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RRB JE CE 19 Sept 2019 (Shift 1) CBT 2 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Second Battle of Panipat took place in the year-

((a))
1526
((b))
1761
((c))
1504
((d))
1556

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Answer: ((a))

1526

Which of the following apparatus is used to determine the specific gravity of the soil?

((a))
Penetrometer
((b))
Tachometer
((c))
Pycnometer
((d))
Graphometer

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Answer: ((a))

Penetrometer

If the thin cylindrical shell whose diameter is 'd' is subjected to an internal pressure 'p', then the ratio of longitudinal stress to the hoop stress is-

((a))
1
((b))
2
((c))
1/2
((d))
3/4

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Answer: ((a))

Project Tiger was first initiated in India in the year-

((a))
1973
((b))
1980
((c))
1970
((d))
1990

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Answer: ((a))

1973

The necessary condition of equilibrium of a body is-

((a))
∑Fy = 0, ∑Μ = 0
((b))
∑Fx = 0, ∑Μ = 0
((c))
∑Fx = 0, ∑Fy = 0
((d))
∑Fx = 0, ∑Fy = 0, ∑Μ = 0

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Answer: ((a))

∑Fy = 0, ∑Μ = 0

Which type of celestial body is the Sun?

((a))
Satellite
((b))
Planet
((c))
Meteor
((d))
Star

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Answer: ((a))

Satellite

A concave mirror produces 2 times magnified real image of an object placed 15 cm in front of it. At what distance from the front of the mirror is the image located?

((a))
25 cm
((b))
30 cm
((c))
15 cm
((d))
20 cm

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Answer: ((a))

25 cm

The amount of solute present per unit volume or per unit mass of the solution is known as the -

((a))
Precipitation
((b))
Concentration
((c))
Solubility
((d))
Dissociation

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Answer: ((a))

Precipitation

The coefficient of curvature for a well graded soil, must be from-

((a))
0.5 to 1.0
((b))
3.0 to 4.0
((c))
4.0 to 5.0
((d))
1.0 to 3.0

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Answer: ((a))

0.5 to 1.0

The various shapes of the bright part of the moon as seen during a month are called as what?

((a))
Sizes of the moon
((b))
Shapes of the moon
((c))
Phases of the moon
((d))
Patterns of the moon

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Answer: ((a))

Sizes of the moon

A canal which is used for irrigation all year round is called-

((a))
Ditch canal
((b))
Continuous canal
((c))
Perennial canal
((d))
Seasonal canal

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Answer: ((a))

Ditch canal

Which of the following dams is located on the river Ravi?

((a))
Ukai
((b))
Baglihar
((c))
Pong
((d))
Thein

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Answer: ((a))

Ukai

In which of the following states are the Ellora caves located?

((a))
Andhra Pradesh
((b))
Karnataka
((c))
Rajasthan
((d))
Maharashtra

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Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

Who among the following is NOT a boxer?

((a))
Asunta Lakra
((b))
Diwakar Prasad
((c))
Mishal Banjamin Lakra
((d))
Laxmi Padiya

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Answer: ((a))

Asunta Lakra

With the help of which device is potential difference measured?

((a))
Rheostat
((b))
Ohm meter
((c))
Ammeter
((d))
Voltmeter

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Answer: ((a))

Rheostat

Which hill station is located in Andhra Pradesh?

((a))
Dalhousie
((b))
Horsley Hills
((c))
Darjeeling
((d))
Nainital

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Answer: ((a))

Dalhousie

Which of the following ingredients of cement, when added in excess quantity, causes the cement to set slowly?

((a))
Lime
((b))
Silica
((c))
Iron oxide
((d))
Alumina

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Answer: ((a))

Lime

What is the best temperature for burning of bricks?

((a))
1000°C - 1200°C
((b))
1300°C - 1400°C
((c))
1500°C - 1700°C
((d))
1800°C - 1900°C

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Answer: ((a))

1000°C - 1200°C

What is kept behind the stage to spread the sound evenly across the width of a hall?

