Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 7 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 symbol L represents which of the following soil types?

A. Silt and Clay
B. Gravel
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Gravel
2.

According to IS classification, the symbol GC means ____________

A. Clayey gravel
B. Silt gravel
C. Sand gravel
D. Well graded gravel
Answer» B. Silt gravel
3.

The A-line, in unified classification system table has the equation of __________

A. IP=WL-20
B. IP=0.73(WL-20)
C. IP=0.73(20-wL)
D. IP=20-WL
Answer» C. IP=0.73(20-wL)
4.

Laboratory classification of fined grained soil is done with the help of ________

A. Plasticity chart
B. Textural classification chart
C. Kozney s graphical method
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Textural classification chart
5.

The ISCS classifies the soil in to __________

A. 12 groups
B. 15 groups
C. 18 groups
D. 16 groups
Answer» D. 16 groups
6.

According to ISCS, fine grained soils are subdivided in to ___________

A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 3
Answer» E.
7.

The Indian standard soil classification system, (ISCS) was first developed in ___________

A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1959
D. 1960
Answer» D. 1960