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RRB JE CE 28 Aug 2019 (Shift 1) CBT 2 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Test (150 questions)

1

The most reliable field test to determine the bearing capacity of a soil is -

  1. ((a))

    Plate load test

  2. ((b))

    Direct shear test 

  3. ((c))

    Sounding test

  4. ((d))

    Cone penetration test

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Answer: ((a))

Plate load test

2

The short height wall constructed above Roof Slab in open terrace is called as

  1. ((a))

    Boundary Wall

  2. ((b))

    Partition Wall

  3. ((c))

    Plinth Wall

  4. ((d))

    Parapet Wall 

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Answer: ((a))

Boundary Wall

3

Steam curing is used in-

  1. ((a))

    Columns only

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    Long slabs and columns

  4. ((d))

    Mass production of precast concrete

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Answer: ((a))

Columns only

4

PIEV represents -

  1. ((a))

    Perception - Intellection – Emotion – Volition

  2. ((b))

    Passenger Information for Emergency Vehicle

  3. ((c))

    Process - Intimation - Execution - Valuation

  4. ((d))

    Passenger – Intersection – Entry / Exit - Velocity

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Answer: ((a))

Perception - Intellection – Emotion – Volition

5

In which year was India declared a Republic?

  1. ((a))

    1948

  2. ((b))

    1950

  3. ((c))

    1947

  4. ((d))

    1955

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Answer: ((a))

1948

6

What is the formula of Ammonium Sulphate?

  1. ((a))

    NH4SO3

  2. ((b))

    NH3SO4

  3. ((c))

    NH4SO4

  4. ((d))

    (NH4)2SO4

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Answer: ((a))

NH4SO3

7

Fresh and pure snow reflectance:

  1. ((a))

    Is very high in visible region 

  2. ((b))

    Remains low for longer wave lengths

  3. ((c))

    Falls off steeply in the near-IR region

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

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Answer: ((a))

Is very high in visible region 

8

Arrange the following media - solids, liquids and gases, in descending order of speed of sound through them.

  1. ((a))

    Solids, liquids, gases

  2. ((b))

    Solids, gases, liquids

  3. ((c))

    Gases, liquids, solids

  4. ((d))

    Liquids, solids, gases

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Answer: ((a))

Solids, liquids, gases

9

Which of the following members is/are subjected to compressive stress? 

  1. ((a))

    Pillars

  2. ((b))

    All of the options 

  3. ((c))

    Struts

  4. ((d))

    Columns

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Answer: ((a))

Pillars

10

Which of the following countries won the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, 2019? 

  1. ((a))

    Malaysia

  2. ((b))

    Sweden

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    India

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Answer: ((a))

Malaysia

11

In split tension test, the nature of testing is -

  1. ((a))

    Cylindrical specimen is subjected to axial compression on its longitudinal curved surface area

  2. ((b))

    Cylindrical Specimen is subjected to axial tension on its longitudinal curved surface area

  3. ((c))

    Cubical specimen is subjected to axial compression on its diagonal axis

  4. ((d))

    Cylindrical Specimen is subjected to axial compression on its cross sectional circular surface area

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Answer: ((a))

Cylindrical specimen is subjected to axial compression on its longitudinal curved surface area

12

Minimum voids in aggregates can be obtained by using

  1. ((a))

    Aggregates of varying sizes

  2. ((b))

    Manufactured aggregates

  3. ((c))

    Aggregates of the same shape

  4. ((d))

    Aggregates all of the same size

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Answer: ((a))

Aggregates of varying sizes

13

Which of the following is NOT a computer hardware?

  1. ((a))

    Software

  2. ((b))

    CPU

  3. ((c))

    Floppy disk

  4. ((d))

    Motherboard

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Answer: ((a))

Software

14

Non-colloidal liquids are: 

  1. ((a))

    Newtonian fluids

  2. ((b))

    Ideal fluids

  3. ((c))

    Dilatant fluids

  4. ((d))

    Plastic fluids

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Answer: ((a))

Newtonian fluids

15

Intermixing of particles of two different types of matter on their own is called ________

  1. ((a))

    Condensation

  2. ((b))

    Effusion

  3. ((c))

    Fission

  4. ((d))

    Diffusion 

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Answer: ((a))

Condensation

16

As per IS codes, the characteristic yield strength for hot rolled high yield strength deformed bars is

  1. ((a))

    50 N/mm2

  2. ((b))

    500 N/mm2

  3. ((c))

    415 N/mm2 

  4. ((d))

    250 N/mm2

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Answer: ((a))

50 N/mm2

17

With which of the following sports is the term 'double fault' associated?

  1. ((a))

    Tennis

  2. ((b))

    Baseball

  3. ((c))

    Bridge

  4. ((d))

    Golf

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Answer: ((a))

Tennis

18

Under what situation will a gusseted base be provided in a column?

