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In non-cohesive soil in passive state of plastic equilibrium
major principal stress is horizontal
minor principal stress is vertical
major principal stress is vertical
minor and major principal stresses are equally inclined to the horizontal.
Correct Answer:
minor principal stress is vertical
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