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

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1

The heading up of water above its normal level while passing under the bridge is known as

  1. ((a))

    Afflux

  2. ((b))

    ​Free board

  3. ((c))

    Scour

  4. ((d))

    Clearance

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Answer: ((a))

Afflux

2

A passive sensor uses:

  1. ((a))

    Signals emitted from transmission towers

  2. ((b))

    Its own source of energy

  3. ((c))

    Sun as the source of energy

  4. ((d))

    Flash light as a source of energy 

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Answer: ((a))

Signals emitted from transmission towers

3

Which of the following humanoid robots was developed by the HDFC bank?

  1. ((a))

    AJIT

  2. ((b))

    IRA 2.0

  3. ((c))

    KEMPA

  4. ((d))

    MITRA

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Answer: ((a))

AJIT

4

Why are moorings provided?

  1. ((a))

    For anchoring of ships

  2. ((b))

    For washing of ships and ship boards

  3. ((c))

    For towing the ships to the sea

  4. ((d))

    For repair of ships

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Answer: ((a))

For anchoring of ships

5

While designing the pile as a column, the end conditions adopted is -

  1. ((a))

    One end fixed and other end hinged

  2. ((b))

    Both ends fixed

  3. ((c))

    One end fixed and other end free

  4. ((d))

    Both ends hinged

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Answer: ((a))

One end fixed and other end hinged

6

Which of the following commands does not affect the text font?

  1. ((a))

    Borders

  2. ((b))

    Italics

  3. ((c))

    Bold 

  4. ((d))

    Underline

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Answer: ((a))

Borders

7

Who among the following assumed charge as the 23rd Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. ((a))

    Nasim Zaidi

  2. ((b))

    Sunil Arora

  3. ((c))

    Achal Kumar Jyoti

  4. ((d))

    Om Prakash Rawat

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Answer: ((a))

Nasim Zaidi

8

When one body rolls over the surface of another body, the resistance to its motion is called

  1. ((a))

    Rolling friction

  2. ((b))

    Electrostatic friction

  3. ((c))

    Sliding friction 

  4. ((d))

    Static friction

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Answer: ((a))

Rolling friction

9

The strength of timber ?

  1. ((a))

    Is maximum in the direction 45° to the grain

  2. ((b))

    Is maximum in the direction parallel to the grain

  3. ((c))

    Remains same in all directions

  4. ((d))

    Is maximum in the direction perpendicular to the grain

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Answer: ((a))

Is maximum in the direction 45° to the grain

10

The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation produced with a specific wave length to illuminate a target on the terrain for studying its scattered radiance, is called:

  1. ((a))

    Neutral remote sensing

  2. ((b))

    Remote sensing

  3. ((c))

    Active remote sensing

  4. ((d))

    Passive remote sensing

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Answer: ((a))

Neutral remote sensing

11

If Reynolds number is _______, then the flow of fluid through a pipe is laminar.

  1. ((a))

    > 2000

  2. ((b))

    < 4000

  3. ((c))

    > 4000

  4. ((d))

    < 2000

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Answer: ((a))

> 2000

12

The electric charges attract and repel each other due to

  1. ((a))

    Electrostatic force

  2. ((b))

    Gravitational force

  3. ((c))

    Aerodynamic force

  4. ((d))

    Nuclear force

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Answer: ((a))

Electrostatic force

13

The girders having two or more than two webs are called -

  1. ((a))

    Plate girder

  2. ((b))

    Box girder

  3. ((c))

    Gantry girder

  4. ((d))

    Balanced girder

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Answer: ((a))

Plate girder

14

World water day is observed on -

  1. ((a))

    March 24

  2. ((b))

    March 26

  3. ((c))

    March 20

  4. ((d))

    March 22

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Answer: ((a))

March 24

15

The old type of Pile Driving Equipment which is banned in most countries due to heavy sound and vibration is called as -

  1. ((a))

    Hammer Driven Pile Driver

  2. ((b))

    Augur Boring Pile Driver

  3. ((c))

    Hydraulic Pile Driver

  4. ((d))

    CFA - Continuous Flight Augur

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Answer: ((a))

Hammer Driven Pile Driver

16

IAQ means -

  1. ((a))

    Interior Architectural Quality

  2. ((b))

    Interior Airconditioning Quality

  3. ((c))

    Indoor Air Quality 

  4. ((d))

    Indoor Air Quantity

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Answer: ((a))

Interior Architectural Quality

17

Fibres used in FRC are also called as -

  1. ((a))

    Secondary reinforcements

  2. ((b))

    Slim reinforcements

  3. ((c))

    Slender reinforcements

  4. ((d))

    Super reinforcements

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Answer: ((a))

Secondary reinforcements

18

The best type of crusher for manufacturing M Sand is -

  1. ((a))

    Jaw Crusher

  2. ((b))

    VSI Crusher

  3. ((c))

    Roll Crusher 

  4. ((d))

    Cone Crusher 

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Answer: ((a))

Jaw Crusher

19

Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  2. ((b))

    B.R. Ambedkar

  3. ((c))

    Sardar Baldev Singh 

  4. ((d))

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Answer: ((a))

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

20

The maximum height of a projectile is given by

  1. ((a))

    (u2 sin2 α)/2g

  2. ((b))

    (u2 cos2 α)/2g

  3. ((c))

    (u2 sin2α)/g

  4. ((d))

    (u2 cos2α)/2g

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Answer: ((a))

(u2 sin2 α)/2g

21

A flexible curve consists of a lead bar inside rubber which bends conveniently to draw a smooth curve through any set of points. Which of the following drawing aid is this? 

