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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

Following a certain logic, 126 is related to 135. Following the same logic, 214 is related to 223. Following the same logic, 425 is related to which of the following?

(Note: Operations should be performed on whole numbers without splitting the number into its constituent digits. For example operations on 13-13 such as addition/subtraction/multiplying by 13 etc. can be performed. Splitting 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

  1. ((a))

    424

  2. ((b))

    434

  3. ((c))

    444

  4. ((d))

    454

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Answer: ((a))

424

2

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

BFA, EIE, HLI, KOM, NRQ, ?

  1. ((a))

    QUV

  2. ((b))

    QUU

  3. ((c))

    QVW

  4. ((d))

    QVV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QUV

3

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Root
  2. Branch
  3. Twig
  4. Trunk
  5. Leaf
  1. ((a))

    1, 5, 3, 2, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 3, 4, 5, 2

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 5, 4, 3

  4. ((d))

    1, 4, 2, 3, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 5, 3, 2, 4

4

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements.

Statements: All lions are tigers. All lions are pigeons. All tigers are apes.

Conclusions:

(I) All pigeons are apes.

(II) At least some tigers are pigeons.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows.

6

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

If each letter of the word SHORTEN is arranged in English alphabetical order, then the position of how many letter/letters will remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

8

14 is related to 42 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 25 is related to 75. To which of the following is 44 related, following the same logic?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

  1. ((a))

    131

  2. ((b))

    134

  3. ((c))

    132

  4. ((d))

    133

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Answer: ((a))

131

9

QTRU is related to SVTW in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TWUX is related to VYWZ. To which of the following is LOMP related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    QNOR

  2. ((b))

    QNRO

  3. ((c))

    NQRO

  4. ((d))

    NQOR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QNOR

10

L, A, N, T, E, R, and S are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). L sits third to the right of E. E sits second to the right of T. S sits third to the left T. N sits third to the left of A. Who is sitting to the immediate left of A?

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    L

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

11

ZX 9 is related to ML 3 in a certain way. In the same way, VT 12 is related to KJ 4. To which of the following is RP 15 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    HR 8

  2. ((b))

    HE 7

  3. ((c))

    IH 5

  4. ((d))

    JH 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HR 8

12

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?

16, 25, 34, 43, 52, ?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    62

  3. ((c))

    61

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

13

In a certain code language, 'don't worry you' is coded as 'ab kl gy' and 'you have no' is coded as 'gy ad mn'. How is 'you' coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    gy

  2. ((b))

    kl

  3. ((c))

    ab

  4. ((d))

    mn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gy

14

MILK is related to OLPL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TILE is related to VLPF. To which of the following is STAR related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    UWFS

  2. ((b))

    VWES

  3. ((c))

    UWES

  4. ((d))

    VWFS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UWFS

15

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?

82, 83, 80, 81, 78, ?

  1. ((a))

    81

  2. ((b))

    77

  3. ((c))

    76

  4. ((d))

    79

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

81

16

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

13 ÷ 2 - 15 + 120 × 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

17

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

Pillar E is to the east of Pillar D. Pillar A is to the west of Pillar D. Pillar B is to the north of Pillar A. Pillar C is to the south of Pillar A. Pillar E is to the south of F. Pillar G is to the South of E. What is the position of Pillar F with respect to Pillar C?

  1. ((a))

    South

  2. ((b))

    South - West

  3. ((c))

    North

  4. ((d))

    North - East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South

19

Six babies Ria, Sia, Tia, Urja, Vani and Winnie are born one after the other but not necessarily in the same order. All of them were born in different cities. Only two babies were born before the one who was born in Raipur. Only one baby was born between Sia, who was born in Delhi and the baby born in Raipur. Tia was born before Urja and just after the baby born in Haridwar. Tia was not born in Raipur. Ria was born in Bhopal and just before Vani. Tia was born immediately before the baby born in Ballia. Winnie was not born in Pune. Which baby was born in Raipur?

  1. ((a))

    Ria

  2. ((b))

    Urja

  3. ((c))

    Vani

  4. ((d))

    Tia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ria

20

In a certain code language, 'PFE' is coded as '54' and 'NUJ' is coded as '36'. What is the code for 'AZL' in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    51

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

21

Select the option that indicates meaningful and logical arrangement of the following words.

  1. doctor
  2. treatment
  3. accident
  4. injury
  5. medicine
  1. ((a))

    1, 3, 2, 4, 5

  2. ((b))

    2, 1, 5, 4, 3

  3. ((c))

    3, 4, 1, 5, 2

  4. ((d))

    4, 1, 3, 2, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3, 2, 4, 5

22

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements: Some bikes are trucks. All trucks are planes.

Conclusion 1: Some bikes are planes.

Conclusion 2: No truck is a bike.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (2) follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusion (1) and conclusion (2) follow

  3. ((c))

    None of the conclusions follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (1) follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (2) follows

23

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(48, 23, 47)

(22, 27, 38)

  1. ((a))

    (16, 31, 39)

  2. ((b))

    (18, 22, 28)

  3. ((c))

    (14, 30, 41)

  4. ((d))

    (26, 14, 32)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(16, 31, 39)

24

Which numbers should come in place of the two question marks '?' in the same sequence to make the series logically complete?

2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ?, 34, ?

  1. ((a))

    19, 53

  2. ((b))

    22, 56

  3. ((c))

    20, 54

  4. ((d))

    21, 55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19, 53

25

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

33 × 3 ÷ 2 + 10 - 5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

26

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

YXB, FEI, MLP, TSW, AZD, ?

