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DSSSB JE CE 2019 Official Paper Shift 1 (Held on 5 Nov 2019) (Previous Year Paper)

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Mental Ability (20 questions)

1

In a certain code, the following language is used:

“Playing like a real” is coded as “tik mik pik aik”

“Football word Playing” is coded as “fik gik aik”

“Football Playing stadium” is coded as “aik fik nik”

What will be the code for ‘Stadium word’ in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    Nik gik

  2. ((b))

    Fik aik

  3. ((c))

    Tik pik

  4. ((d))

    Pik nik

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nik gik

2

Select the related word from the given alternatives.

Apathy : Indifference :: Practical : ?

  1. ((a))

    Active

  2. ((b))

    Theoretical

  3. ((c))

    Pragmatic

  4. ((d))

    Real

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Active

3

Four pair of words are given and three of them share a certain similarity. Choose the pair which is different from the other three. 

  1. ((a))

    House : Garden

  2. ((b))

    Wall : House

  3. ((c))

    Paper : Book

  4. ((d))

    Tyre : Car

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

House : Garden

4

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace * signs and to balance the given equation.

28 * 4 * 9 * 16

  1. ((a))

    – × +

  2. ((b))

    ÷ + =

  3. ((c))

    – = ×

  4. ((d))
    • ÷ =
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

– × +

5

If a square sheet of paper is folded as shown in the question figure(x) and (y) and cuts are made as shown in the question figure(z) how will it appear when it is opened?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

Find the missing figure in the series from the given answer figures.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

If ‘fake’ means ‘time’ , ‘time’ means ‘sim’, ‘sim’ means ‘boss’, ‘boss’ means ‘work’, ‘work’ means ‘lazy’ , then what is used to call someone from the phone?

  1. ((a))

    Time

  2. ((b))

    Sim

  3. ((c))

    Boss

  4. ((d))

    Fake

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Time

8

For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative from the following:

Assertion (A): Plants are always at the bottom of the food chain.

Reason (R): Plants prepare their own food.

  1. ((a))

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

  2. ((b))

    Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

  3. ((c))

    (A) is true, but (R) is false

  4. ((d))

    (A) is false, but (R) is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

9

Ram, Rinku, Rahul and Rohit play different sports among Cricket, Badminton, Football and Tennis. Rahul does not play Cricket or Football. Rohit does not play Tennis or Badminton. Ram plays Badminton and Rinku plays Cricket. Who among the four friends play Football?

  1. ((a))

    Rahul

  2. ((b))

    Rohit

  3. ((c))

    Ram

  4. ((d))

    Rinku

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahul

10

In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement:

A minister of the state lied about some facts on live TV for protecting government.

Course of actions:

I. Legal actions should be taken against him.

II. Ministers have privilege to lie.

  1. ((a))

    Either I or II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only II follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only I follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Either I or II follows

11

Select the related word pair from the given alternatives.

Afghanistan : Kandahar :: ?

  1. ((a))

    Bhutan : Chittagong

  2. ((b))

    Ireland : Cork

  3. ((c))

    South Africa : Rio de Janeiro

  4. ((d))

    New Zealand : Montreal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhutan : Chittagong

12

A cube is painted and cut into 729 smaller and identical cubes by making the minimum possible number of cuts. How many smaller cubes have exactly two painted faces?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

13

Select the term that will come next in the following series.

DH, KN, QS, VW, ?

  1. ((a))

    ZZ

  2. ((b))

    ZX

  3. ((c))

    ZY

  4. ((d))

    ZC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZZ

14

There are five friends P, Q, R, S and T. S is shorter than T but taller than P. R is the tallest. Q is a little shorter than T but little taller than S. If they stand in the order of their heights who will be the shortest?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

15

If in ‘COLONY’ vowels are replaced with its previous letter and Consonant are replaced with its next letter then how many vowel are still there in the words?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

16

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    Doe

  2. ((b))

    Drake

  3. ((c))

    Boar

  4. ((d))

    Rooster

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Doe

17

In this question given below which of the four option figures should come after the question figures, if the sequence were continued?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

Three positions of a dice are given below. Find the colour which is opposite to peach?

  1. ((a))

    Black

  2. ((b))

    Pink

  3. ((c))

    Green

  4. ((d))

    Blue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Black

19

In the following question, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives. CD : 34 : : AB : ?

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    68

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

20

Select the option that correctly represents the relationship among the following:

Paragraph, Sentence, Word, Letter.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (20 questions)

21

In which type of unemployment people are apparently working but all of them are made to work less than their potential?

  1. ((a))

    Disguised unemployment

  2. ((b))

    Seasonal Unemployment

  3. ((c))

    Open Unemployment 

  4. ((d))

    Educated Unemployment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Disguised unemployment

22

In how many days the Indian Constitution was prepared?

  1. ((a))

    165 days

  2. ((b))

    195 days

  3. ((c))

    180 days

  4. ((d))

    150 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

165 days

23

Which type of soils are found in Terai? 

  1. ((a))

    Black Soil 

  2. ((b))

    Forest Soils

  3. ((c))

    Arid Soils

  4. ((d))

    Alluvial Soils

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Black Soil 

24

According to Economic Survey 2018-19 what is the annual Population Growth Rate (in per cent) for India in the year 2011-2021?

  1. ((a))

    1.12

  2. ((b))

    0.75

  3. ((c))

    1.75

  4. ((d))

    2.54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.12

25

Atolls are _______.

  1. ((a))

    It is a flat topped seamount

  2. ((b))

    Gently sloping areas of the ocean basins 

  3. ((c))

    Low islands found in the tropical oceans consisting of coral reefs

  4. ((d))

    It is composed of two chains of mountains separated by a large depression

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is a flat topped seamount

26

Saliva breaks down which of the following during the process of digestion?

  1. ((a))

    Protein

  2. ((b))

    Amino acid

  3. ((c))

    Fat

  4. ((d))

    Starch

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Protein

27

Which of the following microbe causes sleeping sickness?

  1. ((a))

    Leishmania

  2. ((b))

    SARS viruses

  3. ((c))

    Staphylococci

  4. ((d))

    Trypanosoma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leishmania

28

Where is the Kamakhya temple situated?

  1. ((a))

    Udaipur

  2. ((b))

    Guwahati

  3. ((c))

    Nashik

  4. ((d))

    Lucknow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Udaipur

29

In which state of India Kiran Utsav is celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

30

Which of the following book is written by Satya Nadella?

  1. ((a))

    A wasted hour

  2. ((b))

    Hit Refresh

  3. ((c))

    Open

  4. ((d))

    Fault Lines

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A wasted hour

31

Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar is not given in which of the following field?

  1. ((a))

    Sports

  2. ((b))

    Music

  3. ((c))

    Theatre

  4. ((d))

    Dance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sports

32

From which river the name India is derived from?

  1. ((a))

    Beas

  2. ((b))

    Indus

  3. ((c))

    Brahmaputra

  4. ((d))

    Ganga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beas

33

Razmnama is a Persian translation of which of the following Sanskrit text?

  1. ((a))

    Upanishad

  2. ((b))

    Ramayana

  3. ((c))

    Mahabharata

  4. ((d))

    Rig Veda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Upanishad

34

In which year first amendment was made in indian constitution?

  1. ((a))

    1954

  2. ((b))

    1952

  3. ((c))

    1951

  4. ((d))

    1953

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1954

35

Which of the following game is known as winning and losing carambola game?

  1. ((a))

    Rugby

  2. ((b))

    Golf

  3. ((c))

    Tennis

  4. ((d))

    English billiards

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rugby

36

Who among the following is an Indian professional Sprinter?