  1. ((a))

    Set square

  2. ((b))

    French curves

  3. ((c))

    Scale

  4. ((d))

    Divider

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Answer: ((a))

Set square

22

The space between two adjacent trusses is called

  1. ((a))

    Span

  2. ((b))

    Panel

  3. ((c))

    Pitch

  4. ((d))

    Bay

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Answer: ((a))

Span

23

In which of the classes of lever is fulcrum placed between effort and load?

  1. ((a))

    Class 3

  2. ((b))

    Class 1

  3. ((c))

    Class 4

  4. ((d))

    Class 2

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Answer: ((a))

Class 3

24

Which of the following is/are an example of utility program?

  1. ((a))

    Antivirus software

  2. ((b))

    File Compression

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    Network Managers

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Answer: ((a))

Antivirus software

25

The large steel cylindrical metal containers used in RMC plants used for storing cement and/or fly ash and such cementitious materials are named as -

  1. ((a))

    Mixer

  2. ((b))

    Screw Conveyor

  3. ((c))

    Silo

  4. ((d))

    Scraper

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Answer: ((a))

Mixer

26

Soil at a site consists of two layers. The top layer has permeability k units and bottom layer has permeability 5k units. If the thickness of both the layers is equal, then what is the average permeability in the vertical direction?

  1. ((a))

    3k units

  2. ((b))

    (5/3)k units

  3. ((c))

    (5/6)k units

  4. ((d))

    (6/5)k units

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Answer: ((a))

3k units

27

A project construction cost estimate includes the

  1. ((a))

    All of the options

  2. ((b))

    Equipment and overhead cost

  3. ((c))

    Labour and material cost

  4. ((d))

    Profit of the contractor

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Answer: ((a))

All of the options

28

The precautionary principle was first introduced in

  1. ((a))

    Kyoto protocol

  2. ((b))

    The First International Conference on Protection of the North Sea

  3. ((c))

    Vienna convention

  4. ((d))

    The Earth Summit

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Answer: ((a))

Kyoto protocol

29

Which of the following is the process of removal of permanent hardness of water?

  1. ((a))

    Boiling of water

  2. ((b))

    Filtration process

  3. ((c))

    Lime treatment

  4. ((d))

    Zeolite process

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Answer: ((a))

Boiling of water

30

Which of the following protocols is responsible for converting higher level protocol addresses to physical network addresses?

  1. ((a))

    Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)

  2. ((b))

    Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)

  3. ((c))

    Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) 

  4. ((d))

    Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

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Answer: ((a))

Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)

31

Cobalt is an example of a _____ material. 

  1. ((a))

    Non-magnetic

  2. ((b))

    Ferromagnetic

  3. ((c))

    Diamagnetic

  4. ((d))

    Paramagnetic

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Answer: ((a))

Non-magnetic

32

Formation of snow occurs if the cloud temperature is:

  1. ((a))

    Equal to the freezing point

  2. ((b))

    At the freezing point

  3. ((c))

    Just above the freezing point

  4. ((d))

    Below the freezing point

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Answer: ((a))

Equal to the freezing point

33

The highest point on a carriage way is known as

  1. ((a))

    Super elevation

  2. ((b))

    Crown

  3. ((c))

    Camber

  4. ((d))

    Gradient

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Answer: ((a))

Super elevation

34

For night landing, the runway threshold lights are lighted

  1. ((a))

    Yellow

  2. ((b))

    White

  3. ((c))

    Red

  4. ((d))

    Green

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Answer: ((a))

Yellow

35

Name the drawing instruments and aids.

  1. ((a))

    Set squares

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    Templates

  4. ((d))

    Drawing sheet

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Answer: ((a))

Set squares

36

For which of the following games is the "Indira Gandhi Gold Cup" awarded?

  1. ((a))

    Women's hockey

  2. ((b))

    Women's badminton

  3. ((c))

    Women's football

  4. ((d))

    Women's cricket

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Answer: ((a))

Women's hockey

37

Find the deflection of the free end of a cantilever beam carrying a concentrated load P at the free end.

