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What is the maximum number of Ministers allowed in the Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, as per the 91st Amendment Act?
20% of Lok Sabha strength
15% of Lok Sabha strength
10% of Lok Sabha strength
12% of Lok Sabha strength
Correct answer
20% of Lok Sabha strength
The glass panel used in greenhouses is known to retain ________.
rainfall
pH
humidity
heat
Correct answer
rainfall
The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 categorised industries into how many groups?
Seven
Three
Five
Nine
Correct answer
Seven
If you want the primary recipient to see that others have received a copy of an email, you should enter their email addresses in the ______ field.
Bcc
Subject
To
Cc
Correct answer
Bcc
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aimed to reduce extreme poverty by which year?
2008
2005
2014
2015
Correct answer
2008
What is the primary purpose of using a firewall on a Personal Computer?
To speed up internet connectivity
To increase storage space
To clean up temporary files
To block unauthorised access and protect the computer
Correct answer
To speed up internet connectivity
Inertia depends on which property of an object?
Shape
Mass
Velocity
Acceleration
Correct answer
Shape
What is the first step to securing ones smartphone or tablet?
Turning off mobile data
Using only free Wi-Fi networks
Installing more apps
Setting a password/PIN-protected lock screen
Correct answer
Turning off mobile data
Which official in the Gupta administration was responsible for peace and war matters?
Vishayapati
Mahapratihara
Sandhi-Vigrahika
Mahadandanayaka
Correct answer
Vishayapati
According to the Tendulkar methodology, what was the estimated percentage of people below the poverty line in rural areas in 2011-12?
15.5%
25.7%
27.5%
20%
Correct answer
15.5%
What is India's global military ranking in the 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) index?
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Correct answer
2nd
Which of the following is NOT a source of release of smokestacks?
Rivers
Thermal power plants
Smelters
Industries
Correct answer
Rivers
Which of the following is NOT toxic to non-target organisms in the soil?
Herbicides
Fungicides
Organic fertilisers
Pesticides
Correct answer
Herbicides
The practice of Jhum cultivation is prevalent in the __________.
South east
North west
South west
North east
Correct answer
South east
Which of the following cities hosted the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in January 2025?
Mumbai
Kolkata
Chennai
New Delhi
Correct answer
Mumbai
The energy that is derived from the use of radioactive isotopes is termed as _________.
solar energy
geothermal energy
thermal energy
nuclear energy
Correct answer
solar energy
Which of the following companies announced plans in February 2025 to construct the world's longest undersea cable, aiming to enhance internet connectivity across five continents, with landing points in India?
Microsoft
Amazon
Meta
Correct answer
Microsoft
In an electric circuit, what is the correct way to connect an ammeter?
In parallel with the source
In series with the component
In parallel with the component
In either series or parallel
Correct answer
In parallel with the source
What is the purpose of the Collation option in the Print settings?
To change the printer selection
To adjust the page orientation
To select a custom print range
To print all the pages of a document as a set
Correct answer
To change the printer selection
Why does a bee sting cause pain and irritation?
The sting injects methanoic acid.
The sting injects a mild sugar solution
The sting contains a strong base.
The sting releases carbon dioxide gas.
Correct answer
The sting injects methanoic acid.
What happens when an acid reacts with a metal oxide?
Only salt is formed.
A salt and hydrogen gas are formed.
A salt and water are formed.
Only water is formed.
Correct answer
Only salt is formed.
Which of the following is NOT a component of a CPU?
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Control Unit (CU)
Cache Memory
Hard Disk
Correct answer
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Which of the following states is NOT covered under the Atal Bhujal Yojana?
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Rajasthan
The maximum sound is generated _________.
from industrial smoke
by the take off of a jet plane
from vehicular emissions
from house chimneys
Correct answer
from industrial smoke
The main use of chlorofluorocarbons is in __________.
refrigerants
smog
chimneys
vehicles
Correct answer
refrigerants
The Rudra Veena is predominantly associated with which genre of Hindustani music?
