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This section includes 9 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 attainment of maximum density of soil at full saturation is due to __________ |
| A. | Lubrication action |
| B. | Hydrostatic pressure |
| C. | Bulking of sand |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Bulking of sand | |
| 2. |
The initial decrease of dry density at lower water content is exhibited in ____________ type of soil. |
| A. | Fine grained soil |
| B. | Black cotton soil |
| C. | Alluvial soil |
| D. | Cohesion soil |
| Answer» C. Alluvial soil | |
| 3. |
The maximum bulking of sand occurs at a water content between ___________ |
| A. | 4 to 5 % |
| B. | 2 to 6 % |
| C. | 4 to 8 % |
| D. | 1 to 5 % |
| Answer» B. 2 to 6 % | |
| 4. |
The maximum density is reached in cohesion less soil when the soil is _________ |
| A. | Zero water content |
| B. | Partially saturated |
| C. | Fully saturated |
| D. | Maximum specific surface |
| Answer» D. Maximum specific surface | |
| 5. |
The dry density decreases in cohesion less soil with an increase in water content due to which of the following reasons? |
| A. | Capillary rise |
| B. | Bulking of sand |
| C. | Degree of saturation |
| D. | Water content |
| Answer» C. Degree of saturation | |
| 6. |
Higher density and lower optimum water content is easily achieved by _________ |
| A. | Coarse grained soil |
| B. | Fine grained soil |
| C. | Cohesion less soil |
| D. | Saturated soil |
| Answer» B. Fine grained soil | |
| 7. |
The amount of compaction greatly affects ___________ |
| A. | Water content and Maximum dry density |
| B. | Saturation of soil |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Saturation of soil | |
| 8. |
The force which is responsible for withholding of soil particles, of lower content is __________ |
| A. | Vander Waals force |
| B. | Electric force |
| C. | Frictional force |
| D. | Cationic linkage |
| Answer» C. Frictional force | |
| 9. |
The compacted density is increased when the water content of the soil is _________ |
| A. | Increased |
| B. | Decreased |
| C. | Constant |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Decreased | |