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RRB JE CBT 2 (Civil Engineering) ReExam Official Paper (Held On: 04 Jun, 2025) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Abilities (50 questions)

1

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

  1. ((a))

    Dissolution of sugar in water

  2. ((b))

    Curdling of milk

  3. ((c))

    Freezing of water

  4. ((d))

    Tearing of paper

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Answer: ((a))

Dissolution of sugar in water

2

If the area of contact increases while keeping the thrust constant, the pressure will __________.

  1. ((a))

    increase

  2. ((b))

    remain the same

  3. ((c))

    first increase, then decrease

  4. ((d))

    decrease

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Answer: ((a))

increase

3

What happens when you use the 'Sort A to Z' option on a column containing text? 

  1. ((a))

    The text remains unchanged.

  2. ((b))

    The text is sorted alphabetically from A to Z.

  3. ((c))

    The text is sorted from Z to A. 

  4. ((d))

    The text is converted into numbers.

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Answer: ((a))

The text remains unchanged.

4

The method of storage of nuclear wastes is to be done in _______.

  1. ((a))

    bottles

  2. ((b))

    dustbins

  3. ((c))

    open containers

  4. ((d))

    shielded containers

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Answer: ((a))

bottles

5

When were the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand?

  1. ((a))

    January 15 - 30, 2025

  2. ((b))

    January 28 - February 14, 2025

  3. ((c))

    February 10 - 25, 2025

  4. ((d))

    February 1 - 20, 2025

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Answer: ((a))

January 15 - 30, 2025

6

In December 2024, Jasprit Bumrah became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 Test wickets during which of the following series/tournament? 

  1. ((a))

    Border-Gavaskar Trophy

  2. ((b))

    India vs England Test Series

  3. ((c))

    Asia Cup

  4. ((d))

    India vs New Zealand Test Series

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Border-Gavaskar Trophy

7

The Railways Employment of Members of the Armed Forces Act was passed in which of the following years?

  1. ((a))

    1951

  2. ((b))

    1962

  3. ((c))

    1965

  4. ((d))

    1957

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Answer: ((a))

1951

8

Where is the magnetic field strength maximum around a magnet?

  1. ((a))

    Equidistant from the poles 

  2. ((b))

    At the poles of the magnet

  3. ((c))

    At infinity

  4. ((d))

    At the centre of the magnet

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Answer: ((a))

Equidistant from the poles 

9

In an experiment, 25 g of reactant A reacts with 35 g of reactant B to form 50 g of product C and some amount of product D. What is the mass of product D?

  1. ((a))

    35 g

  2. ((b))

    25 g

  3. ((c))

    60 g

  4. ((d))

    10 g

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Answer: ((a))

35 g

10

Which of the following is a zero waste procedure?

  1. ((a))

    Pest management

  2. ((b))

    Organic farming

  3. ((c))

    Integrated organic farming

  4. ((d))

    Inorganic farming

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Answer: ((a))

Pest management

11

The greenhouse gas that is known to contribute the least amount to global warming is ___________.

  1. ((a))

    carbon dioxide

  2. ((b))

    methane

  3. ((c))

    CFCs

  4. ((d))

    nitrous oxide

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Answer: ((a))

carbon dioxide

12

Two objects of masses 80 kg and 250 kg are placed 200 m apart. What is the gravitational force between them? (G = 6.7 × 10-11 N.m2/kg2)

  1. ((a))

    6.35 × 10-11 N

  2. ((b))

    5.75 × 10-11 N

  3. ((c))

    4.50 × 10-11 N

  4. ((d))

    3.35 × 10-11 N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.35 × 10-11 N

13

Which of the following is a string instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Tabla

  2. ((b))

    Sitar

  3. ((c))

    Flute

  4. ((d))

    Shehnai 

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Answer: ((a))

Tabla

14

The speed of a wave is given by which of the following formulas?

  1. ((a))

    Speed = Time × Frequency

  2. ((b))

    Speed = Frequency × Amplitude

  3. ((c))

    Speed = Amplitude × Wavelength

  4. ((d))

    Speed = Frequency × Wavelength 

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Answer: ((a))

Speed = Time × Frequency

15

The loss of forests, which is remarkably seen in the tropical areas of India, is around __________. 

  1. ((a))

    40%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    10%

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Answer: ((a))

40%

16

As per Article 78, it is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to whom? 

  1. ((a))

    Chief Justice of India

  2. ((b))

    Speaker of Lok Sabha

  3. ((c))

    President

  4. ((d))

    Vice President

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Answer: ((a))

Chief Justice of India

17

What is the purpose of the 'BCC' field in an email? 

  1. ((a))

    It hides recipients from each other. 

  2. ((b))

    It deletes an email after it is read. 

  3. ((c))

    It allows recipients to see each others' addresses.

  4. ((d))

    It marks an email as urgent.

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Answer: ((a))

It hides recipients from each other. 

18

_____ is the most efficient method used for the disposal of hospital-generated waste.

  1. ((a))

    Sanitary landfills

  2. ((b))

    Incinerator

  3. ((c))

    Furnace

  4. ((d))

    Open dumps

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sanitary landfills

19

Under the Delhi Sultanate what was the name of the state laws that grew under the monarchy, even if they violated the Shari’at? 

  1. ((a))

    Farman

  2. ((b))

    Iqta

  3. ((c))

    Zawabit

  4. ((d))

    Fatwas

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Answer: ((a))

Farman

20

Which statement correctly explains why liquids can flow?