Khayal
Ghazal
Dhrupad
Thumri
Correct answer
Khayal
Which state of matter shows the highest expansion when temperature is increased?
Solids
Liquids
Plasma
Gases
Correct answer
Solids
What is the net force acting on an object if balanced forces are applied?
Infinite
Equal to the mass of the object
Zero
Equal to acceleration
Correct answer
Infinite
What is the approximate pH of a neutral salt solution?
Depends on the temperature
Less than 7
More than 7
Equal to 7
Correct answer
Depends on the temperature
Which of the following correctly explains why clothes dry faster on a windy day?
Wind decreases the temperature of the water molecules.
Wind removes the water vapour from the clothes’ surroundings.
Wind reduces the surface area of the clothes
Wind increases the humidity around the clothes.
Correct answer
Wind decreases the temperature of the water molecules.
Which defect of vision occurs due to the weakening of ciliary muscles with age?
Myopia
Hypermetropia
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Correct answer
Myopia
Dr. BR Ambedkar described which part of the Indian Constitution as its ‘novel features', while Granville Austin referred to it as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’?
Fundamental Rights
Preamble
Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy
Correct answer
Fundamental Rights
Which of the following is a characteristic difference between colloids and true solutions?
True solutions exhibit Brownian motion, but colloids do not.
True solutions show the Tyndall effect, but colloids do not.
True solutions have a single-phase system, whereas colloids have a two-phase system.
True solutions have visible solute particles, whereas colloids have invisible dispersed particles
Correct answer
True solutions exhibit Brownian motion, but colloids do not.
What does PCB stand for?
Printed Circuit Board
Primary Control Board
Peripheral Connection Bus
Processing Circuit Board
Correct answer
Printed Circuit Board
What happens when a computer is put into Sleep mode?
It keeps the session active in RAM while using minimal power
It shuts down completely.
It stores data on the hard drive and powers off
It restarts automatically after a few minutes.
Correct answer
It keeps the session active in RAM while using minimal power
The fine powder that is obtained from the modified and recycled form of plastic is called _______.
polystyrene
polyblend
polythene
polyethylene
Correct answer
polystyrene
The phenomenon of multiple echoes due to repeated reflections is called ___________.
resonance
reverberation
refraction
diffraction
Correct answer
resonance
Which of the following is the correct way to insert a new column in a spreadsheet?
Go to File > New > Column.
Go to Home > Insert > Insert Sheet Columns.
Use Ctrl + Z to insert a column.
Press Ctrl + X and then Insert.
Correct answer
Go to File > New > Column.
Which of the following correctly represents the chemical formula of a compound formed by aluminium and sulphate ions?
Al(SO4)3
Al2SO4
Al2(SO4)3
Al3(SO4)2
Correct answer
Al(SO4)3
In which of the following regions the Himalayas has the greatest width?
Arunachal Pradesh
Kashmir
Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Correct answer
Arunachal Pradesh
What is the shortcut key to start a slideshow from the beginning?
F5
Alt + Tab
Ctrl + P
Shift + F5
Correct answer
F5
Which of the following CANNOT be considered as a measure to control global warming?
Causing deforestation
Cutting down use of fossil fuel
Efficiently using energy
Reduction in emission of greenhouse gases
Correct answer
Causing deforestation
Which Article provides Ministers the right to participate in parliamentary proceedings but without voting rights?
Article 53
Article 77
Article 88
Article 78
Correct answer
Article 53
Identify the correct formula for the compound formed between Mg2+ and PO43- ions.
MgPO4
Mg3(PO4)3
Mg3(PO4)2
Mg(PO4)3
Correct answer
MgPO4
What was the main objective of the Extremists during the Indian National Movement?
To attain complete independence (Swaraj)
To bring social reforms
To promote British goods in India
To expand the legislative councils
Correct answer
To attain complete independence (Swaraj)
Who among the following inaugurated the 38th National Games held in Dehradun in January 2025?
