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What can be added to black cotton soil to improve its properties?

What can be added to black cotton soil to improve its properties? Correct Answer Lime

Lime and cement can be added to improve the properties of the highly expansive soil. Usually the addition of lime improves most properties of black cotton soils. Cement requirement is high and becomes costly, hence lime is preferred.

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