UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

The standard Proctor compaction curve of a clay is depicted in the above figure. Points A, B and C correspond to three compaction states of the soil, which fall on this curve. For which point(s) is the coefficient of permeability minimum ?

A A and C

B A

C B

D C

ANS:C - B

Where the dry unit weight is greater the permeability is normally getting low.