On what factors does the magnitude of primary consolidation depend on
1. Compressibility of soil
2. Magnitude of increase in stress
3. Organic content of soil
4. Permeability of soil

1, 2 and 3

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1, 2 and 4

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1 and 2 only

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3 and 4 only

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The correct option is B 1, 2 and 4
Primary consolidation does not depend upon the organic content of soil. Organic content in soil is responsible for $2^{\circ}$ - consolidation.

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On what factors does the magnitude of primary consolidation depend on 1. Compressibility of soil 2. Magnitude of increase in stress 3. Organic content of soil 4. Permeability of soil

The correct option is B 1, 2 and 4Primary consolidation does not depend upon the organic content of soil. Organic content in soil is responsible for 2∘- consolidation.

On what factors does the magnitude of primary consolidation depend on
1. Compressibility of soil
2. Magnitude of increase in stress
3. Organic content of soil
4. Permeability of soil

The correct option is B 1, 2 and 4
Primary consolidation does not depend upon the organic content of soil. Organic content in soil is responsible for $2^{\circ}$ - consolidation.