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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 23 (Q.No. 22)
22.
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) is a :
measure of soil strength
method of soil identification
measure to indicate the relative strengths of paving materials
measure of shear strength under lateral confinement
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Rahul said:   3 years ago
No, option C is correct. Agree with the given answer.

Priyanka said:   4 years ago
A is the correct answer.
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Skn said:   6 years ago
The Californian Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is a penetration test used to evaluate the subgrade strength of roads and pavements. The results of these tests are used with the empirical curves to determine the thickness of pavement and its component layers. This is the most widely used method for the design of flexible pavement.
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Himani said:   7 years ago
A is the correct option.

Dolly said:   7 years ago
A is also the correct option.

Suman sarkar said:   9 years ago
Can I have the reference of this answer? Please.

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