UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Consider the following statements in the context of aeolian soils :
1. The soil has low density and low compressibility
2. The soil is deposited by wind
3. The soil has large permeability.
Of these statements :

A 1, 2 and 3 are correct

B 2 and 3 are correct

C 1 and 3 are correct

D 1 and 2 are correct

ANS:B - 2 and 3 are correct

Yes, option B is correct because, Aeoline soil has low density but compressibility is high therefore 2&3 is correct.