  1. ((a))

    Saina Nehwal

  2. ((b))

    Dutee Chand 

  3. ((c))

    Mary Kom

  4. ((d))

    Geeta phogat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Saina Nehwal

37

Wood’s Dispatch is associated to which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Education

  2. ((b))

    Print media

  3. ((c))

    Sports

  4. ((d))

    Political Reforms

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Education

38

‘Archery’ is national sport of which of the following country?

  1. ((a))

    Sri Lanka

  2. ((b))

    Myanmar

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    Bhutan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sri Lanka

39

Article 79 of Indian Constitution is about which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Constitution of Parliament 

  2. ((b))

    Attorney-General for India

  3. ((c))

    Composition of the House of the People

  4. ((d))

    Duties of Prime Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Constitution of Parliament 

40

‘Sudarsan Pattnaik’ is associated with which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Theatre

  2. ((b))

    Sand Art

  3. ((c))

    Painting

  4. ((d))

    Calligraphy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Theatre

Arithmetic Ability (20 questions)

41

A motorcar can finish a certain journey in 9 hours at a speed of 20 m/sec. In order to cover the same distance in 8 hours, the speed of the motorcar (km/h) must be increased by:

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

42

Value of a car depreciates by 10 percent per annum. If it costs Rs. 3,00,000 three years ago, what is the present value of the car?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,42,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,40,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,72,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,18,700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,42,000

43

Simplify the following expression.

12624 + 15285 - 16234 + 90724 + 13381 = ?

  1. ((a))

    116784

  2. ((b))

    112564

  3. ((c))

    115780

  4. ((d))

    116850

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

116784

44

The average age of all the 16 professors of LK University is 52 years. After four years what will be the average age of all the 16 professors if there is no retirement or recruitment?

  1. ((a))

    58 years

  2. ((b))

    68 years

  3. ((c))

    56 years

  4. ((d))

    54 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58 years

45

A person buys a bicycle for Rs. 3500. For how much should he sell it to get gain 12 percent?

  1. ((a))

    3720

  2. ((b))

    3920

  3. ((c))

    3820

  4. ((d))

    3620

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3720

46

Ravi’s present age is twice the age of Virat’s age 2 year ago. What is, the sum of their present ages (in years), if the ratio of the ,sum of their present ages to the difference of their present ages is 29 ∶ 7?

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    34

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

47

The monthly income of Ram increased by 26 percent., His expenditure which is 70 percent of his monthly income increased by 20 percent. His savings must have increased by:

  1. ((a))

    25 percent

  2. ((b))

    40 percent

    ×

    duplicate options found. English Question 1 options 1,2

  3. ((c))

    30 percent

  4. ((d))

    50 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 percent

48

A retailer buys 20 copies at the marked price of 18 copies from a wholesaler. If he sells these copies giving a discount of 2 percent, what is the profit percent?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

49

There is a pyramid on a base which is a regular hexagon of side 2a. If every slant edge of this pyramid is of length 5a/2, then the volume of this pyramid is:

  1. ((a))

    ​​3a3 cm3\sqrt{3} a^3 \text { cm}^3

  2. ((b))

    33a3 cm33\sqrt{3} a^3 \text { cm}^3

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    32a3 cm33\sqrt{2} a^3 \text { cm}^3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

​​3a3 cm3\sqrt{3} a^3 \text { cm}^3

50

If the number of boys and girls are in the ratio of 3 ∶ 4. If the Difference between boys and girls are 15, then the sum of the boys and girls are:

  1. ((a))

    85

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    115

  4. ((d))

    105

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85

51

X takes 5 days more than Y and 9 days more than Z to finish a piece of work. X and Y can do a piece of work together in the same time in which the Z alone can do the work. In how many days X finishes the work?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

52

A can do a piece of work in 10 days while B can do the same work in 20 days. They start together but A leaves after three days. How many days will B take to complete the remaining work?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

53

When 50 percent more of a number(natural number) is subtracted from 10 percent of square of itself, then it is equal to 5/2 times of itself. What is the 45 percent of the number?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

54

A motorboat, travelling at the same speed, can cover 25 km upstream and 39 km downstream in 8 hrs. At the same speed, it can travel 35 km upstream and 52 km downstream in 11 hrs. The speed of the stream is:

  1. ((a))

    9 km/h

  2. ((b))

    7 km/h

  3. ((c))

    5 km/h

  4. ((d))

    4 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 km/h

55

The given table shows the number of students and their class. Division A students are scholars who get a 25% rebate in fees. In addition, all girls students get 40% subsidy. If the fee per student a year WITHOUT rebate or subsidy is Rs. 10,000, then find the total fees collected from the students of these 6 classes for that year.

Division  /StandardBoysGirls
Division A /Standard 92040
Division B /Standard 94035
Division C /Standard 102020
Division A /Standard 104020
Division B /Standard 102040
Division C /Standard 102015
  1. ((a))

    Rs. 23.2 lakh

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 22.6 lakh

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 21.4 lakh

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 20.2 lakh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 23.2 lakh

56

Amongst the following fractions, the largest and second-largest fractions, respectively are 56,34,12,23,35\frac{5}{6}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{3}{5}

  1. ((a))

    56 and 35\frac{5}{6} \ \rm and \ \frac{3}{5}

  2. ((b))

    35 and 23\frac{3}{5} \ \rm and \ \frac{2}{3}

  3. ((c))

    34 and 12\frac{3}{4} \ \rm and \ \frac{1}{2}

  4. ((d))

    56 and 34\frac{5}{6} \ \rm and \ \frac{3}{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56 and 35\frac{5}{6} \ \rm and \ \frac{3}{5}

57

The following line diagram Read carefully and answer the question given below it. The graph given below shows the saving of a company in crores over the year.

If the expenditure of the company in the years 2006 was Rs. 210 crores, then how much was the income in crore rupees?

  1. ((a))

    175

  2. ((b))

    280

  3. ((c))

    165

  4. ((d))

    200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

175

58

The line graph given below shows the number of students passed in different subjects.

If A is equal to the total number of students passed in subjects S1, S2 and S4 and B is equal to the total number of students passed in subjects S3, S5 and S6, then what is the difference between A and B ?

  1. ((a))

    800

  2. ((b))

    900

  3. ((c))

    960

  4. ((d))

    1100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

800

59

The given bar graph represents the number of students who appeared in the board examination in session 2017 - 18 and 2018 - 19. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

What is the ratio of the total number of students appeared in examination in 2017 - 18 and 2018 - 19?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 6

  2. ((b))

    6 : 5

  3. ((c))

    3 : 4

  4. ((d))

    4 : 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 6

60

What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

30% of 300 ÷ 25 + 5 × 2% of 200 = ?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    23.6

  4. ((d))

    21.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

General English (20 questions)

61

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

PACIFY

  1. ((a))

    Tranquillize

  2. ((b))

    Soothe

  3. ((c))

    Provoke

  4. ((d))

    Calm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tranquillize

62

Rearrange the following sentences in their correct order to form a meaningful paragraph.

P. The young Hindu boy sat astride old Arun's trunk.

Q. Little by little the lad climbed to the tip of it.

R. With a sudden flip, the elephant threw Rishi into the air.

S. The boy neatly executed a somersault and landed on Arun's back.

  1. ((a))

    PQRS

  2. ((b))

    PSRQ

  3. ((c))

    SPRQ

  4. ((d))

    SRPQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PQRS

63

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

All those who regard ________ as progressives must stand firm in the face of this new politics.

  1. ((a))

    themselves

  2. ((b))

    itself

  3. ((c))

    oneself

  4. ((d))

    ourselves

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

themselves

64

Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error’.