Pushkar Singh Dhami
Anurag Thakur
Droupadi Murmu
Narendra Modi
Correct answer
Pushkar Singh Dhami
What is the primary function of the F4 key in MS Excel when editing a cell reference in a formula?
Repeats the last action
Opens the Find and Replace dialog
Refreshes the worksheet
Toggles between absolute and relative references
Correct answer
Repeats the last action
If an object is dropped from rest, what will be its velocity after 15 seconds? (g = 9.8 m/s2)
149 m/s
147 m/s
145 m/s
143 m/s
Correct answer
149 m/s
If the absolute refractive index of a medium is less than 1, it means ________.
the medium absorbs all light
the medium is a perfect reflector
light travels faster in that medium than in vacuum
light travels slower in that medium than in vacuum
Correct answer
the medium absorbs all light
The primary agent that helps in the decomposition of biodegradable matter in domestic sewage is __________.
bacterium
nitrate
phosphate
chloride
Correct answer
bacterium
Which type of footing is preferred for closely spaced columns in a row?
Continuous footing
Combined footing
Strap footing
Isolated footing
Correct answer
Continuous footing
Which of the following sensors on board of the Indian Remote Sensing satellites is capable of monitoring dynamic phenomenon such as forest fire?
PAN
LISS I
WiFS
MOS
Correct answer
PAN
Which of the following statements about traffic marking classification is INCORRECT?
Longitudinal markings regulate lane discipline and provide guidance to drivers.
Transverse markings include stop lines, pedestrian crossings and yield lines.
Yellow markings are exclusively used for regulatory purposes, while white markings are only used for guidance.
Object markings are used to indicate fixed roadside obstacles like medians and bridge piers.
Correct answer
Longitudinal markings regulate lane discipline and provide guidance to drivers.
Which type of footing is most commonly used when a column is placed near a property boundary, restricting footing extension on one side?
Strap footing
Isolated footing
Combined footing
Mat footing
Correct answer
Strap footing
A Location Plan is also called a:
Key Plan
Survey Plan
Site Plan
Master Plan
Correct answer
Key Plan
The term 'eccentric footing' refers to a footing:
placed off-centre relative to the column
shared by multiple columns
used for machine foundations
having a circular shape
Correct answer
placed off-centre relative to the column
Which of the following boundary conditions for a column results in the lowest effective length factor (K)?
Both ends fixed
One end fixed and the other free
One end fixed and the other pinned
Both ends pinned
Correct answer
Both ends fixed
According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, IS 12894:2002, clay and silt in sand for pulverized fuel-ash lime bricks should preferably be:
11-15%
16-20%
6-10%
0-5%
Correct answer
11-15%
Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of a good formwork?
Should provide a smooth surface finish
Should be easily handled and removed
Should be rigid and strong
Should be highly absorbent to absorb excess water
Correct answer
Should provide a smooth surface finish
Which type of window sill is best suited for areas prone to heavy rainfall?
Sloped sill
Vertical sill
Horizontal sill
Flat sill
Correct answer
Sloped sill
A finish of rich concrete made with very hard and tough quality coarse aggregate such as granite, basalt, quartzite, etc. is known as _____ finish.
ceramic
terrazzo
monolithic
granolithic
Correct answer
ceramic
In a reinforced concrete beam, what should the spacing of vertical stirrups be in terms of effective depth, to ensure adequate shear reinforcement as per IS 456:2000?
It should not exceed 0.75 times the effective depth (d) of the beam.
It should not exceed twice the effective depth (d) of the beam.
It should not exceed the effective depth (d) of the beam.
It should not exceed 1.5 times the effective depth (d) of the beam.
Correct answer
It should not exceed 0.75 times the effective depth (d) of the beam.
A building section drawing does NOT give which of the following information?
Height of the structure
Foundation used for the structure
Length and width of the rooms
Type of materials used for the structure
Correct answer
Height of the structure
Which keyboard shortcut is used to toggle wireframe mode in 3ds Max?
