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Hydrometer Method - Geotechnical Engineering MCQs

Hydrometer Method MCQs : Here you will find MCQ Questions related to "Hydrometer Method" in Geotechnical Engineering. These Hydrometer Method MCQ Questions Will help you to improve your Geotechnical Engineering knowledge and will prepare you for various Examinations like Competitive Exams, Placements, Interviews and other Entrance Exmaniations.




Question 1

The sampling depth denoted by?

A. k
B. j
C. h
D. n

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Question 2

In hydrometer method, the sampling depth h is kept at a constant of __________

A. 9 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 11 cm
D. 12 cm

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Question 3

The reducing reading is designated as RH, which is used for calibration of?

A. hydrometer
B. pipette
C. sieve
D. None of the above

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Question 4

The dispersing agent correction in hydrometer reading is always__________

A. postive
B. equal
C. negative
D. All of the above

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Question 5

In sedimentation analysis the hydrometer method differs from the pipette method in the method of ?

A. Principle of test
B. Taking the observation
C. Method of procedure
D. None of the above

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Question 6

Which are applied to a hydrometer reading?

A. meniscus
B. dispersing agent correction
C. Magnitude correction
D. Both A and B

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Question 7

The meniscus correction in hydrometer reading is ___________

A. Always positive
B. Always negative
C. Negative sometime
D. zero

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Question 8

The quantity of dry soil and dispersing agent is taken as double of pipette which is?

A. 500 ml
B. 600 ml
C. 700ml
D. 800 ml

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Question 9

The hydrometer are generally calibrated at?

A. 24°c
B. 25°c
C. 26°c
D. 27°c

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Question 10

The density of the soil suspension is high, the visibility will be opaque.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Can be true or false
D. Can not say

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