Each of these categories (a) / require further analysis and thorough (b) / understanding of principles at work.(c) / No error (d)

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    require further analysis and thorough

  3. ((c))

    Each of these categories

  4. ((d))

    understanding of principles at work.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error

65

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Vithal is the most meticulous man that I meet.

  1. ((a))

    that I had met

  2. ((b))

    that I have ever met

  3. ((c))

    that I had ever met

  4. ((d))

    that I met

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

that I had met

66

What is the meaning of the idiom ‘Curiosity killed the cat’?

  1. ((a))

    Being curious can get you into trouble.

  2. ((b))

    Overfeeding kills a cat.

  3. ((c))

    Excessive curiosity about ferocious animals is natural.

  4. ((d))

    Being curious will always bring excellent results.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Being curious can get you into trouble.

67

What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression ‘To take the law into one’s hand ‘in the sentence given below?

Her mother took the law into her own hands when she heard that her child had been abused.

  1. ((a))

    None of the above

  2. ((b))

    to wear the clothes of the judge

  3. ((c))

    to do something illegal in order to punish someone

  4. ((d))

    to lift something heavy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None of the above

68

Out of the given four words only one is not spelt correctly. Find the word that is not correctly spelt.

  1. ((a))

    library

  2. ((b))

    lightning

  3. ((c))

    luxurious

  4. ((d))

    lagitiimate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

library

69

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select option No substitution required.

With only two weeks before the party, the last place I would wanted to be was in the hospital recovering from surgery

  1. ((a))

    would wanted to be

  2. ((b))

    would want myself to be

  3. ((c))

    wanted to be

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

would wanted to be

70

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It was the British who suffered the worst single incident _______ the end of the war.

  1. ((a))

    to

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    since

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to

71

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.

a. The need is for a health education in India.

b. In other words, healthcare professionals are demanded.

c. They give patients more individual attention.

d. They propagate awareness and promote health Management.

  1. ((a))

    a and c

  2. ((b))

    b, c and d

  3. ((c))

    a, b and d

  4. ((d))

    b and c

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a and c

72

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

An instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure

  1. ((a))

    Stethoscope

  2. ((b))

    Barometer

  3. ((c))

    Siesta

  4. ((d))

    Equinox

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Answer: ((a))

Stethoscope

73

Rearrange the following sentences in their correct order to form a meaningful paragraph.

P: Following a short study period, half the group were immediately given a second list to learn - while the rest were given a six-minute break before continuing.

Q: In one of their many experiments on memory consolidation, Muller and Pilzecker first asked their participants to learn a list of meaningless syllables.

R: When tested one-and-a-half-hours later, the two groups showed strikingly different patterns of recall.

S: The remarkable memory-boosting benefits of undisturbed rest were first documented in 1900 by the German psychologist Georg Elias Muller and his student Alfons Pilzecker.

  1. ((a))

    RSPQ

  2. ((b))

    PRSQ

  3. ((c))

    SQPR

  4. ((d))

    QSRP

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Answer: ((a))

RSPQ

74

Out of the given four words only one is spelt correctly. Find the word that is correctly spelt.

  1. ((a))

    Portugese

  2. ((b))

    Politican

  3. ((c))

    Chauffeur

  4. ((d))

    Pharoah

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Answer: ((a))

Portugese

75

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We really want to hear what people think of this and to hear ________ ideas and suggestions.

  1. ((a))

    ones

  2. ((b))

    its

  3. ((c))

    their

  4. ((d))

    his

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Answer: ((a))

ones

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The Caste System has been one of the most misrepresented, misinformed, misunderstood, misused and the most maligned aspects of Hinduism. If one wants to understand the truth, the original purpose behind the caste system, one must go to antiquity to study the evolution of the caste system. Caste System, which is said to be the mainstay of the Hindu social order, has no sanction in the Vedas. The ancient culture of India was based upon a system of social diversification according to spiritual development, not by birth, but by his karma (doings). This system became hereditary and over the course of many centuries degenerated as a result of exploitation by some priests, and other socio economic elements of society.

Caste system has enabled Hindu civilization to survive all invasions and to develop without revolutions or important changes, throughout more than four millennia, with a continuity that is unique in history. Caste system may appear rigid to our eyes because, for more than a thousand years, Hindu society withdrew itself from successive domination by Muslims and Europeans. Yet, the greatest poets and the most venerated saints, such as Sura Dasa, Kabir, Tukaram, Thiruvalluvar and Ram Dasa; came from the humblest class of society. In the words of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, "In spite of the divisions, there is an inner cohesion among the Hindu society from the Himalayas to the Cape Comorin."

76

Over the course of centuries, the caste system has degenerated due to:

  1. ((a))

    its misuse by religious elements of society

  2. ((b))

    its misuse by religious elements of society and socio–economic elements

  3. ((c))

    its hereditary nature

  4. ((d))

    socio–economic elements

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Answer: ((a))

its misuse by religious elements of society

77

What was the basis of social division in ancient India?

  1. ((a))

    Birth

  2. ((b))

    Karma

  3. ((c))

    Caste

  4. ((d))

    Wealth

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Answer: ((a))

Birth

78

According to the passage, the reason for Hindu civilization surviving in spite of various invasions is:

  1. ((a))

    Varna–ashrama

  2. ((b))

    Caste system

  3. ((c))

    Hinduism

  4. ((d))

    Varna–ashrama and Caste system

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Answer: ((a))

Varna–ashrama

79

Which of the following statements is true in the context of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    All the people from the lower strata of the society were always highly respected.

  2. ((b))

    Some of the revered saints, but not the greatest poets were from the lower social ranks.

  3. ((c))

    All of the above.

  4. ((d))

    Some of the greatest poets were from the lower social ranks.

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Answer: ((a))

All the people from the lower strata of the society were always highly respected.

80

Which of the following words can be replaced by the word cohesion in the passage, without changing the meaning of the sentence?

  1. ((a))

    organization

  2. ((b))

    consistency

  3. ((c))

    argument

  4. ((d))

    unity

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Answer: ((a))

organization

General Hindi (20 questions)

81

दिए गए वाक्य के लिए एक शब्द का चयन कीजिए-

'अधिकार में आया हुआ'

  1. ((a))

    अनिरुद्ध

  2. ((b))

    अप्सरा

  3. ((c))

    अक्षरशः

  4. ((d))

    अधिकृत

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Answer: ((a))

अनिरुद्ध

82

लोकोक्ति 'कमली ओढ़ने से फकीर नहीं होता' का अर्थ है-

  1. ((a))

    बहुत कम वस्तु से आवश्यकता की पूर्ति नहीं होती।

  2. ((b))

    बूढ़ा और बेकार आदमी दूसरे पर बोझ हो जाता है।

  3. ((c))

    उल्टी बात कहना

  4. ((d))

    ऊपरी वेशभूषा से किसी के अवगुण नहीं छिप जाते।

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Answer: ((a))

बहुत कम वस्तु से आवश्यकता की पूर्ति नहीं होती।

83

गुणवाचक विशेषण के साथ यदि सा, सी का संयोग हो, तो उनके बीच किस चिन्ह का प्रयोग किया जाता है?

