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What type of soil is best identified through a vane shear test?

A. Cohesionless sand

B. Stiff clay

C. Loose gravel

D. Organic silt

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The vane shear test is most suitable for determining the undrained shear strength of soft to stiff cohesive clays.

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