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RRB JE CE 29 Aug 2019 (Shift 2) CBT 2 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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1

When the soil layer surrounding a portion of the pile shaft settles more than the pile, a downward drag occurs in pile, then the drag is known as - 

  1. ((a))

    Negative vibration

  2. ((b))

    Negative skin friction 

  3. ((c))

    Friction piles

  4. ((d))

    Single acting hammer 

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Answer: ((a))

Negative vibration

2

The processes that are residing in main memory and are ready and waiting to be executed, are kept on a list called

  1. ((a))

    Process queue

  2. ((b))

    Job queue

  3. ((c))

    Ready queue

  4. ((d))

    Execution queue

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Answer: ((a))

Process queue

3

Which of the following statements about environmental education is false?

  1. ((a))

    Environmental education is essential for the younger generation only

  2. ((b))

    Environmental Education will prepare the next generation to plan appropriate strategies for addressing developmental environmental issues

  3. ((c))

    Environmental Education is evolving to be education for sustainable and ethical development both at a local and global level 

  4. ((d))

    Environmental education does not advocate a particular viewpoint or course of actions

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Answer: ((a))

Environmental education is essential for the younger generation only

4

To design the deep beam, the factors that are taken into account are

  1. ((a))

    Non-linear distribution of stress

  2. ((b))

    Temperature stresses 

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    Lateral buckling

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Answer: ((a))

Non-linear distribution of stress

5

When calcium carbonate is heated, it decomposes to give ______ and _______. 

  1. ((a))

    Ca2O2, CO2

  2. ((b))

    CaO, CO2

  3. ((c))

    CaO, CO

  4. ((d))

    Ca2O, CO

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Answer: ((a))

Ca2O2, CO2

6

The trap efficiency of a reservoir after commissioning will -

  1. ((a))

     Decrease initially for some time and increase later

  2. ((b))

    Increase with time

  3. ((c))

    Increase initially for some time and decrease later

  4. ((d))

    Decrease with time

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Answer: ((a))

 Decrease initially for some time and increase later

7

Which of the following is used to measure the difference in pressures between two points in a pipe or in two different pipes?

  1. ((a))

    Orifice meter

  2. ((b))

    Piezometer

  3. ((c))

    Differential manometer

  4. ((d))

    Single column manometer

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Answer: ((a))

Orifice meter

8

Coning of train wheels is done for the purpose of-

  1. ((a))

    For reducing the self-weight of wheels

  2. ((b))

    Enabling the train wheels to cover different distances along the inner and outer curves simultaneously

  3. ((c))

    For reducing the frictional contact surface area with the rails

  4. ((d))

    For decorative purposes

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Answer: ((a))

For reducing the self-weight of wheels

9

The particle size of an aggregate bigger than 4.75 mm but smaller than 75 mm is known as-

  1. ((a))

    Course aggregate

  2. ((b))

    Silt

  3. ((c))

    Clay

  4. ((d))

    Fine aggregate

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Answer: ((a))

Course aggregate

10

The most common type of scaffolding which is widely used in the construction of brickwork is -

  1. ((a))

    Suspended scaffolding 

  2. ((b))

    Trestle scaffolding 

  3. ((c))

    Steel scaffolding

  4. ((d))

    Single scaffolding

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Answer: ((a))

Suspended scaffolding 

11

Which of the following concepts is the basic principle of structural design?

  1. ((a))

    Partial Weak column-beam

  2. ((b))

    Equally Strong column-beam 

  3. ((c))

    Strong-column Weak-beam

  4. ((d))

    Weak-column Strong-beam

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Answer: ((a))

Partial Weak column-beam

12

Pick up the correct statement from the following

  1. ((a))

    Runway edge from the landing side is called threshold

  2. ((b))

    Localizer indicates to the pilot his position with respect to the proposed alignment

  3. ((c))

    The glide slope indicates the correct angle of descent

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

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Answer: ((a))

Runway edge from the landing side is called threshold

13

The Winter Olympic Games came into being in:

  1. ((a))

    1916

  2. ((b))

    1920

  3. ((c))

    1912

  4. ((d))

    1924

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Answer: ((a))

1916

14

In Contractual payments, RA Bill means:

  1. ((a))

    Received Amount Bill

  2. ((b))

    Receipts and Accounts Bill

  3. ((c))

    Recurring Amount Bill

  4. ((d))

    Running Account Bill

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Answer: ((a))

Received Amount Bill

15

What is the full form of FDDI? 

