Which of the following soil material is most preferred for the centra – McqOptions

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1.	Which of the following soil material is most preferred for the central core material of zoned embankment type dam?
A.	Highly impervious clay
B.	Sands or silty clays
C.	Coarse sands
D.	Gravels
Answer» C. Coarse sands

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