In the phase diagrams given, the change due to initial state changing into final state is shown due to consolidation. Depth of soil layer undergoing consolidation is H ; e0 is initial void ratio; ef is final void ratio ; e is change in void ratio. Indicate which of the following expressions gives settlement of the layer :

In the phase diagrams given, the change due to initial state changing

1.	In the phase diagrams given, the change due to initial state changing into final state is shown due to consolidation. Depth of soil layer undergoing consolidation is H ; e0 is initial void ratio; ef is final void ratio ; e is change in void ratio. Indicate which of the following expressions gives settlement of the layer :
A.	<img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/upsc-civil-service-exam-questions/75-1014-1.png">
B.	<img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/upsc-civil-service-exam-questions/75-1014-2.png">
C.	<img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/upsc-civil-service-exam-questions/75-1014-3.png">
D.	<img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/upsc-civil-service-exam-questions/75-1014-4.png">
Answer» E.