Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Sandy clayloam contains highest percentage of sand (B) Silty clayloam contains highest percentage of silt (C) Stiff boulder clay offers maximum shear strength (D) Soft chalk carries least safe load
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The least bearing capacity of soil is that of (A) Hard rock (B) Moist clay (C) Soft rock (D) Coarse sandy soil
Description : The pressure on soil worked out shall be ……… the SBC of the soil. a) more than b) equal to c) not equal to d) less than*
Last Answer : d) less than*
Description : Black cotton soils are a) Heavy clay soils varying from clay to Loam, with clay content of 40 to 50% formed by decomposition of rocks by long continued weathering* b) Compacted and ... underneath d) Dark brown earthy materials formed due to partial or complete decomposition of vegetable matter
Last Answer : a) Heavy clay soils varying from clay to Loam, with clay content of 40 to 50% formed by decomposition of rocks by long continued weathering*
Description : Quicksand is a) Moist sand containing a small percentage of clay b) Is a condition which generally occurs in coarse sands c) Is a condition in which cohesive properties of soil increase rapidly d) Is a condition in which a cohesion less soil loses its strength because of upward flow of water
Last Answer : d) Is a condition in which a cohesion less soil loses its strength because of upward flow of water
Description : Pick up the cohesive soil from the following: (A) Red earth (B) Clay (C) Black cotton soil (D) Compacted ground
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : A saturated clay is to be tested for shearing strength. Which test should be recommended? a) Direct shear test b) Triaxial shear test c) Vane shear test d) Unconfined compression*
Last Answer : d) Unconfined compression*
Description : Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003] (a) Black cotton soil of north-west India was formed by the weathering of basaltic lava rocks (b) Sedimentary rocks are distinguished ... feldspar and mica in it (d) A metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : PROBLEM FA sample of soft saturated clay weighs 350 grams and has a volume of 205cc. After oven drying, the soil weighs 225 grams. Calculate the values of saturated unit weight, void ratio, porosity and specific gravity?
Last Answer : {
Description : The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of (A) Black cotton soil (B) Loose fine sandy soil (C) Dry coarse sandy soil (D) Hard rocks
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Limestone is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks* c) Metamorphic rocks d) Plutonic rock
Last Answer : b) Sedimentary rocks*
Description : Marble is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic rocks* d) Plutonic rock
Last Answer : c) Metamorphic rocks*
Description : The Rocks formed from molten lava are called a) Sedimentary rocks b) Igneous rocks* c) Metamorphic rock d) Plutonic rock
Last Answer : b) Igneous rocks*
Description : What kind of stem is hard and stiff and gives the plants support?
Last Answer : A woody stem
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
Description : I am black of eye and bright of hair And my feet are firmly in the ground. I love the sun upon my face And I follow it around. When I am dead and gone tis said, That I will droop real low, That I will keep the birds well fed, Standing stiff there in my row. What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : A sunflower.
Description : In a precision planter the height of seed drop: A. Should be as close to be ground level as is possible. B. Should be at least 1 m from the ground level. C. Is not a factor to be considered? D. None of These
Last Answer : A. Should be as close to be ground level as is possible.
Description : Sensitivity calibration against temp. variation shall be carried out. (i) At least once in month* (ii) quarterly. (iii) at least once in six months (iv) Any of above.
Last Answer : i) At least once in month*
Description : The bottom of side drains should be below the formation level by at least------------ a) 45 cm b )30 cm* c) 15 cm d) 60 cm
Last Answer : b )30 cm*
Description : The Height Gauge for a level crossing should be located at least --------- from the gate post a) 3 meters b) 5 meters c) 8 meters* d) 10 meters
Last Answer : c) 8 meters*
Description : Deep screening of entire track must be done at least:- (a) Once in a quarter. (b) Once in a year. (c) Once in 5 years. (d) Once in 10 years.*
Last Answer : (d) Once in 10 years.*
Description : which stage represents optimum conditions for tillage a) Sticky b) Plastic c) Friable ( crumbly ). d) Hard ( cemented )
Last Answer : c) Friable ( crumbly
Description : To be designated as Clay soil, A soil must contain at least — % clay separates. a. 40 b. 15 c. 35 d. 75
Last Answer : c. 35
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Description : How to Contact SBC Global Technical Phone Number?
