Consider the following statements:I. All soils can be identified in the field by visual examination2. Fine-grained soils can be identified in the field by visual examination and touch.3. Fine-grained soils can be identified in the field by dilatancy test4. By visual examination, only coarse-grained soils can be identifiedWhich of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:I. All soils can be identified in th

1.	Consider the following statements:I. All soils can be identified in the field by visual examination2. Fine-grained soils can be identified in the field by visual examination and touch.3. Fine-grained soils can be identified in the field by dilatancy test4. By visual examination, only coarse-grained soils can be identifiedWhich of the above statements are correct?
A.	I and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	3 and 4 only
D.	I and 4 only
Answer» D. I and 4 only

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