In India soils are classified by a) MIT classification b) Unified soil classification system* c) International classification system d) Particle size classification

In India soils are classified by  
a) MIT classification
b) Unified soil classification system*
c) International classification system  
d) Particle size classification
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b) Unified soil classification system*
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For general engineering purposes, soils are classified by (A) Particle size classification system (B) Textural classification system (C) High Way Research Board (HRB), classification system (D) Unified soil classification system

Description : For general engineering purposes, soils are classified by (A) Particle size classification system (B) Textural classification system (C) High Way Research Board (HRB), classification system (D) Unified soil classification system

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Soil classification of composite soils, exclusively based on the particle size distribution, is known (A) Particle classification (B) Textural classification (C) High Way Research Board classification (D) Unified soil classification

Description : Soil classification of composite soils, exclusively based on the particle size distribution, is known (A) Particle classification (B) Textural classification (C) High Way Research Board classification (D) Unified soil classification

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

As per new classification of railway accident, floods breaches & land slides’ is classified in the following class (a) Class J (b) Class K (c) Class Q (d) Class R*

Description : As per new classification of railway accident, floods breaches & land slides’ is classified in the following class (a) Class J (b) Class K (c) Class Q (d) Class R*

Last Answer : (d) Class R*

Collision as per new classification is classified as (a) A class* (b) B class (C) C class (d) none of these

Description : Collision as per new classification is classified as (a) A class* (b) B class (C) C class (d) none of these

Last Answer : (a) A class*

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

UCC is abbreviated for (a) Uncontrolled cement concrete (b) Unified Control Command (c) Unified Command Centre* (d) none of them

Description : UCC is abbreviated for (a) Uncontrolled cement concrete (b) Unified Control Command (c) Unified Command Centre* (d) none of them

Last Answer : (c) Unified Command Centre*

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

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 laminated clays c) Soils containing carbon of coal underneath d) Dark brown earthy materials formed due to partial or complete decomposition of vegetable matter

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*

As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the public address system should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C* (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Description : As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the public address system should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C* (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Last Answer : (b) A,B & C*

The increased gain of 10 dbs for single line & ‘D’ marks rails on double/multiple lines shall be employed for classification of defects. (i) defect in weld (ii) defects in rail. * (iii) for both defects on weld & rail. (iv) None of above.

Description : The increased gain of 10 dbs for single line & ‘D’ marks rails on double/multiple lines shall be employed for classification of defects. (i) defect in weld (ii) defects in rail. * (iii) for both defects on weld & rail. (iv) None of above.

Last Answer : ii) defects in rail. *

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*

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*

Testing of welds by a) Dye penetrant test b) Magnetic particle inspection c) Radiographic inspection d) All the above*

Description : Testing of welds by a) Dye penetrant test b) Magnetic particle inspection c) Radiographic inspection d) All the above*

Last Answer : d) All the above

As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the retiring rooms should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B* (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Description : As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the retiring rooms should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B* (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Last Answer : a) A & B*

As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the clock rooms should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B * (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Description : As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the clock rooms should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B * (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Last Answer : (a) A & B *

As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the water coolers should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D* (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Description : As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the water coolers should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D* (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Last Answer : (c) A,B,C & D*

As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the parking facility/circulating area should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D* (d) A, B,C, D & E

Description : As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the parking facility/circulating area should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D* (d) A, B,C, D & E

Last Answer : (c) A,B,C & D*

As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the book stalls should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C* (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Description : As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the book stalls should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B (b) A,B & C* (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Last Answer : (b) A,B & C*

As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the refreshment rooms should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B* (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Description : As per norms for desirable amenity as given to model station, the refreshment rooms should be provided on stations classified as --- (a) A & B* (b) A,B & C (c) A,B,C & D (d) A, B,C, D & E (e) A

Last Answer : (a) A & B*

Level crossing is classified on the basis of a) Class of road b) TVU* c) Volume of road traffic d) Volume of rail traffic

Description : Level crossing is classified on the basis of a) Class of road b) TVU* c) Volume of road traffic d) Volume of rail traffic

Last Answer : b) TVU*

A bridge having super structure with “Single or duplicate girders with cross sleepers on top flanges” is classified as a) RSJ girder bridge b) Cross Girder c) Deck plate girder* d) Open web girder

Description : A bridge having super structure with “Single or duplicate girders with cross sleepers on top flanges” is classified as a) RSJ girder bridge b) Cross Girder c) Deck plate girder* d) Open web girder

Last Answer : c) Deck plate girder*

Commonly followed soil particle classified in India is

Description : Commonly followed soil particle classified in India is

Last Answer : Ans. International Society of Soil Science (ISSS)

ate of wear chain drive system a) Directly related to speed of chain b) Inversely related to size of sprocket of chain length c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of the above

Description : ate of wear chain drive system a) Directly related to speed of chain b) Inversely related to size of sprocket of chain length c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of the above

Last Answer : c) Both (a) and (b)

ormal size of brick used in India is a) 22 x 11.2 x 7 cm* b) 25 x 16 x 8 cm c) 19 x 12 x 9 cm d) 20 x 10 x 5 cm

