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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Lime column is a special technique that is used to stabilize the soil. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 2. |
Which of the below is not an additive used for the lime stabilization of soil? |
| A. | Sodium metasilicate |
| B. | Sodium carbonate |
| C. | Sodium hydroxide |
| D. | Sodium sulphate |
| Answer» C. Sodium hydroxide | |
| 3. |
Which of the below is responsible for the strength gain of lime stabilized soil over time? |
| A. | CSH |
| B. | CSH and CAH |
| C. | CAH |
| D. | C3S and CSH |
| Answer» C. CAH | |
| 4. |
Lime stabilization can easily be applied to alluvial silts. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 5. |
Which ions from hydrated lime and soil are involved in the ion exchange process? |
| A. | Calcium and sulphate |
| B. | Sulphate and water |
| C. | Calcium and water |
| D. | Calcium and silicate |
| Answer» D. Calcium and silicate | |
| 6. |
The strength gain of lime-soil stabilized soil is dependent on which of the below factors? |
| A. | Temperature |
| B. | Humidity |
| C. | Minerals |
| D. | pH |
| Answer» B. Humidity | |
| 7. |
When clayey soil is treated with lime ______ takes place. |
| A. | Anionic exchange |
| B. | Cationic exchange |
| C. | Pozzolanic reaction |
| D. | Thermal reaction |
| Answer» C. Pozzolanic reaction | |
| 8. |
What is the name of the point when the plastic limit starts decreasing on increasing lime content? |
| A. | Plastic lime point |
| B. | Lime stabilized point |
| C. | Plastic reduction point |
| D. | Lime fixation point |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
______ has been found more effective than using hydrated lime for stabilization. |
| A. | Quick lime |
| B. | Slaked lime |
| C. | Fat lime |
| D. | Hydraulic lime |
| Answer» B. Slaked lime | |
| 10. |
The strength of soil-lime stabilization depends on ______ content of the soil type. |
| A. | Water |
| B. | Pozzolana |
| C. | Clay |
| D. | Organic |
| Answer» C. Clay | |