  1. ((a))

    लोप चिन्ह

  2. ((b))

    विवरण चिन्ह

  3. ((c))

    तुल्यतासूचक चिन्ह

  4. ((d))

    योजक चिन्ह

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Answer: ((a))

लोप चिन्ह

84

'समाप्ति' का पर्यायवाची शब्द है-

  1. ((a))

    इति

  2. ((b))

    हानि

  3. ((c))

    सूची

  4. ((d))

    हार

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Answer: ((a))

इति

85

वाक्य के शुद्ध रूप का चयन कीजिए-

  1. ((a))

    देश भर में बात फैल गयी।

  2. ((b))

    पूरे देश भर में बात फैल गयी।

  3. ((c))

    सम्पूर्ण देश भर में बात फैल गयी।

  4. ((d))

    तमाम देश भर में बात फैल गयी।

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Answer: ((a))

देश भर में बात फैल गयी।

86

जिस वाक्य में क्रिया का सम्बन्ध कर्म से हो वह क्या कहलाता है?

  1. ((a))

    अकर्तृवाच्य

  2. ((b))

    कर्मवाच्य

  3. ((c))

    भाववाच्य

  4. ((d))

    कर्तृवाच्य

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Answer: ((a))

अकर्तृवाच्य

87

दिए गए विकल्पों मे से तद्भव शब्द का चयन कीजिए-

  1. ((a))

    भगत

  2. ((b))

    उपवास

  3. ((c))

    भाग्नेय

  4. ((d))

    पक्ष

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Answer: ((a))

भगत

88

वचन से सम्बंधित कौन-सा वाक्य शुद्ध है?

  1. ((a))

    रोड बीस फ़ीट चोड़ी है।

  2. ((b))

    वकला ने शांति मार्च निकाला।

  3. ((c))

    राजू के भोपाल में तीन मकानात है।

  4. ((d))

    मेरे पास अनेक महत्वपूर्ण कागज हैं। 

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Answer: ((a))

रोड बीस फ़ीट चोड़ी है।

89

दिए गए विकल्पों में से किस वाक्य में विराम चिन्हों का सही प्रयोग किया गया है?

  1. ((a))

    उसने अपने माल को बेचने के लिए अनेक उपाए किए परन्तु वे सब निष्फल हुए!

  2. ((b))

    हे भगवान- दया करो

  3. ((c))

    आज ऐसा लग रहा है में घर पहुच, गया हूँ

  4. ((d))

    2 अक्टूबर, सन् 1869 ईसवी को गाँधी जी का जन्म हुआ।

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Answer: ((a))

उसने अपने माल को बेचने के लिए अनेक उपाए किए परन्तु वे सब निष्फल हुए!

90

अशुद्ध वर्तनी वाले शब्द का चयन कीजिए-

  1. ((a))

    आकार

  2. ((b))

    आधीन

  3. ((c))

    अनायास

  4. ((d))

    आधार

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Answer: ((a))

आकार

91

शब्द 'स्वागत' में कौन-सी संधि है?

  1. ((a))

    गुण संधि

  2. ((b))

    यण संधि

  3. ((c))

    व्यंजन संधि

  4. ((d))

    अयादि संधि

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Answer: ((a))

गुण संधि

92

सर्वनाम कितने प्रकार के होते है?

  1. ((a))

    सात

  2. ((b))

    छः

  3. ((c))

    चार

  4. ((d))

    दस

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Answer: ((a))

सात

93

मुहावरा 'आकाश कुसुम होना' का अर्थ है-

  1. ((a))

    उपद्रव मचाना

  2. ((b))

    अत्यंत प्रिय मित्रता

  3. ((c))

    दुर्लभ होना

  4. ((d))

    हृदय में बसना

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Answer: ((a))

उपद्रव मचाना

94

शब्द-युग्म के सही अर्थ-भेद का चयन कीजिए-

'अंतर-अनन्तर'

  1. ((a))

    बाद में - भिन्नता

  2. ((b))

    भिन्नता-कान

  3. ((c))

    चढ़ाई-घमंड़

  4. ((d))

    भिन्नता-बाद में

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Answer: ((a))

बाद में - भिन्नता

95

'बोध' का विलोम शब्द है-

  1. ((a))

    प्रबोध

  2. ((b))

    सुबोध

  3. ((c))

    अबोध

  4. ((d))

    निबोध

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Answer: ((a))

प्रबोध

दिये गए गद्यांश का ध्यानपूर्वक अध्ययन कर प्रश्नों का उत्तर दीजिये।

बेशक यह मुद्दा आज बहस के केंद्र में है, लेकिन विगत में 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967 में ऐसा हो चुका है, जब लोकसभा और राज्यों की विधानसभाओं के चुनाव साथ-साथ करवाए गए थे।  यह क्रम तब टूटा जब 1968-1969 में कुछ राज्यों की विधानसभाएँ विभिन्न कारणों से समय से पहले भंग कर दी गईं। वर्ष 1971 में पहली बार लोकसभा चुनाव भी समय से पहले हो गए थे।  ऐसे में यह प्रश्न उठना स्वाभाविक है कि जब इस प्रकार चुनाव पहले भी करवाए जा चुके हैं तो अब क्या समस्या है?

चुनावों को लोकतंत्र का सबसे बड़ा उत्सव माना जाता है। अगर हम देश में होने वाले चुनावों पर नज़र डालें तो पाते हैं कि हर वर्ष किसी-न-किसी राज्य में चुनाव होते रहते हैं। चुनावों की इस निरंतरता के कारण देश लगातार चुनावी मोड में बना रहता है।  इससे न केवल प्रशासनिक और नीतिगत निर्णय प्रभावित होते हैं बल्कि देश के खजाने पर भी भारी बोझ पड़ता है।  हाल ही में हुए 17वीं लोकसभा के चुनाव में एक अनुमान के अनुसार, 60 हज़ार करोड़ रुपए से अधिक का खर्च आया और लगभग तीन महीने तक देश चुनावी मोड़ में रहा। 

निश्चित ही ऐसी परिस्थितियों में 'एक देश-एक चुनाव' विचार पहली नज़र में अच्छा प्रतीत होता है, पर यह व्यावहारिक है या नहीं, इस पर विशेषज्ञों की अलग-अलग राय है। बेशक बार-बार होने वाले चुनावों के बजाय एक स्थायित्व वाली सरकार बेहतर होती है, लेकिन इसके लिये सबसे ज़रुरी है आम सहमति का होना और यह कार्य बेहद मुश्किल है। राजनितिक सर्वसम्मति के अभाव में संविधान में आवश्यक संशोधन करना संभव नहीं होगा, क्योंकि इसके लिये दो-तिहाई बहुमत की ज़रूरत पड़ेगी, जो कि बिना आम सहमति के नहीं किया जा सकता।

96

उपरोक्त गद्यांश के अनुसार लोकसभा और राज्यों की विधानसभाओं के चुनाव के सन्दर्भ में किस वर्ष में चुनाव एक साथ नही हुऐ थे?

  1. ((a))

    2009

  2. ((b))

    1962

  3. ((c))

    1952

  4. ((d))

    1967

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Answer: ((a))

2009

97

उपरोक्त गद्यांश के अनुसार हाल की में कौन-सी लोकसभा के चुनाव संपन्न हुए है?

  1. ((a))

    17 वीं

  2. ((b))

    11 वीं

  3. ((c))

    19 वीं

  4. ((d))

    15 वीं

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Answer: ((a))

17 वीं

98

उपरोक्त गद्यांश के अनुसार किस वर्ष में पहली बार लोकसभा चुनाव समय से पहले हो गए थे?

  1. ((a))

    1952

  2. ((b))

    1971

  3. ((c))

    1957

  4. ((d))

    1967

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Answer: ((a))

1952

99

उपरोक्त गद्यांश का उचित शीर्षक है-

  1. ((a))

    विधानसभा चुनाव

  2. ((b))

    एक देश-एक चुनाव

  3. ((c))

    17वीं लोकसभा के चुनाव

  4. ((d))

    चुनावों पर अत्यधिक खर्च

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Answer: ((a))

विधानसभा चुनाव

100

उपरोक्त गद्यांश के अनुसार 'एक देश-एक चुनाव' की सर्वसम्मति के लिए कितने बहुमत की आवश्यकता होती है?

