The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers to

Q. The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers to

(A) Sandy clay

(B) Silty clay

(C) Clayey silt

(D) Clayey sand

Ans:Clayey sand

Solution:

In the Indian Standard Soil Classification System, “SC” is used to denote soils that are clayey silt in nature. This means the soil contains a significant proportion of both clay and silt particles, with clay being the dominant fraction. It is important to accurately classify soils to understand their engineering properties and suitability for various construction and foundation purposes.