  1. ((a))

    Column size is larger

  2. ((b))

    Column size is smaller

  3. ((c))

    Column carries higher load 

  4. ((d))

    Column carries lesser load

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Answer: ((a))

Column size is larger

19

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  1. ((a))

    Phytoplankton doesn't contain photosynthetically active pigment

  2. ((b))

    An increase of phytoplankton decreases the backscattering in the green region

  3. ((c))

    An increase of phytoplankton increases the back scattering in the green region

  4. ((d))

    An increase of phytoplankton absorbs the blue region rapidly

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Answer: ((a))

Phytoplankton doesn't contain photosynthetically active pigment

20

If the soil has a very low bearing capacity and still if piles are not a feasible option, then the best choice is -

  1. ((a))

    Mat raft

  2. ((b))

    Individual footings

  3. ((c))

    Strap foundation

  4. ((d))

    Combined footings

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Answer: ((a))

Mat raft

21

The ratio of the head recovered to the head put in, is known as

  1. ((a))

    Modular limit 

  2. ((b))

    Flexibility 

  3. ((c))

    Efficiency

  4. ((d))

    Sensitivity

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Answer: ((a))

Modular limit 

22

The height of the pilot's eye above the runway surface is assumed as

  1. ((a))

    4 m

  2. ((b))

    3 m

  3. ((c))

    1 m

  4. ((d))

    5 m

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Answer: ((a))

4 m

23

The beam outside a wall up to the floor level above it is known as

  1. ((a))

    Purlin

  2. ((b))

    Lintel

  3. ((c))

    Spandrel

  4. ((d))

    Rafter

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Answer: ((a))

Purlin

24

Which of the following contains a large number of solar cells joined together with silver wires in a definite pattern?

  1. ((a))

    Lead acid battery

  2. ((b))

    Dry cell

  3. ((c))

     Alkaline cell 

  4. ((d))

    Solar cell panel 

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Answer: ((a))

Lead acid battery

25

Long narrow diameter steel pipes are used for conveying fresh concrete down to deep depths, especially below water bodies. These pipes are called as -

  1. ((a))

    Pumping Pipes

  2. ((b))

    Transaction Pipe

  3. ((c))

    Tremie Pipe

  4. ((d))

    Down Pipe

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Answer: ((a))

Pumping Pipes

26

Which finishing covers with a new protective layer over the whole surface area of walls constructed by brick or block Masonry?

  1. ((a))

    Plastering

  2. ((b))

    False Ceiling 

  3. ((c))

    Grouting

  4. ((d))

    Pointing

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Answer: ((a))

Plastering

27

Medium thickness line-group of 2 mm are not used for

  1. ((a))

    Dotted lines

  2. ((b))

    Out lines

  3. ((c))

    Cutting plane -lines

  4. ((d))

    Dimension lines 

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Answer: ((a))

Dotted lines

28

Which among the following ministries gives Medini Puraskar every year?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Environment and Forests

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Culture

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Finance

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Law

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Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Environment and Forests

29

Slipform Paver is an equipment used for constructing - 

  1. ((a))

    Walls

  2. ((b))

    Precast elements

  3. ((c))

    Chimney

  4. ((d))

    Pavements

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Answer: ((a))

Walls

30

The densification of a soil by means of mechanical manipulation is called

  1. ((a))

    Compressibility

  2. ((b))

    Soil stabilization

  3. ((c))

    Compression

  4. ((d))

    Compaction

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Answer: ((a))

Compressibility

31

Which of these musical instruments has a keyboard?

  1. ((a))

    Shehnai

  2. ((b))

    Harmonium

  3. ((c))

    Santoor

  4. ((d))

    Ghatam

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Answer: ((a))

Shehnai

32

The cheapest way to prevent the formation of diagonal bottom corner cracks in windows can be prevented by -

  1. ((a))

    Providing RCC frame all round the rectangular opening

  2. ((b))

    Providing Sill Beam

  3. ((c))

    Using Concrete blocks for wall instead of bricks

  4. ((d))

    Providing circular shaped window openings instead of rectangular openings

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Answer: ((a))

Providing RCC frame all round the rectangular opening

33

The restoring force per unit area set up inside a body is called

  1. ((a))

    Stress

  2. ((b))

    Mass

  3. ((c))

    Strain 

  4. ((d))

    Elasticity

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Answer: ((a))

Stress

34

_____ is the greatest source of halogens.

  1. ((a))

    All of the options

  2. ((b))

    Sea

  3. ((c))

    Lake water 

  4. ((d))

    Emissions from Automobiles

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Answer: ((a))

All of the options

35

When an object is viewed from different directions and from different distances, the appearance of the object will be different. Such a view is called___________.

  1. ((a))

    Perspective view

  2. ((b))

    Axonometric projection

  3. ((c))

    Oblique projection

  4. ((d))

    Isometric projection 

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Answer: ((a))

Perspective view

36

Match the following.