  1. ((a))

    Fiber Distributed Data Interface

  2. ((b))

    Fiber Distributed Dual Interface

  3. ((c))

    Fiber Data Distributed Interface

  4. ((d))

    Fiber Dual Distributed Interface

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Answer: ((a))

Fiber Distributed Data Interface

16

Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives the actual beam's -

  1. ((a))

    Curvature

  2. ((b))

    Bending moment

  3. ((c))

    Deflection

  4. ((d))

    Slope

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Answer: ((a))

Curvature

17

Consider the following statements:

In solid waste management

  1. Density separation of solid wastes can be accomplished by air classifiers.
  2. Iron recovery from solid wastes can be done by magnetic separators.
  3. Aluminium separation from solid wastes can be accomplished by eddy current separators.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 and 3

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3

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Answer: ((a))

1 and 3

18

In any good staircase, the maximum and minimum pitch should be

  1. ((a))

    90° and 0°

  2. ((b))

    75° and 30°

  3. ((c))

    40° and 25°

  4. ((d))

    60° and 10°

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Answer: ((a))

90° and 0°

19

The forces which meet at one point and have their line of action in different planes are called

  1. ((a))

    Intersecting forces

  2. ((b))

    Non-coplanar non-concurrent forces

  3. ((c))

    Coplanar non-concurrent forces

  4. ((d))

    Non-coplanar concurrent forces

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Answer: ((a))

Intersecting forces

20

When did the Santhal rebellion break out?

  1. ((a))

    1855

  2. ((b))

    1912

  3. ((c))

    1895

  4. ((d))

    1821

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Answer: ((a))

1855

21

The minimum area required for the isolated footing to carry a factored load of 1000 kN constructed over the soil of safe bearing capacity 150 kN/m2 is

  1. ((a))

    4.4 m2

  2. ((b))

    6.7 m2

  3. ((c))

    4.9 m2

  4. ((d))

    7.3 m2

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Answer: ((a))

4.4 m2

22

What is the curve resistance for a 50 tonnes train on a BG track on a 4°curve? 

  1. ((a))

    0.06 tonne

  2. ((b))

    0.01 tonne

  3. ((c))

    0.05 tonne

  4. ((d))

    0.08 tonne

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Answer: ((a))

0.06 tonne

23

Mud pumping is a problem occurring in which type of pavement?

  1. ((a))

    Rigid concrete roads

  2. ((b))

    Flexible bitumen roads

  3. ((c))

    Earthen roads

  4. ((d))

    Moorum roads

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Answer: ((a))

Rigid concrete roads

24

Who among the following was the first Indian woman to be nominated to the International Olympic Committee? 

  1. ((a))

     Anjum Chopra

  2. ((b))

    Nita Ambani

  3. ((c))

    Mithali Raj 

  4. ((d))

    Chanda Kochhar

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Answer: ((a))

 Anjum Chopra

25

While representing the diameter in dimensioning it is represented as

  1. ((a))

    Ø

  2. ((b))

    d

  3. ((c))

    Dia

  4. ((d))

    D

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Answer: ((a))

Ø

26

The superelevation 'e' is expressed as - (where v = speed of vehicle,g = Acceleration due to gravity,R = radius of the horizontal curve, W = weight of the vehicle,G = Universal gravitational constant)

  1. ((a))

    e = v3 /gR

  2. ((b))

    e = h / GR

  3. ((c))

    e = v2 /gR

  4. ((d))

    e = W / GR

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Answer: ((a))

e = v3 /gR

27

A combined footing may be rectangular in shape if - 

  1. ((a))

    Both the columns carry equal loads

  2. ((b))

    One column is loaded and the other column is a tension column

  3. ((c))

    Rectangular shape of combined footing depends not on column loads but on soil type 

  4. ((d))

    Both the columns carry unequal loads 

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Answer: ((a))

Both the columns carry equal loads

28

_____ addressing mode is most suitable to change the normal sequence of execution of instructions. 

  1. ((a))

    Index

  2. ((b))

    Relative

  3. ((c))

    Immediate

  4. ((d))

    Indirect

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Answer: ((a))

Index

29

Which of the following is the correct statement?

In beam to column connections in steel construction, if torsion is permitted at the ends of simply supported beams by not providing the cleats, the:

  1. ((a))

    Effective length of the beam increases by 20%

  2. ((b))

     Joint has to be designed for torsion

  3. ((c))

    Effective length remains same as the actual length

  4. ((d))

     Permissible bending stresses are increased by around 10%

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Answer: ((a))

Effective length of the beam increases by 20%

30

'World Religion Day' is observed on the ________ of January.

  1. ((a))

    3rd Sunday

  2. ((b))

    2nd Saturday 

  3. ((c))

    2nd Sunday

  4. ((d))

    1st Monday

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Answer: ((a))

3rd Sunday

31

In AutoCAD, the Free Orbit tool is found on the ___ toolbar.

  1. ((a))

    Move

  2. ((b))

    Modify

  3. ((c))

    3-D Move

  4. ((d))

    Rotate

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Answer: ((a))

Move

32

The portions of the structure below the ground level are called as

  1. ((a))

    Submerged Structures

  2. ((b))

    Sub-structures

  3. ((c))

    Sustainable Structures 

  4. ((d))

    Super-structures

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Answer: ((a))

Submerged Structures

33

The locus of reaction of a two hinged semi-circular arch is-

  1. ((a))

    Straight line

  2. ((b))

    Parabola

  3. ((c))

    Circle

  4. ((d))

    Hyperbola

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Answer: ((a))

Straight line

34

A divide wall is provided-

  1. ((a))

    Parallel to the axis of weir and upstream of it

  2. ((b))