((a))
Curved soundboard
((b))
Microphone
((c))
Amplifier
((d))
Light board

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Answer: ((a))

Curved soundboard

The bending moment diagram of a simply supported beam carrying uniformly distributed load over the entire span is-

((a))
Rectangle
((b))
Square
((c))
Right angle triangle
((d))
Parabola

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Answer: ((a))

Rectangle

The theme of International Day of Forests 2019 is-

((a))
Forests and water
((b))
Forests and energy
((c))
Forests and sustainable cities
((d))
Forests and education

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Answer: ((a))

Forests and water

Which process is used to get petrol, petroleum gas, diesel, kerosene and fuel oil from petroleum?

((a))
Vacuum distillation
((b))
Zonal distillation
((c))
Fractional distillation
((d))
Simple distillation

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Answer: ((a))

Vacuum distillation

The second stage of survey to examine the general character of the area for deciding the most feasible routes is known as-

((a))
Preliminary survey
((b))
Trace-out
((c))
Detailed survey
((d))
Reconnaissance

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Answer: ((a))

Preliminary survey

The quick lime as it comes from kilns is called as-

((a))
Hydraulic lime
((b))
Lump lime
((c))
Milk lime
((d))
Hydrated lime

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Answer: ((a))

Hydraulic lime

Who was the first Indian player to score a century in three successive test matches?

((a))
Lala Amarnath
((b))
Saurav Ganguly
((c))
Bapu Nadkarni
((d))
Vijay Hazare

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Answer: ((a))

Lala Amarnath

Which country granted citizenship to the world's first humanoid robot?

((a))
China
((b))
USA
((c))
Hong Kong
((d))
Saudi Arabia

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Answer: ((a))

China

About ________ energy is used to build new biomass in ecological pyramid.

((a))
15%
((b))
30%
((c))
10%
((d))
25%

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Answer: ((a))

15%

What is the maximum theoretical possible value of Poisson's ratio for a non-dilatant material?

((a))
0.50
((b))
0.67
((c))
0.25
((d))
0.33

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Answer: ((a))

0.50

Ionisation potential in a period is lowest for-

((a))
Alkali metals
((b))
Halogens
((c))
Inert gases
((d))
Alkaline earth metals

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Answer: ((a))

Alkali metals

Which of the following is an endothermic process?

((a))
Evaporation of water
((b))
Dilution of sulphuric acid
((c))
Sublimation of dry ice
((d))
Both sublimation of dry ice and evaporation of water

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Answer: ((a))

Evaporation of water

With the increase of turbidity, the muddy water appears brown due to the upward radiance peak shift towards:

((a))
Green
((b))
Red
((c))
Yellow
((d))
Blue

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Answer: ((a))

Green

Biogas is composed mainly of ________ and carbondioxide.

((a))
Ethane
((b))
Chlorine
((c))
Methyl Isocyanate
((d))
Methane

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Answer: ((a))

Ethane

What is the rank of India in World Happiness Report 2019?

((a))
138
((b))
142
((c))
143
((d))
140

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Answer: ((a))

138

Which of the following types of sleepers has the best shock absorbing capacity as well as damping property?

((a))
CST sleeper
((b))
Steel sleeper
((c))
Concrete sleeper
((d))
Wooden sleeper

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Answer: ((a))

CST sleeper

With which of the following countries is the famous golf player Vijay Singh associated?

((a))
Fiji
((b))
Kenya
((c))
Malaysia
((d))
Mauritius

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Answer: ((a))

Fiji

Who among the following was appointed Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Limited in May 2019?

((a))
S. Sivakumar
((b))
Sumant Bhargavan
((c))
Nakul Anand
((d))
Sanjiv Puri

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Answer: ((a))

S. Sivakumar

The period of the first five year plan in India was from-

((a))
1951 – 1956
((b))
1949 – 1954
((c))
1950 – 1955
((d))
1947 – 1952

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Answer: ((a))

1951 – 1956

The distance covered by an object in unit time is called ________.

((a))
Speed
((b))
Distance
((c))
Displacement
((d))
Acceleration

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Answer: ((a))

Speed

In Mendeleev's periodic table, elements belonging to which of the following groups found a place in the table later?

((a))
Sc, Ga and Ca
((b))
Sc, Ga and Ge
((c))
Sc, Ga and Na
((d))
Sc, Ga and Mg

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Answer: ((a))

Sc, Ga and Ca

The operation of moving iron meter is based on-

((a))
Heating effect
((b))
Electro-static effect
((c))
Electro-magnetic effect
((d))
Induction effect

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Answer: ((a))

Heating effect

Ibn-Battuta was born in _________ .

