Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 8 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 binding action of individual particles through cement is possible only in __________ type of soil.

A. Fine-grained soil
B. Clayey soil
C. Coarse-grained soil
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
2.

The important factor affecting soil cement is________

A. Admixtures
B. Swelling
C. Water absorption
D. Permeability
Answer» B. Swelling
3.

The soil stabilised with cement is called _________

A. Lime cement
B. Soil cement
C. Cementing soil
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Cementing soil
4.

The properties of soil that are affected by compaction are __________

A. Swelling
B. Water absorption
C. Permeability
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
5.

The properties of a soil under compaction depend upon _________

A. Swelling
B. Placement condition
C. Water content
D. Permeability
Answer» D. Permeability
6.

For mechanical stabilized bases, liquid limit should not exceed __________

A. 35 %
B. 25 %
C. 50 %
D. 10 %
Answer» C. 50 %
7.

The important factors that governs the engineering behavior of soil are _________

A. Densification
B. Stabilisation
C. Tensile strength
D. Particle size distribution
Answer» E.
8.

Example of modification of soil property with the help of admixtures is _________

A. Compaction
B. Drainage
C. Mechanical stabilisation
D. Particle size distribution
Answer» D. Particle size distribution