List – IList – II
A)Type of beam connection1.Connecting members used
B)Framed Connection2.Flange cleats only
C)Un-stiffened seated connection3.Flange and web clips
D)Stiffened seated connection4.Web cleat only
  1. ((a))

    A – 1, B – 3, C – 2, D - 4

  2. ((b))

    A – 4, B – 3, C – 2, D - 1

  3. ((c))

    A – 3, B – 1, C – 4, D - 2

  4. ((d))

    A – 3, B – 4, C – 2, D - 1

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Answer: ((a))

A – 1, B – 3, C – 2, D - 4

37

Which Chess championship title did grandmaster Viswanathan Anand win in the tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Candidates Tournament

  2. ((b))

    Chess World Cup

  3. ((c))

    World Rapid chess Championship

  4. ((d))

    World Senior Chess Championship

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Answer: ((a))

Candidates Tournament

38

Which of the following gases is obtained when metals react with dilute acids?

  1. ((a))

    Hydrogen

  2. ((b))

    Carbon dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Nitrogen 

  4. ((d))

    Oxygen

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Answer: ((a))

Hydrogen

39

A flip-flop is a binary cell capable of storing _________ of information. 

  1. ((a))

    One bit

  2. ((b))

    Zero bit

  3. ((c))

    Byte

  4. ((d))

    Eight bit

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Answer: ((a))

One bit

40

According to Archimedes principle, the upward force experienced by a body immersed in a fluid is equal to which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Total weight of the body and the fluid

  2. ((b))

    Weight of the body

  3. ((c))

    Weight of the fluid displaced by the body

  4. ((d))

    Weight of the total fluid

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Answer: ((a))

Total weight of the body and the fluid

41

In order to determine the effects of force, acting on body, we must know

  1. ((a))

    magnitude of the force

  2. ((b))

    line of action of the force

  3. ((c))

    nature of the force, i. e., whether the force is push or pull

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

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Answer: ((a))

magnitude of the force

42

Which of the following is the dimensional formula for the specific speed of a turbine?

  1. ((a))

    M12L34T−52\rm M^{\frac{1}{2}}L^{\frac{3}{4}}T^{\frac{-5}{2}}

  2. ((b))

    M12L−14T−52\rm M^{\frac{1}{2}}L^{\frac{-1}{4}}T^{\frac{-5}{2}}

  3. ((c))

    L34T−32\rm L^{\frac{3}{4}}T^{\frac{-3}{2}}

  4. ((d))

    M12L−34T−52\rm M^{\frac{1}{2}}L^{\frac{-3}{4}}T^{\frac{-5}{2}}

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Answer: ((a))

M12L34T−52\rm M^{\frac{1}{2}}L^{\frac{3}{4}}T^{\frac{-5}{2}}

43

The default position of the UCS icon is positioned at _____ on the AutoCAD grid.

  1. ((a))

    0, 0, 0

  2. ((b))

    10, 10, 10

  3. ((c))

    20, 20, 20

  4. ((d))

    30, 30, 30

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Answer: ((a))

0, 0, 0

44

The value of the toughness index of most of soils lies between -

  1. ((a))

    0 to 3

  2. ((b))

    1 to 3.5

  3. ((c))

    1 to 3

  4. ((d))

    0 to 3.5

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Answer: ((a))

0 to 3

45

In a fixed beam of span 'L', a concentrated load 'W' divides it as 'a' & 'b'. The fixed end moments are:

  1. ((a))

    All of the options

  2. ((b))

    (Wb2a) / L2 & (Wa2b) / L2

  3. ((c))

    (Wb2) / L & (Wa2) / L

  4. ((d))

    Wb/L & Wa/L

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Answer: ((a))

All of the options

46

The ratio of the moment of inertia to the span length is called-

  1. ((a))

    Relative stiffness

  2. ((b))

    Distribution factor

  3. ((c))

    Stiffness of the member

  4. ((d))

    Carry over factor

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Answer: ((a))

Relative stiffness

47

Stress developed due to application of a load suddenly is ______ times that due to same load Being applied gradually.

  1. ((a))

    0.5

  2. ((b))

    2.0

  3. ((c))

    4.0

  4. ((d))

    1.0

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Answer: ((a))

0.5

48

Scattering of sunlight occurs due to the presence of

  1. ((a))

    Crust

  2. ((b))

    Atmosphere

  3. ((c))

    Mantle

  4. ((d))

    Core

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Answer: ((a))

Crust

49

If a beam or column becomes weak or found to be insufficient, the most effective way to increase its strength is by ____

  1. ((a))

    Grouting

  2. ((b))

    Plate Bonding

  3. ((c))

    Jacketing

  4. ((d))

    Micro concreting

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Answer: ((a))

Grouting

50

______ application provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India eGov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen centric services. 

  1. ((a))

    UMANG

  2. ((b))

    Bhoomi

  3. ((c))

    Startup India

  4. ((d))

    E-Sahaj 

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Answer: ((a))

UMANG

51

Which of the following days is observed to commemorate the signature of the Montreal Protocol?

  1. ((a))

    International Ozone Day

  2. ((b))

    International Wildlife Conservation Day

  3. ((c))

    World Health Day

  4. ((d))

    International Day for Biological Diversity

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Answer: ((a))

International Ozone Day

52

The head of water over the centre of an orifice of diameter 20 mm is 1 m. The actual discharge through the orifice is 0.85 litre/s. Find the coefficient of discharge.