  1. ((a))

    HKL

  2. ((b))

    JKL

  3. ((c))

    GKM

  4. ((d))

    HGK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HKL

27

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

TOJ, NID, HCX, BWR, ?

  1. ((a))

    VQL

  2. ((b))

    VLQ

  3. ((c))

    QLV

  4. ((d))

    QVL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VQL

28

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(5, 20)

(10, 90)

  1. ((a))

    (9, 72)

  2. ((b))

    (6, 24)

  3. ((c))

    (8, 40)

  4. ((d))

    (7, 49)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(9, 72)

29

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

30

13 is related to 190 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 10 is related to 145 . To which of the following is 20 related following the same logic?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

  1. ((a))

    295

  2. ((b))

    298

  3. ((c))

    290

  4. ((d))

    294

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

295

31

'JK 2' is related to 'MN 12' in a certain way based on the English alphabetical and numerical order. In the same way, 'IJ 25 ' is related to 'LM 150'. To which of the following is 'RS 24' related following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    TV 194

  2. ((b))

    TV 169

  3. ((c))

    UV 144

  4. ((d))

    UV 169

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TV 194

32

If 'A' stands for '÷', 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark '?' in the following equation?

24 B 12 D 39 A 13 C 15 = ?

  1. ((a))

    310

  2. ((b))

    300

  3. ((c))

    299

  4. ((d))

    295

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

310

33

In a certain code language, 'VALUES' is coded as '13579$' and 'VALUED' is coded as '573#91'. What is the code for 'D' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    $

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

34

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

MQU, JRT, GSS, DTR, ?

  1. ((a))

    AUQ

  2. ((b))

    AUP

  3. ((c))

    ATQ

  4. ((d))

    BUQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AUQ

35

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

OTNQ is related to SXRU in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JOIL is related to NSMP. To which of the following is MRLO related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    VQPS

  2. ((b))

    QVPS

  3. ((c))

    VQSP

  4. ((d))

    QVSP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VQPS

37

The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word REWINDS is arranged in the English alphabetical order?

  1. ((a))

    Zero

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zero

38

In a certain code language,

'A + B' means 'A is the mother of B',

'A - B' means 'A is the brother of  B',

'A × B' means 'A is the sister of B', and

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the husband of B'.

How is K related to L if ' L + A - B ÷ K × G + F'?

  1. ((a))

    Son's wife

  2. ((b))

    Son's daughter

  3. ((c))

    Daughter's daughter

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son's wife

39

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

Ajay starts from his home and drives 5 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns right, and drives 4 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 5 km and reached his office.

In which direction is the office with respect to his home?

(All turns are 90° turns only, unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    North-east

  2. ((b))

    South-west

  3. ((c))

    South-east

  4. ((d))

    North-west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North-east

41

SX 27 is related to ZE 9 in a certain way. In the same way, KP 72 is related to RW 24. To which of the following is FK 3 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    NS 1

  2. ((b))

    MP 9

  3. ((c))

    NT 9

  4. ((d))

    MR 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NS 1

42

11 is related to 66 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 22 is related to 132 . To which of the following is 41 related, following the same logic?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

  1. ((a))

    248

  2. ((b))

    250

  3. ((c))

    242

  4. ((d))

    246

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

248

43

In a certain code language,

'K + L' means 'K is the mother of L',

'K - L' means 'K is the sister of L',

'K × L' means 'K is the husband of L',

'K ÷ L' means 'K is the father of L'.

How is R related to U if 'P × Q - R ÷ S + T - U'?

  1. ((a))

    father

  2. ((b))

    Mother's father

  3. ((c))

    son

  4. ((d))

    Father's father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

father

44

In a certain code language, 'RICE' is coded as '5379' and 'COLD' is coded as '8432'. What is the code for 'C' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

45

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '÷' and '×' are interchanged?

39 + 27 ÷ 108 × 9 - 16 = ?

  1. ((a))

    351

  2. ((b))

    347

  3. ((c))

    339

  4. ((d))

    342

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

351

46

A, B, C, D, P, Q, and R are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). R sits fourth to the left of B. D sits second to the right of B. A is an immediate neighbour of B and D. Q sits third to the left of A. P is an immediate neighbour of Q and R.

Who is sitting third to the right of R?

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

47

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

HXK, GWL, FVM, EUN, ?

  1. ((a))

    DRO

  2. ((b))

    ORP

  3. ((c))

    FTO

  4. ((d))

    DTO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DRO

48

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

In this question a pair of words is given which have a certain relationship with each other. Choose the word-pair that has the same relationship.

(The words should be considered as meaningful English words and not related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)

Compassion ∶ Sympathy

  1. ((a))

    Lucid ∶ Eloquent

  2. ((b))

    Consolidate ∶ Weaken

  3. ((c))

    Feeble ∶ Strong

  4. ((d))

    Gorgeous ∶ Dull

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lucid ∶ Eloquent

50

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

WLI, BJJ, GHK, LFL, QDM, ?

  1. ((a))

    VBN

  2. ((b))

    RBM

  3. ((c))

    UCN

  4. ((d))

    QBN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VBN

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Sahil Sarabhai is standing in the middle. On one side, his wife Monisha is pulling him with a force of 100 N eastward, whereas his mother, Maya is pulling him with a force of 150 N westward. What will be the net force on Sahil and towards whom will he move in the end if at all?