  1. ((a))

    किसी बहुमत की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।

  2. ((b))

    एक चौथाई

  3. ((c))

    पूर्ण बहुमत

  4. ((d))

    दो-तिहाई

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Answer: ((a))

किसी बहुमत की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।

Discipline 1 (20 questions)

101

A 10 cm diameter straight pipe is laid at a uniform downgrade and flow rate is maintained such that velocity head in the pipe is 0.5 m. If the pressure in the pipe is observed to be uniform along the length when the down slope of the pipe is 1 in 10, then what is the friction factor for the pipe?

  1. ((a))

    0.04

  2. ((b))

    0.01

  3. ((c))

    0.02

  4. ((d))

    0.03

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Answer: ((a))

0.04

102

A fluid in which shear stress is directly proportional to the velocity gradient is called:

  1. ((a))

    non-Newtonian fluid

  2. ((b))

    Newtonian fluid

  3. ((c))

    real fluid

  4. ((d))

    ideal fluid

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Answer: ((a))

non-Newtonian fluid

103

If the diameter of a liquid droplet is d and surface tension is σ, then the pressure intensity p inside the droplet is:

  1. ((a))

    p=16σdp=\frac{16 \sigma}{d}

  2. ((b))

    p=8σdp=\frac{8 \sigma}{d}

  3. ((c))

    p=3σdp=\frac{3 \sigma}{d}

  4. ((d))

    p=4σdp=\frac{4 \sigma}{d}

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Answer: ((a))

p=16σdp=\frac{16 \sigma}{d}

104

Which of the following is a NOT an error in surveying?

  1. ((a))

    Natural error

  2. ((b))

    Personal error

  3. ((c))

    Arbitrary error

  4. ((d))

    Instrumental error

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Answer: ((a))

Natural error

105

The maximum permissible limit of total hardness as per CaCO3 (mg/l) in drinking water in the absence of an alternate source, as per IS 10500-2012 is:

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    1000

  3. ((c))

    600

  4. ((d))

    1400

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Answer: ((a))

200

106

The type of wastewater that originates from the bathroom, kitchen, washing places and wash basins is called:

  1. ((a))

    sullage

  2. ((b))

    sewage

  3. ((c))

    garbage

  4. ((d))

    rubbish

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Answer: ((a))

sullage

107

The specific speed (Ns) of a water turbine is expressed by which of the following equations?

  1. ((a))

    Ns=NPH0.75N_s=\frac{N \sqrt P}{H^{0.75}}

  2. ((b))

    Ns=NPH1.25N_s=\frac{N \sqrt P}{H^{1.25}}

  3. ((c))

    Ns=NPH2/3N_s=\frac{N \sqrt P}{H^{2/3}}

  4. ((d))

    Ns=N.PH3/2N_s=\frac{ \sqrt N. P}{H^{3/2}}

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Answer: ((a))

Ns=NPH0.75N_s=\frac{N \sqrt P}{H^{0.75}}

108

A differential manometer connected to a pitot static tube used for measuring fluid velocity gives the:

  1. ((a))

    dynamic pressure

  2. ((b))

    total pressure

  3. ((c))

    difference between total pressure and dynamic pressure

  4. ((d))

     static pressure

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Answer: ((a))

dynamic pressure

109

The maximum permissible limit of turbidity (NTU) in drinking water in the absence of an alternate source, as per IS 10500-2012 is:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

1

110

Resultant pressure of the liquid in case of an immersed body acts through which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Centre of buoyancy

  2. ((b))

    Metacentre

  3. ((c))

    Centre of pressure

  4. ((d))

    Centre of gravity

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Answer: ((a))

Centre of buoyancy

111

From the following, select the required assumptions made in Euler's equation of motion.

  1. The fluid is compressible.
  2. The fluid is inviscid.
  3. The fluid is incompressible and homogeneous.
  4. The fluid is viscous and compressible.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumptions 1 and 2.

  2. ((b))

    Only assumptions 2 and 3.

  3. ((c))

    Only assumptions 3 and 4.

  4. ((d))

    Only assumptions 1 and 4.

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Answer: ((a))

Only assumptions 1 and 2.

112

The distance measured between two points A and B along the slope is 420 m. What is the horizontal distance between the points if the angle of slope between the points is 60°?

  1. ((a))

    260 m

  2. ((b))

    210 m

  3. ((c))

    110 m

  4. ((d))

    364 m

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Answer: ((a))

260 m

113

The reading of the pressure gauge fitted on a vessel is 25 bar. The atmospheric pressure is 1.03 bar and the value of g is 9.81 m/s2. The absolute pressure in the vessel is:

  1. ((a))

    26.03 bar

  2. ((b))

    34.84 bar

  3. ((c))

    23.97 bar

  4. ((d))

    25.00 bar

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Answer: ((a))

26.03 bar

114

Consider the following energies associated with a Pelton turbine:

  1. Mechanical energy
  2. Kinetic energy
  3. Potential energy

The correct sequence of energy conversion starting from entry of the fluid is:

  1. ((a))

    2 - 3 - 1

  2. ((b))

    3 - 2 - 1

  3. ((c))

    1 - 3 - 2

  4. ((d))

    1 - 2 - 3

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Answer: ((a))

2 - 3 - 1

115

Stability of a freely floating object is assured if its:

  1. ((a))

    centre of buoyancy lies below its centre of gravity

  2. ((b))

    centre of gravity lies below its metacentre

  3. ((c))

    centre of gravity coincides with its centre of buoyancy

  4. ((d))

    centre of buoyancy lies below its metacentre

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Answer: ((a))

centre of buoyancy lies below its centre of gravity

116

The pressure gauge reading (in cm) of the column shown in the given figure at A will be (lower part contains mercury, with SG = 13.6)

  1. ((a))
    • 3.573 kPa
  2. ((b))
    • 4.573 kPa
  3. ((c))
    • 6.573 kPa
  4. ((d))
    • 7.573 kPa
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • 3.573 kPa
117

How is the most economical hydraulic channel cross-section defined?

  1. ((a))

    The section that has the maximum area of a given flow

  2. ((b))

    The section that has the minimum wetted perimeter

  3. ((c))

    The section that has the maximum wetted area

  4. ((d))

    The section that has the minimum roughness coefficient

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Answer: ((a))

The section that has the maximum area of a given flow

118

In a flow field, the streamlines and equipotential lines:

  1. ((a))

    cut at any angle

  2. ((b))

    are parallel

  3. ((c))

    cut orthogonally, except at the stagnation

  4. ((d))

    are orthogonal everywhere in the flow field

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Answer: ((a))

cut at any angle

119

An open channel of symmetric right-angled triangular cross-section is conveying a discharge ‘Q’. Taking ‘g’ as the acceleration due to gravity, what is the critical depth?

  1. ((a))

    (Q2g)1/3 {(\frac{Q^2}{g}}) ^{1/3}

  2. ((b))

    (Q2g)1/5 {(\frac{Q^2}{g}}) ^{1/5}

  3. ((c))

    (2Q2g)1/5 {(\frac{2Q^2}{g}}) ^{1/5}

  4. ((d))

    (2Q2g)1/3 {(\frac{2Q^2}{g}}) ^{1/3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(Q2g)1/3 {(\frac{Q^2}{g}}) ^{1/3}

120

What is the specific gravity of one litre of a liquid that weighs 5 N?

