Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The range of water content between the liquid limit and plastic limit is called plasticity index (B) The ratio of the liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of soils, is called consistency index (C) The ratio of natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index is called liquidity index (D) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following:
(A) The range of water content between the liquid limit and plastic limit is called plasticity index
(B) The ratio of the liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of soils, is
called consistency index
(C) The ratio of natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index is
called liquidity index
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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The liquidity index is defined as a ratio expressed as percentage of (A) Plastic limit minus the natural water content, to its plasticity index (B) Natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index (C) Natural water content plus its plastic limit to its plasticity index (D) Liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index

Description : The liquidity index is defined as a ratio expressed as percentage of (A) Plastic limit minus the natural water content, to its plasticity index (B) Natural water content minus its plastic limit ... to its plasticity index (D) Liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index

Last Answer : (B) Natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index

The consistency index of a soil is defined as the ratio of (A) Liquid limit plus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil (B) Liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil (C) Natural water content of a soil minus plastic limit to the plasticity index of the soil (D) Natural water content of a soil plus its plastic limit to the plasticity index of the soil

Description : The consistency index of a soil is defined as the ratio of (A) Liquid limit plus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil (B) Liquid limit minus the natural water content to ... (D) Natural water content of a soil plus its plastic limit to the plasticity index of the soil

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In soils, the flow index indicates variation in shear strength with water content (B) Liquid limit minus plastic limit, is known as plasticity index of the soil (C) Plastic limit minus shrinkage limit, is known as shrinkage index of the soil (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In soils, the flow index indicates variation in shear strength with water content (B) Liquid limit minus plastic limit, is known as plasticity ... Plastic limit minus shrinkage limit, is known as shrinkage index of the soil (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The consistency index of soil is a) (Natural water content - liquid limit) / plasticity index b) (Natural water content - liquid limit )/ liquidity index c) (Liquid limit - natural water content)/ consistency index d) (Liquid limit - natural water content)/plasticity index*

Description : The consistency index of soil is a) (Natural water content - liquid limit) / plasticity index b) (Natural water content - liquid limit )/ liquidity index c) (Liquid limit - natural water content)/ consistency index d) (Liquid limit - natural water content)/plasticity index*

Last Answer : d) (Liquid limit - natural water content)/plasticity index*

The numerical difference between the liquid limit and plastic limit of a soil is known as a) Liquidity index b) Plasticity index * c) Shrinkage index d) Consistency index

Description : The numerical difference between the liquid limit and plastic limit of a soil is known as a) Liquidity index b) Plasticity index * c) Shrinkage index d) Consistency index

Last Answer : b) Plasticity index *

If the natural moisture content, the liquid limit and plastic limit of a soil sample are stated as 30.5%, 42.5% and 22.5% respectively, the ratio of liquidity index and plastic index, is (A) (B) ½ (C) 2 (D) 2½

Description : If the natural moisture content, the liquid limit and plastic limit of a soil sample are stated as 30.5%, 42.5% and 22.5% respectively, the ratio of liquidity index and plastic index, is (A) (B) ½ (C) 2 (D) 2½

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Plasticity index is defined as the range of water content between (A) Liquid and plastic limit (B) Plastic limit and semi solid limit (C) Semi-solid limit and liquid limit (D) Liquid limit and solid limit

Description : Plasticity index is defined as the range of water content between (A) Liquid and plastic limit (B) Plastic limit and semi solid limit (C) Semi-solid limit and liquid limit (D) Liquid limit and solid limit

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Toughness index is defined as the ratio of (A) Plasticity index to consistency index (B) Plasticity index to flow index (C) Liquidity index to flow index (D) Consistency index to liquidity index

Description : Toughness index is defined as the ratio of (A) Plasticity index to consistency index (B) Plasticity index to flow index (C) Liquidity index to flow index (D) Consistency index to liquidity index

Last Answer : (B) Plasticity index to flow index

Plasticity index represents the range of water content between a) Liquid and plastic limit * b) Plastic limit and semi solid limit c) Semisolid Limit and liquid limit d) Liquid limit and solid limit.