  1. ((a))

    Liquids have no intermolecular forces.

  2. ((b))

    Liquids have loosely packed molecules that slide past each other. 

  3. ((c))

    Liquids do not have kinetic energy. 

  4. ((d))

    Liquid molecules move randomly without any restriction.

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Answer: ((a))

Liquids have no intermolecular forces.

21

If three resistors of 15 Ω, 35 Ω and 50 Ω are connected in series to a 25-V battery, what is the current flowing in the circuit?

  1. ((a))

    4 A

  2. ((b))

    1.5 A

  3. ((c))

    0.25 A

  4. ((d))

    2.88 A

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Answer: ((a))

4 A

22

What is the function of the Linux Shell?

  1. ((a))

    To directly manage hardware resources

  2. ((b))

    To execute user commands and act as an interface between the user and the kernel

  3. ((c))

    To store user data

  4. ((d))

    To create and delete partitions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To directly manage hardware resources

23

Which of the following economic estimators provided estimates of India’s national and per capita income during the colonial period? 

  1. ((a))

    Adam Smith

  2. ((b))

    John Maynard Keynes

  3. ((c))

    VKRV Rao

  4. ((d))

    Karl Marx

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adam Smith

24

Which of the following is NOT an example of an agrochemical?

  1. ((a))

    Pesticides

  2. ((b))

    Fungicides

  3. ((c))

    Herbicides

  4. ((d))

    Biogas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pesticides

25

What is the typical range of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

  1. ((a))

    Up to 10 km

  2. ((b))

    Up to 5 km

  3. ((c))

    Up to 1 km

  4. ((d))

    More than 50 km

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Answer: ((a))

Up to 10 km

26

According to the Tendulkar methodology, what was the estimated national poverty line for rural areas in 2011-12?

  1. ((a))

    ₹816 per month

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,200 per month

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,000 per month

  4. ((d))

    ₹512 per month

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Answer: ((a))

₹816 per month

27

What are the sand dunes commonly found in the Indian Desert called?

  1. ((a))

    Barchans

  2. ((b))

    Loess

  3. ((c))

    Moraines

  4. ((d))

    Cirques

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Answer: ((a))

Barchans

28

If the mass of an object is 74.5 kg, what is its approximate weight on Earth? (Take g = 9.8 m/s2)

  1. ((a))

    730 N

  2. ((b))

    447 N

  3. ((c))

    7.6 N

  4. ((d))

    74.5 N

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Answer: ((a))

730 N

29

The Montreal Protocol came into force in the year ________. 

  1. ((a))

    1986

  2. ((b))

    1989

  3. ((c))

    1990

  4. ((d))

    1992

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Answer: ((a))

1986

30

Which property of solids allows them to be compressed the least compared to liquids and gases? 

  1. ((a))

    High intermolecular spaces

  2. ((b))

    The ability to diffuse into other solids

  3. ((c))

    Strong intermolecular forces and close packing of particles

  4. ((d))

    High kinetic energy of particles

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Answer: ((a))

High intermolecular spaces

31

Which of the following best describes a heterogeneous mixture? 

  1. ((a))

    It has a uniform composition. 

  2. ((b))

    The components cannot be separated.

  3. ((c))

    The composition varies throughout the mixture.

  4. ((d))

    It contains only one phase

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Answer: ((a))

It has a uniform composition. 

32

A student calculates the formula unit mass of calcium fluoride (CaF2). If the atomic masses of Ca and F are 40 u and 19 u, respectively, what is the correct formula unit mass?

  1. ((a))

    97 u

  2. ((b))

    78 u

  3. ((c))

    100 u

  4. ((d))

    59 u

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Answer: ((a))

97 u

33

The area termed as the ozone hole is known to mainly develop over ______.

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    Africa

  3. ((c))

    Antartica

  4. ((d))

    America

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Answer: ((a))

India

34

Who among the following is NOT appointed by the President of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Governors of States

  2. ((b))

    Vice President

  3. ((c))

    Chief Election Commissioner

  4. ((d))

    Comptroller and Auditor General 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Governors of States

35

Which dynasty was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya to establish the Mauryan Empire?

  1. ((a))

    Gupta Dynasty

  2. ((b))

    Kushan Dynasty

  3. ((c))

    Shunga Dynasty

  4. ((d))

    Nanda Dynasty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gupta Dynasty

36

Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?

  1. ((a))

    macOS

  2. ((b))

    Linux

  3. ((c))

    Microsoft Word

  4. ((d))

    Windows 10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

macOS

37

Which of the following metals is placed above aluminium and zinc in the reactivity series?

  1. ((a))

    Magnesium

  2. ((b))

    Iron

  3. ((c))

    Copper

  4. ((d))

    Carbon

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Answer: ((a))

Magnesium

38

Who among the following won the gold medal in the women's high jump event at the National Games in February 2025?

  1. ((a))

    Vithya Ramraj 

  2. ((b))

    Pooja Singh

  3. ((c))

    Abhinaya Shetty

  4. ((d))

    Swapna Barman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vithya Ramraj 

39

Which of the following is an effective way to prevent rancidity in packaged food?

  1. ((a))

    Adding antioxidants

  2. ((b))

    Increasing moisture content 

  3. ((c))

    Keeping it in direct sunlight

  4. ((d))

    Storing in a warm place

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adding antioxidants

40

The Punjab Plain is formed by which river system?

