Which index indicates the ability of soil to absorb water without changing its volume?
A. Swell index
B. Plasticity index
C. Shrinkage index
D. Saturation ratio
E. 3
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Shrinkage index is the range of moisture content over which a soil remains in a semi-solid state.It reflects volume stability.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Properties Of Rocks And Soils
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