Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 9 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.

Particle size classification system does not signify __________

A. Soil types
B. Soil Particle size
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Soil Particle size
Discussion
2.

Particle size classification is best suited for _________

A. Coarse grained soil
B. Clay soil
C. Dry soil
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Dry soil
Discussion
3.

The purpose of soil classification is to ___________

A. To arrange various soils types in to groups
B. To use it for various purpose
C. For finding its properties
D. For investigating the soil
Answer» B. To use it for various purpose
Discussion
4.

Soil occurring in nature, is composed of __________

A. Sand
B. Decomposed substance
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Decomposed substance
Discussion
5.

Indian standard classification of soil is based on _________

A. PRA system
B. International soil classification
C. M.I.T system
D. Indian system
Answer» D. Indian system
Discussion
6.

The term silt in particle size classification system, can be replaced by ___________

A. Silt size
B. Clay size
C. Silt type
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Clay size
Discussion
7.

In particle size classification system, the soils are classified according to __________

A. Grain size
B. Properties
C. Shape
D. Solubility
Answer» B. Properties
Discussion
8.

Systems which are used for classification of soil based on particle size are __________

A. PRA system of united states
B. Indian standard classification system
C. International soil classification
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

For engineering purpose, soil can be classified in terms of ___________

A. Particle size
B. Textural
C. Unified soil
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
Discussion