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Increase in moisture content of rock

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Higher moisture content generally causes \[ \boxed{ \text{Lower rock strength} \;\Rightarrow\; \text{Lower bearing capacity}. } \]

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Increases its bearing capacity
Decreases its bearing capacity
Has medium effect on bearing capacity of rocks
Has no effect on bearing capacity of rocks

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The Correct Option is B

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