Description : Plasticity index represents the range of water content between a) Liquid and plastic limit * b) Plastic limit and semi solid limit c) Semisolid Limit and liquid limit d) Liquid limit and solid limit.

Last Answer : a) Liquid and plastic limit *

The water content of soil, which represents the boundary between plastic state and liquid state, is known as (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Plasticity index

Description : The water content of soil, which represents the boundary between plastic state and liquid state, is known as (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Plasticity index

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

In soils having same values of plasticity index, if liquid limit is increased, then(A) Compressibility and permeability decrease and dry strength increases (B) Compressibility, permeability and dry strength decrease (C) Compressibility, permeability and dry strength increase (D) Compressibility and permeability increase and dry strength decreases

Description : In soils having same values of plasticity index, if liquid limit is increased, then (A) Compressibility and permeability decrease and dry strength increases (B) Compressibility, ... permeability and dry strength increase (D) Compressibility and permeability increase and dry strength decreases

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The plasticity index is the numerical difference between (A) Liquid limit and plastic limit (B) Plastic limit and shrinkage limit (C) Liquid limit and shrinkage limit (D) None of these

Description : The plasticity index is the numerical difference between (A) Liquid limit and plastic limit (B) Plastic limit and shrinkage limit (C) Liquid limit and shrinkage limit (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Liquid limit and plastic limit

When the plastic limit of a soil is greater than the liquid limit, then the plasticity index is reported as (A) Negative (B) Zero (C) Non-plastic (NP) (D) 1

Description : When the plastic limit of a soil is greater than the liquid limit, then the plasticity index is reported as (A) Negative (B) Zero (C) Non-plastic (NP) (D) 1

Last Answer : (B) Zero

Define Liquid limit, Plastic Limit, Shrinkage limit and Plasticity index.

Description : Define Liquid limit, Plastic Limit, Shrinkage limit and Plasticity index.

Last Answer : Liquid limit (WL) - It is minimum water content at which two separated grooved soil parts mixed together under 25 blows of casagrande's liquid limit apparatus; is called as liquid limit. Plastic limit (Wp ... difference between the liquid limit (WL) and plastic limit (Wp). IP = WL - Wp

The minimum water content at which a reduction in water content will not cause a decrease in the volume of a soil mass is known as a) Plastic limit b) Shrinkage limit* c) Liquid limit d) Consistency limit

Description : The minimum water content at which a reduction in water content will not cause a decrease in the volume of a soil mass is known as a) Plastic limit b) Shrinkage limit* c) Liquid limit d) Consistency limit

Last Answer : b) Shrinkage limit*

Pick up the in-correct statement from the following: The soils which contain montmorillonite minerals (A) Swell more when wet (B) Shrink more when dry (C) Possess high plasticity(D) Possess high coefficient of internal coefficient

Description : Pick up the in-correct statement from the following: The soils which contain montmorillonite minerals (A) Swell more when wet (B) Shrink more when dry (C) Possess high plasticity (D) Possess high coefficient of internal coefficient

Last Answer : (D) Possess high coefficient of internal coefficient

The admixture of coarser particles like sand or silt to clay causes (A) Decrease in liquid limit and increase in plasticity index (B) Decrease in liquid limit and no change in plasticity index (C) Decrease in both liquid limit and plasticity index (D) Increase in both liquid limit and plasticity index

Description : The admixture of coarser particles like sand or silt to clay causes (A) Decrease in liquid limit and increase in plasticity index (B) Decrease in liquid limit and no change in plasticity index ... in both liquid limit and plasticity index (D) Increase in both liquid limit and plasticity index

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The group index for a soil, whose liquid limit is 40 percent, plasticity index is 10 percent and percentage passing 75 micron IS sieve (A) 0 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 7

Description : The group index for a soil, whose liquid limit is 40 percent, plasticity index is 10 percent and percentage passing 75 micron IS sieve (A) 0 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 7