  1. ((a))

    δ = PL3 / 34EI

  2. ((b))

    δ = PL3 / 3EI

  3. ((c))

    δ = PL3 / 5EI

  4. ((d))

    δ = PL3 / 365EI

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Answer: ((a))

δ = PL3 / 34EI

38

EOT crane means

  1. ((a))

    Electric Overhead Travelling

  2. ((b))

    End Open Type 

  3. ((c))

    Easy Operation Type

  4. ((d))

    Earth moving Overhand Truck type

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Answer: ((a))

Electric Overhead Travelling

39

Electron was discovered by ____________

  1. ((a))

    Neils Bohr

  2. ((b))

    Goldstein

  3. ((c))

    J. Chadwick

  4. ((d))

    J.J. Thomson

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Answer: ((a))

Neils Bohr

40

In case public drainage system is not available in a locality, then the structure used to store waste water from toilets is:

  1. ((a))

    Overhead tank

  2. ((b))

    Septic Tank

  3. ((c))

    Sump

  4. ((d))

    Storage Tank

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Answer: ((a))

Overhead tank

41

Which of the following is the appropriate triaxial test to assess the immediate stability of an unloading problem, such as an excavation of a clay slope?

  1. ((a))

    CU test

  2. ((b))

    Unconsolidated drained test

  3. ((c))

    UU test

  4. ((d))

    CD test

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Answer: ((a))

CU test

42

The 1's complement of binary number 10010 is

  1. ((a))

    01101

  2. ((b))

    01111

  3. ((c))

    11101

  4. ((d))

    10101

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Answer: ((a))

01101

43

When is 'World Wildlife Day' observed?

  1. ((a))

    17 March

  2. ((b))

    10 March

  3. ((c))

    5 March

  4. ((d))

    3 March

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Answer: ((a))

17 March

44

The property of the soil due to which a decrease in volume occurs under compressive force is known as -

  1. ((a))

    Consolidation of soil

  2. ((b))

    Compressibility of soil

  3. ((c))

    Compression strength of soil

  4. ((d))

    Initial consolidation of soil

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Answer: ((a))

Consolidation of soil

45

The penetration value of residue from distillation upto 360°C of rapid curing cutbacks bitumen is -

  1. ((a))

    80 to 120

  2. ((b))

    30 to 120

  3. ((c))

    40 to 80

  4. ((d))

    100 to 160

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Answer: ((a))

80 to 120

46

In a compaction factor test of concrete, if the compaction value is less than 0.95 and greater than 0.85, then the standard of the workability is:

  1. ((a))

    Very good

  2. ((b))

    Fair

  3. ((c))

    Medium

  4. ((d))

    Good

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Answer: ((a))

Very good

47

The international protocol to protect the ozone layer in 1987 was

  1. ((a))

    Vienna Convention

  2. ((b))

    Cartagena protocol 

  3. ((c))

    Kyoto protocol

  4. ((d))

    Montreal Protocol

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Answer: ((a))

Vienna Convention

48

What is the correct formula of washing soda? 

  1. ((a))

    Na2CO3.H2O

  2. ((b))

    Na2CO3

  3. ((c))

    Na2CO3.6H2O

  4. ((d))

    Na2CO3.10H2O

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Answer: ((a))

Na2CO3.H2O

49

What is the unit of refractive index?

  1. ((a))

    m/s

  2. ((b))

    No unit

  3. ((c))

    m-1

  4. ((d))

    Dioptre

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Answer: ((a))

m/s

50

A cantilever beam of size 230 × 400 mm (effective) has a clear span of 25 m and is supported on a 400 × 400 mm column. The effective span of the cantilever is-

  1. ((a))

    25.2 m

  2. ((b))

    33 m

  3. ((c))

    15 m

  4. ((d))

    9 m

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Answer: ((a))

25.2 m

51

For a vertical stiffened web of a plate girder, the lesser clear dimension of the panel should not exceed:

  1. ((a))

    180 t

  2. ((b))

    85 t

  3. ((c))

    250 t

  4. ((d))

    200 t

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Answer: ((a))

180 t

52

When did the partition of Bengal come into effect?

  1. ((a))

    1905

  2. ((b))

    1904

  3. ((c))

    1902

  4. ((d))

    1903

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Answer: ((a))

1905

53

A line joining the vertices of the trusses is called

  1. ((a))

    Sky line

  2. ((b))

    Ridge line

  3. ((c))

    Top line

  4. ((d))

    Peak line

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Answer: ((a))

Sky line

54

The ratio of current assets to current liabilities is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Acid-test (or quick) ratio

  2. ((b))

    Debts ratio

  3. ((c))

    Current ratio

  4. ((d))

    Liquidity ratio 

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Answer: ((a))

Acid-test (or quick) ratio

55

Compressibility is the reciprocal of -

  1. ((a))

    Bulk modulus of elasticity

  2. ((b))

    Rigidity Modulus of elasticity

  3. ((c))

    Shear modulus of elasticity

  4. ((d))

    Young's modulus of elasticity

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Answer: ((a))

Bulk modulus of elasticity

56

The rain waterholes in the parapet or in edging is called as

  1. ((a))

    Water proofing 

  2. ((b))

    Weep hole 

  3. ((c))

    Edge hole

  4. ((d))

    Hole

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Answer: ((a))

Water proofing 

57

The Law of Triad was given by

  1. ((a))

    John Newlands

  2. ((b))

    Henry Moseley 

  3. ((c))

    D.I. Mendeleev 

  4. ((d))

    J.W. Dobereiner

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Answer: ((a))

John Newlands

58

Which of the following is NOT an anti-virus software?

