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Compaction MCQ with answer and solution

If a soil is susceptible to swelling, it should be compacted at

Solution

Concept

Swelling soil compaction

Step-by-step solution

1. Compacting wet of optimum reduces swelling potential.

Explanation

Dispersed structure at higher moisture swells less.

Why the other options are wrong

OMC and dry side give greater swelling.

Shortcut

Swelling soil → wet side.

Correct answer: B) Wet of optimum

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