  1. ((a))

    50N, Monisha

  2. ((b))

     250N, will not move

  3. ((c))

    50N, Maya

  4. ((d))

    -50N, Maya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50N, Monisha

52

Which phylum of the animal kingdom is made up of segmented insects like earthworms?

  1. ((a))

    Porifera

  2. ((b))

    Nematoda

  3. ((c))

    Platyhelminthes

  4. ((d))

    Annelida

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Porifera

53

Which keyboard shortcut can be used to Print the Microsoft Word document?

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl + P

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl + S

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl + V

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl + Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl + P

54

Who among the following was an Anglo-Indian teacher of the Hindu college of Calcutta to initiate the Young Bengal Movement?

  1. ((a))

    David Hare

  2. ((b))

    Charles wilkins

  3. ((c))

    Henry Colbert

  4. ((d))

    Henry Vivian Derozio

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

David Hare

55

What is the term for the process of water loss from plant leaves through tiny openings called stomata?

  1. ((a))

    Photosynthesis

  2. ((b))

    Germination

  3. ((c))

    Transpiration

  4. ((d))

    Respiration

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Photosynthesis

56

Which of the following money supply measures is commonly known as the aggregate monetary resources?

  1. ((a))

    M1

  2. ((b))

    M2

  3. ((c))

    M4

  4. ((d))

    M3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M1

57

In which state is the 'Barauni' coal based power station located?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

58

What is the reason behind the Indian peninsular region not showing drastic change during winters and having a moderate temperature?

  1. ((a))

    moderating Influence of the sea

  2. ((b))

    moderating Influence of plateaus

  3. ((c))

    moderating Influence of heavy monsoon

  4. ((d))

    moderating Influence of dense human population

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

moderating Influence of the sea

59

Which constitutional authority is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Chief Election Commissioner

  2. ((b))

    Attorney General of India

  3. ((c))

    Comptroller & Auditor General of India

  4. ((d))

    Chief Justice of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Election Commissioner

60

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

  1. ((a))

    Football -13 players in a team

  2. ((b))

    Cricket -11 players in a team

  3. ((c))

    Kabaddi -9 players in a team

  4. ((d))

    Hockey -10 players in a team

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Football -13 players in a team

61

_________ assumed the charge as Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India with effect from November 1, 2022.

  1. ((a))

    Amit Shah

  2. ((b))

    Mritunjay Kumar Narayan

  3. ((c))

    Dr. C Chandramouli

  4. ((d))

    Piyush Goyal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amit Shah

62

One characteristic of viruses is that they do not show any signs of life unless they enter a living host and start multiplying using the host's cell. What is the main reason behind this?

  1. ((a))

    They camouflage themselves as non-living to find a host.

  2. ((b))

    They lack cell membrane and other organelles.

  3. ((c))

    They lack DNA.

  4. ((d))

    They need heat of the hosts body to multiply.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They camouflage themselves as non-living to find a host.

63

Which of the following is used to remove formatting from a selected paragraph in many word processing programs?

  1. ((a))

    Clear Formatting

  2. ((b))

    Delete Paragraph

  3. ((c))

    Format Painter

  4. ((d))

    Remove Paragraph

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Clear Formatting

64

Why cannot we write the chemical formula of a compound formed by chlorine and sodium as CINa instead of NaCl?

  1. ((a))

    The rule is to write the name of the metal first.

  2. ((b))

    Both the formulas are correct.

  3. ((c))

    Chlorine is lighter, hence is written at the end.

  4. ((d))

    Chlorine is yellow in colour.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The rule is to write the name of the metal first.

65

Which of the following is a green alga found in vast masses of a variety of marine and fresh waters?

  1. ((a))

    Porphyra

  2. ((b))

    Gelidium

  3. ((c))

    Sargassum

  4. ((d))

    Cladophora

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Porphyra

66

Who was appointed as the first woman Chair person of the Railway Board by the Government of India on 31 August 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Kanchan Chaudhary

  2. ((b))

    Smriti Zubin Irani

  3. ((c))

    Pooja Gupta

  4. ((d))

    Jaya Verma Sinha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kanchan Chaudhary

67

Which of the following organisms belong to the Phylum Protozoa?

  1. ((a))

    Amoeba, Paramecium, Jelly fish

  2. ((b))

    Amoeba, Paramecium, Taenia

  3. ((c))

    Amoeba, Paramecium, Plasmodium

  4. ((d))

    Euglena, Paramecium, Jelly fish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amoeba, Paramecium, Jelly fish

68

In 2001, Eric A Cornell along with which two scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physics for achieving 'Bose-Einstein Condensation'?

  1. ((a))

    William Crookes and Gemma Stephenson

  2. ((b))

    Sergei Winogradsky and Arieh Warshel

  3. ((c))

    Wolfgang Ketterle and Carl E Wieman

  4. ((d))

    Frank Wilczek and Harold Urey

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Answer: ((a))

William Crookes and Gemma Stephenson

69

According to Census of India 2011, which state recorded the second lowest literacy rate in India?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Manipur

  4. ((d))

    Tripura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam

70

The ________ is famous for 'Karewa' formations.

  1. ((a))

    Kashmir Himalayas

  2. ((b))

    Thar Desert

  3. ((c))

    Rann of Kutch

  4. ((d))

    Coromandel Coast

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Answer: ((a))

Kashmir Himalayas

71

What does the term 'e-commerce' refer to?