  1. ((a))

    McAfee

  2. ((b))

    Oracle

  3. ((c))

    Kaspersky

  4. ((d))

    Norton

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Answer: ((a))

McAfee

59

A method in which mortar conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at a high velocity onto a surface is called

  1. ((a))

    Ferrocement

  2. ((b))

    Varnishing 

  3. ((c))

    Concreting

  4. ((d))

    Gunite

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Answer: ((a))

Ferrocement

60

Which of the following areas is/are NOT included in the Carpet area?

  1. ((a))

    Entrance gate

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    The walls along with doors and other openings

  4. ((d))

    Verandah, corridor and passage

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Answer: ((a))

Entrance gate

61

With which of the following sports is Mithali Raj associated?

  1. ((a))

    Basketball

  2. ((b))

    Golf

  3. ((c))

    Cricket

  4. ((d))

    Football 

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Answer: ((a))

Basketball

62

In pre-stressed concrete, high-grade concrete is used for -

  1. ((a))

    Having concrete of low ductility

  2. ((b))

    Having Low creep

  3. ((c))

    Having concrete of high brittleness 

  4. ((d))

    Controlling the pre-stress loss

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Answer: ((a))

Having concrete of low ductility

63

Which type of radiation is emitted from Carbon 14?

  1. ((a))

    Beta

  2. ((b))

    Alpha

  3. ((c))

    Gamma

  4. ((d))

    All of the options 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beta

64

In 2019, RBI launched SRPHi, which stands for:

  1. ((a))

    Survey on Retail Payment History of India

  2. ((b))

    Survey on Rural Poor Habitation of India

  3. ((c))

    Survey on Retail Payment Habits of Indians

  4. ((d))

    Survey on Retail Payment Habits of Individuals 

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Answer: ((a))

Survey on Retail Payment History of India

65

The water in the soil which is in excess of the hygroscopic and capillary water and which can move freely downwards when the soil is porous and drainage available is called

  1. ((a))

    Hygrosopic water 

  2. ((b))

    Free water

  3. ((c))

    Firing water

  4. ((d))

    Capillary water

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Answer: ((a))

Hygrosopic water 

66

The moment distribution method in structural analysis is also called as-

  1. ((a))

    Displacement method

  2. ((b))

    Unit method

  3. ((c))

    Flexibility method

  4. ((d))

    Force method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Displacement method

67

Which of the following is used to write web pages?

  1. ((a))

    HTTP  

  2. ((b))

    HTML

  3. ((c))

    FTP

  4. ((d))

    URL

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Answer: ((a))

HTTP  

68

The digits used in a binary number system are ____ and ____. 

  1. ((a))

    3, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 2

  3. ((c))

    0, 1

  4. ((d))

    0, 9

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Answer: ((a))

3, 4

69

Foundation plan will show - 

  1. ((a))

    Size and depth of foundation

  2. ((b))

    Carpet area

  3. ((c))

    Height of foundation

  4. ((d))

    Length of plinth level

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Answer: ((a))

Size and depth of foundation

70

______ and water in the air react together to form carbonic acid.

  1. ((a))

    Carbon monoxide

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    Carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    Carbon

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Answer: ((a))

Carbon monoxide

71

Which of the following is the type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side?

  1. ((a))

    Gambrel roof

  2. ((b))

    Mansard roof

  3. ((c))

    Hip roof

  4. ((d))

    Gable roof

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Answer: ((a))

Gambrel roof

72

Pick up the correct statement from the following. 

  1. ((a))

    Engineering economy is a collection of mathematical techniques which simplify economic comparisons

  2. ((b))

    All of the options 

  3. ((c))

    Engineering economy is a decision assistance tool by which one method will be chosen as the most economical one

  4. ((d))

    For understanding the engineering economy, one should be able to classify the basic terminology and fundamental concepts of economy

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Answer: ((a))

Engineering economy is a collection of mathematical techniques which simplify economic comparisons

73

The Nobel Peace prize for contribution towards environmental conservation in 2004 was awarded to

  1. ((a))

    Ratan Tata

  2. ((b))

    Wangari Maathai

  3. ((c))

    S.D. Bush

  4. ((d))

    Dr. Manmohan Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ratan Tata

74

Gypsum used in cement manufacturing acts as a/an-

  1. ((a))

    Plasticizer

  2. ((b))

    Air entraining agent

  3. ((c))

    Retarder

  4. ((d))

    Accelerator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plasticizer

75

Special types of glazed tiles or bricks are used as facing material for the rubble or concrete or brick backing in

  1. ((a))

    Brick facing with Rubble or Concrete backing masonry

  2. ((b))

    Brick backed Ashlar masonry

  3. ((c))

    Random Rubble masonry

  4. ((d))

    Stone facing with Brick, Rubble or Concrete backing masonry

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Answer: ((a))

Brick facing with Rubble or Concrete backing masonry

76

The main factor to be considered first in town planning is

  1. ((a))

    Topography

  2. ((b))

    Governing body and cultural heritage

  3. ((c))

    Ecology of land

  4. ((d))

    Society needs

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Answer: ((a))

Topography

77

The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of unit mass of a material by one degree centigrade is called

  1. ((a))

    Specific Heat

  2. ((b))

    Thermal expansion 

  3. ((c))

    Temperature stress

  4. ((d))

    Heat of hydration

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Answer: ((a))

Specific Heat

78

The special formwork without support from ground, used for constructing tall structures and which moves up continuously is called as

  1. ((a))

    Slipform

  2. ((b))

    Myvan form

  3. ((c))

    Lost forms

  4. ((d))

    Tunnel form

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Answer: ((a))

Slipform

79

Where were the Special Olympics World Games 2019 inaugurated? 