  1. ((a))

    Indus and its tributaries

  2. ((b))

    Narmada and its tributaries

  3. ((c))

    Ganga and its tributaries

  4. ((d))

    Brahmaputra and its tributaries

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Answer: ((a))

Indus and its tributaries

41

An object is placed 25 cm in front of a convex lens with a focal length of 15 cm. What is the magnification produced by the lens?

  1. ((a))

    M = −2.5

  2. ((b))

    M = 1.5 

  3. ((c))

    M = 2.5

  4. ((d))

    M = −1.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M = −2.5

42

The effect of particulate matter which is a common air pollutant is maximally seen on the _______.

  1. ((a))

    intestines

  2. ((b))

    kidneys

  3. ((c))

    lungs

  4. ((d))

    liver

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

intestines

43

The Indian Desert lies towards the western margins of which mountain range?

  1. ((a))

    Western Ghats

  2. ((b))

    Satpura Hills

  3. ((c))

    Vindhya Hills

  4. ((d))

    Aravali Hills

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Western Ghats

44

What is the primary goal of application security?

  1. ((a))

    To reduce the size of application files

  2. ((b))

     To enhance the graphical user interface of applications

  3. ((c))

    To protect applications from security threats by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities

  4. ((d))

    To increase the execution speed of applications

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To reduce the size of application files

45

Which of the following is an example of database management software?

  1. ((a))

    MS Paint

  2. ((b))

    Notepad

  3. ((c))

    PowerPoint

  4. ((d))

    Microsoft Access

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MS Paint

46

Which of the following is NOT a file management task? 

  1. ((a))

    Creating files

  2. ((b))

    Browsing the internet

  3. ((c))

    Renaming files

  4. ((d))

    Deleting files

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Creating files

47

Which mouse pointer appears when adjusting column width / cell width in a table?

  1. ((a))

    ↔ (Horizontal double-headed arrow) 

  2. ((b))

    ↕ (Vertical double-headed arrow)

  3. ((c))

    I-beam (Text cursor)

  4. ((d))

    Hand cursor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

↔ (Horizontal double-headed arrow) 

48

The melting of snow and ice caps from the polar regions is responsible for ________.

  1. ((a))

    condensation

  2. ((b))

    the rise in sea levels

  3. ((c))

    the decline in sea levels

  4. ((d))

    rainfall 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

condensation

49

In September 2024, which of the following Indian institutions was designated as the Thematic Hub for Quantum Computing under the National Quantum Mission?

  1. ((a))

    Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  2. ((b))

    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  3. ((c))

    Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

  4. ((d))

    Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

50

Which of the following is an example of a WAN?

  1. ((a))

    A Bluetooth connection between a phone and a laptop

  2. ((b))

    A home Wi-Fi network

  3. ((c))

    The internet

  4. ((d))

    A university campus network

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A Bluetooth connection between a phone and a laptop

Technical Abilities (100 questions)

51

_____ is the most efficient method used for the disposal of hospital-generated waste.

  1. ((a))

    Open dumps

  2. ((b))

    Sanitary landfills

  3. ((c))

    Incinerator

  4. ((d))

    Furnace

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Open dumps

52

Which of the following defects is due to poor bonding between coats of plaster? 

  1. ((a))

    Blistering

  2. ((b))

    Staining

  3. ((c))

    Flaking

  4. ((d))

    Popping

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Blistering

53

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the plinth?

  1. ((a))

    Distributing load to the foundation

  2. ((b))

    Raising the floor level to prevent water ingress

  3. ((c))

    Preventing insects from entering the building

  4. ((d))

    Providing support to upper floors

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Distributing load to the foundation

54

According to IS 456:2000, a column is classified as a short column if the slenderness factor about both the major and minor principal axes is less than:

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

55

Which of the following bonds is used when constructing curved brick walls?

  1. ((a))

    Dutch bond

  2. ((b))

    Stretcher bond 

  3. ((c))

    Header bond

  4. ((d))

    English bond 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dutch bond

56

Which of the following best describes a collision diagram in traffic engineering?

  1. ((a))

    A statistical report on traffic volume at a location

  2. ((b))

    A graphical representation of accident patterns at a location

  3. ((c))

    A chart showing vehicle speeds on a highway

  4. ((d))

    A blueprint for road intersection design at a location

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A statistical report on traffic volume at a location

57

Which of the following is NOT commonly used in pre-fabricated construction?

  1. ((a))

    Forklift

  2. ((b))

    Tunneling Machine

  3. ((c))

    Tower Crane

  4. ((d))

    Concrete Pump

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Forklift

58

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of pure bending theory?

  1. ((a))

    The beam follows Hooke’s Law within the elastic limit.

  2. ((b))

    The beam is subjected to both bending moments and shear forces.

  3. ((c))

    The cross-section of the beam remains plane before and after bending.

  4. ((d))

    The material is homogeneous and isotropic. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The beam follows Hooke’s Law within the elastic limit.

59

What instrument is primarily used for setting out a right-angle layout on site?