  1. ((a))

    Trading of commodities

  2. ((b))

    Buying and selling of goods and services over the internet

  3. ((c))

    Exchange of goods for services

  4. ((d))

    Government-regulated commerce

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Trading of commodities

72

What percentage of women were nominated to the panel of Vice-Chairpersons in the Upper House on 20 July 2023?

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    50%

  4. ((d))

    75%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15%

73

Which ministry launched the KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan in September 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Education

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Women and Child Development

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

74

The Assam Darrang and Lakhimpur Districts (Assimilation of Laws on State Subjects) (Repealing) Act, 2022, received the Governor's assent in ________.

  1. ((a))

    April 2023

  2. ((b))

    February 2023

  3. ((c))

    January 2023

  4. ((d))

    March 2023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

April 2023

75

Which juice is released in our gall bladder that facilitates the digestion of fats?

  1. ((a))

    Saliva

  2. ((b))

    Acetic Acid

  3. ((c))

    Bile

  4. ((d))

    Mucous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Saliva

76

Which of the following organisations was founded by Jyotiba Phule to propagate caste equality?

  1. ((a))

    Satyashodhak Samaj

  2. ((b))

    Prarthana Samaj

  3. ((c))

    Vedanta Samaj

  4. ((d))

    Brahmo Samaj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Satyashodhak Samaj

77

Which of the following animals are endemic to Australia?

  1. ((a))

    Giant Panda

  2. ((b))

    Kangaroo

  3. ((c))

    Dog

  4. ((d))

    Elephant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Giant Panda

78

In which of the following cities of India was the 1st Mayor's Trophy International Grandmaster Chess Tournament - 2023 organised?

  1. ((a))

    Panaji

  2. ((b))

    Patna

  3. ((c))

    Indore

  4. ((d))

    Chennai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Panaji

79

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. MO is called broad money

II. M1 is called narrow money

III. MO = Currency in Circulation + Bankers' Deposits with RBI + 'Other' Deposits with RBI

  1. ((a))

    Only II and III

  2. ((b))

    Only 1

  3. ((c))

    Only I and III

  4. ((d))

    Only III

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Answer: ((a))

Only II and III

80

Which one of the following dimensions of freedom is not mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Opportunity

  2. ((b))

    Expression

  3. ((c))

    Faith

  4. ((d))

    Thought

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Opportunity

81

Manish Desai was in the news for taking charge of which post in the Press Information Bureau in September 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Principal Director General

  2. ((b))

    Deputy Director

  3. ((c))

    Additional Director General

  4. ((d))

    Joint Director

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Principal Director General

82

Most seawater has about how much salt in every 1,000 g (about a litre) of water?

  1. ((a))

    100 g

  2. ((b))

    200 g

  3. ((c))

    15 g

  4. ((d))

    35 g

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 g

83

In which of the following forms of government does the executive enjoy the right to dissolve the Legislature?

  1. ((a))

    Presidential form of government

  2. ((b))

    Totalitarian government

  3. ((c))

    Parliamentary form of government

  4. ((d))

    Oligarchy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Presidential form of government

84

According to Census of India 1901, what was the total population of India?

  1. ((a))

    238.40 million

  2. ((b))

    360.23 million

  3. ((c))

    620.12 million

  4. ((d))

    845.80 million

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

238.40 million

85

Olefiant gas belongs to which of the following functional groups?

  1. ((a))

    Alkenes

  2. ((b))

    Halo alkane

  3. ((c))

    Ketone

  4. ((d))

    Alkynes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alkenes

86

Which chemical reaction occurs when you mix vinegar (acetic acid) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)?

  1. ((a))

    Oxidation

  2. ((b))

    Precipitation

  3. ((c))

    Neutralisation

  4. ((d))

    Combustion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oxidation

87

Which of the following is the third largest ocean in the world and is present on the southern side of Asia?

  1. ((a))

    Bay of Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Indian Ocean

  3. ((c))

    Pacific Ocean

  4. ((d))

    Southern Ocean

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bay of Bengal

88

What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

  1. ((a))

    H2O

  2. ((b))

    NaCl

  3. ((c))

    CO2

  4. ((d))

    NH3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H2O

89

Since the attraction between molecules of gas is very low, what benefit do we get from this property of gas?

  1. ((a))

    Compressed and stored in smaller cylinders

  2. ((b))

    Burns easily

  3. ((c))

    Does not move from one place to another

  4. ((d))

    Does not change their shape easily

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Compressed and stored in smaller cylinders

90

What is the name of the scheme under which the Government of India has planned to provide skill training for 2 crore women as announced in August 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Ladli Beti

  2. ((b))

    Sudarshna Scheme

  3. ((c))

    Lakhpati Didi

  4. ((d))

    Meri Behan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ladli Beti

91

When did the new judicial system of setting up two courts (Criminal and civil) in each district start?

  1. ((a))

    1773 C.E.

  2. ((b))

    1756 C.E.

  3. ((c))

    1772 C.E.

  4. ((d))

    1774 C.E.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1773 C.E.

92

Which of the following locations is known for lignite coal production?

  1. ((a))

    Neyveli

  2. ((b))

    Korba

  3. ((c))

    Talcher

  4. ((d))

    Bokaro

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neyveli

93

According to the Preamble, what does the promotion of fraternity assure?

  1. ((a))

    Unity and integrity of the nation

  2. ((b))

    Allows all to profess, preach and practice any religion

  3. ((c))

    Economic opportunities

  4. ((d))

    Thought, expression, belief, faith and worship

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unity and integrity of the nation

94

On 1st September 2023, who was appointed as Chairman and CEO of Railway Board?

