Question

According to National building code of India, the differential settlement can be kept within limits by __________

a.

Suitably designing the foundation

b.

Decreasing the total settlements

c.

Increasing the allowable pressure.

d.

None of the mentioned

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Answer: (a).Suitably designing the foundation

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