Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 5 (Q.No. 29)
29.
Consider the following statements :
1. Obtaining reliable properties of soil is very important in geotechnical engineering. Chunk
samples obtained from the field are the best for this purpose.
2. Chunk samples may easily be obtained at all depths below ground level and for all types of soils.
3. Undisturbed soil samples are enclosed in rugged containers. As such, they do not get disturbed easily during transportation and handling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1. Obtaining reliable properties of soil is very important in geotechnical engineering. Chunk
samples obtained from the field are the best for this purpose.
2. Chunk samples may easily be obtained at all depths below ground level and for all types of soils.
3. Undisturbed soil samples are enclosed in rugged containers. As such, they do not get disturbed easily during transportation and handling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Rahul verma said:
3 years ago
Chunk samples can be obtained from all types of soil, at any depth, including pebbles etc.
To contain undisturbed soil rugged container is the best.
So, option C will be correct.
To contain undisturbed soil rugged container is the best.
So, option C will be correct.
Gk said:
4 years ago
I think D is the Right answer.
Awomi said:
4 years ago
The correct answer should be option D.
Dibakar said:
4 years ago
Option 2 is wrong. Because for har rock formation, it is not easy to obtain sample.
Option 3 is correct, because samples enclosed in container is safe to delivery and obtain.
Option 3 is correct, because samples enclosed in container is safe to delivery and obtain.
Basu said:
7 years ago
I think Option D is correct.
Shiva said:
8 years ago
Option C correct.
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