  1. ((a))

    Tokyo

  2. ((b))

    Shanghai 

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Abu Dhabi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tokyo

80

Superplasticizer increases slump of concrete due to which phenomenon?

  1. ((a))

    Densification of cement particles

  2. ((b))

    Drying of cement particles

  3. ((c))

    Dispersion and deflocculation of cement particles

  4. ((d))

    Deterioration of cement particles 

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Answer: ((a))

Densification of cement particles

81

With which of the following fields is Zakir Hussain associated?

  1. ((a))

    Painting

  2. ((b))

    Literature

  3. ((c))

    Music

  4. ((d))

    Sculpture

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Answer: ((a))

Painting

82

Local attraction in compass surveying may exist due to-

  1. ((a))

    Presence of magnetic substances near the instrument

  2. ((b))

    Incorrect levelling of the magnetic needle

  3. ((c))

    Friction of the needle at the pivot

  4. ((d))

    Loss of magnetism of the needle

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Answer: ((a))

Presence of magnetic substances near the instrument

83

Mini drafter combines the functions of

  1. ((a))

    T-square and Set squares

  2. ((b))

    Divider and Compass

  3. ((c))

    FrenchCurve and Procircle

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

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Answer: ((a))

T-square and Set squares

84

Which of the following is NOT a flood proofing measure for houses?

  1. ((a))

    Dry flood proofing

  2. ((b))

    Flood walls

  3. ((c))

    Detention basins

  4. ((d))

    Elevation

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Answer: ((a))

Dry flood proofing

85

For a constant aggregate cement ratio, if the coarse aggregate is increased at the expense of sand, maintaining total aggregate cement ratio constant, then the total surface area of the aggregate is - 

  1. ((a))

    Reduced

  2. ((b))

    Depends on Other factor 

  3. ((c))

    Remains Unchanged

  4. ((d))

    Increased

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Answer: ((a))

Reduced

86

If two individual footings are too close as per design, then they should be converted as

  1. ((a))

    Mat raft

  2. ((b))

    Strap footing 

  3. ((c))

    Strip raft

  4. ((d))

    Combined footing

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Answer: ((a))

Mat raft

87

According to ICAO recommendations, what is the rate of elevation correction for the runway above MSL?

  1. ((a))

    2% for every 300 m of elevation above MSL

  2. ((b))

    1% for every 100 m of elevation above MSL 

  3. ((c))

    2% for every 500 m of elevation above MSL

  4. ((d))

    7% of every 300 m of elevation above MSL

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Answer: ((a))

2% for every 300 m of elevation above MSL

88

In a simply supported beam of span L subjected to central concentrated load, the central deflection is 24 mm. Then the slope at supports is:

  1. ((a))

    (48/L) radians

  2. ((b))

    (36/L) radians

  3. ((c))

    (24/L) radians

  4. ((d))

    (72/L) radians

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Answer: ((a))

(48/L) radians

89

The financial analysis helps to judge:

  1. ((a))

    The financial position of the firm

  2. ((b))

    The operational efficiency of the firm

  3. ((c))

    Both the operational efficiency of the firm and the financial position of the firm

  4. ((d))

    Neither operational efficiency of the firm nor financial position of the firm

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Answer: ((a))

The financial position of the firm

90

Who introduced the concept of biodiversity hotspot?

  1. ((a))

    Christopher Columbus

  2. ((b))

    Charles Darwin

  3. ((c))

    Norman Myers

  4. ((d))

    Christoph Schwitzer

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Answer: ((a))

Christopher Columbus

91

Through which state do the rivers Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej and Yamuna flow?

  1. ((a))

    Jammu & Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Haryana

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Answer: ((a))

Jammu & Kashmir

92

The loss of head in pipe due to friction is calculated by-

  1. ((a))

    Darcy's law

  2. ((b))

    Darcy–Weisbach equation

  3. ((c))

    Energy loss

  4. ((d))

    Chezy's law

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Answer: ((a))

Darcy's law

93

To which of the following cities was Swachh Survekshan Award 2019 for India's cleanest city given?

  1. ((a))

    Mysore

  2. ((b))

    Indore

  3. ((c))

    Ahmedabad 

  4. ((d))

    Ambikapur

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Answer: ((a))

Mysore

94

The stresses caused by the bending moment is called -

  1. ((a))

    Shear stress

  2. ((b))

    Compressive stress

  3. ((c))

    Flexural stress

  4. ((d))

    Tensile stress

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Answer: ((a))

Shear stress

95

Tintometer is used to measure

  1. ((a))

    Colour

  2. ((b))

    Temperature

  3. ((c))

    Odour

  4. ((d))

    Hardness

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Answer: ((a))

Colour

96

Which of the following is the most reliable estimate?