F3
Ctrl + W
W
Shift + X
Correct answer
F3
In the three envelope system of tender submission, the first envelope contains:
technical bid
documents related to eligibility criteria
financial bid
documents related to estimation of construction work
Correct answer
technical bid
For a column with one end fixed and the other end hinged, what is the effective length factor K?
0.5
1.0
2.0
0.7
Correct answer
0.5
Which of the following components of the Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 user interface provides access to file-related commands such as creating, opening, printing, exporting and publishing files?
Command Line
Toolspace Window
Application Menu
Ribbon
Correct answer
Command Line
If the width of a rectangular notch is doubled, then the discharge will _______.
double
become half
remain the same
increase by three times
Correct answer
double
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is commonly used in the construction of:
reinforced concrete
structural steel
thermal insulation panels
electrical wiring
Correct answer
reinforced concrete
Which of the following is a major combustible component of biogas?
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen sulphide
Methane
Butane
Correct answer
Carbon dioxide
A light pole is held in place by three tensioned cables forming angles of 60°, 75°, and 45° with each other at a common point. Assuming equilibrium, which theorem helps to determine the tensions in the cables?
Varignon’s theorem
Parallel axis theorem
Lami’s theorem
Newton’s second law
Correct answer
Varignon’s theorem
What are beams fabricated using rolled plates called?
Plate girders
Castellated beams
Hybrid beams
Composite beams
Correct answer
Plate girders
Why is proper drainage essential for subgrade soil in highway pavements?
To prevent moisture retention and strength reduction
To reduce erosion
To increase soil temperature
To allow easy mixing with cement
Correct answer
To prevent moisture retention and strength reduction
Which of the following statements is true regarding a fixed beam?
The deflection and slope at the fixed end are zero.
A fixed beam is always supported on more than two supports.
A fixed beam does not experience end moments
The deflection at the fixed ends is zero, but the slope is not zero.
Correct answer
The deflection and slope at the fixed end are zero.
Which of the following is NOT a type of drilling equipment?
Truck mounted drill
Jack hammer
Drifters
Excavator
Correct answer
Truck mounted drill
Which method is most commonly used for placing concrete in high-rise buildings?
Direct placement using wheelbarrows
Hand mixing and placing
Pouring concrete from a height without any control
Pumping method
Correct answer
Direct placement using wheelbarrows
Which of the following statements about manometric head is correct?
It is the effective head that accounts for losses.
It represents only the suction head of a pump.
It does not include friction losses.
It is a constant value for all pumps.
Correct answer
It is the effective head that accounts for losses.
The correct relationship between Modulus of Elasticity (E) and Shear Modulus (G) is given by:
E = 3G(1−2μ)
E = G(1+μ)
E = G(1+2μ)
E = 2G(1+μ)
Correct answer
E = 3G(1−2μ)
What is the main purpose of applying grade compensation on a horizontal curve?
To increase the tractive effort of vehicles
To make the road surface smoother
To reduce the frictional resistance due to the curve and gradient
To allow vehicles to travel at higher speeds on curves
Correct answer
To increase the tractive effort of vehicles
With respect to Darcy's law, which of the following heads are ignored for soil flow problems?
Hydraulic head
Datum head
Velocity head
Pressure head
Correct answer
Hydraulic head
Which of the following bonds is considered the strongest and most suitable for loadbearing walls?
Stretcher bond
English bond
Flemish bond
Header bond
Correct answer
Stretcher bond
If the length, width and height of the wall is 7 m, 0.3 m, 3 m, respectively, then the total quantity of brickwork required will be:
21 m2
6.3 m3
0.9 m2
12.6 m3
Correct answer
21 m2
What is the main purpose of adding steel fibres to concrete?
To reduce the need for cement
To increase the water cement ratio
To increase the weight of concrete
To improve its tensile strength and crack resistance
Correct answer
To reduce the need for cement
According to Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, the angle of shear failure planes of the Rankines passive zones of linear shear, with the horizontal is _____________. (where φ = angle of internal friction)
45 − φ/2
45
45 + φ/2
φ/2
Correct answer
45 − φ/2
Which of the following causes settlement of foundations due to water level fluctuation?
