Q
If the water table rises upto ground surface, then the___________________?
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A
A. Effective stress is reduced due to decrease in total stress only but pore water pressure does not change
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B
B. Effective stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but total stress does not change
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C
C. Total stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but effec-tive stress does not change
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D
D. Total stress is increased due to de-crease in pore water pressure but effective stress does not change
Correct Answer:
B. B. Effective stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but total stress does not change
