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The volume of suspension taken in the hydrometer test is __________

(a) 500

(b) 120

(c) 100

(d) 1000

I got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This interesting question is from Hydrometer Method topic in portion Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right answer is (d) 1000

To explain: The quantity of dry soil and dispersing agent is taken as double of pipette which is 500 ml.

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