GATE CE 2022 Set 1 — Question 40

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyNC & OC ClaysConsolidationGeotechnical EngineeringAtterberg LimitsSoil Phase & Index PropertiesShear Strength of Soils

Geotechnical Engineering → Consolidation → Atterberg Limits

Last updated 5 September 2026

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The correct match between the physical states of the soils given in Group I and the governing conditions given in Group II is Group I Group II 1. normally consolidated soil P. sensitivity > 16 2. quick clay Q. dilation angle = 0 3. sand in critical state R. liquid limit > 50 4. clay of high plasticity S. over consolidation ratio = 1

Correct answer (A) 1-S, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-R Solution Matching the physical states with their governing conditions: 1. Normally consolidated soil : By definition, its over consolidation ratio (OCR) is equal to 1. So, 1 matches with S. 2. Quick clay : Clays with very high sensitivity (typically sensitivity > 16) are termed quick clays. So, 2 matches with P. 3. Sand in critical state : At the critical state, the soil undergoes continuous deformation at constant volume, meaning the dilation angle is zero. So, 3 matches with Q. 4. Clay of high plasticity : According to the plasticity chart, clays with a liquid limit greater than 50 are classified as highly plastic (CH). So, 4 matches with R. Therefore, the correct combination is 1-S, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-R. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) 1-S, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-R Solution Matching the physical states with their governing conditions: 1. Normally consolidated soil : By definition, its over consolidation ratio (OCR) is equal to 1. So, 1 matches with S. 2. Quick clay : Clays with very high sensitivity (typically sensitivity > 16) are termed quick clays. So, 2 matches with P. 3. Sand in critical state : At the critical state, the soil undergoes continuous deformation at constant volume, meaning the dilation angle is zero. So, 3 matches with Q. 4. Clay of high plasticity : According to the plasticity chart, clays with a liquid limit greater than 50 are classified as highly plastic (CH). So, 4 matches with R. Therefore, the correct combination is 1-S, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-R.

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