    At an inclination to the axis of weir

  3. ((c))

    At right angle to the axis of weir

  4. ((d))

    Parallel to the axis of weir and downstream of it

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Answer: ((a))

Parallel to the axis of weir and upstream of it

35

_______ are lines drawn on a map to locate, in the plan view, points of equal ground elevation. 

  1. ((a))

    Profiles

  2. ((b))

    Contours

  3. ((c))

    Elevations

  4. ((d))

    Hatches

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Answer: ((a))

Profiles

36

Partial safety factor for shop welding and field welding are

  1. ((a))

    1.25 and 1.25

  2. ((b))

    1.25 and 1.5

  3. ((c))

    1.5 and 1.5

  4. ((d))

    1.10 and 1.25 

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Answer: ((a))

1.25 and 1.25

37

In soil compaction, if the MDD (Maximum Dry Density) has to be increased and that too at all lower OMC (Optimum Moisture Content), then the method required is

  1. ((a))

    Increase the weight of rammer

  2. ((b))

    decrease the height of fall of rammer 

  3. ((c))

    Mix more cohesionless soil 

  4. ((d))

    Increase the surface area of rammer contact plate

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Answer: ((a))

Increase the weight of rammer

38

After fixing the plane table to the tripod, the main operations which are needed at each plane table station are:

i) leveling

ii) orientation

iii) centering

The correct sequence of these operations is-

  1. ((a))

    (ii), (iii), (i)

  2. ((b))

    (i), (ii), (iii)

  3. ((c))

    (i), (iii), (ii)

  4. ((d))

    (iii), (i), (ii)

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Answer: ((a))

(ii), (iii), (i)

39

For dust free flooring,the floor finish material should have which property mainly?

  1. ((a))

    Impact resistance

  2. ((b))

    Abrasion resistance 

  3. ((c))

    Compressive strength

  4. ((d))

    Flexural strength

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Answer: ((a))

Impact resistance

40

In which year was the first general election held in India? 

  1. ((a))

    1948–49

  2. ((b))

    1951–52

  3. ((c))

    1950–51

  4. ((d))

    1947–48

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Answer: ((a))

1948–49

41

Identify the repair type related to preventive maintenance. 

  1. ((a))

    Repairing pot holes in roads 

  2. ((b))

    Filling up cracks in masonry

  3. ((c))

    Painting of doors and windows

  4. ((d))

    Renewal of flooring

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Answer: ((a))

Repairing pot holes in roads 

42

The process of separation of coarse aggregates from concrete during transportation is called

  1. ((a))

    Creeping 

  2. ((b))

    Bleeding

  3. ((c))

    Segregation

  4. ((d))

    Workability

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Answer: ((a))

Creeping 

43

Taj Mahal is said to be suffering from “Marble Cancer”. What is Marble Cancer?

  1. ((a))

    Brown Carbon

  2. ((b))

    Acidic rain which corrodes marble

  3. ((c))

    Large number of Fungi in Taj Mahal marbles

  4. ((d))

    All of the options

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Answer: ((a))

Brown Carbon

44

Gas leaked during Bhopal tragedy was

  1. ((a))

    Potassium isothiocyanate

  2. ((b))

    Sodium isothiocyanate

  3. ((c))

    Ethyl isothiocyanate 

  4. ((d))

    Methyl isocyanate

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Answer: ((a))

Potassium isothiocyanate

45

What was the rank of India in WEF's global Energy Transition Index, 2019?

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    76

  3. ((c))

    78

  4. ((d))

    79

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Answer: ((a))

80

46

Grades of Cement and Concrete is expressed in which SI units?

  1. ((a))

    Kg/cm2

  2. ((b))

    MPa (or) N/mm2

  3. ((c))

    Psi 

  4. ((d))

    Pa (or) n / m2

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Answer: ((a))

Kg/cm2

47

One cubic meter of mild steel weighs about-

  1. ((a))

    3625 kg

  2. ((b))

    12560 kg

  3. ((c))

    7850 kg

  4. ((d))

    1000 kg

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Answer: ((a))

3625 kg

48

For interpolation of satellite data used for monitoring dynamic changes that occur on the earth surface, the most suitable orbit for the satellite is:

  1. ((a))

    All of the options

  2. ((b))

    Near polar orbit

  3. ((c))

    Sun-synchronous orbit

  4. ((d))

    Circular orbit

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Answer: ((a))

All of the options

49

Drawing pencils are graded according to increase in relative -

  1. ((a))

    Hardness 

  2. ((b))

    Diameter 

  3. ((c))

    Sharpness

  4. ((d))

    Length

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Answer: ((a))

Hardness 

50

The specific gravity of commonly available ordinary Portland Cement is-

  1. ((a))

    2.05

  2. ((b))

    3.15

  3. ((c))

    1.83

  4. ((d))

    4.92

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Answer: ((a))

2.05

51

Anthrax is caused by a type of

  1. ((a))

    Fungi

  2. ((b))

    Virus

  3. ((c))

    Bacteria

  4. ((d))

    Protozoa

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Answer: ((a))