  1. ((a))

    Theodolite

  2. ((b))

    Total station

  3. ((c))

    Cross staff

  4. ((d))

    Dumpy level 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Theodolite

60

According to IS 456:2000, for a column effectively held in position at one end but not restrained against rotation, and at the other end restrained against rotation but not held in position, the theoretical value of effective length is: 

  1. ((a))

    equal to the unsupported length

  2. ((b))

    2.0 times the unsupported length

  3. ((c))

    0.5 times the unsupported length

  4. ((d))

    1.5 times the unsupported length

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

equal to the unsupported length

61

For dewatering in cohesive soils, which technique is typically ineffective?

  1. ((a))

    Deep wells

  2. ((b))

    Electro-osmosis

  3. ((c))

    Sump pumping

  4. ((d))

    Well-point system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deep wells

62

In India, which of the following timber is most commonly used for scaffolding?

  1. ((a))

    Bijasal

  2. ((b))

    Banyan

  3. ((c))

    Bakul

  4. ((d))

    Bamboo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bijasal

63

Which of the following is the primary cause of water hammer?

  1. ((a))

    High fluid viscosity

  2. ((b))

    Increase in pipe diameter 

  3. ((c))

    Sudden changes in flow velocity

  4. ((d))

    Low water temperature 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

High fluid viscosity

64

Which type of window is hinged at the top and opens outward? 

  1. ((a))

    Casement window

  2. ((b))

    Pivot window

  3. ((c))

    Awning window

  4. ((d))

    Sliding window

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Casement window

65

Which of the following options authorises the engineering department to take up the work under consideration and start preparing preliminary designs?

  1. ((a))

    Environmental sanction

  2. ((b))

    Administrative sanction 

  3. ((c))

    Expenditure sanction

  4. ((d))

    Technical sanction 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Environmental sanction

66

A hinge support in a beam can resist: 

  1. ((a))

    only vertical force

  2. ((b))

    both horizontal and vertical forces 

  3. ((c))

    bending moment only 

  4. ((d))

    only horizontal force

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

only vertical force

67

Which component of a staircase supports the treads and risers?

  1. ((a))

    Newel post

  2. ((b))

    Handrail

  3. ((c))

    Stringer

  4. ((d))

    Baluster

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Newel post

68

Consider a beam of length 'AB' with 'C' as the midpoint. What is the magnitude of the shear force (sign convenction to be neglected) in the span 'AC' of this simply supported beam with a central point load 'P' kN?

  1. ((a))

    zero

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    P2\rm\frac{P}{2}

  4. ((d))

    P4\rm\frac{P}{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

zero

69

In railway track construction, which method is most commonly used for laying new tracks?

  1. ((a))

    Cut-and-Cover Method

  2. ((b))

    Telescopic Method

  3. ((c))

    Trenchless Method

  4. ((d))

    Incremental Launching 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cut-and-Cover Method

70

Which of the following is NOT a type of flow line?

a. Path line

b. Energy line

c. Streak line

d. Vortex line

  1. ((a))

    (a) and (b)

  2. ((b))

    (a) and (c)

  3. ((c))

    (c) and (d)

  4. ((d))

    (b) and (d)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(a) and (b)

71

Which of the following is a key difference between short columns and long columns?

  1. ((a))

    Long columns have a higher slenderness ratio compared to short columns.

  2. ((b))

    Short columns fail due to buckling, while long columns fail due to crushing.

  3. ((c))

    Long columns experience pure axial compression, while short columns experience lateral deflection.

  4. ((d))

    Short columns are only used in steel structures, while long columns are used in concrete structures.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Long columns have a higher slenderness ratio compared to short columns.

72

In stone quarrying, tamping is the process of:

  1. ((a))

    ramming the wood wedges into holes drilled into the rock

  2. ((b))

    filling the hole containing the explosive charge with damp clay 

  3. ((c))

    separating rock layers by applying electricity

  4. ((d))

    dampening the rock layers with water before digging with tools

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ramming the wood wedges into holes drilled into the rock

73

Aerated concrete is manufactured by expanding the binding material mix by:

  1. ((a))

    foam forming agents

  2. ((b))

    vibrating the mix thoroughly

  3. ((c))

    reduction of coarse aggregates

  4. ((d))

    gas forming substances 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

foam forming agents

74

Which method of plane tabling is used when the distance between the point and the instrument station is too large?

  1. ((a))

    Radiation

  2. ((b))

    Resection

  3. ((c))

    Traversing

  4. ((d))

    Intersection

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Radiation

75

If consistency index of a soil is more than 1, the consistency stage of soil is:

  1. ((a))

    either semi-solid or solid

  2. ((b))

    either semi-solid or plastic 

  3. ((c))

    plastic only

  4. ((d))

    solid only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

either semi-solid or solid

76

Identify the correct statements from the following.

A: Densification of soil is a type of mechanical stabilisation.

B: Addition of calcium chloride can facilitate soil compaction.

C: Heating of soil is not a method of soil stabilisation.

  1. ((a))

    C only

  2. ((b))

    A only

  3. ((c))

    A and B only

  4. ((d))

    B and C only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C only

77

According to IS 456:2000, how is the nominal shear stress (τv) in a beam calculated?

Where, Vu = Factored shear force

b = Breadth of beam

d = Effective depth of the beam section

D = Overall depth of section

  1. ((a))

    τv=Vub+D\rm \tau_v=\frac{V_u}{b+D}

  2. ((b))

    τv=Vud\rm \tau_v=\frac{V_u}{d}

  3. ((c))

    τv=Vub×D\rm \tau_v=\frac{V_u}{b\times D}

  4. ((d))

    τv=Vub\rm \tau_v=\frac{V_u}{b}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

τv=Vub+D\rm \tau_v=\frac{V_u}{b+D}

78

In case of Bridge Engineering, which type of maintenance is performed to prevent potential failures before they occur?

