Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic Civil Engineering.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Basic Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Porosity and void ratio are related by:

A. e = <sup>n</sup> <sub>(1-n)</sub>
B. n = <sup>e</sup> <sub>(1-e)</sub>
C. 1-e = n
D. <sup>(1+n)</sup> <sub>n</sub> = e-1
Answer» B. n = <sup>e</sup> <sub>(1-e)</sub>
2.

Percentage air voids is denoted as:

A. v
B. n<sub>a</sub>
C. s
D. a<sub>v</sub>
Answer» C. s
3.

The mass density of water at 4oC is:

A. 1000g/ml
B. 1kg/m<sup>3</sup>
C. 1000Mg/m<sup>3</sup>
D. 1000kg/m<sup>3</sup>
Answer» E.
4.

Fine particles are those particles with size less than _______ mm diameter.

A. 0.023
B. 0.090
C. 0.075
D. 4.75
Answer» D. 4.75
5.

In Geotechnical Engineering, soil is considered as a _________ phase material.

A. 3
B. 2
C. 1
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
6.

According to Darcy s Law:

A. q=iA
B. q=kA
C. q iA
D. q kA
Answer» D. q kA