UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Given below are methods of compaction :
1. Vibration technique
2. Flooding the soil
3. Sheeps-foot roller
4. Tandem roller
5. Heavy weights dropped from a height.
The methods suitable for cohesionless soils include

A 1, 2 and 3

B 2, 3 and 4

C 1, 2 and 5

D 3, 4 and 5

ANS:C - 1, 2 and 5

Please explain in detail.