Vibration due to blasting
Seasonal swelling and shrinking of expansive soils
Adjacent excavation
Slipping of ground strata on sloping sites
Correct answer
Vibration due to blasting
The vertical downward movement of a structure's base is known as _____.
Deformation
Deflection
Depression
Settlement
Correct answer
Deformation
Which of the following represents an engineer's scale?
1 in 10
1/5000
1 cm = 10 m
2%
Correct answer
1 in 10
The devices for harnessing solar energy are usually coated with:
anti-reflective coating
anti-glare coating
carbide coating
titanium oxide coating
Correct answer
anti-reflective coating
Pointing is a process carried out in:
stucco walls
plastered masonry walls
exposed masonry walls
wattle and daub walls
Correct answer
stucco walls
Escalator balustrades are primarily designed to:
protect users from falling
support the weight of steps
improve aesthetics
house control panels
Correct answer
protect users from falling
The aggregate crushing value in accordance with IS 2386 Part IV, 1963, shall not exceed _____ for concrete for wearing surfaces such as runways, roads and pavements.
35%
45%
30%
50%
Correct answer
35%
As per general conditions of the contract, the security money deposited by the contractor is:
20% of the estimated cost
10% of the estimated cost
2% of the estimated cost
5% of the estimated cost
Correct answer
20% of the estimated cost
Where is the centre of gravity of a solid cone located?
At a height \(\frac{h}{2}\) from the base along the axis
At the geometric centre of the base
At a height \(\frac{h}{4}\) from the base along the axis
At the apex of the cone
Correct answer
At a height \(\frac{h}{2}\) from the base along the axis
In polymer-modified concrete (PMC), the role of the polymer component is to:
increase setting time significantly
reduce water permeability and increase flexibility
reduce strength and durability
increase brittleness
Correct answer
increase setting time significantly
What is the function of the 'Layer Manager' in Autodesk 3ds Max?
To control object visibility and manage scene organisation
To assign materials to object
To group objects together
To add cameras to the scene
Correct answer
To control object visibility and manage scene organisation
Select the pair in which the words present the same relationship to each other as the words of the given pair.
Approximate quantity estimate : Running meter length : : Cube rate estimate : ____________
plinth area
cubical content
cost of one room
area content
Correct answer
plinth area
Which structural component of a bridge directly supports the superstructure and transfers the load to the foundation?
Deck
Expansion Joints
Bearings
Piers
Correct answer
Deck
Which type of stone masonry uses stones of uniform size and shape?
Dry masonry
Ashlar masonry
Random rubble
Coursed rubble
Correct answer
Dry masonry
The whole circle bearing and the reduced bearing of a line will be the same when the line is in the ________ quadrant.
north-west
north-east
south-east
south-west
Correct answer
north-west
In plastering of surfaces, the process of hacking is done to ensure:
that the surface is smooth and free from all laitance
bonding between the surface and the plaster
that the materials of plaster are mixed to a correct consistency
that the moisture content is retained in the plaster mix
Correct answer
that the surface is smooth and free from all laitance
A point on the picture plane where all the parallel lines appear to converge is called:
station point
vanishing point
eye level point
angle of vision point
Correct answer
station point
The moment of force depends on which factors?
The speed of rotation
Only the distance from the point of rotation
Both force magnitude and perpendicular distance
Only the magnitude of the force
Correct answer
The speed of rotation
Which of the following factors would most likely decrease surface runoff?
Removal of vegetation
High intensity rainfall
Impervious surfaces like roads and buildings
Permeable soil and vegetation cover
Correct answer
Removal of vegetation
Cracks in buildings caused by vegetation are because of:
moisture due to transpiration of vegetation
the removal of vegetation leading to dry conditions
dense branches of trees adjacent to the building
the roots of trees very close to the building
Correct answer
moisture due to transpiration of vegetation
What is the main advantage of a raft foundation?