  1. ((a))

    Naresh Lalwani

  2. ((b))

    Amar Dwivedi

  3. ((c))

    Manoj Sharma

  4. ((d))

    Jaya Verma Sinha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Naresh Lalwani

95

Swaran Singh Committee was established by the government under which Prime Minister in 1976 to make recommendations regarding fundamental duties?

  1. ((a))

    Morarji Desai

  2. ((b))

    Indira Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Jayaprakash Narayan

  4. ((d))

    Chaudhary Charan Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Morarji Desai

96

Hemant Chauhan, who received the Padma Shri in 2023, is associated with:

  1. ((a))

    Kannada music

  2. ((b))

    Telugu music

  3. ((c))

    Bengali music

  4. ((d))

    Gujarati music

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kannada music

97

Who was the music director of the film Bees Saal Baad, which was released in 1962?

  1. ((a))

    Shyamal Mitra

  2. ((b))

    V Balsara

  3. ((c))

    Hemant Kumar

  4. ((d))

    Bimal Roy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shyamal Mitra

98

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. ((a))

    A neutron has no electrical charge.

  2. ((b))

    The central part of an atom contains only protons.

  3. ((c))

    The central part of an atom contains only neutrons.

  4. ((d))

    The central part of an atom contains only electrons.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A neutron has no electrical charge.

99

Which of the following is the most common nutritional cause of anaemia?

  1. ((a))

    Calcium deficiency

  2. ((b))

    Selenium deficiency

  3. ((c))

    Magnesium deficiency

  4. ((d))

    Iron deficiency

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calcium deficiency

100

Who among the following was forced to leave his ancestral throne due to the invasion of the Uzbeks?

  1. ((a))

    Shershah Suri

  2. ((b))

    Genghis Khan

  3. ((c))

    Daulat Khan Lodi

  4. ((d))

    Babur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shershah Suri

General Engineering (100 questions)

101

The Moody chart, a logarithmic chart between frction factor and _________ for a variety of relative roughness in a pipe flow.

  1. ((a))

    the discharge of the flow

  2. ((b))

    the density of the fluid

  3. ((c))

    Reynolds number

  4. ((d))

    the velocity of the flow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the discharge of the flow

102

When an economical canal cross-section is formed partly in cutting and partly in filling, such that the quantity of earth in cutting is equal to the quantity of earth in filling, the depth of cutting under that situation is known as ________.

  1. ((a))

    Balancing depth

  2. ((b))

    Critical depth

  3. ((c))

    Economical depth

  4. ((d))

    Uniform depth

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Answer: ((a))

Balancing depth

103

Self-priming pumps overshadow the function of the ________.

  1. ((a))

    self-auxiliary device

  2. ((b))

    cavitation device

  3. ((c))

    wear rate

  4. ((d))

    corrosion device

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

self-auxiliary device

104

Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

Assertion: A gravity weir is the one in which uplift pressure caused by seepage of water below the floor is resisted entirely by the weight of the floor.

Reason: In the non-gravity type weir, the floor thickness is kept relatively less and the uplift pressure is largely resisted by the bending action of the reinforced concrete floor.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  3. ((c))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

105

On what principle does a reciprocating pump work?

  1. ((a))

    Centrifugal force

  2. ((b))

    Rotation of impeller to develop lifting pressure

  3. ((c))

    Create a reciprocating motion by sucking and discharge of fluid by using piston

  4. ((d))

    Forced vortex flow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Centrifugal force

106

Which type of lime is commonly used in soil stabilisation to improve the engineering properties of clay soils and enhance their load-bearing capacity?

  1. ((a))

    Fat lime

  2. ((b))

    Hydrated lime or Quicklime

  3. ((c))

    Slaked lime

  4. ((d))

    Dolomitic lime

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fat lime

107

For a very deep footing in loose sand, the type of soil failure will be:

  1. ((a))

    general shear failure

  2. ((b))

    local shear failure

  3. ((c))

    punching shear failure

  4. ((d))

    cracking shear failure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

general shear failure

108

As per Indian Road Congress, what is the design speed adopted for Indian Expressways?, Consider the nature of terrain is 'Plain' and Cross slope of ground is less than 10%.

  1. ((a))

    80 km/h

  2. ((b))

    60 km/h

  3. ((c))

    120 km/h

  4. ((d))

    100 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80 km/h

109

Match the major dams of India with their types.

DamType
A.Bhakra Dam1.Arch dam
B.Idukki Dam2.Earthen dam
C.Banasura Sagar Dam3.Gravity dam
  1. ((a))

    A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  2. ((b))

    A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  3. ((c))

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 1

  4. ((d))

    A - 3, B - 1, C - 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

110

Which of the following statements gives an INCORRECT application of GPS?

  1. ((a))

    GPS can be used for preparation of maps.

  2. ((b))

    GPS can be used to determine the position of a point in deep, underground mines.

  3. ((c))

    GPS can be used to determine the time accurately.

  4. ((d))

    GPS can be used to track the movement of vehicles.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GPS can be used for preparation of maps.

111

Which of the following precautions need to be adopted for concreting in sub-zero temperature?

(i) Pre-heating of materials of concrete

(ii) Economical heating of materials of concrete

(iii) Admixtures of anti-freezing materials

(iv) Electrical heating of concrete mass

  1. ((a))

    Only (i) and (ii)

  2. ((b))

    Only (i), (ii), (iii)

  3. ((c))

    (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)

  4. ((d))

    Only (i)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only (i) and (ii)

112

which of the following IS sieve size is used, to check the fineness of cement by sieve test?

