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Which of the following pavement can be used, for construction on black cotton soils?

Which of the following pavement can be used, for construction on black cotton soils? Correct Answer Rigid pavement

The rigid pavements are used for heavier loads and can be constructed over relatively poor sub-grade such as black cotton or plastic soils, peat etc.

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