((a))
Morocco
((b))
China
((c))
Greece
((d))
Persia

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Answer: ((a))

Morocco

A column of size 450 mm × 600 mm has unsupported length of 3.0 m and is braced against side sway in both directions. According to IS 456 : 2000, the minimum eccentrics (in mm) with respect to major and minor principle axes are:

((a))
26.0 and 21.0
((b))
20.0 and 20.0
((c))
26.0 and 20.0
((d))
21.0 and 15.0

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Answer: ((a))

26.0 and 21.0

If the member of a structure connected does NOT lie in the same plane, then the structure is called as-

((a))
Plane Truss
((b))
Main Truss
((c))
Foot Truss
((d))
Space Truss

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Answer: ((a))

Plane Truss

To apply Simpson’s rule for computation of irregular area, number of segments should be-

((a))
Of equal width and even number
((b))
May be of varying width also
((c))
Of equal width and odd number
((d))
May be even or odd

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Answer: ((a))

Of equal width and even number

A cantilever beam of length L has flexural rigidity EI up to length L/2 from the fixed end and EI/2 for the rest. It carries a moment M at the free end. The slope at the free end is given by-

((a))
ML/2EI
((b))
3ML/2EI
((c))
2ML/3EI
((d))
ML²/2EI

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Answer: ((a))

ML/2EI

_________ mode is used whenever either end of the security association is a security gateway.

((a))
Gateway
((b))
Tunnel
((c))
Encapsulating
((d))
Transport

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Answer: ((a))

Gateway

In case of deep beam or in thin webbed R.C.C members, the first crack formed is-

((a))
Flexural crack
((b))
Diagonal crack due to compression
((c))
Shear crack
((d))
Diagonal crack due to tension

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Answer: ((a))

Flexural crack

Ramesh Bais is the present Governor of which of the following states?

((a))
Madhya Pradesh
((b))
Uttar Pradesh
((c))
Arunachal Pradesh
((d))
Maharashtra

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Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

Which of the following is NOT a type of building?

((a))
Educational building
((b))
Mercantile building
((c))
Institutional building
((d))
Domestic building

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Answer: ((a))

Educational building

U₁ and U₂ are the strain energies stored in a prismatic bar due to axial tensile forces P₁ and P₂respectively. The strain energy U stored in the same bar due to combined action of P₁ and P₂ will be

((a))
U < U₁ + U₂
((b))
U = U₁U₂
((c))
U = U₁ + U₂
((d))
U > U₁+ U₂

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Answer: ((a))

U < U₁ + U₂

What is the standard protocol of the internet?

((a))
SMTP
((b))
POP
((c))
C++
((d))
TCP/IP

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Answer: ((a))

SMTP

In order to make the floor glossy, it is rubbed with-

((a))
Sodium silicate
((b))
Oxalic acid
((c))
Sodium carbonate
((d))
Sodium hydroxide

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Answer: ((a))

Sodium silicate

The standard size of A0 sheet in mm is-

((a))
594 × 841
((b))
297 × 420
((c))
420 × 594
((d))
841 × 1189

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Answer: ((a))

594 × 841

In _______ arrangement, the horizontal supports are given two adjacent parallel walls which have become unsafe due to the removal or collapse of the intermediate building.

((a))
Flying shore
((b))
Dead shore
((c))
Inclined shore
((d))
Raking shore

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Answer: ((a))

Flying shore

Weed growth in a canal invariably leads to-

((a))
Reduction in discharge
((b))
Reduction in silting
((c))
Increase in velocity of flow
((d))
Increase in discharge

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Answer: ((a))

Reduction in discharge

The retained wall in continuation of abutments both upstream and downstream is called as -

((a))
Border wall
((b))
Flank wall
((c))
Base wall
((d))
Parapet wall

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Answer: ((a))

Border wall

In general shear failure, continuous failure is developed between:

((a))
Edge of the footing and ground surface
((b))
Below the ground surface
((c))
Foundation and the ground surface
((d))
Ground surface and footing

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Answer: ((a))

Edge of the footing and ground surface

In which method are the length and breadth of the masonry walls at plinth level taken for the calculation of quantities?

