1. At shrinkage limit, the soil is _____.
[A] Partially saturated
[B] Dry
[C] Saturated
[D] None
Answer: Option C
2. The minimum water content at which soil starts getting shear strength is termed as ____.
[A] Plasticity index
[B] Shrinkage limit
[C] Plastic limit
[D] Liquid limit
Answer: Option C
3. The smallest clay mineral is _____.
[A] Montmorillonite
[B] Kaolinite
[C] Illite
[D] Chlorite
Answer: Option A
4. The particles with a high value of sphericity are _____.
[A] Low tendency to fracture
[B] Easy to manipulate in construction
[C] both a and b
[D] High tendency to fracture
Answer: Option C
5. Honey combed structure is found in ____.
[A] Gravels
[B] Fine sands and silts
[C] Clay
[D] Coarse sands
[B] Fine sands and silts
[C] Clay
[D] Coarse sands
Answer: Option B