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In case the resultant of all the forces acting on a dam passes outside the base, the dam would overturn unless

[A].	It can resist tensile stress	[B].	Additional weight is provided on the body of the dam
[C].	Friction pads are provided	[D].	Anchor blocks are provided
[E].	Coefficient of driction of the material is increased

Answer: Option A