Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

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1.

Which of the below options is not another name used for hydrated lime?

A. Slaked lime
B. Water lime
C. Garden lime
D. Calcium hydroxide
Answer» C. Garden lime
2.

The pH of the soil is found to quickly ______ to ______ when adequate quantities of lime and water are added to it.

A. Increase, 10
B. Decrease, 4
C. Increase, 10.5
D. Decrease, 4.5
Answer» D. Decrease, 4.5
3.

Which of the below is not the right immediate effect of soil treatment using lime?

A. Reduced plasticity index
B. Improved bearing capacity
C. Drop in optimal water content
D. Reduced maximum dry density
Answer» D. Reduced maximum dry density
4.

The final curing can be provided to the treated soil in the form of membrane curing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The maximum dry density of soil is ______ by ______ compared to untreated soil.

A. Decreased, 2 to 3%
B. Increased, 2 to 3%
C. Decreased, 4 to 5%
D. Increased, 4 to 5%
Answer» B. Increased, 2 to 3%
6.

Which of the below represents an adverse chemical reaction that can probably occur when treated with lime?

A. Carbonation
B. Chlorination
C. Oxidation
D. Reduction
Answer» B. Chlorination
7.

What is the next step in the construction process after lime is spread over the soil?

A. Mixing the lime and soil
B. Adding rest of the lime
C. Leaving it for reaction time
D. Compacting the mixture
Answer» D. Compacting the mixture
8.

Soil lime stabilization cannot be used in the surface course.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

Which of the below field tests conducted on lime stabilized soil are to be checked after compaction?

A. Strength
B. Stability
C. Dry density
D. Moisture content
Answer» D. Moisture content
10.

Which of the below is a not a type of soil and lime reaction?

A. Flocculation
B. Aggregation
C. Cation exchange
D. Diffusion
Answer» E.