activity value of 7 in a clay soil is indicative of the presence of montmorillonite mineral.
3. An activity value of 7 in a clay soil is indicative of the presence of illite mineral.

Which of these statement are correct?

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1, 2, and 3

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1 and 2 only

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1 and 3 only

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2 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is B 1 and 2 only
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