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Geological Engineering · Q30

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 30

Q30

What does the term "exploratory boring" mean?

A.
Drilling into rock for explosives
B.
Boring done only in winter
C.
Drilling to investigate subsurface soil conditions
Answer
D.
Making holes for pipelines

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Exploratory boring is drilling holes in the ground to investigate subsurface conditions such as soil layers, groundwater, and bedrock for geotechnical assessment.