((a))
Centre line method
((b))
Service unit method
((c))
Crossing method
((d))
Bay method

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Answer: ((a))

Centre line method

The person who enjoys the easement right is called as-

((a))
Lessee
((b))
Servient owner
((c))
Leaser
((d))
Dominant owner

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Answer: ((a))

Lessee

The window which opens outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known as-

((a))
Bay window
((b))
Casement window
((c))
Lantern window
((d))
Dormer window

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Answer: ((a))

Bay window

The product of moment of inertia about the principal axes is-

((a))
0
((b))
Infinite
((c))
<1
((d))
1

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Answer: ((a))

The specific gravity of tar ranges from

((a))
1.1 to 1.25
((b))
3.15 to 3.5
((c))
2.7 to 2.8
((d))
4 to 5

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Answer: ((a))

1.1 to 1.25

The minimum percentage of secondary steel in slabs for Fe-415 grade steel should be __________ of gross cross-section area.

((a))
0.25%
((b))
0.15%
((c))
0.12%
((d))
0.20%

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Answer: ((a))

0.25%

If number of electrons in an atom is 8 and number of protons is also 8, what is the atomic number of the atom?

((a))
12
((b))
10
((c))
16
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

Archimedes' principle of buoyancy states that when a body is totally or partially immersed in a fluid, it is buoyed up by a force which equals to-

((a))
Difference of weights of the fluid displaced and that of the body
((b))
Weight of the body and fluid displaced by the body
((c))
Weight of the fluid displaced by the body
((d))
Weight of the body

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Answer: ((a))

Difference of weights of the fluid displaced and that of the body

Who won the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2018, among the following?

((a))
Uday Bhembre
((b))
Gajanan Jog
((c))
Edwin J.F. D'Souza
((d))
Paresh Narendra Kamat

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Answer: ((a))

Uday Bhembre

NIT is the abbreviation of-

((a))
Notice Inviting Trading
((b))
Notice Inviting Tender
((c))
Notice Inviting Training
((d))
Notice Inviting Transaction

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Answer: ((a))

Notice Inviting Trading

Consider the following statements:

I. Modulus of elasticity of concrete increases with increase in compressive strength of concrete.

II. Brittleness of concrete increases with decrease in compressive strength of concrete.

III. Shear strength of concrete increases with increase in compressive strength of concrete.

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

((a))
I and II
((b))
I, II and III
((c))
II and III
((d))
I and III

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Answer: ((a))

I and II

What is the 1's complement of 0000 1111 0010 1101 number?

((a))
1111 1100 1010 1100
((b))
1111 0000 1101 0010
((c))
1111 0000 0010 1101
((d))
1001 0010 1010 1100

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Answer: ((a))

1111 1100 1010 1100

Which piles are formed by driving a steel tube and shoe, filling with concrete, using upward extracting and downward tamping blows alternatively?

((a))
Duplex pile
((b))
Franky pile
((c))
Vibro pile
((d))
Mac Arthur pile

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Answer: ((a))

Duplex pile

The movement of modern architecture started in the year of-

((a))
1932
((b))
1920
((c))
1922
((d))
1930

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Answer: ((a))

1932

Who among the following won the Spanish La Liga title 2019?

((a))
Real Madrid CF
((b))
FC Barcelona
((c))
Liverpool FC
((d))
Manchester United FC

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Answer: ((a))

Real Madrid CF

Which of the following is not considered as an error due to natural causes in tachometric surveying?

((a))
Bad visibility
((b))
Unequal refraction
((c))
Unequal expansion
((d))
Inaccurate levelling of instrument

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Answer: ((a))

Bad visibility

Which of the following sight distances is the longest of all?

((a))
Overtaking sight distance
((b))
Illumination sight distance
((c))
Stopping sight distance
((d))
Intersection sight distance

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Answer: ((a))

Overtaking sight distance

In cohesive soil, if the active earth pressure is zero, then the depth (z) is given by-

((a))
(2C/γ) tanα
((b))
(C/γ) cotα
((c))
(2C/γ) cotα
((d))
(C/γ) tanα

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Answer: ((a))

(2C/γ) tanα

SSD condition of fine or coarse aggregates means-

((a))
Saturated Surface Densified condition
((b))
Super Saturated Dry condition
((c))
Self Saturating and Densification condition
((d))
Saturated Surface Dry condition

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Answer: ((a))

Saturated Surface Densified condition

The type of shore which is preferably inclined at 45° with the ground is -

((a))
Horizontal shore
((b))
Raking shore
((c))
Vertical shore
((d))
Dead shore

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Answer: ((a))

Horizontal shore

A portion of a brick cut across the width is known as-

((a))
Closer
((b))
Base
((c))
Half brick
((d))
Bat

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Answer: ((a))

Closer

Name the pile type best suited for resisting horizontal and inclined loads in the soil.