  1. ((a))

    Corrective maintenance

  2. ((b))

    Deferred maintenance

  3. ((c))

    Preventive maintenance

  4. ((d))

    Emergency maintenance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Corrective maintenance

79

Which of the following commands/settings facilitates the cursor movement to select midpoint, endpoint etc. of objects while drawing in AutoCAD?

  1. ((a))

    Polar Tracking 

  2. ((b))

    Snap

  3. ((c))

    Ortho

  4. ((d))

    Object Snap

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Polar Tracking 

80

Which type of equipment is best suited for laying asphalt in road construction? 

  1. ((a))

    Asphalt paver

  2. ((b))

    Road roller

  3. ((c))

    Scraper

  4. ((d))

    Motor grader

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Asphalt paver

81

In which of the following types of pointing does the profile have a flat surface and aligns with the face of the wall? 

  1. ((a))

    Recessed pointing

  2. ((b))

    Flush pointing

  3. ((c))

    Beaded pointing 

  4. ((d))

    V pointing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Recessed pointing

82

In public buildings such as hospitals, the administrative department should be located: 

  1. ((a))

    at the back of the building for security

  2. ((b))

    in an area with the best outside view

  3. ((c))

    in the farthest corner for privacy

  4. ((d))

    centrally for convenience

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

at the back of the building for security

83

Which component of an elevator system is responsible for regulating its speed and ensuring smooth stopping during normal operations?

  1. ((a))

    Governor

  2. ((b))

    Guide rails

  3. ((c))

    Traction motor

  4. ((d))

    Counterweight

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Governor

84

Which of the following is the most accurate method of estimation?

  1. ((a))

    Thorough estimate

  2. ((b))

    Cube rate estimate

  3. ((c))

    Total quantity method

  4. ((d))

    Unit quantity method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thorough estimate

85

A sample of coarse aggregate weighing 5 kg is fully immersed in water for 24 hours. After surface-drying, its weight is found to be 5.08 kg. If the oven-dried weight of the sample is 5 kg, what is the water absorption percentage of the aggregate?

  1. ((a))

    4%

  2. ((b))

    2.5%

  3. ((c))

    3%

  4. ((d))

    1.6%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4%

86

Which of the following is NOT a proper access and egress method for a trench deeper than 4 feet?

  1. ((a))

    Steps

  2. ((b))

    Ramps

  3. ((c))

    Scaffolding

  4. ((d))

    Ladders

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Steps

87

What is the main purpose of constructing Thiessen polygons?

  1. ((a))

    To identify flood-prone areas in a watershed

  2. ((b))

    To predict future rainfall patterns

  3. ((c))

    To measure the infiltration capacity of soil

  4. ((d))

    To determine the distribution of rainfall based on nearby stations

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To identify flood-prone areas in a watershed

88

Introducing slip joints between external wall and roof slab will reduce cracking due to: 

  1. ((a))

    external chemical reaction

  2. ((b))

    the movement of ground

  3. ((c))

    temperature variation 

  4. ((d))

    moisture changes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

external chemical reaction

89

In a beam under bending (for sagging bending), where is the maximum compressive strain observed?

  1. ((a))

    At the bottom fibre

  2. ((b))

    Uniformly across the section

  3. ((c))

    At the top fibre

  4. ((d))

    At the neutral axis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

At the bottom fibre

90

In the construction of mud floors, what material used in the mix, prevents the cracks from forming?

  1. ((a))

    Fine muram

  2. ((b))

    Sand

  3. ((c))

    Natural resin

  4. ((d))

    Chopped straw

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fine muram

91

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about a total station?

  1. ((a))

    Height of collimation error exists when the optical axis of the theodolite is not exactly perpendicular to the telescope axis. 

  2. ((b))

    Circle graduation error can be eliminated by photo-etching the graduations onto a glass circle. 

  3. ((c))

    Horizontal collimation error and height of standards error can magnify each other

  4. ((d))

    Horizontal collimation error is eliminated after checking the height of standards. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Height of collimation error exists when the optical axis of the theodolite is not exactly perpendicular to the telescope axis. 

92

Which of the following is the default rendering engine in Autodesk's latest 3ds Max version?

  1. ((a))

    Mental Ray

  2. ((b))

    V-Ray

  3. ((c))

    Scanline Renderer

  4. ((d))

    Arnold

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mental Ray

93

What is the primary purpose of the re-barring technique in building maintenance? 

  1. ((a))

    To replace damaged reinforcement bars in old buildings

  2. ((b))

    To provide surface finishing to exposed concrete

  3. ((c))

    To increase the load-bearing capacity of an existing structure

  4. ((d))

    To improve the thermal resistance of the building

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To replace damaged reinforcement bars in old buildings

94

A field test for brick where in the brick is immersed in water for a certain amount of time is known as _________.

  1. ((a))

    hardness test

  2. ((b))

    absorption test

  3. ((c))

    structure test

  4. ((d))

    shrinkage test

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

hardness test

95

Which of the following has the lowest removal efficiency for particulate matter?