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following: (A) The silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm (B) In organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity (C) The least plastic type normally consists of more or less equidimensional grains of quartz (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following: (A) The silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm (B) In organic fine grained silt soil possesses no ... The least plastic type normally consists of more or less equidimensional grains of quartz (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Which of the following soils has more plasticity index? (A) Sand (B) Silt (C) Clay (D) Gravel

Description : Which of the following soils has more plasticity index? (A) Sand (B) Silt (C) Clay (D) Gravel

Last Answer : (C) Clay

Critical shear stress of cohesive sediment (a) Decreases with the void ratio for a given plasticity index (b) Increases with the plasticity index for a given void ratio (c) Increases with shear strength for a given clay content (d) All of the above.

Description : Critical shear stress of cohesive sediment (a) Decreases with the void ratio for a given plasticity index (b) Increases with the plasticity index for a given void ratio (c) Increases with shear strength for a given clay content (d) All of the above.

Last Answer : (c) Increases with shear strength for a given clay content

If the natural water content of soil mass lies between its liquid limit and plastic limit, the soil mass is said to be in (A) Liquid state (B) Plastic state (C) Semisolid state (D) Solid state

Description : If the natural water content of soil mass lies between its liquid limit and plastic limit, the soil mass is said to be in (A) Liquid state (B) Plastic state (C) Semisolid state (D) Solid state

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Pick up the incorrect definition from the following: (A) Ratio of the compressive strength of unconfined undisturbed soil to that of remoulded soil, is known as the sensitivity of the soil sample (B) The rotation of soil particles into stable state while remoulding, is known as the thiostropy of soil (C) The water content at which a soil flows, is known plastic limit of the soil (D) None of these

Description : Pick up the incorrect definition from the following: (A) Ratio of the compressive strength of unconfined undisturbed soil to that of remoulded soil, is known as the sensitivity of the soil sample (B) The ... content at which a soil flows, is known plastic limit of the soil (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The liquid limit and plastic limit exist in (A) Sandy soils (B) Silty soils (C) Gravel soils (D) Clay soils

Description : The liquid limit and plastic limit exist in (A) Sandy soils (B) Silty soils (C) Gravel soils (D) Clay soils

Last Answer : (D) Clay soils

Define: (i) Consistency limit (ii) Liquid limit (iii) Plastic limit (iv) Shrinkage limit

Description : Define: (i) Consistency limit (ii) Liquid limit (iii) Plastic limit (iv) Shrinkage limit

Last Answer : 1. Consistency Limit: The water content at which the soil passes from one state to the another state is called as consistency limit.  2. Liquid Limit: It is defined as the maximum water ... water content at which further reduction in water content will not cause decrease in volume of soil mass. 

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The dry density reduces by addition of water after attaining optimum moisture content (B) The line joining the peak of three moisture content graphs obtained by using three compactive energies, is called line of optimus (C) Well graded coarse grained soils can be compacted to a very high density as compared to fine grained soils (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The dry density reduces by addition of water after attaining optimum moisture content (B) The line joining the peak of three moisture content graphs ... be compacted to a very high density as compared to fine grained soils (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A maximum value of dry density is obtained at optimum water content (B) At low value of water content most soils tend to be stiff (C) At high water content, the dry density decreases with an increase of water content (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A maximum value of dry density is obtained at optimum water content (B) At low value of water content most soils tend to be stiff (C) At high water content, the dry density decreases with an increase of water content (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

A soil sample has passing 0.075 mm sieve = 60% liquid limit = 65% and plastic limit = 40%. The group index of the soil, is (A) 5 (B) 20 (C) 40(D) None of these

Description : A soil sample has passing 0.075 mm sieve = 60% liquid limit = 65% and plastic limit = 40%. The group index of the soil, is (A) 5 (B) 20 (C) 40 (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

The compression index of a soil (A) Decreases with an increase in the liquid limit (B) Increases with an increase in the liquid limit (C) Decreases with an increase in the plastic limit (D) Is not related with plastic limit

