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This section includes 16 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. |
Shrinking limit can be found out using alternate method, if __________ |
| A. | The specific gravity of soil is known |
| B. | Dry volume of soil is known |
| C. | Water content in the soil is known |
| D. | Dry density of soil is known |
| Answer» B. Dry volume of soil is known | |
| 2. |
The shrinkage ratio of soil is equal__________ the soil in its dry state. |
| A. | Mass specific gravity |
| B. | Mass density |
| C. | Water content |
| D. | Specific gravity |
| Answer» B. Mass density | |
| 3. |
The volume shrinkage (VS) is defined by the formula _________ |
| A. | VS = (VL-VD/VD)×100 |
| B. | VS = (VD-VL/VD)×100 |
| C. | VS = (WL-WS)SR |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
| 4. |
The Density of water, used in shrinkage limit test is _________ |
| A. | 1 g/cm3 |
| B. | 1000 g/cm3 |
| C. | 2 g/cm3 |
| D. | 1/1000 g/cm3 |
| Answer» B. 1000 g/cm3 | |
| 5. |
The inside of the shrinkage dish is coated with a thin layer of _________ |
| A. | Oil |
| B. | Vaseline |
| C. | Acid |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Acid | |
| 6. |
The density of the mercury, used in shrinkage limit apparatus is _________ |
| A. | 13.6 g/cm3 |
| B. | 13.2 kg/cm2 |
| C. | 13.0 g/cm3 |
| D. | 13.9 g/cm3 |
| Answer» B. 13.2 kg/cm2 | |
| 7. |
Which of the following apparatus does not include, in a determination of shrinkage limit? |
| A. | Porcelain evaporating dish |
| B. | Two glass plates |
| C. | Brass cup |
| D. | Stainless steel shrinking dish |
| Answer» D. Stainless steel shrinking dish | |
| 8. |
SHRINKING_LIMIT_CAN_BE_FOUND_OUT_USING_ALTERNATE_METHOD,_IF__________?$ |
| A. | The specific gravity of soil is known |
| B. | Dry volume of soil is known |
| C. | Water content in the soil is known |
| D. | Dry density of soil is known |
| Answer» B. Dry volume of soil is known | |
| 9. |
The shrinkage ratio of soil is equal__________ the soil in its dry state? |
| A. | Mass specific gravity |
| B. | Mass density |
| C. | Water content |
| D. | Specific gravity |
| Answer» B. Mass density | |
| 10. |
The volume shrinkage (VS) is defined by the formula_________ |
| A. | VS = (VL-VD/VD)√ó100 |
| B. | VS = (VD-VL/VD)√ó100 |
| C. | VS = (WL-WS)SR |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
| 11. |
The Density of water ,used in shrinkage limit test is_________ |
| A. | 1 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| B. | 1000 g/ cm<sup>3</sup> |
| C. | 2 g/ cm<sup>3</sup> |
| D. | 1/1000 g/ cm<sup>3</sup> |
| Answer» B. 1000 g/ cm<sup>3</sup> | |
| 12. |
What are the ways of preventing of inclusion of air bubbles in shrinkage dish? |
| A. | Mixing the soil with sufficient distilled water and Making the soil pasty enough |
| B. | Coating the surface with a thin layer of oil |
| C. | All of the mentioned |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Coating the surface with a thin layer of oil | |
| 13. |
The volume of the wet soil, present in shrinkage dish_________ of volume of dish. |
| A. | One –fourth |
| B. | Two-third |
| C. | One-third |
| D. | Same |
| Answer» D. Same | |
| 14. |
The inside of the shrinkage dish, is coated with a thin layer of_________ |
| A. | Oil |
| B. | Vaseline |
| C. | Acid |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Acid | |
| 15. |
The density of the mercury ,used in shrinkage limit apparatus is_________ |
| A. | 13.6 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| B. | 13.2 kg/cm<sup>2</sup> |
| C. | 13.0 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| D. | 13.6 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| Answer» B. 13.2 kg/cm<sup>2</sup> | |
| 16. |
Which of the following apparatus does not include, in determination of shrinkage limit? |
| A. | Porcelain evaporating dish |
| B. | Two glass plates |
| C. | Brass cup |
| D. | Stainless steel shrinking dish |
| Answer» D. Stainless steel shrinking dish | |