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According to IS classification, the range of silt size particles is

A. 4.75 mm to 2.00 mm

B. 2.00 mm to 0.425 mm

C. 0.425 mm to 0.075 mm

D. 0.075 mm to 0.002 mm

Answer: Option D


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  1. Muhammad Umar
    Muhammad Umar :
    11 months ago

    According to the Indian Standard (IS) soil classification system, the particle size range for different soil fractions is defined as follows:
    Gravel: Particles larger than 4.75 mm.
    Sand: Particles between 4.75 mm and 0.075 mm.
    Silt: Particles between 0.075 mm and 0.002 mm.
    Clay: Particles smaller than 0.002 mm.

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