Explore topic-wise MCQs in Soil Mechanics.

This section includes 6 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
2.

The inner diameter of the core cutter is_____ cm.

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

For calibration of cylinder _______ is used.

A. Gravel
B. Sand
C. Soil
D. Silt
Answer» C. Soil
6.

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