GATE Geotechnical Engineering: Effective stress principle and quicksand condition – Previous Year Questions

2 GATE previous year questions on Effective stress principle and quicksand condition (Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering) with answers and explanations, from every paper.

1. GATE 2025 CE (CE2) Q24 (1 mark, Multiple select) – Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?
2. GATE 2026 CE (CE2) Q33 (1 mark, Numerical answer) – A fully saturated sandy soil deposit has water content 20 % and specific gravity 2.65. The critical hydraulic gradient for seepage through the soil to…