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  1. A retaining wall 6m high supports a backfill with a surcharge angle of 10°. The back of the wall is inclined to the vertical at a positive batter angle of 5°. If the angle of wall friction is 7°, then the resultant active earth pressure will act at a distance of 2 m above the base and inclined to the horizontal at an angle of

  2. A.

     7°

    B.

     10°

    C.

     12°

    D.

     17°

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

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