  1. ((a))

    1.4

  2. ((b))

    0.61

  3. ((c))

    0.2

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

1.4

53

Who is the Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes? (As of Jan 2024)

  1. ((a))

    Thalloju Achary

  2. ((b))

    Hansraj Gangaram Ahir

  3. ((c))

    Sudha Yadav

  4. ((d))

    Kaushalendra Singh Patel

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Answer: ((a))

Thalloju Achary

54

If the soil is of expansive type, like in Black Cotton Soil, then the best foundation type is -

  1. ((a))

    End bearing pile

  2. ((b))

    Batter pile

  3. ((c))

    Friction pile

  4. ((d))

    Under-reamed pile

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Answer: ((a))

End bearing pile

55

Reverse Osmosis is a type of

  1. ((a))

    Micro filtration

  2. ((b))

    Dead end filtration system 

  3. ((c))

    Cross flow filtration system

  4. ((d))

    Ion exchange method 

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Answer: ((a))

Micro filtration

56

Virtusa Corporation tied up with _____ to organize the grand finale of the Second Edition of Carbon Zero Challenge. 

  1. ((a))

    IIT Bombay 

  2. ((b))

    IIT Madras

  3. ((c))

    IIT Delhi 

  4. ((d))

    IIT Kharagpur

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Answer: ((a))

IIT Bombay 

57

The rear wheels do not follow the same path as that of the front wheels. This phenomenon is called:

  1. ((a))

    Extra widening

  2. ((b))

    Coning of wheel

  3. ((c))

    Transition curve

  4. ((d))

    Off tracking

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Answer: ((a))

Extra widening

58

Major compound responsible for the destruction of stratospheric ozone layer is-

  1. ((a))

    Carbon dioxide

  2. ((b))

    Chlorofluorocarbon(CFC)

  3. ((c))

    Methane

  4. ((d))

    Oxygen

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Answer: ((a))

Carbon dioxide

59

In horizontal curves of Railway Tracks, Negative Super elevation means-

  1. ((a))

    Negative super elevation is not at all possible in any curve

  2. ((b))

    Both the outer and inner rails are at the same level

  3. ((c))

    Outer rail is at a higher level than the inner rail

  4. ((d))

    Outer rail is at a lower level than the inner rail

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Answer: ((a))

Negative super elevation is not at all possible in any curve

60

Which of the following is a kind of non-impact printer?

  1. ((a))

    Ink-jet printers

  2. ((b))

    Dot-matrix printers

  3. ((c))

    Daisy-wheel printers 

  4. ((d))

    Line printers

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Answer: ((a))

Ink-jet printers

61

The hardest among the natural stones listed here is-

  1. ((a))

    Limestone

  2. ((b))

    Marble

  3. ((c))

    Slate

  4. ((d))

    Granite

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Answer: ((a))

Limestone

62

Which method is adopted to develop an approximate or conceptual estimate for perimeter works for buildings from the following?

  1. ((a))

    Cost per square metre method

  2. ((b))

    Cost per linear metre method

  3. ((c))

    Base unit method

  4. ((d))

    Cost per function method

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Answer: ((a))

Cost per square metre method

63

Which of the following is required to create an HTML document?

  1. ((a))

    Search engine

  2. ((b))

    Internet

  3. ((c))

    Text editor

  4. ((d))

    Browser

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Answer: ((a))

Search engine

64

Which of the following lines are used to show that the object is cut and then viewed?

  1. ((a))

    Hidden lines

  2. ((b))

    Centre lines

  3. ((c))

    Hatching lines 

  4. ((d))

    Leader lines 

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Answer: ((a))

Hidden lines

65

Which is the natural satellite of planet Earth?

  1. ((a))

    Moon

  2. ((b))

    Aryabhatta

  3. ((c))

    Kalpana - 1

  4. ((d))

    Insat

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Answer: ((a))

Moon

66

To ensure that compression flange of a beam is restrained from moving laterally, the cross section must be ____

  1. ((a))

    Semi-compact

  2. ((b))

    Slender

  3. ((c))

    Plastic

  4. ((d))

    Thin

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Answer: ((a))

Semi-compact

67

In MS-Excel, how to use Format Painter multiple times?

  1. ((a))

    By double clicking on the Format Painter Icon

  2. ((b))

    By single clicking on the Format Painter Icon

  3. ((c))

    By clicking on Lock Format Painter Icon

  4. ((d))

    Format Painter cannot be used multiple times 

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Answer: ((a))

By double clicking on the Format Painter Icon

68

The fall which is used to minimise the disturbance and water impact at the fall is -

  1. ((a))

    Inglis falls

  2. ((b))

    Rapid falls

  3. ((c))

    Sarda Type falls

  4. ((d))

    Ogee falls

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Answer: ((a))

Inglis falls

69

Engine Sheds are used for

  1. ((a))

    Help to change direction 

  2. ((b))

    To help for sideway shifting

  3. ((c))

    Maintenance and repair

  4. ((d))

    Help to change engine

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Answer: ((a))

Help to change direction 

70

____ addresses are reserved for multicasting. 

  1. ((a))

    Class C 

  2. ((b))

    Class B

  3. ((c))

    Class E

  4. ((d))

    Class D

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Answer: ((a))

Class C 

71

In building estimation, the specifications are classified as-

  1. ((a))

    General and valued specifications

  2. ((b))

    General and secondary Specifications

  3. ((c))

    General and preliminary specifications

  4. ((d))

    General and detailed specifications

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Answer: ((a))

General and valued specifications

72

The zero of the graduated circle of a prismatic compass is located at-

  1. ((a))

    South end

  2. ((b))

    East end

  3. ((c))

    West end

  4. ((d))

    North end

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Answer: ((a))

South end

73

Who is the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission?

