Question

Indian standard classification of soil is based on _________

(a) PRA system

(b) International soil classification

(c) M.I.T system

(d) Indian system

I had been asked this question during an interview.

Asked question is from Soils topic in chapter Classification of Soils of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) M.I.T system

Explanation: Indian standard classification (IS: 1948-1970) is based on the M.I.T. system.