Last Answer : SBC (Global ) Customer service Phone Number 1-866-500-4137SBC (Global ) Contact Number 1-866-500-4137SBC (Global )Phone Number 1-866-500-4137SBC (Global ) Helpline Number 1-866-500-4137Reactivating an ... email account. It is simple, you can refer to the steps mentioned in this blog or call SBC
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Last Answer : the Sbc Global online platform has made it as easy as possible to keep on your email Just call on 1 833-528-0903
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Description : what do I do to soften hard clay soil?
Last Answer : This is something that takes some time to accomplish. You will need good compost before you start. You can purchase compost online or at a local gardening store. Start by using a pitchfork to ... and mulch however will improve the quality of the soil. It will get better and better each year.
Description : Curved twisted blades are specially suited for m. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths n. Dried hard soils o. Cutting and pulverisation in wet sticky clay soil p. For operating on the sides of plant bed
Last Answer : p. For operating on the sides of plant bed
Description : shaped blades are best suited for i. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths j. Dried hard soils k. Cutting and pulverisation in wet sticky clay soil l. Working under normal field conditions
Last Answer : i. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths
Description : Hook type blades best suited for e. Minimum tillage of trashy land at shallow depths f. Dried hard soils g. Cutting and pulverisation especially in wet sticky clay soil h. Working under normal field conditions
Last Answer : f. Dried hard soils
Description : Which one of the following impurity is not desirable in the soil used for brick formation a) Alkali b) Kankar c) Iron oxide d) Alkali & Kankar*
Last Answer : d) Alkali & Kankar*
Description : The maximum pressure which the soil can carry safely without the risk of shear failure is called a) Safe bearing capacity b) Ultimate bearing capacity* c) Allowable bearing capacity d) Shear bearing capacity
Last Answer : b) Ultimate bearing capacity*
Description : The maximum dry density to which a soil may be compacted to depends upon a) Soil water content * b) The process of compaction c) The voids ratio d) Is independent of the type of soil
Last Answer : a) Soil water content *
Description : Piping in a soil mass is a) Erosion of subsoil by the high velocities of flow of water through it when such velocities exceed a certain limit* b) Caused due to very low exit gradient c) ... connected pores d) Due to loss of the strength of cohesion less soil because of upward flow of of water
Last Answer : a) Erosion of subsoil by the high velocities of flow of water through it when such velocities exceed a certain limit*
Description : Permeability of soil varies a) Inversely as square of grain size b) Inversely as grain size c) Directly as grain size d) Square of grain size*
Last Answer : d) Square of grain size*
Description : The property of a soil due to which water percolates through it is known as a) Porosity b) Permeability* c) Moisture content d) Capillarit
Last Answer : b) Permeability*
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*
Description : In India soils are classified by a) MIT classification b) Unified soil classification system* c) International classification system d) Particle size classification
Last Answer : b) Unified soil classification system*
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 *
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*
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*
Description : At the liquid limit a) The soil just begins to crumble when rolled into a thread b) The shearing strength against flowing is negligible c) The shearing strength against flowing is a small but definite* d) The soil will not get fully saturated
Last Answer : c) The shearing strength against flowing is a small but definite
Description : The ratio of volume of water present in a given soil sample to the total volume of voids in it is known as a) Percentage of air voids b) Degree of saturation * c) Void rat
Last Answer : b) Degree of saturation *
Description : The dry density of soil is a) Always greater than the saturated density b) Weight of soil solids per unit of total volume prior to drying* c) Total weight of soil solids per unit of its total volume d) Total weight of soil mass per unit of its total volume
Last Answer : b) Weight of soil solids per unit of total volume prior to drying*
Description : Density of each compacted layer should be ascertained by taking soil samples on either side of Central Line at a) 5 meter interval b) 10 meter interval* c) 12 meter interval d) 15 meter internal
Last Answer : b) 10 meter interval*
Description : In case of compaction of soil by sheep foot roller maximum thickness of layer should not exceed buy more than -------------- centimeter of length of their teeth a) 5 centimeter* b) 4 centimeter c) 3 centimeter d) 2 centimeter
Last Answer : a) 5 centimeter*