Fungi

52

Coefficient of earth pressure at rest is given by:(μ - Poisson's Ratio)

  1. ((a))

    (1 - μ) / μ

  2. ((b))

    μ / (1 + μ)

  3. ((c))

    (1 + μ) / μ

  4. ((d))

    μ / (1 - μ)

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Answer: ((a))

(1 - μ) / μ

53

The lorry or truck bringing RMC from factory to construction site is called as -

  1. ((a))

    Concrete Truck

  2. ((b))

    Transit Mixer 

  3. ((c))

    Concrete Mixer

  4. ((d))

    RMC Truck

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Answer: ((a))

Concrete Truck

54

The process of marking the positions of various foundations and other elements on to the ground as per the drawings is called as

  1. ((a))

    Settlement of foundations 

  2. ((b))

    Settling of foundations

  3. ((c))

    Siting of foundations

  4. ((d))

    Setting out of foundations

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Answer: ((a))

Settlement of foundations 

55

Normal average thickness of stratospheric ozone layer across the globe is around

  1. ((a))

    200 DU

  2. ((b))

    300 DU

  3. ((c))

    500 DU

  4. ((d))

    400 DU 

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Answer: ((a))

200 DU

56

In load bearing structures, if a wall is not bearing the load from slab, that wall is also called as

  1. ((a))

    Tension wall

  2. ((b))

    Retaining wall

  3. ((c))

    Partition wall 

  4. ((d))

    Intermediate wall 

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Answer: ((a))

Tension wall

57

The ability of the eye to focus on distant objects as well as nearby objects is called

  1. ((a))

    Power of accommodation

  2. ((b))

    Hypermetropia

  3. ((c))

    Presbyopia 

  4. ((d))

    Myopia

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Answer: ((a))

Power of accommodation

58

Which of the following cannot be done with help of theodolite in surveying?

  1. ((a))

    Setting out curves

  2. ((b))

    Determining the area of ground

  3. ((c))

    Establishing grades

  4. ((d))

    Determining the difference in elevation

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Answer: ((a))

Setting out curves

59

Mendeleev's periodic law states that the properties of elements are the periodic function of their _______.

  1. ((a))

    Atomic number

  2. ((b))

    Non-metal

  3. ((c))

    Metal 

  4. ((d))

    Atomic masses

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Answer: ((a))

Atomic number

60

Which is NOT a green house gas in earth's atmosphere?

  1. ((a))

    Ozone

  2. ((b))

    Sulphur dioxide 

  3. ((c))

    Carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    Methane

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Answer: ((a))

Ozone

61

Tendons are steel reinforcements mandatorily required for

  1. ((a))

    Precast concrete elements

  2. ((b))

    Prefabricated concrete elements

  3. ((c))

    Prestressed concrete elements

  4. ((d))

    Pressed steel elements 

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Answer: ((a))

Precast concrete elements

62

The command which is used to make a regional geometry in the AutoCAD is

  1. ((a))

    REG

  2. ((b))

    Array

  3. ((c))

    CO

  4. ((d))

    Trim

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Answer: ((a))

REG

63

Which device is used to measure the force acting on an object?

  1. ((a))

    Manometer

  2. ((b))

    Thermometer

  3. ((c))

    Barometer 

  4. ((d))

    Spring balance 

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Answer: ((a))

Manometer

64

HDF board means -

  1. ((a))

    Hardened dry fibre board 

  2. ((b))

    High density fibre board

  3. ((c))

    High density flat board

  4. ((d))

    Hardened dense fibre board

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Answer: ((a))

Hardened dry fibre board 

65

Which of the following missiles is a canister launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed by DRDO?

  1. ((a))

    Astra

  2. ((b))

    Akash

  3. ((c))

    Shaurya 

  4. ((d))

    Trishul

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Answer: ((a))

Astra

66

The working stress method is also known as-

  1. ((a))

    All of the options

  2. ((b))

    Elastic method

  3. ((c))

    Critical method

  4. ((d))

    Load factor method

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Answer: ((a))

All of the options

67

A scissors cross over consists of one diamond and - 

  1. ((a))

    Four turn outs 

  2. ((b))

    Three turn outs

  3. ((c))

    Two turn outs

  4. ((d))

    One turn out

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Answer: ((a))

Four turn outs 

68

The combined name for the two tests - elongation index and flakiness index is

  1. ((a))

    Stability test

  2. ((b))

    Strength test

  3. ((c))

    Shape test

  4. ((d))

    Surface test

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Answer: ((a))

Stability test

69

The double lacing shall be designed to resist transverse shear Vt equal to - (where P is total load acting on the column)

  1. ((a))

    3.75% of P

  2. ((b))

    5.0 % of P

  3. ((c))

    2.5 % of P

  4. ((d))

    1.25% of P

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Answer: ((a))

3.75% of P

70

The five year term of the President is calculated from the

  1. ((a))

    First day of the month he assumes charge

  2. ((b))

    Date of his election result 

  3. ((c))

    Day he assumes charge

  4. ((d))

    First day of the month following the month he assumes charge

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Answer: ((a))

First day of the month he assumes charge

71

Liquidity ratios are used:

  1. ((a))

    To obtain much insight into the present cash solvency of the firm and the firm's ability to remain solvent in the event of adversity

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    To measure a firm's ability to meet shortcut obligations

  4. ((d))

    To compare short term obligations to shortterm resources available to meet these obligations

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Answer: ((a))

To obtain much insight into the present cash solvency of the firm and the firm's ability to remain solvent in the event of adversity

72

Mullers Breslau's principle can be applied to-

  1. ((a))

    To draw the phreatic line diagram to statically determinate and indeterminate structures

  2. ((b))

    To draw the influence line diagram to statically indeterminate structures only

  3. ((c))

    To draw the influence line diagram to statically determinate and indeterminate structures

  4. ((d))

    To draw the influence line diagram to statically determinate structures only

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Answer: ((a))

To draw the phreatic line diagram to statically determinate and indeterminate structures

73

Which folder retains copies of messages that you have started but are NOT yet ready to send?

  1. ((a))

    Drafts

  2. ((b))

    Inbox

  3. ((c))

    Address book

  4. ((d))

    Sent Items

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Answer: ((a))

Drafts

74

'A time varying electric field produces a magnetic field.' This phenomenon is called:

  1. ((a))

    Kirchhoff's law

  2. ((b))

    Faraday's law

  3. ((c))

    Ampere Maxwell's law

  4. ((d))

    Hertz's law

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Answer: ((a))

Kirchhoff's law

75

Which of the following devices performs signal conversion?

  1. ((a))

    Modulator 

  2. ((b))

    Mouse

  3. ((c))

    Plotter

  4. ((d))

    Keyboard

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Answer: ((a))

Modulator 

76

If the hard rock strata is very great depth, then the feasible economical pile type is -

  1. ((a))

    Under-reamed pile

  2. ((b))

    End bearing pile 

  3. ((c))

    Friction pile

  4. ((d))

    Batter pile

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Answer: ((a))

Under-reamed pile

77

What is the minimum number of longitudinal bars provided in a reinforced concrete column of circular cross section?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

78

Field vane shear is the appropriate field test for obtaining the shear strength of which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Sand

  2. ((b))

    Gravel

  3. ((c))

    Clay

  4. ((d))

    Weathered rock

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Answer: ((a))

Sand

79

Which of the following four Bogue's Compounds has the maximum percentage by volume in the hydration of cement?

  1. ((a))

    Felite C4AF

  2. ((b))

    Celite C3A

  3. ((c))

    Belite C2S

  4. ((d))

    Alite C3S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Felite C4AF

80

Who among the following has been appointed the brand ambassador of redBus? 

  1. ((a))

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni 

  2. ((b))

    Virat Kohli

  3. ((c))

    Sachin Tendulkar 

  4. ((d))

    Hardik Pandya 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahendra Singh Dhoni 

81

At critical flow conditions in a rectangular channel, the value of Froude number is-

  1. ((a))

    Unity

  2. ((b))

    Infinity

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unity

82

In 2019, where was the National Cancer Institute (NIC) inaugurated by Narendra Modi?

  1. ((a))

    Jamshedpur

  2. ((b))

    Jaipur

  3. ((c))

    Indore

  4. ((d))

    Haryana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jamshedpur

83

A layer provided to prevent entry of unwanted moisture inside the building either by seepage or by leakage is known as

  1. ((a))

    Roof

  2. ((b))

    Sunshade

  3. ((c))

    Damp proof course

  4. ((d))

    Lintel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Roof

84

The centre of gravity of a uniform lamina lies at

  1. ((a))

    The midpoint of its axis

  2. ((b))

    The bottom surface 

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    The centre of the heavy portion 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The midpoint of its axis

85

The maximum number of electrons present in a shell is given by the formula

  1. ((a))

    n2

  2. ((b))

    2n

  3. ((c))

    3n2

  4. ((d))

    2n2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

n2

86

Which of the following is liquid at ordinary temperature?

  1. ((a))

    Gallium

  2. ((b))

    Silver

  3. ((c))

    Gold

  4. ((d))

    Germanium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gallium

87

A square column section of size 350 mm is reinforced with four bars of 25 mm diameter and four bars of 16 mm diameter. Then the transverse steel should be:

  1. ((a))

    8 mm diameter @ 250 mm c/c

  2. ((b))

    8 mm diameter @ 350 mm c/c

  3. ((c))

    6 mm diameter @ 250 mm c/c

  4. ((d))

    5 mm diameter @ 240 mm c/c 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 mm diameter @ 250 mm c/c

88

If the time period of a sound wave is 0.04 s, then what is its frequency?

  1. ((a))

    25 Hz

  2. ((b))

    500 Hz

  3. ((c))

    50 Hz

  4. ((d))

    22 Hz

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Answer: ((a))

25 Hz

89

Renubala deposits Rs. 1200 now, Rs. 800 two years from now and Rs. 1000 five years from now. If the savings bank's rate of interest is 5%, she will receive an amount of Rs. X, 10 years from now, where X is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4826

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4225

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3415

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4413 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4826

90

What is the very first crack that occurs in any RCC member, especially if constructed during summer?

