GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 23

Question

Two bitumen samples “X” and “Y” have softening points $45^{\circ}C$ and $60^{\circ}C$, respectively. Consider the following statements:

1. Viscosity of “X” will be higher than that of “Y” at the same temperature.
2. Penetration value of “X” will be lesser than that of “Y” under standard conditions.

The $\textbf{CORRECT}$ option evaluating the above statements is

• A. Both I and II are TRUE
• B. I is FALSE and and II is TRUE
• C. Both I and II are FALSE
• D. I is TRUE and and II is FALSE