((a))
Anchor pile
((b))
Under-reamed pile
((c))
Batter pile
((d))
Friction pile

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Answer: ((a))

Anchor pile

Which of the following statements about pH is NOT true?

((a))
When pH is equal to 0 it is neutral
((b))
When pH is equal to 7 it is neutral
((c))
When pH is greater than 7 it is basic
((d))
When pH is less than 7 it is acidic

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Answer: ((a))

When pH is equal to 0 it is neutral

The scale of a drawing is given as 1 : 20.

What is the representative fraction?

((a))
1/200
((b))
1/20
((c))
5/20
((d))
20/2

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Answer: ((a))

1/200

___________ is a freehand drawing technique that uses no drafting equipment.

((a))
Drafting
((b))
Angular lines
((c))
Parallel lines
((d))
Sketching

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Answer: ((a))

Drafting

Loss of stress with time at constant strain in steel is called as-

((a))
Ductility
((b))
Relaxation
((c))
Creep
((d))
Shrinkage

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Answer: ((a))

Ductility

The distance between the running faces of the stock rail and gauge face of tongue rail measured at the heel of the switch is known as -

((a))
Flangeway clearance
((b))
Heel divergence
((c))
Throw of switch
((d))
Flare

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Answer: ((a))

Flangeway clearance

To represent a character, EBCDIC : Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code uses ______.

((a))
7-bit
((b))
2-bit
((c))
8-bit
((d))
16-bit

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Answer: ((a))

7-bit

________ are much larger than capillary pores.

((a))
Air voids
((b))
Micro cracks
((c))
Blow holes
((d))
Macro cracks

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Answer: ((a))

Air voids

A 'level line' is a-

((a))
Horizontal line
((b))
Line passing through the center of cross hairs and the center of eye piece
((c))
Line parallel to the mean spheriodal surface of earth
((d))
Line passing through the objective lens and the eye-piece of a dumpy or tilting level

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Answer: ((a))

Horizontal line

_________ testing is probably the most frequently used means of NDT.

((a))
Rebound hammer
((b))
Acoustic mapping
((c))
Radar
((d))
Ultrasonic pulse velocity

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Answer: ((a))

Rebound hammer

Which type of gate is generally used for low navigation dams?

((a))
Bear trap gate
((b))
Vertical lift gate
((c))
Rolling gate
((d))
Drum gate

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Answer: ((a))

Bear trap gate

The yield strength and ultimate strength of 4.6 grade bolts are-

((a))
240 N/mm² and 400 N/mm²
((b))
20 N/mm² and 28 N/mm²
((c))
200 N/mm²and 400 N/mm²
((d))
200 N/mm² and 280 N/mm²

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Answer: ((a))

240 N/mm² and 400 N/mm²

Name the acid present in nettle sting.

((a))
Oxalic acid
((b))
Acetic acid
((c))
Citric acid
((d))
Methanoic acid

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Answer: ((a))

Oxalic acid

At a point in a steel member, major and minor principal stress in 1000 kg/cm², and minor principal stress is compressive. If uniaxial tensile yield stress is 1500 kg/cm²,then magnitude of minor principal stress at which yielding will commence, according to maximum shearing stress theory is-

((a))
200
((b))
500
((c))
600
((d))
1000

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Answer: ((a))

200

The unit of viscosity is-

((a))
m-kg/hr
((b))
kg/m-hr²
((c))
kg/m-hr
((d))
kg/m²

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Answer: ((a))

m-kg/hr

A simply supported beam is subjected to a linearly varying load from one end to other end. The nature of variation of shear force diagram is-

((a))
Elliptic
((b))
Parabolic
((c))
3^rddegree curve
((d))
Linear

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Answer: ((a))

Elliptic

A hipped roof is-

((a))
One which has at least two different types of covering materials
((b))
One which has at least two different slopes
((c))
One which slopes in four directions
((d))
One which slopes in two directions

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Answer: ((a))

One which has at least two different types of covering materials

Which type of beam, freely supported at two points, has one or both ends extending beyond these supports?