  1. ((a))

    90 μm

  2. ((b))

    20 μm

  3. ((c))

    15 μm

  4. ((d))

    37.5 μm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90 μm

113

Consider a rectangular column cross section of size 4 m × 2 m. Identify the correct statement.

  1. ((a))

    The core of the section is a square of size 0.6 m.

  2. ((b))

    The limit of eccentricity for a×ial compressive load is 1 m measured from the C.G of the cross section for not to have tensile stresses in the section.

  3. ((c))

    The point load shall be applied within the rhombus located at centre with diagonals size 1.33 m × 0.66 m to ensure no tensile stresses developed in column cross section

  4. ((d))

    The point load shall be applied within the 1.5 m from the centre to avoid tension in the cross section.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The core of the section is a square of size 0.6 m.

114

Which of the following parts of a rebound test apparatus moves with the mass attached to the spring after bouncing back?

  1. ((a))

    Release button

  2. ((b))

    Scale

  3. ((c))

    Rider

  4. ((d))

    Plunger

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Release button

115

Identify the correct option by considering the given statements with respect to overtaking sight distance.

Statement A: Minimum overtaking sight distance required for the safe overtaking manoeuvre depends on skill and reaction time of driver.

Statement B: Minimum overtaking sight distance required for the safe overtaking manoeuvre depends on gradient of road.

  1. ((a))

    Both the statements are incorrect

  2. ((b))

    Statement B is correct, but A is incorrect

  3. ((c))

    Both the statements are correct

  4. ((d))

    Statement A is correct, but B is incorrect

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both the statements are incorrect

116

As per the Indian standard code (2470 - 1985, Part 1), the minimum width of the septic tank assumed for design purpose is _______.

  1. ((a))

    50 cm

  2. ((b))

    125 cm

  3. ((c))

    100 cm

  4. ((d))

    75 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 cm

117

Ozone layer is important for us to protect us from UV rays. Which of the following is correct regarding ozone?

  1. ((a))

    Ozone is a pollutant gas for both animals and human beings.

  2. ((b))

    Ozone is a non-pollutant gas.

  3. ((c))

    Ozone gets converted into oxygen in the human body.

  4. ((d))

    Ozone is a pollutant gas for human beings and non-pollutant gas for animals.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ozone is a pollutant gas for both animals and human beings.

118

How does the atmospheric pressure (AP) vary with respect to the altitude?

  1. ((a))

    AP increases with increase in altitude

  2. ((b))

    AP decreases with increase in altitude

  3. ((c))

    It remains constant at all heights

  4. ((d))

    AP either increases or decreases depending only on temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AP increases with increase in altitude

119

Which of the following paints has the least adhesive power on smooth surface and is ideal for rough surfaces?

  1. ((a))

    Cement paint

  2. ((b))

    Enamel paint

  3. ((c))

    Aluminium paint

  4. ((d))

    Luminous paint

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cement paint

120

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    The natural outflow of groundwater at the Earth's surface is said to form a spring.

  2. ((b))

    Infiltration well is a sub-surface source of water.

  3. ((c))

    Surface sources of water are generally contaminated and cannot be used without treatment.

  4. ((d))

    A cavity type tube well draws water from the bottom as well as from the sides of the well.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The natural outflow of groundwater at the Earth's surface is said to form a spring.

121

A simply supported RCC beam of effective length 5 m and section of size 200 mm × 300 mm is having flexural strength of 18 kN-m. Calculate the maximum external udl that can be applied to the beam before failure. Take self-weight as 1 kN/m.

  1. ((a))

    4.76 kN/m

  2. ((b))

    5.76 kN/m

  3. ((c))

    3.76 kN/m

  4. ((d))

    6.76 kN/m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.76 kN/m

122

The sound pressure is measured in:

  1. ((a))

    N/m2

  2. ((b))

    watt

  3. ((c))

    decibel

  4. ((d))

    hertz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N/m2

123

An oil of mass density 800 kg/m3 is contained in a vessel. Calculate the height of water required to develop an equivalent hydrostatic pressure as that developed by oil of height 30 m. Take acceleration due to gravity as 9.81 m/sec2

  1. ((a))

    24 m

  2. ((b))

    32 m

  3. ((c))

    42 m

  4. ((d))

    23 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 m

124

Timber can be treated to make it fire-resistant by which of the following processes?

  1. ((a))

    Applying creosote oil into timber

  2. ((b))

    Seasoning process

  3. ((c))

    Coating with tar paint

  4. ((d))

    Soaking it in ammonium sulphate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Applying creosote oil into timber

125

As per IS 800 ∶ 2007, the slenderness ratio (λ) of a steel member is given by. __________. Where, L = Effective length of member, r = Radius of gyration of member.

  1. ((a))

    λ = L × r

  2. ((b))

    λ = L/r

  3. ((c))

    λ = L - r

  4. ((d))

    λ = L + r

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

λ = L × r

126

Which of the following is the effect of lumps present in cement?

  1. ((a))

    Flash set of concrete

  2. ((b))

    Enhanced durability of concrete

  3. ((c))

    Decreased setting time of cement

  4. ((d))

    Decreased stregth in concrete

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Flash set of concrete

127

Which of the following is NOT the main criterion for selection of hydraulic pumps?

