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Which of the following statement is correct?

[A].	The retaining wall should be structurally capable of resisting the earth pressure applied to it.	[B].	The section of the wall should be so proportioned that it will not overturn by the lateral pressure.
[C].	The weight of the retaining wall and the force resulting from the earth pressure should not stress its foundation to a value greater than safe bearing capacity of the soil.	[D].	all of the above

Answer: Option D