  1. ((a))

    Settlement crack

  2. ((b))

    Corrosion spalling crack

  3. ((c))

    Shrinkage crack

  4. ((d))

    Flexural crack

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Settlement crack

91

On which of the following factors, does strength of concrete depend primarily?

  1. ((a))

    Fineness of cement

  2. ((b))

    Quality of fine aggregate

  3. ((c))

    Water-cement ratio

  4. ((d))

    Quality of coarse aggregate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fineness of cement

92

The aquatic animals can breathe under water due to the presence of dissolved _____ in water. 

  1. ((a))

    Carbon dioxide

  2. ((b))

    Oxygen

  3. ((c))

    Nitrogen 

  4. ((d))

    Hydrogen 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carbon dioxide

93

A prestressed concrete beam 150 mm x 300 mm supports a live load 5 KN/m over a simply supported span of 8 m.It has a parabolic cable having an eccentricity of 75 mm at mid span and zero at the ends. The prestressing force required to maintain the net resultant stress at the bottom fibre at mid span as zero under the action of D.L (Dead Load) + L.L (Live load) + prestress is -

  1. ((a))

    302 KN

  2. ((b))

    392 KN

  3. ((c))

    293 KN

  4. ((d))

    239 KN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

302 KN

94

In which city is the famous Howrah Bridge located? 

  1. ((a))

    Chennai

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai 

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Kolkata

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chennai

95

What is equal to the measurement of 1μA?

  1. ((a))

    10-6 A

  2. ((b))

    106A

  3. ((c))

    10-3 A

  4. ((d))

    103 A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10-6 A

96

Assertion (A): Trusses comprise triangular figures.

Reason (R): A pin-jointed stable figure is a triangle.

  1. ((a))

    A is false but R is true

  2. ((b))

    A is true but R is false

  3. ((c))

    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

  4. ((d))

    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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Answer: ((a))

A is false but R is true

97

When the time taken to complete a given amount of work increases, then

  1. ((a))

    Energy increases

  2. ((b))

    Energy decreases

  3. ((c))

    Power increases

  4. ((d))

    Power decreases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Energy increases

98

Calculate the molecular mass of HNO3

  1. ((a))

    64 U

  2. ((b))

    63 U

  3. ((c))

    65 U

  4. ((d))

    70 U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64 U

99

A computer _______ is a type of malware that propagates by inserting a copy of itself into and becoming part of another program.

  1. ((a))

    Virus

  2. ((b))

    Spyware

  3. ((c))

    Application 

  4. ((d))

    Program

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Virus

100

Which of the following states is the least producer of wheat?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

101

Which of the following grades of leads is the hardest?

  1. ((a))

    4B

  2. ((b))

    6H

  3. ((c))

    5H

  4. ((d))

    6B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4B

102

In which year was Wildlife Protection Act implemented in India?

  1. ((a))

    1970

  2. ((b))

    1972

  3. ((c))

    1973

  4. ((d))

    1971

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1970

103

Name the structural member connecting all the trusses and also supporting the roofing sheets

  1. ((a))

    Gutters

  2. ((b))

    Bracings

  3. ((c))

    Tie Rods 

  4. ((d))

    Purlins 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gutters

104

How many times has 'Financial Emergency' been declared in India so far? 

  1. ((a))

    4 times

  2. ((b))

    5 times

  3. ((c))

    Never

  4. ((d))

    Once

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 times

105

The key to profitable operation for project cost control is

  1. ((a))

    To keep the project cost equal to subsequent construction budget

  2. ((b))

    To keep the project cost higher than the cost estimate

  3. ((c))

    To keep the project cost within the cost budget and knowing when and where job costs are deviating 

  4. ((d))

    To keep the project cost equal to original cost estimate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To keep the project cost equal to subsequent construction budget

106

When is Halloween celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    3 November

  2. ((b))

    31 October

  3. ((c))

    29 September

  4. ((d))

    1 December

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 November

107

To find which of the following is consistency test performed?

  1. ((a))

    Fineness of cement

  2. ((b))

    Tensile strength 

  3. ((c))

    Compressive strength

  4. ((d))

    Correct water cement ratio

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fineness of cement

108

In a overhanging beam ABC, AB = L and BC = a, C being the free end. If it is subjected to a vertical load W at free end, maximum moment occurs at

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    Between A and B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

109

The process of water being lost from the leaves of the plants from the pores is known as

  1. ((a))

    Run off

  2. ((b))

    Transpiration

  3. ((c))

    Precipitation

  4. ((d))

    Evaporation 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Run off

110

The failure of a material under varying load after a number of cycles of such load is known as

  1. ((a))

    Fatigue failure

  2. ((b))

    Impact failure

  3. ((c))

    Hysteresis failure

  4. ((d))

    Ductile failure 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fatigue failure

111

VOC represents -

  1. ((a))

    Volatile Organic Compounds

  2. ((b))

    Volatile Oxides and Compounds

  3. ((c))

    Volatile Organic Carbon

  4. ((d))

    Volatile Oxides of Calcium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Volatile Organic Compounds

112

NASA has announced a plan to open up the International Space Station (ISS), a $150 billion orbiting laboratory, to private tourists. What is the charge per day ?