  1. ((a))

    atmospheric pressure

  2. ((b))

    Flow rate requirement

  3. ((c))

    Pressure at inlet and outlet of the pump

  4. ((d))

    Viscocity of fluid to be pumped

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

atmospheric pressure

128

Find the quantity of brickwork for underground septic tank shown in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

    6.415 m3

  2. ((b))

    10.641 m3

  3. ((c))

    7.895 m3

  4. ((d))

    9.673 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.415 m3

129

Surrounding atmospheric pressure is taken as datum to find _______.

  1. ((a))

    absolute pressure

  2. ((b))

    Null pressure

  3. ((c))

    vacuum pressure

  4. ((d))

    gauge pressure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

absolute pressure

130

Which of the following scenario explains the term 'skid' experienced by vehicles?

  1. ((a))

    It occurs when the roads surface is rough and develop sufficient frictional resistance

  2. ((b))

    Occurs when driving wheel of a vehicle rapidly accelerates from stationary position.

  3. ((c))

    Occurs when path travelled along road surface is more than circumferential movement of the wheels due to their rotation.

  4. ((d))

    Occurs when a wheel revolves more than the corresponding longitudinal movement.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It occurs when the roads surface is rough and develop sufficient frictional resistance

131

Magnetic bearing of a line is 10° 30' and the magnetic declination is 2° East. If, due to seasonal variations, the magnetic declination changes to 2° West, find the magnetic bearing of the line in quadrantal bearing system.

  1. ((a))

    N 10° 30' W

  2. ((b))

    N 14° 30' E

  3. ((c))

    N 14° 30' W

  4. ((d))

    N 10° 30'E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N 10° 30' W

132

What is the use of an electrostatic precipitator?

  1. ((a))

    Gaseous pollutant control

  2. ((b))

    Domestic pollutant control

  3. ((c))

    Vehicular pollutant control

  4. ((d))

    Particulate pollutant control

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gaseous pollutant control

133

Which of the following types of soil is known for its high load-bearing capacity and stability, making it ideal for use in construction of foundations?

  1. ((a))

    Peat soil

  2. ((b))

    Clay soil

  3. ((c))

    Silty soil

  4. ((d))

    Sandy soil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Peat soil

134

Which of the following type of asphalt is better suited for surface sealing and dust control in flexible pavements?

  1. ((a))

    Hot mix asphalt

  2. ((b))

    Cutback asphalt

  3. ((c))

    Cold mix asphalt

  4. ((d))

    Emulsified asphalt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hot mix asphalt

135

Which of the following compounds gives rapid hardening with an early gain in strength with a higher heat of hydration in OPC Cement?

  1. ((a))

    C3A

  2. ((b))

    C3S

  3. ((c))

    C4AF

  4. ((d))

    C2S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C3A

136

The _______ process is a type of process mainly used to recover energy from solids in one form or another.

  1. ((a))

    thermal

  2. ((b))

    pressure

  3. ((c))

    biological

  4. ((d))

    chemical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

thermal

137

In which of the following staircase classifications is the stair slab supported parallel to the riser at two or more locations, causing the slab to bend longitudinally between the supports?

  1. ((a))

    Slab doubly cantilevered from a central spine beam

  2. ((b))

    Stair slab spanning longitudinally

  3. ((c))

    Slab supported between two stringer beams or walls

  4. ((d))

    Slab cantilevered from a spandrel beam or wall

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Slab doubly cantilevered from a central spine beam

138

In the case design of an axially loaded short RCC column, the meaning of axial loading refers to:

  1. ((a))

    uniform compressive strain distribution across the cross section

  2. ((b))

    uniform tensile strain distribution across the cross section

  3. ((c))

    non-uniform tensile strain distribution across the cross section

  4. ((d))

    non-uniform compressive strain distribution across the cross section

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

uniform compressive strain distribution across the cross section

139

During the calibration of a rectangular suppressed weir in a 40 cm crest width laboratory channel, the discharge passing over the weir was measured volumetrically. What is the coefficient of discharge of the weir if it was found to pass a discharge of 0.025m3/sec under the head of 0.1 m?

  1. ((a))

    Cd​ = 0.92

  2. ((b))

    Cd​ = 0.89

  3. ((c))

    Cd​ = 0.66

  4. ((d))

    Cd​ = 0.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cd​ = 0.92

140

A material has the modulus of elasticity equal to 3 times its modulus of rigidity. Which of the following statements may be INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    There is a change in the volume of the material.

  2. ((b))

    Poisson's ratio is equal to 0.5 .

  3. ((c))

    Volumetric strain is equal to zero.

  4. ((d))

    The bulk modulus is infinite.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

There is a change in the volume of the material.

141

Following the fundamental principles of surveying, the minimum number of control points required for establishing a new station is __________.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

142

_________ determines the thickness of plywood board.

  1. ((a))

    plie area

  2. ((b))

    number of plie layers

  3. ((c))

    plie length

  4. ((d))

    plie width

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

plie area

143

Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

Assertion: A cross regulator is provided on the main canal at the downstream side of the take-off to head up the water level and to enable the off-taking channel to draw the required amount of water.

Reason: During the periods of low discharges in the parent channel, the cross regulator raises the water level of the upstream and feeds the off-take channel.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  4. ((d))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

144

The Los Angeles testing machine is commonly used to determine which property of the coarse aggregate?

  1. ((a))

    Density

  2. ((b))

    Abrasion resistance

  3. ((c))

    Water absorption

  4. ((d))

    Specific gravity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Density

145

Calculate the hoop tension developed at the base of wall in a circular water tank, having diameter 12.6 m and depth of water storage 4 m. Take specific weight of water as 10 kN/m3.

