Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

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.

In the seismic refraction method, the waves sent along the ground surface is picked by _________

A. Geo satellite instrument
B. Geophone
C. Wave detector
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Wave detector
Discussion
2.

The commonly used penetration test are _______

A. IS penetration test
B. Cone penetration test
C. Dutch standard test
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Dutch standard test
Discussion
3.

The method used for studying of horizontal changes in the sub-soil is _______

A. Resistive soundings
B. Resistive mapping
C. Mean resistivity
D. Critical distance
Answer» C. Mean resistivity
Discussion
4.

Electrical resistivity method is based on measurement of _____________

A. Specific resistance
B. Voltage
C. Potential drop
D. Current
Answer» B. Voltage
Discussion
5.

The commonly used geophysical method for site exploration is ________

A. Gravitational method
B. Electrical resistivity
C. Magnetic method
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Magnetic method
Discussion
6.

The type of boring method that can be used for both rock and soils are ________

A. Shell boring
B. Wash boring
C. Auger boring
D. Rotary boring
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

The Instruments used in hand augers are _________

A. Post hole auger
B. Sand pump
C. Wash boring apparatus
D. Stationary piston
Answer» B. Sand pump
Discussion
8.

Mud rotary drilling belongs to _________ type of boring method.

A. Percussion boring
B. Rotary boring
C. Wash boring
D. Auger boring
Answer» C. Wash boring
Discussion
9.

Hand auger can be used for depths up to ________

A. 7 m
B. 6 m
C. 2 m
D. 10 m
Answer» C. 2 m
Discussion