Question

In 1933, ____________ showed the existence of relationship between soil water content and degree of dry density.

(a) Terzaghi

(b) Skempton

(c) Darcy

(d) Proctor

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Answer 1

Right choice is (d) Proctor

Easiest explanation: In 1933, Proctor showed the existence of relationship between soil water content and degree of dry density to which a soil might be compacted. Darcy is recognised for his woks in the field of permeability of the soil.