Question

According to Indian Standard Soil Classification choose the correct option for different soil particle size in descending order A. Boulder \(>\) Sand \(>\) Gravel \(>\) Silt B. Sand \(>\) Silt \(>\) Clay \(>\) Gravel C. Cobbles \(>\) Clay \(>\) Silt \(>\) Sand D. Gravel \(>\) Sand \(>\) Silt \(>\) Clay Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. C Only
• B. B Only
• C. D Only
• D. A Only

Hint:

Descending particle size order: \[ \boxed{ \text{Boulder} > \text{Cobbles} > \text{Gravel} > \text{Sand} > \text{Silt} > \text{Clay} } \] Clay particles are the finest soil particles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C