  1. ((a))

    Centrifugal collectors

  2. ((b))

    Gravitational settling chambers

  3. ((c))

    Electrostatic precipitators

  4. ((d))

    Bag filters

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Centrifugal collectors

96

Site plan is also known as:

  1. ((a))

    Sanction plan

  2. ((b))

    Landscape plan

  3. ((c))

    Ground floor plan

  4. ((d))

    Plot plan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sanction plan

97

When an elastic body is subjected to an axial tensile force, it undergoes: 

  1. ((a))

    decrease in length and increase in cross-sectional area

  2. ((b))

    increase in length and increase in cross-sectional area 

  3. ((c))

    increase in length and decrease in cross-sectional area

  4. ((d))

    decrease in length and decrease in cross-sectional area 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

decrease in length and increase in cross-sectional area

98

What type of machine is used for grading and leveling large areas?

  1. ((a))

    Grader

  2. ((b))

    Bulldozer

  3. ((c))

    Excavator

  4. ((d))

    Scraper

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grader

99

If a building settles by 100 mm in a 5-year-period after construction, the type of soil below the foundation is _____ and the reason of settlement is _____. 

  1. ((a))

    clayey; consolidation

  2. ((b))

    clayey; compaction

  3. ((c))

    sandy; consolidation

  4. ((d))

    sandy; compaction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

clayey; consolidation

100

For slender cylinders, as the height to lateral dimension ratio of the concrete specimen increases, the compressive strength:

  1. ((a))

    remains constant 

  2. ((b))

    increases

  3. ((c))

    first increases, then decreases

  4. ((d))

    decreases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

remains constant 

101

The most simple epoxy injection method is _____ injection. 

  1. ((a))

    brush

  2. ((b))

    low pressure

  3. ((c))

    hand gun

  4. ((d))

    high pressure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

brush

102

The 'Multiplying constant' used in the distance equation of stadia tacheometry is also known as ________.

  1. ((a))

    stadia interval factor

  2. ((b))

    stadia correction factor

  3. ((c))

    stadia correction constant 

  4. ((d))

    stadia hair constant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stadia interval factor

103

All received tenders can be rejected by the department if:

  1. ((a))

    figure quoted by the lowest bidder is higher than available funds

  2. ((b))

    the department wishes for a re-advertisement, without any cause

  3. ((c))

    more than 50 tenders are received for one invitation

  4. ((d))

    there is a change of government 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

figure quoted by the lowest bidder is higher than available funds

104

When considering the economics of a road alignment, what costs are taken into account?

  1. ((a))

    Only the initial construction cost

  2. ((b))

    Only the maintenance cost 

  3. ((c))

    The total cost, including initial construction, maintenance, and vehicle operation costs

  4. ((d))

    Only the vehicle operation cost

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only the initial construction cost

105

What is the role of bituminous binder in pavement construction?

  1. ((a))

    It acts as a filler material.

  2. ((b))

    It binds the aggregates together. 

  3. ((c))

    It reduces the pavement strength.

  4. ((d))

    It increases the water absorption capacity. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It acts as a filler material.

106

Two forces act in the same plane. Force 1 is 40 kN towards the right, and Force 2 is 30 kN downward. The angle between the two forces is 90°. What is the magnitude of the resultant force?

  1. ((a))

    5 kN

  2. ((b))

    50 kN

  3. ((c))

    70 kN

  4. ((d))

    60 kN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 kN

107

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the contour interval of a contour map?

  1. ((a))

    Large contour interval is used where the time available for the survey is less. 

  2. ((b))

    Small contour interval is selected for surveying on flat ground.

  3. ((c))

    The contour interval should be directly proportional to the scale of the map.

  4. ((d))

    Large contour interval is used where the extent of survey is large.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Large contour interval is used where the time available for the survey is less. 

108

Under which of the following conditions should you prefer a caisson foundation?

  1. ((a))

    Residential buildings in clay soil

  2. ((b))

    High-rise building in dry soil

  3. ((c))

    Bridge piers in water

  4. ((d))

    Multi-storey car parks

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Residential buildings in clay soil

109

Which type of elevator is best suited for high-rise buildings?

  1. ((a))

    Hydraulic elevator

  2. ((b))

    Traction elevator

  3. ((c))

    Pneumatic elevator

  4. ((d))

    Belt elevator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydraulic elevator

110

A block of weight 50 N is resting on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between the block and the surface is 0.4. What is the maximum frictional force before the block starts moving?

  1. ((a))

    5 N

  2. ((b))

    25 N

  3. ((c))

    20 N

  4. ((d))

    10 N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 N

111

In which type of construction is a high plinth level recommended?

  1. ((a))

    Desert regions

  2. ((b))

    Seismic zones

  3. ((c))

    Industrial buildings

  4. ((d))

    Flood-prone areas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Desert regions

112

Which stair type is most suitable for limited space?

  1. ((a))

    Dog-legged staircase  

  2. ((b))

    Quarter-turn staircase

  3. ((c))

    Straight flight

  4. ((d))

    Spiral staircase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dog-legged staircase  

113

The materials of a grout should not _______, but should _______ to fill gaps.

  1. ((a))

    condense; evaporate

  2. ((b))

    harden; crumble

  3. ((c))

    shrink; expand 

  4. ((d))

    expand; shrink

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

condense; evaporate

114

With reference to treatment of waste water, the skimming tanks are used for:

  1. ((a))

    removal of oil and grease

  2. ((b))

    mixing of coagulants

  3. ((c))

    removal of gases like methane

  4. ((d))

    removal of inorganic grit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

removal of oil and grease

115

Which of the following methods is most commonly used for underwater concreting?