((a))
Simply supported beam
((b))
Cantilever beam
((c))
Fixed beam
((d))
Overhang beam

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Answer: ((a))

Simply supported beam

Another name of computer antivirus is-

((a))
Worm
((b))
Vaccine
((c))
Trojan horse
((d))
DES

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Answer: ((a))

Worm

What is the shear area of a rolled steel I-section for minor axis bending?

(Where h-overall depth; b-breadth; t_w-thickness of web; t_f-thickness of flange)

((a))
ht_w
((b))
2bt_f
((c))
bt_f
((d))
ht_f

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Answer: ((a))

ht_w

The shape factor for a solid circular section of diameter D is equal to:

((a))
D/2π
((b))
16/3π
((c))
πD/8
((d))
15/2π

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Answer: ((a))

D/2π

100

A rapid test to indicate the intensity of pollution of water is-

((a))
Total Dissolved Solids
((b))
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
((c))
Most Probable Number
((d))
Dissolved Oxygen

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Answer: ((a))

Total Dissolved Solids

101

To avoid vapourisation, pipe lines are laid over the ridge so that they are not more than _________ above the hydraulic gradient line.

((a))
6.4 m
((b))
2.4 m
((c))
5 m
((d))
10 m

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Answer: ((a))

6.4 m

102

Which type of surface finishing in Brick Masonry / Block Masonry / Stone Masonry treats only the joints edges and not the full wall surface?

((a))
Plastering
((b))
False ceiling
((c))
Grouting
((d))
Pointing

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Answer: ((a))

Plastering

103

The ratio of the inertia and viscous forces acting in any flow, ignoring other forces is called as

((a))
Froude number
((b))
Reynold number
((c))
Weber number
((d))
Euler number

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Answer: ((a))

Froude number

104

A column with highest equivalent length has-

((a))
One end fixed, the other entirely free
((b))
Both ends hinged or pin-joined
((c))
One end fixed, the other end hinged
((d))
Both ends fixed

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Answer: ((a))

One end fixed, the other entirely free

105

Which of the following is an endemic species in India?

((a))
Whales
((b))
Lion-tailed macaque
((c))
Panda
((d))
Asian elephant

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Answer: ((a))

Whales

106

By which of the following lines is the axis of the cylinder or sphere denoted?

((a))
Leader line
((b))
Section line
((c))
Hidden line
((d))
Centre line

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Answer: ((a))

Leader line

107

If a body is acted upon by a set of mutually perpendicular shear stresses, the diagonal planes are likely to have-

((a))
Tension only
((b))
Compression only
((c))
Tension and Compression
((d))
No tension or compression

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Answer: ((a))

Tension only

108

Plaster of Paris is obtained from the calcination of-

((a))
Bauxite
((b))
Dolomite
((c))
Gypsum
((d))
Lime stone

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Answer: ((a))

Bauxite

109

Which of these methods of tunnel construction is not suitable in rocks?

((a))
Drift method
((b))
Compressed air method
((c))
Heading and benching method
((d))
Full face method

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Answer: ((a))

Drift method

110

In operating systems, what is the full form of RAG?

((a))
Resource Append Graph
((b))
Risk Approach Graph
((c))
Risk Allocation Graph
((d))
Resource Allocation Graph

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Answer: ((a))

Resource Append Graph

111

Floating foundation means-

((a))
A normal foundation which can raise and float during floods
((b))
A foundation floating on water like barges
((c))
A foundation in which new loads due to the structure are equal to the weight of the soil removed by excavation
((d))
A foundation cannot be floating type under any condition

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Answer: ((a))

A normal foundation which can raise and float during floods

112

Default pointing device of a laptop is-

((a))
Sensitive screen
((b))
Touchpad
((c))
Tap pad
((d))
Optical mouse

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Answer: ((a))

Sensitive screen

113

Full architectural and structural drawings are required for which type of estimate?