Description : The compression index of a soil (A) Decreases with an increase in the liquid limit (B) Increases with an increase in the liquid limit (C) Decreases with an increase in the plastic limit (D) Is not related with plastic limit

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. For performing compressive strength test of cement (A) Cement and standard sand mortar are used in the ratio of 1 : 3 (B) Water is added at the rate of (P/4) + 3.0 percentage of water where P is the percentage of water for standard consistency (C) A cube mould of 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm is used (D) The prepared moulds are kept in a atmosphere of 50% relative humidity

Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. For performing compressive strength test of cement (A) Cement and standard sand mortar are used in the ratio of 1 : 3 (B) Water is added at the ... cm 10 cm is used (D) The prepared moulds are kept in a atmosphere of 50% relative humidity

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

The water content in a soil sample when it continues to loose weight without loosing the volume, is called (A) Shrinkage limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Liquid limit (D) Semi-solid limit

Description : The water content in a soil sample when it continues to loose weight without loosing the volume, is called (A) Shrinkage limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Liquid limit (D) Semi-solid limit

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

The minimum water content at which the soil retains its liquid state and also possesses a small shearing strength against flowing, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

Description : The minimum water content at which the soil retains its liquid state and also possesses a small shearing strength against flowing, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

Last Answer : (A) Liquid limit

The maximum water content at which a reduction in water content does not cause a decrease in volume of a soil mass, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

Description : The maximum water content at which a reduction in water content does not cause a decrease in volume of a soil mass, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

Last Answer : (C) Shrinkage limit

The minimum water content at which the soil just begins to crumble when rolled into threads 3 mm in diameter, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

Description : The minimum water content at which the soil just begins to crumble when rolled into threads 3 mm in diameter, is known (A) Liquid limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Shrinkage limit (D) Permeability limit

Last Answer : (B) Plastic limit

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The void ratio in soils is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids (B) The bulk density of a soil is defined as the unit weight of the soil (C) The dry density of a soil is defined as weight of solids to the total volume of the soil (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The void ratio in soils is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids (B) The bulk density of a soil is defined as the ... of a soil is defined as weight of solids to the total volume of the soil (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The property of soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly, without rupture, without elastic rebound and without volume change is known as a) Porosity b) Plasticity* c) Stiffness d) Plastic limit

Description : The property of soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly, without rupture, without elastic rebound and without volume change is known as a) Porosity b) Plasticity* c) Stiffness d) Plastic limit

Last Answer : b) Plasticity*

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Segregation is necessary for a workable concrete (B) Consistency does not affect the workability of concrete (C) If the concrete mix is dry, the slump is maximum (D) None of these

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Segregation is necessary for a workable concrete (B) Consistency does not affect the workability of concrete (C) If the concrete mix is dry, the slump is maximum (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Highway Research Board (HRB) classification of soils is based on (A) Particle size composition (B) Plasticity characteristics (C) Both particle size composition and plasticity characteristics (D) None of the above

Description : Highway Research Board (HRB) classification of soils is based on (A) Particle size composition (B) Plasticity characteristics (C) Both particle size composition and plasticity characteristics (D) None of the above

Last Answer : (C) Both particle size composition and plasticity characteristics

The plasticity of fine soils may be assessed by means of (A) Dry strength test (B) Toughness test (C) Dilatancy test (D) All of these

Description : The plasticity of fine soils may be assessed by means of (A) Dry strength test (B) Toughness test (C) Dilatancy test (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Define: (i) Water content (ii) Plasticity index

Description : Define: (i) Water content (ii) Plasticity index

Last Answer : (i) Water It is the ratio of weight of water to weight of soil solids, measured in percentage, called as water content.  (ii) Plasticity Index: It is numerical difference between liquid limit and plastic limit values of one particular soil, called as plasticity index.