  1. ((a))

    $40,000

  2. ((b))

    $35,000

  3. ((c))

     $45,000

  4. ((d))

    $50,000 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

$40,000

113

Evaporation losses depend upon

  1. ((a))

    Nature of precipitation and type of vegetation

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    Area of the water surface and depth of the water

  4. ((d))

    Humidity and wind velocity 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nature of precipitation and type of vegetation

114

Which of the following codes is also known as reflected binary code?

  1. ((a))

    Excess-3 code

  2. ((b))

    Gray code 

  3. ((c))

    Straight binary code 

  4. ((d))

    Error code

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Excess-3 code

115

The length of sedimentation tank should be atleast _______ the breadth of the tank.

  1. ((a))

    Four times 

  2. ((b))

    One time

  3. ((c))

    Three times

  4. ((d))

    Two times

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four times 

116

What is the percentage content of asphalt in the cut-back asphalt?

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    50%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    85%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

117

When two roofing sheets meet at a lower level from opposite directions forming an acute angled junction, it is called as -

  1. ((a))

    Gutters

  2. ((b))

    Summit

  3. ((c))

    Valley

  4. ((d))

    Ridge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gutters

118

Which of the following is NOT a type of page margin? 

  1. ((a))

    Center

  2. ((b))

    Top

  3. ((c))

    Left

  4. ((d))

    Right

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Center

119

A magnetic field can exert force on

  1. ((a))

    Stationary line charge

  2. ((b))

    Stationary point charge

  3. ((c))

    Both moving and stationary charge

  4. ((d))

    Moving charge 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stationary line charge

120

The product of either force of couple with the arm of the couple is called

  1. ((a))

    Resulting couple

  2. ((b))

    Resultant couple

  3. ((c))

    Moment of the couple

  4. ((d))

    Moment of the forces

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Resulting couple

121

The average velocity of flow that will take place through the total cross-sectional area of soil under unit hydraulic gradient is known as

  1. ((a))

    Stoke's coefficient

  2. ((b))

    Uniformity coefficient 

  3. ((c))

    Coefficient of permeability

  4. ((d))

    Darcy’s coefficient 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stoke's coefficient

122

The discharge through a trapezoidal channel is maximum when

  1. ((a))

    Half of top width = one of the sloping sides

  2. ((b))

    Top width = 1.5 x sloping side 

  3. ((c))

    Top width= Half of sloping side

  4. ((d))

    Half of top width = Half of the sloping side

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Half of top width = one of the sloping sides

123

High level radioactive waste can be managed in which of the following ways?

  1. ((a))

    Composting 

  2. ((b))

    Store indefinitely 

  3. ((c))

    Incineration

  4. ((d))

    Neutralization 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Composting 

124

The following are the statements about lug angle used to connect heavily loaded tension member to gusset plates.

(i) The length of end connection is reduced

(ii) By using lug angles there will be saving in the gusset plate

(iii) Cost of connection increases due to additional fasteners and angle required.

  1. ((a))

    Only (i) and (ii) statements are correct

  2. ((b))

    All the (i),(ii) and (iii) statements are correct

  3. ((c))

    Only (ii) and (iii) statements are correct

  4. ((d))

    Only (i) and (iii) statements are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only (i) and (ii) statements are correct

125

A solution turns red litmus blue,the pH is likely to be

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

126

Which one of the following is not the assumption in deriving Euler’s theory for long columns?

  1. ((a))

    The column is initially straight and is loaded axially

  2. ((b))

    The columns are having hinged ends only

  3. ((c))

    The column fails by buckling alone

  4. ((d))

    The section of the column is uniform throughout

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The column is initially straight and is loaded axially

127

In AutoCAD, the 3-D commands on the Modeling toolbar include

  1. ((a))

    Sphere

  2. ((b))

    Extrude

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    Box

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sphere

128

Pick up the correct statement from the following. 

  1. ((a))

    The receipts and disbursements in a given time interval are referred to as cash flow

  2. ((b))

    The assumptions that all cash flows occur at the end of the interest period, is known as the end of period convention

  3. ((c))

    All of the options

  4. ((d))

    A cash flow diagram is a graphical representation of cash flows drawn on a time scale

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The receipts and disbursements in a given time interval are referred to as cash flow

129

The suggestion of organising Asian Games was first made at the _____.

  1. ((a))

    Conference of Asian Countries, New Delhi in 1947

  2. ((b))

    Conference of Asian Countries, New Delhi in 1943

  3. ((c))

    Conference of Asian Countries, New Delhi in 1952

  4. ((d))

    Conference of Asian Countries, New Delhi in 1956

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Answer: ((a))

Conference of Asian Countries, New Delhi in 1947

130

Sheep-foot-roller is most suitable for compacting

  1. ((a))

    Cohesion-less soil 

  2. ((b))

    Gravel

  3. ((c))

    Coarse grained soil 

  4. ((d))

    Cohesive soil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cohesion-less soil 

131

What is the octal equivalent of (F3B1)16?

