[Solved] The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to (i) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is rock (ii) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is soft (iii) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is soft (iv) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is rock Of these statements

Q.	The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to (i) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is rock (ii) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is soft (iii) Loaded draft +1.2 m when bottom is soft (iv) Loaded draft +1.8 m when bottom is rock Of these statements
A.	(i) and (ii) are correct
B.	(i) and (iii) are correct
C.	(ii) and (iv) are correct
D.	(iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer» D. (iii) and (iv) are correct

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