  1. ((a))

    Detailed estimate 

  2. ((b))

    Plinth area estimate

  3. ((c))

    Cube rate estimate

  4. ((d))

    Preliminary estimate

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Answer: ((a))

Detailed estimate 

97

The critical load for a long column with both ends fixed is 160 kN. If the same section is to be used for another column of double the length, the critical load is:

  1. ((a))

    80 kN

  2. ((b))

    320 kN

  3. ((c))

    160 kN

  4. ((d))

    40 kN

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Answer: ((a))

80 kN

98

In Highway Construction engineering, the equipment HMA means -

  1. ((a))

    Hard Mix Asphalt Plant

  2. ((b))

    Hot Mix Asphalt Plant

  3. ((c))

    Hot Mix Admixture

  4. ((d))

    Hot Mix Aggregate Plant

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Answer: ((a))

Hard Mix Asphalt Plant

99

The distance of a point where the whole area of a body is assumed to be concentrated from a given axis is called-

  1. ((a))

    Radius of gyration

  2. ((b))

    Second moment of area

  3. ((c))

    Moment of inertia

  4. ((d))

    Mass moment of inertia

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Answer: ((a))

Radius of gyration

100

According to the ICAO specification for field runway length, take off run available is known as

  1. ((a))

    LDA

  2. ((b))

    TODA

  3. ((c))

    TORA

  4. ((d))

    ASDA

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Answer: ((a))

LDA

101

Mass moment of inertia of a uniform thin rod of mass (m) and length (l) about its mid-point and perpendicular to its length is

  1. ((a))

    2/3 ml2

  2. ((b))

    ml2 /12

  3. ((c))

    ml2/3

  4. ((d))

    3/4 ml2

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Answer: ((a))

2/3 ml2

102

Soundness of cement is tested by-

  1. ((a))

    Izod apparatus

  2. ((b))

    Vicat apparatus

  3. ((c))

    Le-chatelier apparatus

  4. ((d))

    Hopper apparatus

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Answer: ((a))

Izod apparatus

103

RE wall means -

  1. ((a))

    Reinforced Earth Wall

  2. ((b))

    Resistant Earth Wall

  3. ((c))

    Revetment Earth Wall 

  4. ((d))

    Retaining Earth Wall

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Answer: ((a))

Reinforced Earth Wall

104

When does a quick sand condition is developed in soil?

  1. ((a))

    Head causing downward flow is decreased

  2. ((b))

    Head causing upward flow is increased

  3. ((c))

    Head causing upward flow is decreased

  4. ((d))

    Head causing downward flow is increased

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Answer: ((a))

Head causing downward flow is decreased

105

_______ is the process of inviting bids or proposal in response to an invitation.

  1. ((a))

    Scheduling

  2. ((b))

    Starting

  3. ((c))

    Tendering 

  4. ((d))

    Planning

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Answer: ((a))

Scheduling

106

What is the volume of a 6 m deep tank having rectangular shaped top 6 m x 4 m and bottom 4 m x 2m (computed through the use of prismoidal formula)?

  1. ((a))

    92 m3

  2. ((b))

    96 m3

  3. ((c))

    90 m3

  4. ((d))

    94 m3

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Answer: ((a))

92 m3

107

The _________ statement is used to transfer the control to the end of statement block in a loop.

  1. ((a))

    Break

  2. ((b))

    Switch

  3. ((c))

    Goto

  4. ((d))

    Continue

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Answer: ((a))

Break

108

Compounds of which of the following metals is used in black and white photography?

  1. ((a))

    Al

  2. ((b))

    Ag

  3. ((c))

    Cu

  4. ((d))

    Au

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Answer: ((a))

Al

109

If there is any obstruction to the uniform settlement of hardened concrete, it forms a crack known as

  1. ((a))

    Settlement crack

  2. ((b))

    Longitudinal crack

  3. ((c))

    Shear crack

  4. ((d))

    Random crack

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Answer: ((a))

Settlement crack

110

Consider the following statements: Sinking of an intermediate support of a continuous beam

(i) reduces the negative moment at support.

(ii) increases the negative moment at support.

(iii) reduces the positive moment at support.

(iv) increases the positive moment at the center of span.

Of these statements:

  1. ((a))

    (ii) and (iii) are correct

  2. ((b))

    (ii) and (iv) are correct

  3. ((c))

    (i) and (iii) are correct

  4. ((d))

    (i) and (iv) are correct

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Answer: ((a))

(ii) and (iii) are correct

111

Analysis of continuous beam can be done by

  1. ((a))

    Three Moment Theorem

  2. ((b))

    Slope Deflection Method

  3. ((c))

    Moment Distribution Method

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

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Answer: ((a))

Three Moment Theorem

112

Cleaning of hard to reach places inside a spiral tube, odd shaped parts, electronic components etc. is done using which waves?

