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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. | |