Reduces column spacing
Settlement is uniform
Easier to construct
Cheaper than other foundations
Correct answer
Reduces column spacing
Which of the following will NOT prevent cracks resulting from sulphate attack?
Use of bricks containing high percentage of soluble salts
Use of sulphate resistant cement in building works
Use of rich cement mortar or concrete in building works
Provision of damp proofing to maintain dry conditions
Correct answer
Use of bricks containing high percentage of soluble salts
Borosilicate glass is used in the manufacture of laboratory equipment and cooking utensils due to what property?
It can withstand high temperatures.
It can be moulded into curved shapes
It is a clear glass and does not obscure vision.
It is a strong glass and resists breakage.
Correct answer
It can withstand high temperatures.
The foundation settlement caused by lowering of water level in fine grained soils is _______.
consolidation
elastic compression
erosion
plastic compression
Correct answer
consolidation
For a thin rod of length L, rotating about its center, the radius of gyration is:
L
\(\rm \frac{L}{\sqrt 12}\)
\(\rm \frac{L}{\sqrt 3}\)
\(\rm \frac{L}{\sqrt 2}\)
Correct answer
L
In the moment distribution method, how is the distribution factor (DF) for a structural member at a joint determined?
By multiplying the stiffness of the considered member at a joint with the total stiffness of all the members meeting at that joint
By dividing the total stiffness of all the members meeting at a joint by the stiffness of the considered member
By adding the stiffness of the considered member at a joint by the total stiffness of all the members meeting at that joint
By dividing the stiffness of the considered member at a joint by the total stiffness of all the members meeting at that joint
Correct answer
By multiplying the stiffness of the considered member at a joint with the total stiffness of all the members meeting at that joint
Soil is composed of three layers of height 'h' m each. The permeability of layers are k, 2k, and k respectively. The equivalent permeability in vertical direction is:
6k/5
5/2k
2k/5
4k
Correct answer
6k/5
What is the typical ratio of cement, sand and aggregate for RCC (M20 grade)?
1 : 4 : 8
1 : 2 : 3
1 : 3 : 6
1 : 1.5 : 3
Correct answer
1 : 4 : 8
In a reciprocating pump, which of the following options connects the piston to the crankshaft?
Bearings
Suction pipe
Delivery pipe
Connecting rod
Correct answer
Bearings
Which type of reinforcement is called the main reinforcement in a one-way slab?
Top reinforcement supported along the longer span
Top reinforcement provided in the transverse direction
Bottom reinforcement placed in the longer span direction
Bottom reinforcement provided in the shorter span direction
Correct answer
Top reinforcement supported along the longer span
Which type of scaffolding is used for painting tall buildings?
Suspended scaffolding
Cantilever scaffolding
Double scaffolding
Single scaffolding
Correct answer
Suspended scaffolding
Which tool is used for breaking hard surfaces during excavation?
Pickaxe
Crowbar
Rake
Spade
Correct answer
Pickaxe
What is the role of impact force in the soil compaction process?
It increases soil permeability
It reduces the void spaces by sudden compression.
It creates a uniform soil texture.
It helps to retain moisture.
Correct answer
It increases soil permeability
The raw material for slate tile roofing is ______.
straw
metal
mud
stone
Correct answer
straw
Which of the following is NOT true with respect to structural cracks?
Pose significant risk to the stability of the building.
Generally the damage is difficult to rectify or repair.
Caused by changes in moisture, etc. on building materials.
Caused by overloading of the structural components.
Correct answer
Pose significant risk to the stability of the building.
Which of the following is the full form of PENT or PETN, an explosive used in tunneling and military applications?
Pentane Energy Nitrate
Polyethylene Nitrogen Trinitrate
Pyrotechnic Explosive Nitrogen Trigger
Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
Correct answer
Pentane Energy Nitrate
Which of the following types of beams is used for lightly loaded beams such as roof purlins and sheeting rails?
