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Geological Engineering · Q34

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 34

Q34

Which of the following is NOT a direct method of soil exploration?

A.
Test pit
B.
Auger boring
C.
Electrical resistivity
Answer
D.
Rotary drilling

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Electrical resistivity is a geophysical (indirect) method, while the others involve physically reaching and retrieving subsurface materials.