  1. ((a))

    0.71

  2. ((b))

    0.41

  3. ((c))

    0.61

  4. ((d))

    0.51

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.71

Discipline 2 (20 questions)

121

Oversize of hole shall NOT exceed _______ times the nominal diameter of the bolt.

  1. ((a))

    1.25

  2. ((b))

    1.5

  3. ((c))

    0.5

  4. ((d))

    1.15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.25

122

The Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) was proposed by the:

  1. ((a))

    Nagpur Road Plan

  2. ((b))

    Bombay Road Plan

  3. ((c))

    National Transport Development Policy Committee

  4. ((d))

    Jayakar Committee

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Answer: ((a))

Nagpur Road Plan

123

From the given options, which type of sewer is highly resistant to sulphides?

  1. ((a))

    Steel pipe sewer

  2. ((b))

    Vitrified pipe sewer

  3. ((c))

    RCC pipe

  4. ((d))

    Caste iron pipe sewer

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Answer: ((a))

Steel pipe sewer

124

Obligatory points in highway engineering are controls points governing the:

  1. ((a))

     load points on highway bridges

  2. ((b))

     locations to survey vehicles of the highway

  3. ((c))

    traffic survey of the highway

  4. ((d))

    alignment of the highway

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Answer: ((a))

 load points on highway bridges

125

The capacity of a sedimentation tank is calculated by the:

  1. ((a))

    detention period and overflow rate, shape of the tank, and inlet and outlet arrangements

  2. ((b))

    detention period and overflow rate

  3. ((c))

    shape of the tank

  4. ((d))

    inlet and outlet arrangements

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Answer: ((a))

detention period and overflow rate, shape of the tank, and inlet and outlet arrangements

126

What is the minimum width recommended for an urban kerbed road?

  1. ((a))

    5.5 m

  2. ((b))

    3.75 m

  3. ((c))

    7.5 m

  4. ((d))

    7.0 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5.5 m

127

Which of the following shapes of sewers are obsolete because of difficulty in their construction?

  1. ((a))

    Ovoid sewer

  2. ((b))

    Semi-elliptical sewer

  3. ((c))

    Circular sewer

  4. ((d))

    U-shaped sewer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ovoid sewer

128

Which of the following is an advantage of a combined sewage conveyance system?

  1. ((a))

    Likely to get choked

  2. ((b))

    Strength of sewage is reduced by dilution

  3. ((c))

    Cost of installation is low

  4. ((d))

    Storm water increases load on the treatment plant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Likely to get choked

129

Using Kuichling’s formula, determine the fire water demand for a city with a population of 144,000?

  1. ((a))

    0.712 cumecs

  2. ((b))

     0.634 cumecs

  3. ((c))

    0.562 cumecs

  4. ((d))

    0.786 cumecs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.712 cumecs

130

Select the INCORRECT sight distance in both, the geometric design of highway and traffic control.

  1. ((a))

    Sight distance for merging two lanes

  2. ((b))

    Overtaking sight distance

  3. ((c))

    Stopping sight distance

  4. ((d))

    Sight distance for entering into uncontrolled intersections

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sight distance for merging two lanes

131

Who constructed one of the first and oldest roads and is considered to be a pioneer in the field of road construction?

  1. ((a))

    Egyptians

  2. ((b))

    Persians

  3. ((c))

    Aryans

  4. ((d))

    Romans

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Egyptians

132

The relation between the maximum and average rate of flow of sewage (Qmax and Qavg) for a residential area with a population ‘P’ can be expressed by Babitt’s formula which is given as:

  1. ((a))

    Qmax=[1+144+P0.5]QavgQ_{max} = [1+{14\over {4+P^{0.5}}}] Q_{avg}

  2. ((b))

    Qmax=2×5P0.2QavgQ_{max} = {2\times5\over P^{0.2}} Q_{avg}

  3. ((c))

    Qmax=2[1+144+P0.5]QavgQ_{max} = 2[1+{14\over {4+P^{0.5}}}] Q_{avg}

  4. ((d))

    Qmax=5P0.2QavgQ_{max} = {5\over P^{0.2}} Q_{avg}

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Answer: ((a))

Qmax=[1+144+P0.5]QavgQ_{max} = [1+{14\over {4+P^{0.5}}}] Q_{avg}

133

What is the total mechanical widening required for a pavement within 7 m, having a horizontal curve of radius 250 m, if the longest wheel base of the vehicle expected on the road is 7.0 m?

  1. ((a))

    0.662 m

  2. ((b))

    0.196 m

  3. ((c))

    0.567 m

  4. ((d))

    0.365 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.662 m

134

In a traffic survey, the traffic volume counts of classified vehicles are to carried out on all existing roads in a region, preferably for:

  1. ((a))

    24 hours per day for seven days

  2. ((b))

    24 hours per day for four days

  3. ((c))

    24 hours per day for five days

  4. ((d))

    24 hours per day for six days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 hours per day for seven days

135

As per IRC, the recommended value of camber for cement concrete and high type bituminous surface is:

  1. ((a))

    1 in 50 to 1 in 60

  2. ((b))

    1 in 40 to 1 in 50

  3. ((c))

    1 in 25 to 1 in 33

  4. ((d))

    1 in 33 to 1 in 40

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Answer: ((a))

1 in 50 to 1 in 60

136

Which of the following is an advantage of a separate sewage conveyance system?

  1. ((a))

    Storm water increases load on the treatment plant

  2. ((b))

    Likely to get choked

  3. ((c))

    Strength of sewage is reduced by dilution

  4. ((d))

    Cost of installation is low

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Storm water increases load on the treatment plant

137

Which type of sewer collects sewage directly from houses?

  1. ((a))

     Branch sewer

  2. ((b))

    Submain sewer

  3. ((c))

    Lateral sewer

  4. ((d))

    Separate sewer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Branch sewer

138

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a trickling filter in waste water treatment?

  1. ((a))

    Mechanical wear and tear is small

  2. ((b))

    They found to operate more efficiently in warm weather

  3. ((c))

    They are self-cleansing

  4. ((d))

    Cost of construction is high

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mechanical wear and tear is small

139

What is the height of the crown that is to be provided for a district road 7 m wide, constructed with a cross fall of 1 in 50 bituminous pavement?

  1. ((a))

    0.06 m

  2. ((b))

    0.08 m

  3. ((c))

    0.07 m

  4. ((d))

    0.05 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.06 m

140

Which of the following methods is NOT used to estimate the population forecast estimation of quantity of domestic sewage?

  1. ((a))

    Ratio and correlation method

  2. ((b))

    Moving average method

  3. ((c))

    Zoning method

  4. ((d))

    Geometrical increase method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ratio and correlation method

Discipline 3 (20 questions)

141

In case of cables or large bars, the minimum clear spacing shall NOT be less than:

  1. ((a))

    the maximum size of cable or bar

  2. ((b))

    5 mm plus the maximum size of aggregate

  3. ((c))

    40 mm, the maximum size of cable or bar and 5 mm plus the maximum size of aggregate

  4. ((d))

    40 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the maximum size of cable or bar

142

Select the INCORRECT correction to be applied while determining the difference elevation between two points when the observations are from only one point.

  1. ((a))

    Correction for sag

  2. ((b))

    Correction axis signal

  3. ((c))

    Correction for curvature

  4. ((d))

    Correction for refraction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Correction for sag

143

Circular support shall be treated as _______ support having the same area.

  1. ((a))

    rectangular

  2. ((b))

    straight

  3. ((c))

    curve

  4. ((d))

    square

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rectangular

144

Which of the following is NOT a type of transition curve?