Angles sections
Castellated beams
Box girders
Plate girders
Correct answer
Angles sections
Which type of roller is most suitable for compacting cohesive soils?
Vibratory roller
Smooth wheel roller
Pneumatic roller
Sheep foot roller
Correct answer
Vibratory roller
Which of the following is the correct expression for the bending equation in pure bending?
(Where M = Bending moment, I = Moment of inertia of the cross-section about the neutral axis, f = Bending stress at a distance y from the neutral axis, y = Distance from the neutral axis, E = Modulus of elasticity, and R = Radius of curvature of the beam)
\(\rm \frac{M}{I}=\frac{f}{y}=\frac{R}{E}\)
\(\rm \frac{I}{M}=\frac{f}{y}=\frac{E}{R}\)
\(\rm \frac{M}{I}=\frac{f}{y}=\frac{E}{R}\)
\(\rm \frac{M}{I}=\frac{y}{f}=\frac{E}{R}\)
Correct answer
\(\rm \frac{M}{I}=\frac{f}{y}=\frac{R}{E}\)
A prismatic bar of length 'L' and cross-sectional area 'A' is subjected to an axial tensile load 'P'. What is the maximum stress induced in the bar?
\(\rm \frac{2P}{A}\)
\(\rm \frac{P}{A}\)
\(\rm \frac{P}{L}\)
\(\rm \frac{P}{2A}\)
Correct answer
\(\rm \frac{2P}{A}\)
For a cantilever beam of length 'L' subjected to a uniformly distributed load (UDL) W (kN/m) over its entire length, what is the bending moment at the fixed end?
\(\rm \frac{WL^2}{4}\)
\(\rm \frac{WL}{2}\)
\(\rm \frac{WL^2}{2}\)
\(\rm \frac{WL}{4}\)
Correct answer
\(\rm \frac{WL^2}{4}\)
Which type of scaffolding is most suitable for stone masonry work?
Single scaffolding
Cantilever scaffolding
Suspended scaffolding
Double scaffolding
Correct answer
Single scaffolding
What is the primary load that a lintel resists?
Shear load
Bending load
Axial load
Lateral load
Correct answer
Shear load
The quantity of flooring is measured in:
m3 and the length, breadth and height are taken as outside dimensions from wall to wall of superstructure
m2 and the length and breadth are taken as inside dimensions from wall to wall of superstructure
m2 and the length and breadth are taken as outside dimensions from wall to wall of superstructure
m3 and the length, breadth and height are taken as inside dimensions from wall to wall of superstructure
Correct answer
m3 and the length, breadth and height are taken as outside dimensions from wall to wall of superstructure
What is the primary function of a pile cap in a deep foundation?
To reduce the length of piles
To prevent water ingress into the foundation
To distribute loads evenly among piles
To improve aesthetic appearance
Correct answer
To reduce the length of piles
If the retaining wall moves away from the backfill, the value of coefficient of Rankine's earth pressure is given by:
(1 − sin φ)
(1 + sin φ)
\(\rm \frac{(1+\sin \phi)}{(1-\sin \phi)}\)
\(\rm \frac{(1-\sin \phi)}{(1+\sin \phi)}\)
Correct answer
(1 − sin φ)
What happens when the rate of precipitation is greater than the rate of infiltration?
Rivers and lakes start to evaporate faster
Groundwater recharge occurs
Evaporation stops completely
Surface runoff increases
Correct answer
Rivers and lakes start to evaporate faster
The basic principle of surveying, 'working from whole part', is best represented by which of the following options?
One can finish the traverse survey quickly.
If an accurate basic control is established first, large errors can be prevented and minor ones controlled and localised.
Easiness in surveying.
It helps to continue the work during the second day of surveying.
Correct answer
One can finish the traverse survey quickly.
Which fastening system is commonly used with concrete sleepers in Indian Railways?
Elastic Rail Clip
Dog Spike
Fang Bolt
Fish Plate
Correct answer
Elastic Rail Clip
Identify the tool NOT used for stone dressing:
Splitting chisel
Pestle
Mash hammer
Dressing knife
Correct answer
Splitting chisel
Which soil type is least suitable for shallow foundations?