Description : ormal size of brick used in India is a) 22 x 11.2 x 7 cm* b) 25 x 16 x 8 cm c) 19 x 12 x 9 cm d) 20 x 10 x 5 cm

Last Answer : a) 22 x 11.2 x 7 cm*

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*

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*

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

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*

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

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 *

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) Due to continuous passage of water through a series of well connected pores d) Due to loss of the strength of cohesion less soil because of upward flow of of water

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*

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

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

The property of a soil due to which water percolates through it is known as a) Porosity b) Permeability* c) Moisture content d) Capillarit

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*

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 *

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*

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*

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

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

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

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 *

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

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*

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

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*

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

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*

The side slope of formation in embankment /cutting depends on a) Shearing strength of soil and its angle of repose* b) Angle of repose c) Bearing capacity of the soil d) Optimum moisture content of the soil

Description : The side slope of formation in embankment /cutting depends on a) Shearing strength of soil and its angle of repose* b) Angle of repose c) Bearing capacity of the soil d) Optimum moisture content of the soil

Last Answer : a) Shearing strength of soil and its angle of repose*

To provide inverted filter to improve the hearing capacity of soil the plasticity index of blanketing material should not be greater than a) 15* b) 20 c) 27 d) 35

Description : To provide inverted filter to improve the hearing capacity of soil the plasticity index of blanketing material should not be greater than a) 15* b) 20 c) 27 d) 35

Last Answer : a) 15*

To provide inverted filter to improve the bearing capacity of soil the liquid limit of blanketing material should not be greater than a) 5 b) 20 c) 27 d) 35

Description : To provide inverted filter to improve the bearing capacity of soil the liquid limit of blanketing material should not be greater than a) 5 b) 20 c) 27 d) 35

Last Answer : d) 35

………….. soil has the least SBC of the soil. a) Hard moorum b) Stiff clay c) Black cotton soil* d) Soft rock

Description : ………….. soil has the least SBC of the soil. a) Hard moorum b) Stiff clay c) Black cotton soil* d) Soft rock

Last Answer : c) Black cotton soil*

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*

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*

State Information and classification of soils.

Description : State Information and classification of soils.

Last Answer : Soil - The hard parenting rock undergoes weathering and produces unconsolidated granular particles of varying sizes , such formation is known as Soil. Classification of soil- The soil is classified ... of transported soils. Example. Colluvial soils , Alluvial soils, Glacial soils, Eolian soils.

Size of cubicle of a booking office is kept as (a) 1.20 x 1.50 m (b) 1.50 x 1.20 m (c) 1.50 x 1.80 m (d) 1.80 x 1.50 m*

Description : Size of cubicle of a booking office is kept as (a) 1.20 x 1.50 m (b) 1.50 x 1.20 m (c) 1.50 x 1.80 m (d) 1.80 x 1.50 m*

Last Answer : (d) 1.80 x 1.50 m*

The size of a plane table is (a) 750mm x 900 mm (b) 600mm x 750 mm* (c) 450mm x 600 mm

Description : The size of a plane table is (a) 750mm x 900 mm (b) 600mm x 750 mm* (c) 450mm x 600 mm

Last Answer : (b) 600mm x 750 mm*

The internal size of bio latrine tank is (a) 1200mm. x 1200mm. x 670mm. (b) 1200mm. x 670mm. x 1200mm.* (c) 1200mm. x 760mm. x 1200mm. (d) None of these

Description : The internal size of bio latrine tank is (a) 1200mm. x 1200mm. x 670mm. (b) 1200mm. x 670mm. x 1200mm.* (c) 1200mm. x 760mm. x 1200mm. (d) None of these

Last Answer : (b) 1200mm. x 670mm. x 1200mm.*

Main advantage of 3-piece P F Mould is? (i) To overcome fin defect.* (ii) To prevent the flaw of molten metal (iii) To make proper weld size (iv) None to the above

Description : Main advantage of 3-piece P F Mould is? (i) To overcome fin defect.* (ii) To prevent the flaw of molten metal (iii) To make proper weld size (iv) None to the above

Last Answer : (i) To overcome fin defect.*

Surface preparation for Metallising the abrasives used for final cleaning is a) Chilled iron grit G.24, as defined in BS : 2451 b) Washed salt free angular silica sand of mesh size 12 to 30 with a minimum of 40% retained on a 20 mesh c) either (a) or (b) * d) d) neither (a) or (b)

Description : Surface preparation for Metallising the abrasives used for final cleaning is a) Chilled iron grit G.24, as defined in BS : 2451 b) Washed salt free angular silica sand of mesh size 12 to 30 with a minimum of 40% retained on a 20 mesh c) either (a) or (b) * d) d) neither (a) or (b)

Last Answer : c) either (a) or (b) *

The size of bridge timber required for the standard spans up to 18.3 m a) 250 x 150mm*. b) 250 x 180mm. c) 250 x 240mm d) 250 x 200mm

Description : The size of bridge timber required for the standard spans up to 18.3 m a) 250 x 150mm*. b) 250 x 180mm. c) 250 x 240mm d) 250 x 200mm

Last Answer : a) 250 x 150mm*.