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Question 161

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option:

Assertion(A): The compressive strength of concrete is significantly influenced by the water-cement ratio.

Reason(R): A higher water-cement ratio leads to more hydration, resulting in increased compressive strength of concrete.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

  2. BOption (b)

    Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

  3. COption (c)

    The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

  4. DOption (d)

    The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

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Answer: (a)A.

Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

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Question 162

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

What is the number of links in a \(30 \text{ m}\) metric chain?

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    150

  3. COption (c)

    180

  4. DOption (d)

    200

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Answer: (a)A.

100

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Question 163

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

The term "offset" in surveying refers to:

  1. AOption (a)

    A Circular measurement

  2. BOption (b)

    A vertical measurement

  3. COption (c)

    A short distance measured from a chain line to a point

  4. DOption (d)

    An angular measurement

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Answer: (a)A.

A Circular measurement

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Question 164

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

In plane table surveying, the intersection method is used to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Determine the location of a point from two known points

  2. BOption (b)

    Determine the location of a point from three known points

  3. COption (c)

    Measure the distance between two points

  4. DOption (d)

    Measure the height of a point

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Answer: (a)A.

Determine the location of a point from two known points

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Question 165

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

Which of the following is the main advantage of using a plane table for surveying?

  1. AOption (a)

    It is accurate for long-distance measurements

  2. BOption (b)

    It allows direct plotting of the survey details

  3. COption (c)

    It requires minimal setup time

  4. DOption (d)

    It is suitable for measuring elevations

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Answer: (a)A.

It is accurate for long-distance measurements

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Question 166

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

A \(50 m\) long steel tape standardised with a pull of \(120 N\) was used for measuring baseline length of \(1500 m\). The pull exerted while measuring is \(150 N\). The correction, \(Cp\), due to pull is given by (the area of cross section of the tape = \(A\); Young’s modulus= \(E\))

  1. AOption (a)

    \(Cp = \frac{(30N)(1500m)}{AE}\)

  2. BOption (b)

    \(Cp = \frac{(20N)(1100m)}{AE}\)

  3. COption (c)

    \(Cp = \frac{(40N)(1200m)}{AE}\)

  4. DOption (d)

    \(Cp = \frac{(15N)(1400m)}{AE}\)

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Answer: (a)A.

\(Cp = \frac{(30N)(1500m)}{AE}\)

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Question 167

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

The R.L. of point A is \(100.0\) m. If the backsight reading at point A is \(2.0\) m and the foresight reading at point B is \(1.5\) m, what is the R.L. of point B?

  1. AOption (a)
    1. 5 m
  2. BOption (b)
    1. 5 m
  3. COption (c)
    1. 5 m
  4. DOption (d)
    1. 5 m
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Answer: (a)A.
  1. 5 m
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Question 168

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

Match the following:

Column 1Column 2
A) Magnetic Declination1) The angle between magnetic north and true north.
B) Plane Table Surveying2) A method of surveying where the table is used to plot points.
C) Theodolite3) An instrument for measuring angles in both horizontal and vertical planes.
D) Base Line4) The longest line measured in a triangulation system for large surveys.
  1. AOption (a)

    A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

  2. BOption (b)

    A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

  3. COption (c)

    A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

  4. DOption (d)

    A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

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Answer: (a)A.

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

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Question 169

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

What is the primary purpose of the cross-section method in surveying?

  1. AOption (a)

    To plot the contour lines

  2. BOption (b)

    To measure horizontal distances only

  3. COption (c)

    To record the elevations at regular interval

  4. DOption (d)

    To calculate the area of the land

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Answer: (a)A.

To plot the contour lines

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Question 170

SSC JE CE 2025• General Engineering

In soil stabilization, what is the effect of adding lime to clayey soil?

  1. AOption (a)

    Increases the plasticity index of soil

  2. BOption (b)

    Increases the permeability of soil

  3. COption (c)

    Decreases the plasticity index and improves the strength

  4. DOption (d)

    Reduces the cohesion between soil particles

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Answer: (a)A.

Increases the plasticity index of soil

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