Q. A particle-size distribution curve gives us an idea about __________

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Q. The property of a soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly, without rupture is _________

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Q. The ratio of liquid limit, minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil is __________

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Q. The consistency (or) relative consistency (Ice) is given by the formula __________

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Q. The shrinkage limit is represented by the term ___________

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Q. The Swedish agriculturist who divided the entire range of consistency from liquid to solid states is __________

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Q. Which of the following is not useful for engineer purpose, as proposed by Atterberg?

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Q. According to Goldschmidt theory, the plasticity in soil is due to __________

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Q. Clay does not become plastic, when mixed with ___________

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Q. In consistency of soil, the limits are expressed in terms of__________

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Q. Which of the following is not considered as one of the state, as divided by Atterberg?

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Q. The grooving tool which is used for finding liquid limit is _________

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Q. The depth of the groove cut by casagrande tool for determining the liquid limit is ______

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Q. The type of tools which is preferred for sandy soil for the purpose of grooving is _______

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Q. What is the diameter of the sieve that is used for finding the liquid limit?

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Q. The soviet liquid limit device is based on the principle of ___________

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Q. The toughness index (It) is defined by the ratio of __________

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Q. The number of revolutions per second, at which the handle is rotated in process of finding the liquid limit is _________

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Q. The cone which is used to penetrate the soil pat has a central angle of ___________

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Q. The plastic index is calculated from the relation ____________

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