  1. ((a))

    N.N. Vohra 

  2. ((b))

    Vijay Kelkar

  3. ((c))

    Bimal Jalan

  4. ((d))

    C. Rangarajan

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Answer: ((a))

N.N. Vohra 

74

Which of the following metals are mixed with chromium to make stainless steel?

  1. ((a))

    Copper and Chromium

  2. ((b))

    Nickel and iron

  3. ((c))

    Copper and Nickel

  4. ((d))

    Copper and Silver

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Answer: ((a))

Copper and Chromium

75

Total distance covered in total time is termed as

  1. ((a))

    Average speed

  2. ((b))

    Variable speed 

  3. ((c))

    Uniform speed

  4. ((d))

    Instantaneous speed 

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Answer: ((a))

Average speed

76

First of the major environmental protection act to be promulgated in India was-

  1. ((a))

    Noise pollution rules

  2. ((b))

    The water act 

  3. ((c))

    The air act

  4. ((d))

    The environment act 

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Answer: ((a))

Noise pollution rules

77

In an aircraft, the fuselage includes

  1. ((a))

    Passenger's chamber

  2. ((b))

    Tail of aircraft 

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    Pilot's cabin

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Answer: ((a))

Passenger's chamber

78

Kanchi was the capital of _________.

  1. ((a))

    The Cholas

  2. ((b))

    The Chalukyas

  3. ((c))

    The Rashtrakutas

  4. ((d))

    The Pallavas

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Answer: ((a))

The Cholas

79

If the intercept on a vertical staff is observed as 0.75 m from a tacheometer, the horizontal distance between tacheometer and staff station is:

  1. ((a))

    50 m

  2. ((b))

    25 m

  3. ((c))

    75 m

  4. ((d))

    7.5 m

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Answer: ((a))

50 m

80

The crossing angle at the level crossing of road-rail crossing should NOT be less than-

  1. ((a))

    20°

  2. ((b))

    30° 

  3. ((c))

    25°

  4. ((d))

    45°

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Answer: ((a))

20°

81

According to the concept of limit state design as per IS-456 : 2000, the probability of failure of a structure is:

  1. ((a))

    0.8

  2. ((b))

    0.9

  3. ((c))

    0.0975

  4. ((d))

    0.08

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Answer: ((a))

0.8

82

What is the conveyor system used for transporting loose materials like soil, ores, coal, concrete, etc. without the need for full total enclosure?

  1. ((a))

    Belt conveyor

  2. ((b))

    Screw conveyor

  3. ((c))

    Bucket conveyor

  4. ((d))

    Roller conveyor

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Answer: ((a))

Belt conveyor

83

The common type of staircase in buildings with two consecutive 90° direction changes at mid-landing slab level is:

  1. ((a))

    Straight Flight Staircase

  2. ((b))

    Ramp

  3. ((c))

    Spiral Staircase

  4. ((d))

    Dog-legged Staircase

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Answer: ((a))

Straight Flight Staircase

84

As per Indian Standard, the modular size of bricks is-

  1. ((a))

    25 cm × 22 cm × 22 cm

  2. ((b))

    21 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm

  3. ((c))

    18 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

  4. ((d))

    19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

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Answer: ((a))

25 cm × 22 cm × 22 cm

85

In the slope deflection method, the equations are derived using-

  1. ((a))

    Method of joints

  2. ((b))

    Moment area theorems

  3. ((c))

    Castigliano theorems

  4. ((d))

    Double integration method

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Answer: ((a))

Method of joints

86

Up to which element was the law of Octaves found to be applicable? 

  1. ((a))

    Cobalt

  2. ((b))

    Oxygen

  3. ((c))

    Potassium

  4. ((d))

    Calcium

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Answer: ((a))

Cobalt

87

Shielding glass contains -

  1. ((a))

    Lead oxide

  2. ((b))

    Fibre glass

  3. ((c))

    Steel wires

  4. ((d))

    Chrome

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Answer: ((a))

Lead oxide

88

Cavity wall is generally provided for-

  1. ((a))

    Sound insulation

  2. ((b))

    Heat insulation

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    Prevention of dampness

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Answer: ((a))

Sound insulation

89

Honeycombing defect in RCC members is caused by -

  1. ((a))

    Poor curing

  2. ((b))

    Inadequate compaction

  3. ((c))

