Question
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Question on Soil Structure and Clay Mineralogy
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Sandy soil helps promote good drainage and aeration.
Reason R: Sandy soils particles have size in the range 0.05 - 2.0mm.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
A is correct but R is not correct
D
A is not correct but R is correct
Answer
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A): Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A