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Consider the following statements relating to foundations on expansive soils:
1. Strength should be improved and compressibility should be reduced.
2. Compressibility should be increased.
3. No stabilization should be done.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

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2 only

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C

1 only

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3 only

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Solution

The correct option is C 1 only
(c) Expansive soils have high compressibility and low strength. Hence, strength should be improved and compressibility should be reduced.

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