    Shock waves

  4. ((d))

    Chemical reaction

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Answer: ((a))

Poor curing

90

Mangalore Tiles belong to the category of -

  1. ((a))

    Concrete tiles

  2. ((b))

    Burnt clay tiles

  3. ((c))

    Mosaic tiles

  4. ((d))

    Slate tiles

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Answer: ((a))

Concrete tiles

91

In which state are the Bharatpur and Ranthambhore National Parks located?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat 

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan 

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

92

The chloride content of public water supplies should NOT exceed-

  1. ((a))

    150 mg/L

  2. ((b))

    50 mg/L

  3. ((c))

    250 mg/L

  4. ((d))

    80 mg/L

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Answer: ((a))

150 mg/L

93

When did Chernobyl nuclear disaster occur?

  1. ((a))

    August 1987

  2. ((b))

    April 1986

  3. ((c))

    August 1989

  4. ((d))

    April 1988

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Answer: ((a))

August 1987

94

To get a diminished, virtual and erect image of a tall building, which mirror is used?

  1. ((a))

    Plane mirror 

  2. ((b))

    Convex mirror 

  3. ((c))

    Both concave and plane mirror 

  4. ((d))

    Concave mirror 

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Answer: ((a))

Plane mirror 

95

In which of the following states is the festival 'Chapchar Kut' celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya 

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Mizoram

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

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Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya 

96

Which of the following statements is correct about remote sensing?

  1. ((a))

    The surface from which emergent radiance is constant in all directions is called Lambertian surface

  2. ((b))

    The ratio of the reflected flux to incident flux is called reflectance which varies from 0 to 1

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    The basic property used to identify objects is called signature

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Answer: ((a))

The surface from which emergent radiance is constant in all directions is called Lambertian surface

97

Centre lines, section lines are drawn using _____ Pencil

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    2H

  3. ((c))

    3H or 4H

  4. ((d))

    HB

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Answer: ((a))

H

98

Keeping in view, the feasibility order of magnitude, the preliminary, conceptual or budget estimates, are prepared by -

  1. ((a))

    Construction manager

  2. ((b))

    Owner himself/herself

  3. ((c))

    Architect/engineer

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

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Answer: ((a))

Construction manager

99

Combining two or more plots as a single plot is called -

  1. ((a))

    Amalgamation

  2. ((b))

    Building setback

  3. ((c))

    Frontage

  4. ((d))

    Bifurcation

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Answer: ((a))

Amalgamation

100

The stability of sub-grade in a pavement is influenced by-

  1. ((a))

    Compaction

  2. ((b))

    Water content

  3. ((c))

    Rigidity

  4. ((d))

    Materials used

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Answer: ((a))

Compaction

101

The main function of a diversion head works of a canal from a river is-

  1. ((a))

    To raise water level

  2. ((b))

    To store water

  3. ((c))

    To control floods

  4. ((d))

    To remove silt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To raise water level

102

A beam 10 m long, fixed at it ends, is subjected to a UDL of 10 kN/m. The fixed end moment is:

  1. ((a))

    83.33 kNm

  2. ((b))

    125 kNm

  3. ((c))

    166.67 kNm

  4. ((d))

    100 kNm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

83.33 kNm

103

Which of the following air pollution control devices has maximum efficiency?

  1. ((a))

    Dynamic precipitator

  2. ((b))

    Spray tower

  3. ((c))

    Wet cyclonic scrubber

  4. ((d))

    Electrostatic precipitator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dynamic precipitator

104

Out of the four processes listed, which is the last process?

  1. ((a))

    Hardening

  2. ((b))

    Compaction

  3. ((c))

    Setting

  4. ((d))

    Evaporation

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Answer: ((a))

Hardening

105

Bar A and bar B are made up of the same material and are of same length. But bar A has diameter ’d’ while bar B has diameter '2d'. If both are subjected to same axial load, the ratio of strain energy of bar A to strain energy of bar B is:

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

106

Line up to which the plinth of a building adjoining a street may be lawfully extended is called -

  1. ((a))

    Building carpet

  2. ((b))

    Building plan

  3. ((c))

    Building line

  4. ((d))

    Building extend

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Answer: ((a))

Building carpet

107

Modular ratio is the ratio between the Young's modulus of-

  1. ((a))

    Sand and steel

  2. ((b))

    Concrete and cement

  3. ((c))

    Steel and concrete

  4. ((d))

    Steel and cement

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Answer: ((a))

Sand and steel

108

When the quantities of the work items are difficult to be quantified and the rate analysis is also a complex issue, but still the contractor is willing to undertake a work, then the type of Contract best suited is:

  1. ((a))

    Turn Key Contract

  2. ((b))

    Labour Contract

  3. ((c))

    Lump Sum Contract

  4. ((d))

    Item Rate Contract

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Answer: ((a))

Turn Key Contract

109

Which soil will take years and decades to undergo full settlement after the new building is constructed?

