1. An isobar is a line which connects all points below the ground surface at which ____.
[A] The local ground elevation is same
[B] The settlement is same
[C] The vertical stress is same
[D] The ground elevation is varying
Answer: Option C
2. Oedometer is used to calculate which of the following soil parameter?
[A] Compressibility
[B] Permeability
[C] Specific gravity
[D] Particle size analysis
Answer: Option A
3. Undisturbed soil samples are required for ___.
[A] Specific gravity test
[B] Hydrometer test
[C] Shrinkage limit test
[D] Consolidation test
Answer: Option D
4. Consolidation time of a soil sample ____.
[A] increases with an increase in permeability
[B] increases with a decrease in permeability
[C] increases with an increase in compressibility
[D] increases with a decrease in compressibility
Answer: Option B
5. Which of the following test is not used to measure the shear strength of a soil?
[A] Triaxial Compression Test
[B] Shear Vane Test
[C] Unconfined Compression Test
[D] Standard Procter Test
Answer: Option D