The permeability of soil primarily depends on:
A. Dry density
B. Mineralogy
C. Void ratio and particle size
D. Plastic limit
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Permeability depends on the void ratio and particle size�larger particles and higher voids lead to higher permeability.Related Questions on Soil Mechanics
What does the term "soil compaction" refer to in soil mechanics?
A. Increasing water content
B. Decreasing porosity by mechanical means
C. Increasing organic content
D. Increasing permeability
The Atterberg limits are used to describe:
A. Strength of rocks
B. Soil permeability
C. Consistency of fine-grained soils
D. Bearing capacity of soil
The effective stress principle in soil mechanics was proposed by:
A. Boussinesq
B. Terzaghi
C. Darcy
D. Casagrande
Which soil property primarily influences the rate of consolidation?
A. Shear strength
B. Permeability
C. Dry density
D. Specific gravity

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