  1. ((a))

    Shotcrete method

  2. ((b))

    Roller compacted concrete

  3. ((c))

    Hand mixing

  4. ((d))

    Tremie method 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shotcrete method

116

With reference to disposal of solid wastes, pulverisation refers to:

  1. ((a))

    heating at 1,100°C

  2. ((b))

    cutting and tearing

  3. ((c))

    crushing and grinding

  4. ((d))

    cutting only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

heating at 1,100°C

117

According to IS 456:2000, under what conditions can the shear strength of an RC section near the supports or concentrated load be enhanced?

  1. ((a))

    When the considered beam section is farther from the face of a support or concentrated load than twice the effective depth (2d) 

  2. ((b))

    When the considered beam section is closer to the face of a support or concentrated load than twice the effective depth (2d) of the beam

  3. ((c))

    Enhancement is not permitted near the supports

  4. ((d))

    When the considered beam section is exactly at a distance equal to the effective depth (d) from the support 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

When the considered beam section is farther from the face of a support or concentrated load than twice the effective depth (2d) 

118

How is the centroid of a composite shape determined?

  1. ((a))

    By finding the intersection of the diagonals

  2. ((b))

    By considering only the shape with the largest area

  3. ((c))

    By taking the weighted average of the centroids of individual areas

  4. ((d))

    By taking the sum of individual areas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By finding the intersection of the diagonals

119

To modify an existing surface in Autodesk Civil 3D 2024, which command is used to add or remove surface data?

  1. ((a))

    Add Surface Data

  2. ((b))

    Surface Modify 

  3. ((c))

    Surface Changing

  4. ((d))

    Surface Edit 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Add Surface Data

120

The pressure head in a fluid is expressed in terms of:

  1. ((a))

    velocity

  2. ((b))

    force

  3. ((c))

    length

  4. ((d))

    time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

velocity

121

Which of the following is NOT a type of dump truck?

  1. ((a))

    Tower crane truck

  2. ((b))

    Bottom dump truck

  3. ((c))

    Articulated dump truck

  4. ((d))

    Side or rear dump truck

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tower crane truck

122

What type of pump is commonly used for conveying Ready Mix Concrete (RMC)?

  1. ((a))

    Submersible pump

  2. ((b))

    Gear pump

  3. ((c))

    Centrifugal pump

  4. ((d))

    Piston pump

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Submersible pump

123

Under which of the following circumstances is the revised estimate prepared?

  1. ((a))

    When another copy of estimate is requested by authorities 

  2. ((b))

    When the original sanctioned estimate is exceeded by more than 2%

  3. ((c))

    When there are material deviation from the original proposal

  4. ((d))

    When the expenditure on a work exceeds the amount of administrative sanction by more than 5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

When another copy of estimate is requested by authorities 

124

As per IS 456:2000, what is the maximum water-cement ratio for M30 concrete with severe exposure conditions?

  1. ((a))

    0.60

  2. ((b))

    0.40

  3. ((c))

    0.55

  4. ((d))

    0.45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.60

125

Which of the following types of station yards is primarily used for loading and unloading cargo?

  1. ((a))

    Marshalling yard 

  2. ((b))

    Goods yard

  3. ((c))

    Locomotive yard

  4. ((d))

    Passenger yard

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Marshalling yard 

126

What is the recommended slump range for beams and slabs requiring medium workability?

  1. ((a))

    25 to 75 mm

  2. ((b))

    25 to 50 mm

  3. ((c))

    50 to 100 mm

  4. ((d))

    30 to 45 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 to 75 mm

127

What is the primary purpose of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)?

  1. ((a))

    To drill for oil and gas

  2. ((b))

    To excavate tunnels in a controlled manner

  3. ((c))

    To transport materials underground

  4. ((d))

    To construct bridges 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To drill for oil and gas

128

A fixed beam of length 'L' is subjected to two concentrated loads: 'W' at L4\rm \frac{L}{4} from the left support (A) and '2W' at 3L4\rm \frac{3L}{4} from the left support (A). The beam is fixed at both ends (A and B). Which of the following statements is correct regarding the reactions at the supports?

  1. ((a))

    The reactions at both A and B are independent of the applied loads. 

  2. ((b))

    The reactions at A and B are equal and opposite.

  3. ((c))

    The reaction at A is greater than the reaction at B.

  4. ((d))

    The reaction at B is greater than the reaction at A.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The reactions at both A and B are independent of the applied loads. 

129

Which of the following is NOT a property of carbon fibre?

  1. ((a))

    High ductility

  2. ((b))

    Low thermal conductivity

  3. ((c))

    High corrosion resistance

  4. ((d))

    High stiffness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

High ductility

130

For the same soil, in case of IS heavy compaction test, as compared to IS light compaction test, the optimum moisture content value will be:

  1. ((a))

    same for IS heavy compaction test and IS light compaction test 

  2. ((b))

    more for IS heavy compaction test as compared to IS light compaction test 

  3. ((c))

    less for IS heavy compaction test as compared to IS light compaction test

  4. ((d))

    Insufficient data in question

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Answer: ((a))

same for IS heavy compaction test and IS light compaction test 

131

Structures such as famous monuments and geographical features (hills and lakes) within a larger neighbourhood area, in which the site is located, is shown on which plan?

