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The pressure, exerted by the retained material, on the retaining wall is known as

AUplift pressure

BPassive earth pressure

CSurcharge pressure

DActive earth pressure

Answer:

D. Active earth pressure


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Directions:
One statement is given followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

Statement:

Due to the recession, Company X has fired its 300 employees.

Conclusions: 

I) Company X is well known for firing people.
II) All other competitors of Company X are also affected because of the recession.

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