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The consolidation of a soil is defined as the

[A].	process of compression by gradual reduction of pore space under steady load	[B].	process which gives gradual decrease of water content at constant load
[C].	change in volume of soil due to expulsion of pure water under an applied load	[D].	any one of the above

Answer: Option D