The number of blows required to drive the penetrometer into the ground through a distance of 300 mm is measured which is known as _____________ of the soil.
(a) Standard penetration resistance
(b) Bearing power of soil
(c) Maximum safe bearing capacity
(d) Allowable bearing pressure
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