Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Terzaghi's theory of consolidation considers only primary consolidation.
Reason (R): Secondary consolidation takes place only at the end of the primary consolidation.
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

Hint:

Primary consolidation is "water-controlled" (hydrodynamic), while secondary consolidation is "skeleton-controlled" (viscous). Terzaghi’s theory handles only the hydrodynamic phase.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C