Soil Stabilization MCQs – Part 1
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Practice SSC JE and other civil engineering exam questions on soil stabilisation: what stabilisation means, mechanical stabilisation and admixtures such as lime and cement. Tap an option to check it, then open the full explanation for each question.
Question 1Medium
Which type of lime is commonly used in soil stabilisation to improve the engineering properties of clay soils and enhance their load-bearing capacity?
Answer: B. Hydrated lime or Quicklime
Hydrated lime and quicklime are the forms used for stabilising clays. (This question was cancelled by the commission — see the note.)
Question 2Easy
The process of maintaining or improving the performance of a soil as a constructional material, usually by the use of admixtures, is known as:
Answer: B. Soil stabilisation
That is the definition of soil stabilisation.