  1. ((a))

    Ultrasonic waves

  2. ((b))

    Infrasonic waves

  3. ((c))

    Subsonic waves

  4. ((d))

    Supersonic waves

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Answer: ((a))

Ultrasonic waves

113

A ______ is formed when each colour of the white light is refracted in the prism at a different angle.

  1. ((a))

    Spectrum

  2. ((b))

    Colour image

  3. ((c))

    Colour spread 

  4. ((d))

    Rainbow

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Answer: ((a))

Spectrum

114

When an object undergoes acceleration

  1. ((a))

    A force always acts on it

  2. ((b))

    It always moves down

  3. ((c))

    It always moves up

  4. ((d))

    It always falls towards the earth

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Answer: ((a))

A force always acts on it

115

What is the mass of the 0.5 moles of Nitrogen atoms?

  1. ((a))

    14 g

  2. ((b))

    7 g

  3. ((c))

    70 g

  4. ((d))

    21 g

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Answer: ((a))

14 g

116

Which of the following cricketers was/were inducted as the Honorary Life Members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in April, 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Both Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mark Boucher

  2. ((b))

    Mark Boucher

  3. ((c))

    Virat Kohli

  4. ((d))

    Inzamam-ul-Haq

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Answer: ((a))

Both Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mark Boucher

117

Which of the following is an input device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen?

  1. ((a))

    Light pen

  2. ((b))

    Plotter

  3. ((c))

    Mouse

  4. ((d))

    Joystick 

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Answer: ((a))

Light pen

118

If the initial setting time of cement is 10 minutes, it can be classified as -

  1. ((a))

    Quick setting cement

  2. ((b))

    Sulphate resisting cement

  3. ((c))

    Rapid hardening cement

  4. ((d))

    Low heat cement

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Answer: ((a))

Quick setting cement

119

Which of the following forms of land degradation is more prevalent in India?

  1. ((a))

    Soil erosion

  2. ((b))

    Soil subsidence

  3. ((c))

    Landslide

  4. ((d))

    Desertification

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Answer: ((a))

Soil erosion

120

In fibre reinforced concrete, if the fibres are not dispersed properly, then the resulting problem is called as ________

  1. ((a))

    Spalling

  2. ((b))

    Segregation

  3. ((c))

    Congestion

  4. ((d))

    Balling

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Answer: ((a))

Spalling

121

The effective length of fillet should be less than-

  1. ((a))

    Four times the size of weld

  2. ((b))

    One time the size of the weld

  3. ((c))

    Three times the size of weld

  4. ((d))

    Two times the size of weld

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Answer: ((a))

Four times the size of weld

122

Terzaghi's bearing capacity factors depend on-

  1. ((a))

    Uniformity coefficient of soil and dry density of soil

  2. ((b))

    Coefficient of curvature of soil and bulk density of soil

  3. ((c))

    Angle of internal friction of soil only

  4. ((d))

    Angle of internal friction of soil and depth of foundation

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Answer: ((a))

Uniformity coefficient of soil and dry density of soil

123

The member which is subjected to bending is called

  1. ((a))

    Footing

  2. ((b))

    Slab

  3. ((c))

    Column

  4. ((d))

    Beam

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Answer: ((a))

Footing

124

A change in state directly from solid to gas without changing into liquid state is called _____.

  1. ((a))

    Sublimation

  2. ((b))

    Condensation

  3. ((c))

    Vapourisation

  4. ((d))

    Fusion

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Answer: ((a))

Sublimation

125

The bracing provided in the plane of end posts is called ____

  1. ((a))

    Sway bracing

  2. ((b))

    Bottom lateral bracing

  3. ((c))

    Top lateral bracing

  4. ((d))

    Portal bracing

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Answer: ((a))

Sway bracing

126

A phreatic line is defined as the line within a dam section below which there is/are-

  1. ((a))

    Negative equipotential lines

  2. ((b))

    Positive hydrostatic pressure

  3. ((c))

    Positive equipotential lines

  4. ((d))

    Negative hydrostatic pressure

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Answer: ((a))

Negative equipotential lines

127

Kerb and median are two elements in a highway cross - section. Choose the correct match.

  1. ((a))

    1 Kerb at the middle and 2 medians at the side edges

  2. ((b))

    Kerb and median classification names are not based on position in pavement cross-section but based on their shape

  3. ((c))

    Kerb for both the side edges of the pavement and 1 median at the centre line of the pavement

  4. ((d))

    Median is a longitudinal element and kerb is a lateral element

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Answer: ((a))

1 Kerb at the middle and 2 medians at the side edges

128

The equation of continuity of flow is applicable when the-

  1. ((a))

    Flow is steady

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    Flow is one dimensional

  4. ((d))

    Velocity is uniform over the cross section

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Answer: ((a))

Flow is steady

129

Which of the following output devices is used for translating information from a computer into pictorial form on paper?