  1. ((a))

    Sand

  2. ((b))

    Gravel

  3. ((c))

    Silt

  4. ((d))

    Clay

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Answer: ((a))

Sand

110

Castigliano's theorem falls under the category of-

  1. ((a))

    Displacement method

  2. ((b))

    Stiffness method

  3. ((c))

    Force method

  4. ((d))

    Equilibrium method

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Answer: ((a))

Displacement method

111

The life expectancy of aerial transport system (rope or cable way) is usually-

  1. ((a))

    20 years

  2. ((b))

    1 year

  3. ((c))

    5 years

  4. ((d))

    100 years

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Answer: ((a))

20 years

112

When an owner can borrow money against the security of property and interest is paid, then it is called as _____

  1. ((a))

    Leasehold property

  2. ((b))

    Mortgage

  3. ((c))

    Freehold Property

  4. ((d))

    Lease

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Answer: ((a))

Leasehold property

113

The type of hollow used when there is an elaborated window opening in the wall is -

  1. ((a))

    Jamb block

  2. ((b))

    Pillar block

  3. ((c))

    Lintel block

  4. ((d))

    Partition block

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jamb block

114

What is the full form of BCD?

  1. ((a))

    Binary Coded Decimal

  2. ((b))

    Binary Conduct Decimals

  3. ((c))

    Binary Characters Decimal

  4. ((d))

    Binary Coded Digitals

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Answer: ((a))

Binary Coded Decimal

115

A ________ is the person responsible for verifying that the drawings in a project set are free of mistakes. 

  1. ((a))

    Client

  2. ((b))

    Receptionist 

  3. ((c))

    CAD trainee

  4. ((d))

    Checker

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Answer: ((a))

Client

116

The maximum eccentricity to be considered in a R.C. column of length L is

  1. ((a))

    (L/500) + (lateral dimension/30)

  2. ((b))

    (L/500) + (lateral dimension/25)

  3. ((c))

    (L/400) + (lateral dimension/25)

  4. ((d))

    (L/400) + (lateral dimension/30)

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Answer: ((a))

(L/500) + (lateral dimension/30)

117

The test conducted by Vicat's apparatus is-

  1. ((a))

    Consistency

  2. ((b))

    Compression strength

  3. ((c))

    Tensile Strength

  4. ((d))

    Fineness

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Answer: ((a))

Consistency

118

Drop panel is a structural component in:

  1. ((a))

    Grid floor

  2. ((b))

    Flat plate

  3. ((c))

    Slab-beam system of floor

  4. ((d))

    Flat slab

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Answer: ((a))

Grid floor

119

The rate of construction of a hospital is expressed in terms of cost per head. This type of Estimate is called as _______

  1. ((a))

    Plinth area estimate

  2. ((b))

    Functional unit estimate

  3. ((c))

    Approximate quantity estimate

  4. ((d))

    Cubical content estimate

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Answer: ((a))

Plinth area estimate

120

The primary cause of acid rain around the world is-

  1. ((a))

    Sulphur dioxide

  2. ((b))

    Carbon dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Carbon monoxide

  4. ((d))

    Ozone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sulphur dioxide

121

Which of the following is/are the functions of an operating system?

  1. ((a))

    All of the options

  2. ((b))

    File Management

  3. ((c))

    Security 

  4. ((d))

    Memory Management

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Answer: ((a))

All of the options

122

Which of the following represents a circumpolar star?

  1. ((a))

    Altitude at upper culmination is minimum

  2. ((b))

    Upper culmination above horizon, lower culmination below horizon

  3. ((c))

    Both upper and lower culmination above horizon

  4. ((d))

    Both upper and lower culmination below horizon

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Answer: ((a))

Altitude at upper culmination is minimum

123

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    In combined sewerage system, one set of sewers is laid for both sanitary sewage and storm water

  2. ((b))

    In separate system, the design of sewage system is economical 

  3. ((c))

     As the sewage is diluted by storm water in combined sewage system, cost of treatment is low

  4. ((d))

    In separate system, self cleaning velocities are easily available and occasional flushing is required 

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Answer: ((a))

In combined sewerage system, one set of sewers is laid for both sanitary sewage and storm water

124

A flow is called hyper-sonic, if the Mach number is-

  1. ((a))

    Less than unity

  2. ((b))

    More than 6

  3. ((c))

    Unity

  4. ((d))

    Between 1 and 4

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Answer: ((a))

Less than unity

125

Where are the Andaman and Nicobar islands situated?

  1. ((a))

    Arabian sea

  2. ((b))

    Indian ocean

  3. ((c))

    Bay of Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Red sea

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Answer: ((a))

Arabian sea

126

In roofing sheet terminology, CGI means -

  1. ((a))

    Corrugated Grating Iron

  2. ((b))

    Corrugated Galvanized Iron

  3. ((c))

    Coated Galvanized Iron

  4. ((d))

    Coated Grating Iron 

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Answer: ((a))

Corrugated Grating Iron

127

What is the coefficient of restitution (e) for elastic impact?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    >1

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    <0

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Answer: ((a))

0

128

What is the binary representation of 32?