((a))
Detailed estimate
((b))
Functional unit estimate
((c))
Rough or preliminary estimate
((d))
Supplementary estimate

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Answer: ((a))

Detailed estimate

114

Quadrennial repair is done in-

((a))
Twice a year
((b))
Four times a year
((c))
Alternate year
((d))
Once in four years

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Answer: ((a))

Twice a year

115

The strength of compression members subjected to axial compression is defined by curves corresponding to _______ classes.

((a))
e, f, g
((b))
b, e, f
((c))
a, b, c and d
((d))
a, d

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Answer: ((a))

e, f, g

116

The smaller horizontal angle between the true meridian and a survey line, is known as-

((a))
Local Attraction
((b))
Arbitrary meridian
((c))
Azimuth
((d))
Magnetic bearing

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Answer: ((a))

Local Attraction

117

The temporary all round enclosure which keeps the water away from the working area by using vertical barriers is called-

((a))
Arch dam
((b))
Gravity dam
((c))
Coffer dam
((d))
Earthen dam

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Answer: ((a))

Arch dam

118

In which type of plan is space left around the construction of the building?

((a))
Landscape plan
((b))
Line plan
((c))
Detailed plan
((d))
Foundation plan

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Answer: ((a))

Landscape plan

119

If the particles of a fluid attain such velocities that vary from point to point in magnitude and direction as well as from instant to instant, the flow is said to be-

((a))
Uniform flow
((b))
Laminar flow
((c))
Non-uniform flow
((d))
Turbulent flow

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Answer: ((a))

Uniform flow

120

The cost of construction including all the expenditure incurred from beginning to the completion of work is called as-

((a))
Approximate cost
((b))
Capital cost
((c))
Labour cost
((d))
Material cost

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Answer: ((a))

Approximate cost

121

A railway yard in which wagons are received, sorted and new goods trains are formed is called -

((a))
Shunting yard
((b))
Marshalling yard
((c))
Station yard
((d))
Goods yard

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Answer: ((a))

Shunting yard

122

___________ is the collective term for the physical manifestations of the defects like cracks, spalling, pop out, staining and corrosion.

((a))
Preservation
((b))
Distress
((c))
Defects
((d))
Failure

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Answer: ((a))

Preservation

123

The purpose of a Well Point System is-

((a))
Desilting
((b))
Dewatering
((c))
Resisting Soil Pressures
((d))
Forming underwater foundation

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Answer: ((a))

Desilting

124

Eutrophication of water bodies is caused by the-

((a))
Excessive discharge of suspended solids
((b))
Excessive discharge of nutrients
((c))
Excessive discharge of chlorides
((d))
Discharge of toxic substance

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Answer: ((a))

Excessive discharge of suspended solids

125

In Vicat apparatus, the paste is said to be of 'Normal consistency' if the rod penetrates-

((a))
33 to 35 mm
((b))
23 to 25 mm
((c))
5 to 10 mm
((d))
1 mm

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Answer: ((a))

33 to 35 mm

126

In case concrete is to be transported by pumping, the slump of the concrete should be-

((a))
More than 1 cm
((b))
Between 5 to 7.5 cm
((c))
More than 2.5 cm
((d))
Between 2.5 to 5 cm

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Answer: ((a))

More than 1 cm

127

The bearing capacity factors N_c, N_q and N_r are function of-

((a))
Width and depth of footing
((b))
Angle of internal friction of soil
((c))
Density of soil
((d))
Cohesion of soil

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Answer: ((a))

Width and depth of footing

128

In AutoCAD, a cylinder can be created by drawing a rectangular shape using _________ tool.

((a))
Extrude
((b))
Polysolid
((c))
Revolve
((d))
Sweep

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Answer: ((a))

Extrude

129

The point within the cross sectional plane of a beam, through which the resultant of the external loading on the beam has to pass through to ensure pure bending without twisting of the cross section of the beam is called as-

((a))
Elastic centre
((b))
Moment centre
((c))
Shear centre
((d))
Centroid

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Answer: ((a))

Elastic centre

130

The significant property of CPVC, which differs it from PVC is-

((a))
Improved heat resistance
((b))
Higher scrap value
((c))
Heavy weight
((d))
Decreased heat resistance

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Answer: ((a))

Improved heat resistance

131

What is the main directory of a disk called?

