Explore topic-wise MCQs in Soil Mechanics.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Soil Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What will be the maximum capillary rise at 4°C, if the diameter of the capillary tube is 1 cm?

A. 0.1234 cm
B. 0.2975 cm
C. 0.3857 cm
D. 0.3084 cm
Answer» E.
2.

The capillary siphoning will take place if the top of the core is situated at height y _______ which is above H.F.L.

A. greater than capillary rise hc
B. lesser than capillary rise hc
C. equal to capillary rise hc
D. zero
Answer» C. equal to capillary rise hc
3.

What will be the maximum capillary rise at 20°C, if the diameter of the capillary tube is 1 cm?

A. 0.1234 cm
B. 0.2975 cm
C. 0.3857 cm
D. 0.3084 cm
Answer» C. 0.3857 cm
4.

With increase in temperature, the capillary rise _______

A. decreases
B. increases
C. has no change
D. does not depend on temperature
Answer» B. increases
5.

The maximum capillary rise at 20°C is given by ________ cm.

A. 0.1234/d
B. 0.2975/d
C. 0.3857/d
D. 0.3084/d
Answer» C. 0.3857/d
6.

The capillary forces can rise the water in the capillary tube against the gravity force.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

To check the seepage of water through the body of dam, the outer shells of dam provided is ________

A. pervious
B. semi-pervious
C. impervious
D. hollow
Answer» B. semi-pervious
8.

To check the seepage of water through the body of dam, the core provided is ________

A. pervious
B. semi-pervious
C. impervious
D. hollow
Answer» D. hollow