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Geotechnical Engineering
Origin of Soils
Marks 1
Definitions and Properties of Soils
Marks 1Marks 2
Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy
Marks 1
Effective Stress and Permeability
Marks 1Marks 2
Seepage Analysis
Marks 1Marks 2
Compaction of Soil
Marks 1Marks 2
Compressibility and Consolidation
Marks 1Marks 2
Shear Strength of Soil
Marks 1Marks 2
Stress Distribution of Soil
Marks 1Marks 2
Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure
Marks 1Marks 2
Stability of Slopes
Marks 1Marks 2
Shallow Foundation
Marks 1Marks 2
Pile Foundation
Marks 1Marks 2
Soil Stabilization
Marks 1
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GATE CE 2025 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

The standard plasticity chart for the classification of a fine-grained soil is shown in the figure. As per the Indian standard soil classification system, $X$ represents

GATE CE 2025 Set 1 Geotechnical Engineering - Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy Question 1 English
A
inorganic clay with medium plasticity
B
inorganic silt with medium plasticity
C
inorganic clay with high plasticity
D
inorganic silt with high compressibility
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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

Four different soils are classified as CH, ML, SP, and SW, as per the Unified Soil Classification System. Which one of the following options correctly represents their arrangement in the decreasing order of hydraulic conductivity?

A
SW, SP, ML, CH
B
CH, ML, SP, SW
C
SP, SW, CH, ML
D
ML, SP, CH, SW
Questions Asked from Marks 1
GATE CE 2025 Set 1 (1) GATE CE 2022 Set 1 (1)
GATE CE Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Construction Material and Management
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
Geotechnical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
Hydrology
Irrigation
Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
General Aptitude