Question

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Lists-I
A. Smooth wheel rollers
B. Sheep foot rollers
C. Pneumatic tyred rollers
D. Rammers

Lists-II
1. Most suitable for compacting cohesive soils
2. Most suited for compacting coarse grained soils
3. Used for compacting soils in confined places
4. Suitable for both cohesionless and cohesive soils.

• A.
  A B C D
  4 3 2 1
• B.
  A B C D
  2 1 4 3
• C.
  A B C D
  4 1 2 3
• D.
  A B C D
  2 3 4 1

Answer 1

The correct option is B

A B C D
2 1 4 3
Rammers are used for compacting small areas by providing impact load to the soil. This equipment is light and can be hand or machine operated. Rammers are suitable for compacting cohesive soils as well as other soils. This machine is used in areas with difficulty of access.