  1. ((a))

    178543

  2. ((b))

    172101

  3. ((c))

    171661

  4. ((d))

    178213

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

178543

132

Bar A has diameter 'd' and length 'L'. Bar B has diameter '2d' and length '2L'. If both the bars are made up of same material and subjected to same load.The ratio of change in length of A to change in length of B is: 

  1. ((a))

    0.25

  2. ((b))

    0.50

  3. ((c))

    4.00

  4. ((d))

    2.00

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.25

133

What type of devices are computer speakers or headphones?

  1. ((a))

    Software

  2. ((b))

    Input

  3. ((c))

    Storage

  4. ((d))

    Output

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Software

134

The dynamic viscosity of an oil, used for lubrication between a shaft and sleeve is 6 poise.The shaft is of diameter 0.4 m and rotates at 190 r.p.m. Calculate the power lost in the bearing for a sleeve length of 90 mm.The thickness of the oil film is 1.5 mm.

  1. ((a))

    800 KW

  2. ((b))

    886.5 KW

  3. ((c))

    809.5 KW

  4. ((d))

     716.48 KW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

800 KW

135

Which of the following is a type of bolt?

  1. ((a))

    High strength friction grip bolt

  2. ((b))

    Turned bolt

  3. ((c))

    All of the options 

  4. ((d))

    Black bolt 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

High strength friction grip bolt

136

Fixed beam is also known as _______.

  1. ((a))

    Constressed beam 

  2. ((b))

    Spandrel beam

  3. ((c))

    Encaster beam

  4. ((d))

    Constricted beam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Constressed beam 

137

Smog is a combination of

  1. ((a))

    Air and water vapour

  2. ((b))

    Smoke and fog 

  3. ((c))

    Fire and water

  4. ((d))

    Water and smoke

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Air and water vapour

138

The distance of vena contracta from the orifice is approximately

  1. ((a))

    3/4 diameter of the orifice

  2. ((b))

    1/4 diameter of the orifice

  3. ((c))

    2/3 diameter of the orifice

  4. ((d))

    1/2 diameter of the orifice

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3/4 diameter of the orifice

139

In AAC blocks, the lightweight property is achieved by -

  1. ((a))

    Accelerated curing 

  2. ((b))

    Autoclaving 

  3. ((c))

    Aeration

  4. ((d))

    By using light weight coarse aggregates

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Accelerated curing 

140

Which year was the Central Rural Sanitation program started?

  1. ((a))

    2006

  2. ((b))

    1996

  3. ((c))

    1986

  4. ((d))

    2016

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2006

141

Rocket works on the principle of conservation of

  1. ((a))

    Momentum

  2. ((b))

    Velocity 

  3. ((c))

    Mass

  4. ((d))

    Energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Momentum

142

GPS receivers are usually equipped with: 

  1. ((a))

    Mechanical clocks

  2. ((b))

    Digital LCD Alarm clocks 

  3. ((c))

    Electronic clocks 

  4. ((d))

    Quartz clocks

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mechanical clocks

143

The ‘centre line method’ is specially adopted for estimating -

  1. ((a))

    Circular buildings only

  2. ((b))

    Polygonal Buildings only

  3. ((c))

    Hexagonal buildings only

  4. ((d))

    Circular, hexagonal and other geometric shapes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Circular buildings only

144

The old type of wall foundation consisting of multiple steps of bricks or stone layers of gradually increasing width is called as

  1. ((a))

    Line Footing or Wall Footing 

  2. ((b))

    Linear Footing

  3. ((c))

    Stepped Footing

  4. ((d))

    Running Footing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Line Footing or Wall Footing 

145

The density of ash produced in the municipal solid waste is

  1. ((a))

    700 kg/m3

  2. ((b))

    1000 kg/m3

  3. ((c))

    450 kg/m3

  4. ((d))

    100 kg/m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

700 kg/m3

146

The common name for all doors, windows and such units are called as

  1. ((a))

    Shuttering

  2. ((b))

    Furniture

  3. ((c))

    Joinery

  4. ((d))

    Ventilators

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shuttering

147

What is the superelevation for a horizontal highway curve of radius 500 m and speed 100 kmph in mixed traffic condition? 

  1. ((a))

    0%

  2. ((b))

    7%

  3. ((c))

    6.2%

  4. ((d))

    8.9%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0%

148

Which of the following quantities has the SI unit as Candela?

  1. ((a))

    Force

  2. ((b))

    Impulse

  3. ((c))

    Velocity

  4. ((d))

    Luminous intensity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Force

149

Dimension text is generally placed above the ________ line. 

  1. ((a))

    Leader

  2. ((b))

    Center

  3. ((c))

    Dimension

  4. ((d))

    Extension

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leader

150

To prevent corrosion of steel reinforcement in RCC structures, the pH value of concrete should be -

  1. ((a))

    Acidic

  2. ((b))

    Highly alkaline

  3. ((c))

    Neutral

  4. ((d))

    Just alkaline

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Acidic

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