  1. ((a))

    100001 

  2. ((b))

    100100

  3. ((c))

    110000

  4. ((d))

    100000

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Answer: ((a))

100001 

129

Which of the following characteristics of ballast makes it unsuitable for use?

  1. ((a))

    High modulus

  2. ((b))

    High stability

  3. ((c))

    High resilience

  4. ((d))

    High water absorption

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Answer: ((a))

High modulus

130

Who presented the first Union Budget of Independent India?

  1. ((a))

    N.K. Chanda

  2. ((b))

    John Mathai

  3. ((c))

    R.K. Shanmukham Chetty

  4. ((d))

    Morarji Desai

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Answer: ((a))

N.K. Chanda

131

The type of valve which allows water to flow in one direction but prevents its flow in the reverse direction is

  1. ((a))

    Sluice valve

  2. ((b))

    Pressure relief valve

  3. ((c))

    Air relief valve

  4. ((d))

    Reflux valve

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Answer: ((a))

Sluice valve

132

M10 grade of concrete mixing ratio is approximately-

  1. ((a))

    1 : 5 : 10

  2. ((b))

    1 : 1 : 2

  3. ((c))

    1 : 3 : 6

  4. ((d))

    1 : 2 : 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 : 5 : 10

133

Which of the following is/are an example of piezoelectric material?

  1. ((a))

    Lead zirconate titanate

  2. ((b))

    Lithium niobate 

  3. ((c))

    Barium titanate

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lead zirconate titanate

134

How many angular bleed lines are present in the 200 rupees note?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

135

Helium atom has _____ electron(s) in its outermost shell.

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

One

136

Colloidal particles are seen continuously in a zigzag path in

  1. ((a))

    Brownian movement 

  2. ((b))

    Raman effect 

  3. ((c))

    Tyndall effect

  4. ((d))

    Discrete particle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brownian movement 

137

Which of the following wall is constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling?

  1. ((a))

    Retaining wall

  2. ((b))

    Breast wall

  3. ((c))

    Parapet wall

  4. ((d))

    Buttress

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Retaining wall

138

Air pollution from automobiles and industries can be controlled by fitting ________

  1. ((a))

    Wet collector(scrubber)

  2. ((b))

    Catalytic converter

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    Electrostatic precipitator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wet collector(scrubber)

139

Who among the following was the first woman to win Wimbledon title successfully nine times?

  1. ((a))

    Martina Navratilova

  2. ((b))

    Chris Evert

  3. ((c))

    Steffi Graf

  4. ((d))

    Monica Seles 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Martina Navratilova

140

If the harmful salt present in the soil is Sodium carbonate, it can be neutralized by the addition of

  1. ((a))

    Magnesium carbonate

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium sulphate

  3. ((c))

    Calcium carbonate

  4. ((d))

    Calcium sulphate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magnesium carbonate

141

DPC means-

  1. ((a))

    Damp Plain Concrete

  2. ((b))

    Damp Proof Course

  3. ((c))

    Dampness Permeable Concrete

  4. ((d))

    Damp Prevention Course

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Answer: ((a))

Damp Plain Concrete

142

A ________ is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. 

  1. ((a))

    Web page

  2. ((b))

    Packet

  3. ((c))

    Firewall 

  4. ((d))

    Server

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Web page

143

According to the Indian Standard Institution (ISI), what is the size of a A3 sheet in mm?

  1. ((a))

    1189 x 841

  2. ((b))

    297 x 210

  3. ((c))

    841 x 594

  4. ((d))

    420 x 297

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1189 x 841

144

According to which theory of failure does the ductile material begin to yield, when the maximum principal strain reaches the strain?

  1. ((a))

    Rankine's theory

  2. ((b))

    Haigh's theory

  3. ((c))

    St. Venant's theory

  4. ((d))

    Guest theory

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rankine's theory

145

______ is the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the given soil.

  1. ((a))

    Degree of saturation

  2. ((b))

    Void ratio

  3. ((c))

    Porosity

  4. ((d))

    Air content

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Answer: ((a))

Degree of saturation

146

Maximum principal stress failure theory is also called _________ theory.

  1. ((a))

    Rankine

  2. ((b))

    Tresca

  3. ((c))

    Tsai-Wu

  4. ((d))

    Tsai Hill

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rankine

147

Which of the following is Quicklime?

  1. ((a))

    CaCO3

  2. ((b))

    CaO

  3. ((c))

    Ca(OH)2

  4. ((d))

    CaCl2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CaCO3

148

The moisture content of a well seasoned wood is in the range-

  1. ((a))

    10-12%

  2. ((b))

    60-65%

  3. ((c))

    48-210%

  4. ((d))

    27-35%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10-12%

149

Mild steel is used in the manufacture of _____

  1. ((a))

    Compression members

  2. ((b))

    Cutting tools

  3. ((c))

    Rolled steel Sections

  4. ((d))

    Tension members

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Compression members

150

To comply with current building regulations, the minimum cavity width in an external wall is ____

  1. ((a))

    70 mm

  2. ((b))

    50 mm

  3. ((c))

    100 mm

  4. ((d))

    60 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70 mm

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