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Good quality sand is never obtained from

Solution

Concept

Sea sand

Step-by-step solution

1. Sea sand contains salts and shells which cause efflorescence and corrosion.

Explanation

It is not suitable for good concrete or mortar.

Why the other options are wrong

River, nala and crushed sand are acceptable.

Shortcut

Sea sand = avoid.

Correct answer: C) Sea

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