Question

Textural classification is most suitable for ____________

(a) Clay soil

(b) Wet soil

(c) Coarse grained soil

(d) Soil with moist

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Question is from Soils in chapter Classification of Soils of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Coarse grained soil

To explain: Since the textural classification is based on the percentages of sand, silt, and clay size making up the soil. Such a classification is more suitable for describing coarse-grained soil.