UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

The typical density in kg/cm (in situ) of well-compacted municipal solid waste in landfill is in the range of

A 100 to 300

B 310 to 500

C 550 to 850

D 900 to 1100

ANS:B - 310 to 500

The answer is D. Because compacting a broad range of municipal solid wastes the typical density obtained is about 1100 kg/m3 irrespective of the starting density and applied pressure.