  1. ((a))

    Card punch

  2. ((b))

    Plotter

  3. ((c))

    Touch panel 

  4. ((d))

    Keyboard

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Answer: ((a))

Card punch

130

What is the ratio of rate of back-washing to that of filtration in a typical rapid sand filter?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

4

131

For limit state of collapse, the partial safety factors recommended by IS 456 : 2000 for estimating the design strength of concrete and reinforcing steel are respectively-

  1. ((a))

    1.5 and 1.15

  2. ((b))

    1.0 and 1.0

  3. ((c))

    1.15 and 1.5

  4. ((d))

    1.5 and 1.0

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Answer: ((a))

1.5 and 1.15

132

Imhoff cone is used to measure-

  1. ((a))

    Dissolved solids

  2. ((b))

    Settleable solids

  3. ((c))

    Suspended solids

  4. ((d))

    Colloidal solids

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Answer: ((a))

Dissolved solids

133

Which of the following is the ratio of absolute viscosity to mass density?

  1. ((a))

    Specific viscosity

  2. ((b))

    Coefficient of viscosity

  3. ((c))

    Viscosity index

  4. ((d))

    Kinematic viscosity

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Answer: ((a))

Specific viscosity

134

The objectives of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) are

  1. ((a))

    Immunization

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    Health check up and referral services

  4. ((d))

    Pre-school non-formal education

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Answer: ((a))

Immunization

135

The surface of painting is measured in -

  1. ((a))

    Tonnes

  2. ((b))

    Sq.m

  3. ((c))

    Cu.m

  4. ((d))

    Cu.ft

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Answer: ((a))

Tonnes

136

The structure which is used to divide the stages in different levels is termed as-

  1. ((a))

    Damp proof course

  2. ((b))

    Roof

  3. ((c))

    Lintels

  4. ((d))

    Floor

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Answer: ((a))

Damp proof course

137

In which country's spacecraft did Rakesh Sharma travel into space?

  1. ((a))

    Germany

  2. ((b))

    UK

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    Soviet Union

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Answer: ((a))

Germany

138

In which of the following districts of Jharkhand is bauxite obtained?

  1. ((a))

    Latehar 

  2. ((b))

    Lohardaga

  3. ((c))

    Gumla

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

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Answer: ((a))

Latehar 

139

Which of the following is a waterborne disease?

  1. ((a))

    Tuberculosis

  2. ((b))

    Small pox

  3. ((c))

    Anthrax

  4. ((d))

    Cholera

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Answer: ((a))

Tuberculosis

140

Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu

The above reaction is an example of a

  1. ((a))

    Decomposition reaction

  2. ((b))

    Displacement reaction

  3. ((c))

    Combination reaction

  4. ((d))

    Double displacement reaction

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Answer: ((a))

Decomposition reaction

141

The number of independent elastic constants for a linear elastic isotropic and homogeneous material is-

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

4

142

What is the main principle of Prestressed Concrete Structures?

  1. ((a))

    To introduce tensile stresses

  2. ((b))

    To introduce compressive stresses in the zone wherever tensile stresses are expected

  3. ((c))

    To introduce deflection

  4. ((d))

    To introduce shear stress

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Answer: ((a))

To introduce tensile stresses

143

In a trussed bridge, the maximum limit of span is -

  1. ((a))

    50 to 150 m

  2. ((b))

    3 to 7.5 m

  3. ((c))

    30 to 80 m

  4. ((d))

    18 to 30 m

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Answer: ((a))

50 to 150 m

144

The point of contraflexure is the point at which ___________ changes its sign.

  1. ((a))

    Torsional moment

  2. ((b))

    Shear force

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    Bending moment

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Answer: ((a))

Torsional moment

145

The distance between centres of rivet holes should not be less than -

  1. ((a))

    3 times the diameter of the rivet

  2. ((b))

    2.5 times the diameter of the rivet

  3. ((c))

    2 times the diameter of the rivet

  4. ((d))

    3.5 times the diameter of the rivet

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Answer: ((a))

3 times the diameter of the rivet

146

The vibrating of the concrete before grouting makes the quality of concrete -

  1. ((a))

    Better

  2. ((b))

    Slow

  3. ((c))

    Low

  4. ((d))

    Fair

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Answer: ((a))

Better

147

The strength of winds is measured with the help of

  1. ((a))

    Barometers

  2. ((b))

    Beaufort scale

  3. ((c))

    Wind indicator

  4. ((d))

    Tintometer

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Answer: ((a))

Barometers

148

Ozone layer absorbs __________ which are very harmful for the living organisms.

  1. ((a))

    Infrared rays 

  2. ((b))

    Gamma rays

  3. ((c))

    X rays

  4. ((d))

    Ultraviolet rays 

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Answer: ((a))

Infrared rays 

149

The minimum grades for PCC and RCC structures as per IS code is:

  1. ((a))

    M 10 and M 20 respectively

  2. ((b))

    M 10 and M 15 respectively

  3. ((c))

    M 15 and M 20 respectively

  4. ((d))

    M 15 and M 30 respectively

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Answer: ((a))

M 10 and M 20 respectively

150

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  1. ((a))

    All of the options

  2. ((b))

    Frequency of a wave is measured in Hertz (Hz)

  3. ((c))

    Frequency is the number of wave crests passing a fixed point in one second

  4. ((d))

    Amplitude of a wave is the height of its crust from the mid-point

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Answer: ((a))

All of the options

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