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This section includes 20 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 Sodium hexametaphosphate used in soil suspension may be also called __________ |
| A. | Deflocculating agent |
| B. | Calgon |
| C. | Aggregate |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Aggregate | |
| 2. |
The dispersing agents in soil particle, may act as __________ |
| A. | Cementing agent |
| B. | Separating agent |
| C. | Soluble agent |
| D. | Deflocculating agent |
| Answer» B. Separating agent | |
| 3. |
The volume (or) capacity of boiling tube taken in pipette method is about __________ |
| A. | 750 ml |
| B. | 1000 ml |
| C. | 500 ml |
| D. | 800 ml |
| Answer» D. 800 ml | |
| 4. |
The recommended time interval for the drainage in pipette analysis is __________ |
| A. | 1/2,1,2,4,8,15, and 30 min |
| B. | 2,4,6,12,20 and 30 min |
| C. | 1,8,16,24 min |
| D. | 24,30,34,40,46 min |
| Answer» B. 2,4,6,12,20 and 30 min | |
| 5. |
In pipette analysis apparatus, the water outlet is present at __________ |
| A. | Top |
| B. | Bottom |
| C. | Middle |
| D. | Slightly above bottom |
| Answer» D. Slightly above bottom | |
| 6. |
In the pipette method of sedimentation analysis, the soil is treated with __________ to remove organic matter in it. |
| A. | Hydrochloric acid |
| B. | Sodium oxalate |
| C. | Hydrogen peroxide |
| D. | Sodium silicate |
| Answer» D. Sodium silicate | |
| 7. |
The dispersing agent which are added to soil in the pipette method may also be referred to as __________ |
| A. | Deflocculating agent |
| B. | Calgon |
| C. | Mechanical agent |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Calgon | |
| 8. |
Which of the following are used as a standard sedimentation method in a laboratory? |
| A. | Sedimentation analysis method |
| B. | Hydrometer method |
| C. | Pipette method |
| D. | Sand replacement method |
| Answer» D. Sand replacement method | |
| 9. |
The process of removal of organic matter and calcium compounds in the dispersion method is __________ |
| A. | Pretreatment |
| B. | Sedimentation |
| C. | Evaporation |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Sedimentation | |
| 10. |
THE_VOLUME_(OR)_CAPACITY_OF_BOILING_TUBE_TAKEN_IN_PIPETTE_METHOD_IS_ABOUT__________?$ |
| A. | 750 ml |
| B. | 1000 ml |
| C. | 500 ml |
| D. | 800 ml |
| Answer» D. 800 ml | |
| 11. |
The Sodium hexametaphosphate used in soil suspension may be also called__________$ |
| A. | Deflocculating agent |
| B. | Calgon |
| C. | Aggregate |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Aggregate | |
| 12. |
The_dispersing_agents_in_soil_particle,_may_act_as__________$ |
| A. | Cementing agent |
| B. | Separating agent |
| C. | Soluble agent |
| D. | Deflocculating agent |
| Answer» B. Separating agent | |
| 13. |
Which of the following is not a disadvantage, in using the pipette method for sedimentation analysis? |
| A. | The apparatus is very simple |
| B. | Requires very accurate weight |
| C. | It requires more time |
| D. | The method of process is simple |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The recommended time interval for the drainage in pipette analysis is__________ |
| A. | 1/2,1,2,4,8,15, and 30 min |
| B. | 2,4,6,12,20 and 30 min |
| C. | 1,8,16,24 min |
| D. | 24,30,34,40,46 min |
| Answer» B. 2,4,6,12,20 and 30 min | |
| 15. |
In pipette analysis apparatus ,the water outlet is present at __________ |
| A. | Top |
| B. | Bottom |
| C. | Middle |
| D. | Slightly above bottom |
| Answer» D. Slightly above bottom | |
| 16. |
In pipette method of sedimentation analysis, the soil is treated with__________ to remove organic matter in it. |
| A. | Hydrochloric acid |
| B. | Sodium oxalate |
| C. | Hydrogen peroxide |
| D. | Sodium silicate |
| Answer» D. Sodium silicate | |
| 17. |
The dispersing agent which are added to soil in pipette method may also be referred to |
| A. | |
| B. | Deflocculating agent |
| C. | Calgon |
| Answer» B. Deflocculating agent | |
| 18. |
Which of the following are used as a standard sedimentation method in laboratory? |
| A. | Sedimentation analysis method |
| B. | Hydrometer method |
| C. | Pipette method |
| D. | Sand replacement method |
| Answer» D. Sand replacement method | |
| 19. |
The process of removal of organic matter and calcium compounds in dispersion method is__________ |
| A. | Pretreatment |
| B. | Sedimentation |
| C. | Evaporation |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Sedimentation | |
| 20. |
Which of the following, cannot be used as a dispersing agent? |
| A. | Sodium oxalate |
| B. | Sodium polyphosphate |
| C. | Sodium silicate |
| D. | Sodium oxide |
| Answer» E. | |