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.

The principle of submerged mass density method is_______

A. Equilibrium of floating bodies
B. Stroke’s law
C. Archimedes’ principle
D. Darcy’s law
Answer» D. Darcy’s law
Discussion
2.

The inner diameter of the core cutter is_____ cm.

A. 5
B. 10
C. 13
D. 15
Answer» C. 13
Discussion
3.

The IS code for determination of dry density by sand replacement method is ________

A. IS 456:2000
B. IS 2720-1975/88 (Part XXIX)
C. IS 2720-1974/88 (Part XXVIII)
D. IS 800
Answer» D. IS 800
Discussion
4.

In sand replacement method, if the mass of sand filling the calibrating container is 1450g and volume of calibrating container is 1000cm3, then its buk density is_______ g/cm3.

A. 1450
B. 1.45
C. 45
D. 17
Answer» C. 45
Discussion
5.

Arrange the following to obtain the correct procedure of soil density by sand replacement method.I. Cylinder is placed over a trayII. Tray with central hoe is placed in groundIII. Test hole is dugIV. The cylinder valve is opened

A. (I), (II), (III), (IV)
B. (II), (III), (I), (IV)
C. (I), (III), (II), (IV)
D. (II), (III), (IV), (I)
Answer» C. (I), (III), (II), (IV)
Discussion
6.

For calibration of cylinder _______ is used.

A. Gravel
B. Sand
C. Soil
D. Silt
Answer» C. Soil
Discussion
7.

Arrange the following to obtain the correct procedure of sand replacement method.I. Measurement of soil densityII. Determination of water content and dry densityIII. Calibration of the cylinder

A. (I), (II), (III)
B. (III), (II), (I)
C. (III), (I), (II)
D. (I), (III), (II)
Answer» D. (I), (III), (II)
Discussion
8.

The filed density of a natural soil deposit cannot be determined by_____ method.

A. sand replacement
B. oven-dry
C. core cutter
D. water displacement
Answer» C. core cutter
Discussion