Question

Directions: The following items consists of two statements; one labelled as 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:

Assertion (A): Plate load test carried out at the site gives field test data which is useful in evaluation of bearing capacity and settlements. It is normally conducted at the level of the proposed foundation.
Reason (R): Plate load test is reliable because it reflects the true behaviour of foundation stratum below the proposed level of foundation and extending up to large depth below.

Codes :

• A. both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is true but R is false

The plate load test reflect the characteristics of soil located only within a depth of about twice the width of the plate.