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The consistency index of a soil is defined as the ratio of:
1. liquid limit plus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil
2. liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil
3. natural water content of the soil minus plasticity limit to the plasticity index of the soil
4. natural water content of the soil plus its plasticity limit to the plasticity index of the soil

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil

Explanation:

Consistency: It is meant the relative ease with which soil can be deformed.

Consistency Index: Consistency Index is defined as the ratio of difference of liquid limit of the soil and its natural water content to its plasticity index.

Ic =  (Liquid limit-Water Content)/(Plasticity Index)

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