Silty clay
Fine sand
Black cotton soil
Coarse sand
Correct answer
Silty clay
The pointing that facilitates easy draining of water is ______.
beaded pointing
recessed pointing
tuck pointing
struck pointing
Correct answer
beaded pointing
Which of the following is NOT an effect of a force applied to a body?
Change in direction of motion
Change in shape
Change in mass
Change in motion
Correct answer
Change in direction of motion
As per IS 10262:2009, what is the maximum mixing water content per unit volume of concrete for 20 mm nominal maximum size angular coarse aggregate, considering a slump range of 25 to 50 mm?
186 kg/m3
250 kg/m3
200 kg/m3
150 kg/m3
Correct answer
186 kg/m3
Which of the following commands is used in Autodesk 3ds Max to create a new scene?
Edit -> New Scene
Create -> Scene Setup
File -> New
File -> Open
Correct answer
Edit -> New Scene
Which is the correct sequence for preparation of the surface for new pointing work?
Wetting surface and joints; Raking Joints; Cleaning surface and joints
Cleaning surface and joints; Raking joints; Wetting surface and joints
Raking joints; Cleaning surface and joints; Wetting surface and joints
Cleaning surface and joints; Wetting surface and joints; Raking joints
Correct answer
Wetting surface and joints; Raking Joints; Cleaning surface and joints
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to estimation of water tanks?
A: Water proofing compounds are added in plaster of water tank walls.
B: Item particulars in estimate of water tanks, does not include estimate of ladder to be built around it.
C: When the vertical and horizontal walls of tanks meet, a sloping structure is built at their intersection, this is called haunching.
D: When the vertical and horizontal walls of tanks meet, a sloping structure is built at their intersection, this is called soling.
A and D
B and C
A and C
B and D
Correct answer
A and D
What is a particle board made up of?
Layers of odd number veneers glued under pressure
Wood fibres and synthetic resin moulded together
Strips of thin wood glued between two veneers
Wood chips in a binder pressed under heat/pressure
Correct answer
Layers of odd number veneers glued under pressure
Half round country tiles are laid in pairs of _________.
lap tile and overlap tile
bottom tile and crown tile
under tile and over tile
base tile and covering tile
Correct answer
lap tile and overlap tile
How does adding more fine aggregate affect the properties of Ready Mix Concrete (RMC)?
Improves compressive strength directly
Enhances resistance to freezing and thawing
Increases setting time
Increases workability
Correct answer
Improves compressive strength directly
How is the design shear strength of concrete (c ) influenced by the percentage (pt ) of tensile reinforcement in a beam?
Decreases with an increase in tensile reinforcement percentage
Increases up to 2% of tension reinforcement and decreases if the tension reinforcement exceeds 2%
Increases with an increase in tensile reinforcement percentage
Remains constant regardless of tensile reinforcement percentage
Correct answer
Decreases with an increase in tensile reinforcement percentage
In a singly reinforced beam, the reinforcement is provided in which zone?
Entire cross-section
Both tension and compression zones
Only tension zone
Only compression zone
Correct answer
Entire cross-section
Which of the following states in India has the maximum potential for wind energy?
Punjab
Gujarat
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Punjab
Shooting concrete under pressure with hose pipe and nozzle to repair damaged concrete areas is known as _____.
curing
sealing
concreting
guniting
Correct answer
curing
In planning a residence, the principle of orientation is adopted to ensure:
beautiful aesthetic appearance of the residence
rooms are oriented to achieve the required privacy
natural elements are used effectively in the design
proper sanitation and hygiene in the residence
Correct answer
beautiful aesthetic appearance of the residence
Which of the following environmental factors negatively affects the durability of concrete?
High temperature and humidity variations
Dry conditions with proper curing done
Stable temperature with no moisture changes
Well-ventilated surroundings
Correct answer
High temperature and humidity variations
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