Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

How many grades of soil are there?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 7
D. 6
Answer» C. 7
Discussion
2.

How many types of pores are present in a soil mass?

A. 6
B. 3
C. 5
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
Discussion
3.

Soil with higher Ic (consistency index) is a better foundation material.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
4.

HOW_MANY_GRADES_OF_SOIL_ARE_THERE??$

A. 5
B. 4
C. 7
D. 6
Answer» C. 7
Discussion
5.

HOW_MANY_TYPES_OF_PORES_ARE_PRESENT_IN_A_SOIL_MASS??$

A. 6
B. 3
C. 5
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
Discussion
6.

Soil with higher Ic (consistency index) is a better foundation material?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
7.

How many tests in the lab can be performed to get permeability of soil?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

_________ apparatus is used to test liquid limit of a soil.

A. Mohr
B. Casagrande
C. Otto
D. Terzaghi
Answer» C. Otto
Discussion
9.

Loose soil has a relative density within a range of:

A. 60-85
B. 85-100
C. 10-35
D. 35-60
Answer» D. 35-60
Discussion
10.

A soil generally consists of combination of __________ separates.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
Discussion
11.

In oven drying method for determination of water content, temperature maintained is:

A. 100-105<sup>o</sup>C
B. 150-160<sup>o</sup>C
C. 105-110<sup>o</sup>C
D. 110-120<sup>o</sup>C
Answer» D. 110-120<sup>o</sup>C
Discussion
12.

Soil exists in how many states?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

Most soils have a particle density of about:

A. 2.6 g/cc
B. 2.9 g/cc
C. 2.5 g/cc
D. 2.7 g/cc
Answer» B. 2.9 g/cc
Discussion