Explore topic-wise MCQs in Soil Mechanics.

This section includes 15 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.

_______ is a process in which soil particles are artificially rearrange into a close state.

A. Tension
B. Compaction
C. Sway mechanism
D. Consolidation
Answer» C. Sway mechanism
2.

The compaction reduces _________

A. strength
B. stability
C. air voids
D. dry density
Answer» D. dry density
3.

The void ratio is increased by compaction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

In Standard Proctor test, the free fall height is ________ inches.

A. 5
B. 12
C. 16
D. 18
Answer» C. 16
5.

In Standard Proctor test, the weight of rammer is ________

A. 4.5 kg
B. 18 lb
C. 2.5kg
D. 20 lb
Answer» D. 20 lb
6.

In Standard Proctor test, the capacity of the mould is ________ cu.ft.

A. 1/10
B. 1/20
C. 1/30
D. 1/40
Answer» D. 1/40
7.

In Standard Proctor test internal effective height is ________ inches.

A. 2.3
B. 4.5
C. 4.6
D. 45
Answer» D. 45
8.

In Standard Proctor test, the inside diameter of the mould is ________ inches.

A. 1
B. 4
C. 3
D. 6
Answer» C. 3
9.

The Standard Proctor test was developed by ________

A. R.R. Proctor
B. Skempton
C. Darcy
D. Terzaghi
Answer» B. Skempton
10.

To test the compaction characteristics, the method are based on ______

A. dynamic loading only
B. kneading only
C. vibration loads only
D. dynamic, static, kneading
Answer» E.
11.

At Optimum water content, soil has _____

A. minimum density
B. maximum density
C. no weight
D. no density
Answer» C. no weight
12.

In 1933, ____________ showed the existence of relationship between soil water content and degree of dry density.

A. Terzaghi
B. Skempton
C. Darcy
D. Proctor
Answer» E.
13.

Which of the following does not causes compaction?

A. vibration
B. tamping
C. rolling
D. adding excess water
Answer» E.
14.

Dry density of soil is increased by _________

A. compaction
B. swelling
C. bulking
D. addition of excess of water
Answer» B. swelling
15.

Compaction decreases the porosity.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False