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Factors affecting Permeabiltiy

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Consider the following statements:
1. Knowledge about moisture content is necessary to determine permeability.
2. Some typical marine clay may have moisture content as high as 400%.
3. Sand-bath method of moisture content determination is not suitable for soils containing organic matter.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

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1 and 2 only

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C

2 and 3 only

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1 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is A 1, 2 and 3
a. 1, 2 and 3

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