Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geotechnical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The apparatus used for finding, WL value by static cone penetrometer method is _________

A. Liquid limit apparatus
B. Pycnometer
C. Cone penetration
D. Rubber balloon cylinder
Answer» D. Rubber balloon cylinder
2.

The shear strength of the soil, at the liquid limit is ________

A. 1.75 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
B. 1.89 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
C. 17.9 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
D. 17.6 g/cm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» E.
3.

One-point method, used for determining the liquid limit is majorly applicable for finding ________

A. Accurate value
B. Precise value
C. Rough value
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
4.

The plastic index is calculated from the relation ____________

A. IP = WP-WL
B. IP = WL-WP
C. IP= IL-IS
D. IP=IW-IS
Answer» C. IP= IL-IS
5.

The cone which is used to penetrate the soil pat has a central angle of ___________

A. 26 degree
B. 30 degree
C. 31 degree
D. 40 degree
Answer» D. 40 degree
6.

The number of revolutions per second, at which the handle is rotated in process of finding the liquid limit is _________

A. 2
B. 7
C. 4
D. 9
Answer» B. 7
7.

The toughness index (It) is defined by the ratio of __________

A. It=WP/IP
B. It=IP/If
C. It=IF/IP
D. It=WL/If
Answer» C. It=IF/IP
8.

The soviet liquid limit device is based on the principle of ___________

A. Station penetration
B. Soil moisture
C. Soil water content
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Soil moisture
9.

What is the diameter of the sieve that is used for finding the liquid limit?

A. 275 microns
B. 700 microns
C. 425 microns
D. 200 microns
Answer» D. 200 microns
10.

The type of tools which is preferred for sandy soil for the purpose of grooving is _______

A. ASTM tool
B. Casagrande tool
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Casagrande tool
11.

The depth of the groove cut by casagrande tool for determining the liquid limit is ______

A. 10 mm
B. 11.0 mm
C. 2 mm
D. 8 mm
Answer» C. 2 mm
12.

The grooving tool which is used for finding liquid limit is _________

A. ASTM tools
B. Grooving tools
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Grooving tools