  1. ((a))

    Site Plan

  2. ((b))

    Plot Plan

  3. ((c))

    Floor Plan

  4. ((d))

    Location Plan

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Answer: ((a))

Site Plan

132

An isolated tapered footing is to be built at a depth of 0.8 m and base area 4 m2 . The quantity of earthwork required for this foundation will be:

  1. ((a))

    more than 4 m2

  2. ((b))

    4 m2

  3. ((c))

    less than 3.2 m3

  4. ((d))

    3.2 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

more than 4 m2

133

In concrete, the addition of water-reducing admixtures helps in:

  1. ((a))

    decreasing the compressive strength of the concrete

  2. ((b))

    improving the workability of the concrete without increasing the water content

  3. ((c))

    reducing the durability of the concrete

  4. ((d))

    increasing the permeability of the concrete

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Answer: ((a))

decreasing the compressive strength of the concrete

134

A flooring made of small pieces of broken tiles or marble, arranged in desired patterns on a cementing layer is called _______ flooring. 

  1. ((a))

    inlay

  2. ((b))

    mosaic

  3. ((c))

    terrazzo

  4. ((d))

    patterned oxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

inlay

135

Epoxy adhesives are classified under _____ adhesives.

  1. ((a))

    polyester

  2. ((b))

    polymeric

  3. ((c))

    water borne

  4. ((d))

    latex

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

polyester

136

Plinth protection along external walls is essential to prevent which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Weathering of subsoil due to vegetation

  2. ((b))

    Thrust of superstructure loads

  3. ((c))

    Lateral pressure on walls and floors

  4. ((d))

    Atmospheric action on foundation 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Weathering of subsoil due to vegetation

137

An agreement enforceable by law is called a/an ______.

  1. ((a))

    contract

  2. ((b))

    muster roll 

  3. ((c))

    estimate

  4. ((d))

    tender

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

contract

138

Which of the following is NOT a type of canal fall?

  1. ((a))

    Montagu type fall

  2. ((b))

    Weir fall

  3. ((c))

    Notch fall

  4. ((d))

    Vertical drop fall 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Montagu type fall

139

Epoxy injection method is used to effectively repair which of the following types of cracks?

  1. ((a))

    Expanding cracks

  2. ((b))

    Moving cracks

  3. ((c))

    Active cracks

  4. ((d))

    Dormant cracks 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Expanding cracks

140

What is the vertical joint on the face of the wall that lies directly above the vertical joints in alternate courses in stone masonry called?

  1. ((a))

    Quoin joint

  2. ((b))

    Perpend

  3. ((c))

    Riser

  4. ((d))

    Bed joint

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Quoin joint

141

In a solid ground floor construction, the lowest layer is ____________. 

  1. ((a))

    compacted earth fill 

  2. ((b))

    cement concrete slab

  3. ((c))

    flooring

  4. ((d))

    damp proof course

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

compacted earth fill 

142

The Modulus of Elasticity (E) provides a relationship between: 

  1. ((a))

    shear stress and shear strain

  2. ((b))

    shear stress and normal stress

  3. ((c))

    normal strain and shear strain

  4. ((d))

    normal stress and normal strain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

shear stress and shear strain

143

A window that projects outward from the wall surface to form a small alcove is called:

  1. ((a))

    casement window

  2. ((b))

    sliding window

  3. ((c))

    bay window

  4. ((d))

    fixed window

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

casement window

144

During plastering a new surface, it should be washed with water and kept damp to obtain which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Proper curing

  2. ((b))

    Base for keying

  3. ((c))

    Optimum suction

  4. ((d))

    Base for hacking

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Proper curing

145

According to the Principle of Superposition, the total deformation of a body subjected to multiple direct forces is:

  1. ((a))

    the algebraic sum of deformations of considered individual sections

  2. ((b))

    independent of the individual deformations 

  3. ((c))

    the product of deformations of individual sections

  4. ((d))

    the sum of maximum and minimum deformations

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the algebraic sum of deformations of considered individual sections

146

In which situation is a doubly reinforced beam preferred over a singly reinforced beam?

  1. ((a))

    When the beam is short and deep

  2. ((b))

    When the beam is subjected only to compressive forces

  3. ((c))

    When moments are expected to reverse, such as in multi-storeyed frames under lateral loads 

  4. ((d))

    When minimum reinforcement is required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

When the beam is short and deep

147

Which of the following can be classified as light weight roofing?

  1. ((a))

    Aluminium sheet roofing

  2. ((b))

    Slate tile roofing

  3. ((c))

    Flat clay tile roofing

  4. ((d))

    Madras terrace roofing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aluminium sheet roofing

148

Which of the following commands in Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 is used to generate a profile from an alignment?

  1. ((a))

    Draw Profile

  2. ((b))

    Profile from Alignment

  3. ((c))

    Create Profile

  4. ((d))

    Generate Profile

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Draw Profile

149

The rules and regulations framed by a municipal corporation to control development under its jurisdiction are called _________________

  1. ((a))

    Construction Ordinances 

  2. ((b))

    Building Bye Laws

  3. ((c))

    Codes of Practice

  4. ((d))

    Gazetted Rules 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Construction Ordinances 

150

Which of the following door types provides the best combination of ventilation and privacy?

  1. ((a))

    Sliding door

  2. ((b))

    Paneled door

  3. ((c))

    Flush door

  4. ((d))

    Louvered door

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sliding door

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