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Following statements are made on compacted soils, wherein DS stands for the soils compacted on dry side of optimum moisture content and WS stands for the soils compacted on wet side of optimum moisture content. Identify the incorrect statement.
A
Soil structure is flocculated on DS and dispersed on WS.
B
Construction pore water pressure is low on DS and high on WS.
C
On drying, shrinkage is high on DS and low on WS.
D
On access to water, swelling is high on DS and low on WS.

Correct : c

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