At liquid limit, all soils possess (A) Same shear strength of small magnitude (B) Same shear strength of large magnitude (C) Different shear strengths of small magnitude (D) Different shear strengths of large magnitude

Description : At liquid limit, all soils possess (A) Same shear strength of small magnitude (B) Same shear strength of large magnitude (C) Different shear strengths of small magnitude (D) Different shear strengths of large magnitude

Last Answer : (A) Same shear strength of small magnitude

Pick out the correct statement. (A) Plastic chips are called non-cohesive solids (B) Kick's crushing law is, P/m = K . ln (D̅sa /Ds̅b ) (C) Communition is a generic term for size enlargement operation (D) Energy required in kwh per ton of product, such that 80% of it passes through a 200 mesh screen, is called 'Work index'

Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Plastic chips are called non-cohesive solids (B) Kick's crushing law is, P/m = K . ln (D̅sa /Ds̅b ) (C) Communition is a generic term for size enlargement ... per ton of product, such that 80% of it passes through a 200 mesh screen, is called 'Work index'

Last Answer : (B) Kick's crushing law is, P/m = K . ln (D̅sa /Ds̅b )

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The permeability of the coarse-grained soils may be reduced by grouting (B) The process of injecting fluids (i.e. grouts) into the pores space of the soil is called grouting (C) The grouting increases the soil strength (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The permeability of the coarse-grained soils may be reduced by grouting (B) The process of injecting fluids (i.e. grouts) into the pores space of the soil is called grouting (C) The grouting increases the soil strength (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The object of classifying soils is to arrange them into groups according to their properties and behaviour (B) A soil classification system is meant to provide an accepted and systematic method of describing the various types of soils eliminating personal factors (C) The first category of soil classification is based on grain size of the soil (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The object of classifying soils is to arrange them into groups according to their properties and behaviour (B) A soil classification system is ... first category of soil classification is based on grain size of the soil (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

According to Atterberg, the soil is said to be of medium plasticity if the plasticity index PI is (A) 0 < PI < 7 (B) 7< PI < 17 (C) 17 < PI <27 (D) PI > 27

Description : According to Atterberg, the soil is said to be of medium plasticity if the plasticity index PI is (A) 0 < PI < 7 (B) 7< PI < 17 (C) 17 < PI 27

Last Answer : (B) 7< PI < 17

the plasticity index of a soil mass is zero, the soil is (A) Sand (B) Silt (C) Clay (D) Clayey silt

Description : the plasticity index of a soil mass is zero, the soil is (A) Sand (B) Silt (C) Clay (D) Clayey silt

Last Answer : (A) Sand

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The value of hydrostatic head increases with increase in vacuum in the effect in a multiple effect evaporator system (B) Entering velocity of the liquid in the tubes of natural circulation evaporators is in the range of 0.3 to 0.9 metre/second (C) Duhring's plot is used for calculating the concentration of solution (D) In a multiple effect evaporation system, the number of effects is limited by the total boiling point rise

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The value of hydrostatic head increases with increase in vacuum in the effect in a multiple effect evaporator system (B) Entering velocity of the liquid in ... a multiple effect evaporation system, the number of effects is limited by the total boiling point rise

Last Answer : (C) Duhring's plot is used for calculating the concentration of solution

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The property of a soil that enables it to become stiff in a relatively short time on standing is called thixotropy (B) The ratio of shear strength in natural state to the remoulded shear strength under undrained conditions is called degree of sensitivity (C) The difference between the undisturbed shear strength and remoulded shear strength is known remoulding loss (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The property of a soil that enables it to become stiff in a relatively short time on standing is called thixotropy (B) The ratio ... the undisturbed shear strength and remoulded shear strength is known remoulding loss (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

Consider the following statements: 1. Standard penetration test is commonly used for cohesionless soils. 2. Standard penetration test results in respect of a cohesionless soil are correlated to its density index and friction angle. 3. Use of H-value not corrected for overburden pressure leads to highly conservative design of footings at shallow depths. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Standard penetration test is commonly used for cohesionless soils. 2. Standard penetration test results in respect of a cohesionless soil are correlated to its density index and friction angle. 3. Use of H- ... 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

Last Answer : (a) 1, 2 & 3