((a))
Root
((b))
Sub
((c))
Network
((d))
Folder

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Answer: ((a))

Root

132

The Internet was originally a project of which agency?

((a))
NSA
((b))
Pentagon
((c))
ARPA
((d))
NSF

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Answer: ((a))

NSA

133

The period of cleaning of a slow sand filter, is usually-

((a))
5 to 10 days
((b))
Three months to six months
((c))
One month to three months
((d))
Two weeks to three weeks

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Answer: ((a))

5 to 10 days

134

Mortar or concrete conveyed through pressure hose and applied pneumatically at high velocity on structural surfaces is called-

((a))
Sealing
((b))
Grouting
((c))
Guniting
((d))
Spraying

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Answer: ((a))

Sealing

135

A longitudinal crack which is usually normal to the annual rings in wood is called-

((a))
Star shakes
((b))
Heart shakes
((c))
Cup shakes
((d))
Checks

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Answer: ((a))

Star shakes

136

The coefficient of permeability of gravel is-

((a))
Less than 10^–6 cm/sec
((b))
Between 1 and 100 cm/sec
((c))
Between 1 × 10^–6 and 1 × 10^–3 cm/sec
((d))
Between 0.001 and 1 cm/sec

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Answer: ((a))

Less than 10^–6 cm/sec

137

An increase in load at the free end of a cantilever is likely to cause failure-

((a))
At the free end
((b))
Anywhere in the beam
((c))
At the mid of its length
((d))
At the fixed support end

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Answer: ((a))

At the free end

138

The point where the alignment changes from a straight line or tangent to a circular curve is called as-

((a))
Point of commencement
((b))
Point of curvature
((c))
Point of tangency
((d))
Finishing mark

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Answer: ((a))

Point of commencement

139

The area covered by all floors of the building is called-

((a))
Floor area
((b))
Built up area
((c))
Floor space index
((d))
Carpet area

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Answer: ((a))

Floor area

140

In case of web crippling, the dispersion of load from bearing plate takes place at:

((a))
30°
((b))
60°
((c))
45°
((d))
10°

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Answer: ((a))

30°

141

In MS-PowerPoint, what is the shortcut key you can press to start the presentation from the first slide?

((a))
Alt + F5
((b))
Ctrl + P
((c))
Alt + Tab
((d))
F5

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Answer: ((a))

Alt + F5

142

Bench mark is established by -

((a))
Spirit levelling
((b))
Hypsometric levelling
((c))
Barometric levelling
((d))
Trigonometrical levelling

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Answer: ((a))

Spirit levelling

143

Calculate the molecular masses of CH₃OH.

(Atomic mass C - 12, H - 1, O - 16)

((a))
32 g
((b))
31 g
((c))
30 g
((d))
35 g

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Answer: ((a))

32 g

144

What is a 'Coping'?

((a))
Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of wall
((b))
A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss
((c))
A projecting piece usually provided to support a roof
((d))
A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall

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Answer: ((a))

Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of wall

145

Which of the following is NOT a green house gas?

((a))
Carbon dioxide
((b))
Methane
((c))
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
((d))
Oxygen

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Answer: ((a))

Carbon dioxide

146

In which method of disposal of municipal solid waste, the waste is dumped in the soil?

((a))
Incineration
((b))
Land filing
((c))
Composting
((d))
Shredding

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Answer: ((a))

Incineration

147

In which case will the permissible incline in belt conveyor be maximum?

((a))
Dry silica sand
((b))
Foundry sand
((c))
Wet clay
((d))
Coal run of mine

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Answer: ((a))

Dry silica sand

148

What is the permissible tensile stress in bolts used for column bases?

((a))
120 N/mm²
((b))
150 N/mm²
((c))
0.4 N/mm²
((d))
0.6 N/mm²

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Answer: ((a))

120 N/mm²

149

What is Bagasse? What is it used for?

((a))
Vermi compost – as fertilizer
((b))
Biogas – used as fuel
((c))
Liquid waste – as fertilizer
((d))
Sugarcane waste – to make paper

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Answer: ((a))

Vermi compost – as fertilizer

150

Minamata disease is caused by-

((a))
Noise pollution
((b))
Methylmercury
((c))
Air Pollution
((d))
Soil Pollution

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Answer: ((a))

Noise pollution

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