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The Rankine's theory for active earth pressure is based on the assumption that

[A].	the retained material is homogeneous and cohesionless	[B].	the frictional resistance between the retaining wall and the retained material is neglected
[C].	the failure of the retained material takes place along a plane called rupture plane	[D].	all of the above

Answer: Option D