  1. ((a))

    Cubic parabola

  2. ((b))

    Lemniscate

  3. ((c))

    Spiral

  4. ((d))

    Quadratic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cubic parabola

145

Select the correct statement in case of Kaplan turbine:

  1. ((a))

    a axial flow turbine

  2. ((b))

    a high head mixed flow turbine

  3. ((c))

    an outward flow reaction turbine

  4. ((d))

    an impulse inward flow turbine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a axial flow turbine

146

In triangulation, the best shape of the triangle is _______ triangle with base angle equal to _______.

  1. ((a))

    Obtuse triangle, 120°

  2. ((b))

    Isosceles, 50°14'

  3. ((c))

    Isosceles, 56°14'

  4. ((d))

    equilateral, 56°14'

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Obtuse triangle, 120°

147

A vehicle has a wheel base of 6 m. What is the off tracking while negotiating a curved path with a mean radius of 30 m?

  1. ((a))

    0.60 m

  2. ((b))

    0.55 m

  3. ((c))

    0.50 m

  4. ((d))

    0.65 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.60 m

148

The length of a single unit bus with two or more axles, as shown in the given figure, is:

  1. ((a))

    16.0 m

  2. ((b))

    18.0 m

  3. ((c))

    11.0 m

  4. ((d))

    12.0 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.0 m

149

When it is necessary to carry levelling across a river, which type of levelling is to be used?

  1. ((a))

    Profile levelling

  2. ((b))

    Reciprocal levelling

  3. ((c))

    Differential levelling

  4. ((d))

    Precise levelling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Profile levelling

150

Holes NOT fitted with rivets, bolts or pins shall be _______ the gross area to calculate the effective sectional area.

  1. ((a))

    deducted from

  2. ((b))

    multiplied to

  3. ((c))

    added to

  4. ((d))

    divided with

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

deducted from

151

The condition for the stable equilibrium for a floating body is:

  1. ((a))

    The centre of buoyancy is below the centre of gravity

  2. ((b))

    The metacentre is below the centre of gravity

  3. ((c))

    The metacentre is above the centre of gravity

  4. ((d))

    The metacentre coincides with the centre of gravity

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Answer: ((a))

The centre of buoyancy is below the centre of gravity

152

Select the incorrect statement in case of use of Piezometer for pressure measurement in pipes?

  1. ((a))

    The pressure difference is low

  2. ((b))

    The fluid in the pipe is a gas

  3. ((c))

    The velocity is high

  4. ((d))

    The fluid in the pipe is highly viscous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The pressure difference is low

153

If in any given plane one end of a column is unrestrained, then its unsupported length 'l' shall NOT exceed:

  1. ((a))

    100d2/D

  2. ((b))

    100D/b2 

  3. ((c))

    100b2/D

  4. ((d))

    100db2/D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100d2/D

154

The radius of 1° curve is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    5426.568 ft.

  2. ((b))

    4729.578 ft.

  3. ((c))

    6729.578 ft.

  4. ((d))

    5729.578 ft.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5426.568 ft.

155

Which of the following methods is NOT a linear method of setting out simple circular curves?

  1. ((a))

    By moving average of arc radius

  2. ((b))

    By ordinate or offsets from the long chord

  3. ((c))

    By offsets from tangents

  4. ((d))

    By successive bisection of arcs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By moving average of arc radius

156

The unsupported length between end restrains shall NOT exceed _______ times the least lateral dimension of a column.

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

157

The tensile reinforcement required to resist positive bending moment in any span of a deep beam shall:

  1. ((a))

    extend without curtailment between support

  2. ((b))

    be embedded beyond the face of each support

  3. ((c))

    be placed with a zone of depth equal to 0.25D-0.05d adjacent to the tension face of the beam

  4. ((d))

    extend without curtailment between support, be placed with a zone of depth equal to 0.25D-0.05d adjacent to the tension face of the beam and be embedded beyond the face of each support

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Answer: ((a))

extend without curtailment between support

158

The vertical component of the hydrostatic force on a submerged curved surface is the:

  1. ((a))

    force on a vertical projection of the surface

  2. ((b))

    weight of the liquid vertically above it

  3. ((c))

    product of pressure at the centroid and the surface area

  4. ((d))

    mass of liquid vertically above it

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

force on a vertical projection of the surface

159

In the assumptions in limit state of collapse, the tensile strength of concrete is:

  1. ((a))

    calculated

  2. ((b))

    estimated

  3. ((c))

    ignored

  4. ((d))

    commonly used

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Answer: ((a))

calculated

160

When does a hydraulic jump occur in a channel?

  1. ((a))

    If the bed slope changes from steep to mild

  2. ((b))

    If the flow is controlled by a sluice gate

  3. ((c))

    Whenever the flow is supercritical

  4. ((d))

    If the bed slope changes from mild to steep

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

If the bed slope changes from steep to mild

Discipline 4 (20 questions)

161

What is the design period of a water supply distribution system?

  1. ((a))

    40 years

  2. ((b))

    30 years

  3. ((c))

    50 years

  4. ((d))

    60 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40 years

162

The maximum acceptable total dissolved solids in mg/l in drinking water as per IS 10500- 2012 is:

  1. ((a))

    2000

  2. ((b))

    1500

  3. ((c))

    500

  4. ((d))

    1000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2000

163

The frictional head loss in a turbulent flow through a pipe varies:

  1. ((a))

    inversely as the square of the internal diameter of the pipe

  2. ((b))

    directly as the average velocity

  3. ((c))

    directly as the square of the average velocity

  4. ((d))

    inversely as the square of the average velocity

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Answer: ((a))

inversely as the square of the internal diameter of the pipe

164

Differential pressure head measured by mercury oil differential manometer (specific gravity of oil is 1.0) equivalent to a 600 mm difference of mercury levels will be nearly:

  1. ((a))

    8.53 m of oil

  2. ((b))

    7.56 m of oil

  3. ((c))

    8.24 m of oil

  4. ((d))

    7.23 m of oil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8.53 m of oil

165

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the sludge digestion process?

  1. ((a))

    Acid regression

  2. ((b))

    Incineration

  3. ((c))

    Alkaline fermentation

  4. ((d))

    Acid fermentation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Acid regression

166

The maximum acceptable chloride in mg/l in drinking water as per IS 10500-2012 is:

  1. ((a))

    250

  2. ((b))

    750

  3. ((c))

    500

  4. ((d))

    1000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

250

167

The design period of main sewers is taken as:

  1. ((a))

    25 years

  2. ((b))

    30 years

  3. ((c))

    20 years

  4. ((d))

    40 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 years

168

Which type of joint sewage line is most common in plain or RCC pipes?

  1. ((a))

    Flexible joint

  2. ((b))

    Simplex joint

  3. ((c))

    Bell and spigot joint

  4. ((d))

    Mechanical joint

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Flexible joint

169

Which is the source of desalinated water?

  1. ((a))

    Rainwater

  2. ((b))

    Surface water

  3. ((c))

    Groundwater

  4. ((d))

    Reclaimed water

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rainwater

170

The radial component of the fluid acceleration at r = R is:

  1. ((a))

    3V2R4h23V^2R \over 4h^2

  2. ((b))

    V2R4h2V^2R \over 4h^2

  3. ((c))

    V2R2h2V^2R \over 2h^2

  4. ((d))

    V2h2R2V^2h \over 2R^2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3V2R4h23V^2R \over 4h^2

171

The velocity of a water stream is being measured by an L-shaped pitot tube and the reading is 46 cm. What is the approximate value of velocity?

