Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic Civil Engineering.

This section includes 11 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.

Indirect method of geotechnical investigation is also termed as _____________

A. Geo-chemical methods
B. Geo-physical methods
C. Borehole method
D. Soil mechanics
Answer» C. Borehole method
2.

Which of the below is not a test on geosynthetics?

A. Grab test
B. Dry sieve test
C. Pumping in test
D. Tear test
Answer» D. Tear test
3.

___________ is the largest group of geosynthetics.

A. Geonets
B. Geomembranes
C. Geotextiles
D. Geogrids
Answer» C. Geotextiles
4.

NDT is not employed in geotechnical investigations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

The structure of a geocell is:

A. 2D honeycombed
B. 2D floccular
C. 3D floccular
D. 3D honeycombed
Answer» E.
6.

How many steps are involved in a soil investigation?

A. 3
B. 6
C. 5
D. 2
Answer» B. 6
7.

CPT is a more popular method compared to SPT as a method of geotechnical soil investigation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

How many types of primary functions of geosynthetics are there?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 6
D. 3
Answer» B. 4
9.

___________ is useful in determining gradient of water underground.

A. Pressure meter
B. Penetrometer
C. Piezometer
D. Hydrometer
Answer» D. Hydrometer
10.

Geosynthetics includes __________ main product categories.

A. 6
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer» C. 9
11.

__________ gives general guidance for geotechnical investigation.

A. IS
B. GIS
C. BIS
D. IGS
Answer» E.