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Geological Engineering · Q9

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 9

Q9

What does a high liquid limit indicate in a soil?

A.
Low water retention
B.
High plasticity and compressibility
C.
Low permeability
D.
High shear strength
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
A high liquid limit implies the soil remains plastic over a wider range of moisture content.This suggests greater compressibility and potential instability under load.