  1. ((a))

    4.0 m/s

  2. ((b))

    3.0 m/s

  3. ((c))

    2.0 m/s

  4. ((d))

    5.0 m/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.0 m/s

172

The type of waste which indicates human and animal excreta is:

  1. ((a))

    rubbish

  2. ((b))

    garbage

  3. ((c))

    sewage

  4. ((d))

    night soil

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Answer: ((a))

rubbish

173

When is Bernoulli’s equation applicable between any two points in a flow field?

  1. ((a))

    The flow is unsteady, incompressible and irrotational

  2. ((b))

    The flow is steady, compressible and irrotational

  3. ((c))

    The flow is steady, incompressible and rotational

  4. ((d))

    The flow is steady, incompressible and irrotational

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The flow is unsteady, incompressible and irrotational

174

Removal of excess chlorine resulting from super chlorination in part or completely is called:

  1. ((a))

    de - chlorination

  2. ((b))

    post - chlorination

  3. ((c))

    pre - chlorination

  4. ((d))

    split - chlorination

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Answer: ((a))

de - chlorination

175

The effective size of sand used in rapid sand filters is:

  1. ((a))

    0.45 to 0.70 mm

  2. ((b))

    0.71 to 0.90 mm

  3. ((c))

    0.21 to 0.44 mm

  4. ((d))

    0.12 to 0.20 mm

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Answer: ((a))

0.45 to 0.70 mm

176

How are the velocity coefficient Cv, the discharge coefficient Cd, and the contraction coefficient Cc of an orifice related?

  1. ((a))

    Cv = CcCd

  2. ((b))

    Cc = CvCd

  3. ((c))

    CcCvCd = 1

  4. ((d))

    Cd = CcCv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cv = CcCd

177

Select the INCORRECT option with respect to vitrified pipes used for carrying wastewater.

  1. ((a))

    They are highly impervious

  2. ((b))

    They are good in tension

  3. ((c))

    They are highly resistant to sulphide corrosion

  4. ((d))

    They are hydraulically efficient

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Answer: ((a))

They are highly impervious

178

The velocity at which the soil particles will remain in suspension without settling at the bottom of a sewer is called:

  1. ((a))

    scouring velocity

  2. ((b))

    self-cleansing velocity

  3. ((c))

    maximum velocity

  4. ((d))

    mean velocity

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Answer: ((a))

scouring velocity

179

The flow through the sewer which consists of domestic and industrial wastewater during non-monsoon period is:

  1. ((a))

    storm water flow

  2. ((b))

    combined flow

  3. ((c))

    dry weather flow

  4. ((d))

    storm water flow and dry weather flow

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Answer: ((a))

storm water flow

180

The condition for a pipeline is said to be equivalent to another, if:

  1. ((a))

    both velocity and discharge are the same

  2. ((b))

    both discharge and frictional head loss are the same

  3. ((c))

    both length and discharge are the same

  4. ((d))

    both length and diameter are the same

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

both velocity and discharge are the same

Discipline 5 (20 questions)

181

The height of single decked vehicle normal application is:

  1. ((a))

    2.50 m

  2. ((b))

    3.80 m

  3. ((c))

    5.00 m

  4. ((d))

    4.75 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.50 m

182

Which of the following types of road construction is based on scientific thinking?

  1. ((a))

    Tresaguet construction

  2. ((b))

    Macadam construction

  3. ((c))

    Metcalf construction

  4. ((d))

    Telford construction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tresaguet construction

183

The ratio of contact pressure to tyre pressure is called the:

  1. ((a))

    rigidity factor

  2. ((b))

    friction factor

  3. ((c))

    compaction factor

  4. ((d))

    vehicle density factor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rigidity factor

184

The sway effect using notional load under gantry load case need not be considered if the ratio of height to lateral width of the building is:

  1. ((a))

    less than unity

  2. ((b))

    more than unity

  3. ((c))

    none of these

  4. ((d))

    equal to unity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

less than unity

185

Generally in practice, which of the following layouts of systems of distribution is NOT used?

  1. ((a))

    Stepped system

  2. ((b))

    Radial system

  3. ((c))

    Grid iron system

  4. ((d))

    Dead end or tree system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stepped system

186

Which of the following is NOT an element of geometrical design of highways?

  1. ((a))

    Sight distance consideration

  2. ((b))

    Intersection element

  3. ((c))

    Highway alignment

  4. ((d))

    Cross-section element

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Answer: ((a))

Sight distance consideration

187

Which of the following is NOT an urban road pattern?

  1. ((a))

    Grid iron

  2. ((b))

    Hexagonal

  3. ((c))

    Pentagonal

  4. ((d))

    Star

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Answer: ((a))

Grid iron

188

The absolute sum of the positive and average negative bending moment in each direction shall be taken as:

  1. ((a))

    WL/2

  2. ((b))

    WL2/2

  3. ((c))

    WL/8

  4. ((d))

    WL2/8

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Answer: ((a))

WL/2

189

The excess fluoride in the water is removed using which of these methods?

  1. ((a))

    Ultrasonic rays

  2. ((b))

    Ultraviolet rays

  3. ((c))

    Activated carbons

  4. ((d))

    Bromine and iodine

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Answer: ((a))

Ultrasonic rays

190

National highway, state highway, major district road, minor district roads and village road classification was proposed by:

  1. ((a))

    Lucknow road plan

  2. ((b))

    Bombay road plan

  3. ((c))

    Jayakar committee

  4. ((d))

    Nagpur road plan

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Answer: ((a))

Lucknow road plan

191

The type of valves located at the depressions and dead ends to remove the accumulated silt and sand are called:

  1. ((a))

    scour valves

  2. ((b))

    non-return valves

  3. ((c))

    sluice valves

  4. ((d))

    reflux valves

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Answer: ((a))

scour valves

192

Which of the following is NOT a mountain railway alignment?

  1. ((a))

    Spiral alignment

  2. ((b))

    Valley alignment

  3. ((c))

    Switch-back alignment

  4. ((d))

    Zig-zag alignment

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Answer: ((a))

Spiral alignment

193

A compression member may be considered as short when both the slenderness ratio l/D and l/b are less than:

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

8

194

A vehicle moves obliquely across the path of another vehicle moving in the same direction at a relatively small angle of crossing. This is called:

  1. ((a))

    weaving

  2. ((b))

    crossing

  3. ((c))

    merging

  4. ((d))

    diverging

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Answer: ((a))

weaving

195

The span length of a flexural member in a continuous frame system shall be taken as the distance between:

  1. ((a))

    centre to centre of the support

  2. ((b))

    middle of the support

  3. ((c))

    between the support

  4. ((d))

    end of the support

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Answer: ((a))

centre to centre of the support

196

Which of the following is ‘defined as the load in kilograms per unit rail length required to produce one unit depression in the rail bottom’?

  1. ((a))

    Track modulus

  2. ((b))

    Shear modulus

  3. ((c))

    Bulk modulus

  4. ((d))

    Elastic modulus

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Answer: ((a))

Track modulus

197

The drainage and quick disposal of water from the pavement surfaces is achieved by providing:

  1. ((a))

    side drains

  2. ((b))

    kerb

  3. ((c))

    super elevation

  4. ((d))

    camber

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Answer: ((a))

side drains

198

The curves with convexity upward formed on a highway are called:

  1. ((a))

    summit curves

  2. ((b))

    valley curves

  3. ((c))

    transition curves

  4. ((d))

    compound curves

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Answer: ((a))

summit curves

199

On a right angled two lane road intersection with two way traffic, the total number of conflict points are:

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    24

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Answer: ((a))

44

200

The standard width of formation for a single lane broad gauge in embankment is:

  1. ((a))

    8.23 m

  2. ((b))

    6.10 m

  3. ((c))

    5.40 m

  4. ((d))

    4.88 m

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Answer: ((a))

8.23 m

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