Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 26 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 pump which is used for suction of water in the well point system is ___________

A. Suction pump
B. Auxiliary pump
C. Vacuum pump
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Vacuum pump
2.

In well point system, ___________should be made essential for proper working of the system.

A. Suction pump
B. Pumping schedule
C. Man power
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Pumping schedule
3.

A advantage of using jetting of water in well point system is ___________

A. Forms a natural filter around well point
B. Allows to penetrate soil easily
C. Less time is consumed for drilling
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Allows to penetrate soil easily
4.

The diameter of the perforated pipe used in well point system is __________

A. 0.5 to 1 m
B. 5 to 8 cm
C. 2 to 4 cm
D. 1 to 3.5 m
Answer» C. 2 to 4 cm
5.

The removal of excess of water from the saturated soil mass is called __________

A. Drainage and Dewatering
B. Saturation
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Saturation
6.

From the below diagram, identify the Method used for the dewatering of the foundation trenches.

A. Pumping
B. Freezing process
C. Electro osmosis process
D. Well Point System
Answer» E.
7.

Identify the type of Well Point System which can suck water up to 5 meters?

A. Single stage system
B. Multi stage system
C. Vacuum system
D. Pumping
Answer» B. Multi stage system
8.

From given below, which method for the dewatering of foundation trenches is portable and can be easily moved when required?

A. Pumping
B. Well Point System
C. Freezing process
D. Electro osmosis process
Answer» B. Well Point System
9.

The organic Chemicals include epoxy resin, polyester resin and other resins are used in which method of dewatering of the foundation trenches.

A. Well Point System
B. Cement grouting
C. Chemical grouting
D. Electro osmosis process
Answer» D. Electro osmosis process
10.

Which precautions to be taken in case of multistage system to achieve stability of the side slope?

A. Deep well pumps
B. Duplication of pumps
C. Connections
D. Pumping
Answer» B. Duplication of pumps
11.

Identify the type of Well Point System.

A. Vacuum system
B. Single stage system
C. Pumping
D. Multi stage system
Answer» E.
12.

Identify the missing data.

A. Riser
B. Swinger arm
C. Header
D. Head
Answer» B. Swinger arm
13.

Which the given method is used for dewatering of the foundation trenches.

A. Deep boring
B. Geophysical method
C. Well Point System
D. Analytical method
Answer» D. Analytical method
14.

FROM_GIVEN_BELOW,_WHICH_METHOD_FOR_THE_DEWATERING_OF_FOUNDATION_TRENCHES_IS_PORTABLE_AND_CAN_BE_EASILY_MOVED_WHEN_REQUIRED.?$

A. Pumping
B. Well Point System
C. Freezing process
D. Electro osmosis process
Answer» B. Well Point System
15.

THE_PUMP_WHICH_IS_USED_FOR_SUCTION_OF_WATER_IN_THE_WELL_POINT_SYSTEM_IS___________?$

A. Suction pump
B. Auxiliary pump
C. Vacuum pump
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Vacuum pump
16.

Identify_the_type_of_Well_Point_System_which_can_suck_water_up_to_5_meters.$

A. Single stage system
B. Multi stage system
C. Vacuum system
D. Pumping
Answer» B. Multi stage system
17.

In well point system,___________should be made essential for proper working of the system?

A. Suction pump
B. Pumping schedule
C. Man power
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Pumping schedule
18.

Which precautions to be taken in case of multistage system to achieve stability of the side slope.

A. Deep well pumps
B. Duplication of pumps
C. Connections
D. Pumping
Answer» B. Duplication of pumps
19.

A advantage of using jetting of water in well point system is___________

A. Forms a natural filter around well point
B. Allows to penetrate soil easily
C. Less time is consumed for drilling
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Allows to penetrate soil easily
20.

In case of releasing artesian pressure, which precaution should be taken when the system of well points is adopted.

A. Pumping rate
B. Air locks
C. Duplication of pumps
D. Blowing action
Answer» E.
21.

For dewatering more than 6m below the water table, which of the following method is used?

A. Well point system
B. Multi stage well point system
C. Vacuum method
D. Deep well system
Answer» C. Vacuum method
22.

What is the minimum depth of water that can be brought to the surface in well point system?

A. 5m
B. 2m
C. 6m
D. 1m
Answer» D. 1m
23.

The ground water table may be lowered by which of the following methods?

A. Vacuum method
B. Well point system
C. Electro-osmosis method
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
24.

The diameter of the perforated pipe used in well point system is__________

A. 0.5 to 1 m
B. 5 to 8 cm
C. 2 to 4 cm
D. 1 to 3.5 m
Answer» C. 2 to 4 cm
25.

Which one of the following method can be used to lower water table, using gravity flow?

A. Well point system
B. Dewatering
C. Water suction method
D. Dehydration
Answer» B. Dewatering
26.

The removal of excess of water from the saturated soil mass is called__________

A. Drainage and Dewatering
B.
C. None of the mentioned
Answer» B.