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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
A
A clay deposit with a liquidity index greater than unity is in a state of plastic consistency.
B
The cohesion of normally consolidated clay is zero when triaxial test is conducted under consolidated undrained condition.
C
The ultimate bearing capacity of a strip foundation supported on the surface of sandy soil increases in direct proportion to the width of footing.
D
In case of a point load, Boussinesq's equation predicts higher value of vertical stress at a point directly beneath the load as compared to Westergaard's equation.

Correct : a

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