Which of the following building materials has comparatively lower specific gravity?

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  1. Cement
  2. Glass
  3. Soil
  4. Water

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Option 4 : Water
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Explanation:

The specific gravity of several materials compared with water (whose specific gravity is defined as 1.0) is approximately:

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Cement: 3.15
Glass: 2.5
Soil: Depends on type, typically 2.65 for inorganic clays to 1.29 for organic soils
Water: 1.0

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