  1. ((a))

    252 kN

  2. ((b))

    152 kN

  3. ((c))

    200 kN

  4. ((d))

    504 kN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

252 kN

146

If a cantilever beam is subjected to an upward point load at the free end, the nature of the stresses developed will be:

  1. ((a))

    tensile above the neutral axis and compressive below the neutral axis of the beam cross-section

  2. ((b))

    tensile above as well as below the neutral axis of the beam cross-section

  3. ((c))

    compressive above the neutral axis and tensile below the neutral axis of the beam cross-section

  4. ((d))

    compressive below as well as above the neutral axis of the beam cross-section

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tensile above the neutral axis and compressive below the neutral axis of the beam cross-section

147

In approximate quantity method of estimation, earthwork excavation is measured in __________.

  1. ((a))

    square metre

  2. ((b))

    running metre

  3. ((c))

    cubic metre

  4. ((d))

    cubic feet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

square metre

148

In approximate quantities method of preparing approximate estimate, wall foundations are measured in ________.

  1. ((a))

    square metre

  2. ((b))

    cubic metre

  3. ((c))

    kilogram

  4. ((d))

    metre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

square metre

149

Match the major dams of India with the rivers on which they are built.

DamRiver
A.Nagarjun Sagar Dam1.Bhagirathi
B.Hirakud Dam2.Krishna
C.Tehri Dam3.Mahanadi
  1. ((a))

    A - 1, B - 3, C - 2

  2. ((b))

    A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  3. ((c))

    A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  4. ((d))

    A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A - 1, B - 3, C - 2

150

Which of the following is NOT a field of application of rapid-hardening cement?

  1. ((a))

    Road repair works

  2. ((b))

    Massive dams

  3. ((c))

    Cold weather concreting

  4. ((d))

    Pre-fabricated concrete production

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Road repair works

151

Identify whether the following statements are true or false.

Statement I: Domestic sewage is a major source of water pollution.

Statement II: Water collected/available at source will always be pure.

  1. ((a))

    Statement I is false and Statement II is true

  2. ((b))

    Both Statements I and II are false

  3. ((c))

    Both Statements I and II are true

  4. ((d))

    Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement I is false and Statement II is true

152

Calculate the effective depth of a cantilever beam of span 2.5 m, based on the provisions given on 'effective depth ratios for spans up to 10m' in IS 456 ∶ 2000

  1. ((a))

    357.14 mm

  2. ((b))

    500 mm

  3. ((c))

    250 mm

  4. ((d))

    457 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

357.14 mm

153

Match the following.

TreatmentObjective of Treatment
l.Skimming tankA.To remove floating objects
ll.Detritus tankB.To remove finer particles
lll.Screening
  1. ((a))

    I - A, II - B, III - B

  2. ((b))

    I - B, II - B, III - A

  3. ((c))

    I - A, II - A, III - A

  4. ((d))

    I - A, II - B, III - A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I - A, II - B, III - B

154

For a given soil sample, with increase in compaction effort, the Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) __________ (Assume all other factors remain the same)

  1. ((a))

    Decreases

  2. ((b))

    first increases and then, decreases

  3. ((c))

    first decreases and then, increases

  4. ((d))

    Increases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Decreases

155

If water is flowing through a pipe of diameter 8 cm under 40 N/cm2 of pressure and with 3 m/s of mean velocity, what will be the kinetic head?

(Acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/s2)

  1. ((a))

    0.18 m

  2. ((b))

    0.25 m

  3. ((c))

    0.53 m

  4. ((d))

    0.45 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.18 m

156

Which of the following statements about municipal solid waste is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    It is solid waste that is transported with water as sewage.

  2. ((b))

    It consists of fine dust, silt and sand.

  3. ((c))

    It includes putrescible and non-putrescible solid wastes.

  4. ((d))

    It consists of garbage.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is solid waste that is transported with water as sewage.

157

The capacity of doing work by a skilled labour in the form of quantity of work per day is known as ________.

  1. ((a))

    standard work

  2. ((b))

    extra work

  3. ((c))

    lift work

  4. ((d))

    outturn work

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

standard work

158

How much deduction should be made in the hollows of blocks during a hollow concrete block wall construction?

  1. ((a))

    All openings

  2. ((b))

    Width deduction

  3. ((c))

    No deduction

  4. ((d))

    Half of the openings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All openings

159

Which section of reinfoced concrete strcture typically does NOT experience moment reduction due to moment redistribution?

  1. ((a))

    Slab

  2. ((b))

    Flat slabs

  3. ((c))

    continuous slab

  4. ((d))

    Beam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Slab

160

What is the by-product that is formed by smelting Pig iron at 1500° C?

  1. ((a))

    Fly ash

  2. ((b))

    Surkhi

  3. ((c))

    Blast furnace slag

  4. ((d))

    Silica fume

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fly ash

161

Two simply supported beams with central (mid span) concentrated loads have the following particulars. Compare the slope at the ends.

ParticularsBeam ABeam B
Length of the beam5 m10 m
EIEI2 EI
Value of central concentrated load2 kN1 kN
  1. ((a))

    Slope of beam A > Slope of beam B

  2. ((b))

    Slope of beam A < Slope of beam B

  3. ((c))

    Insufficient data to compare the slopes

  4. ((d))

    Slope of beam A = Slope of beam B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Slope of beam A > Slope of beam B

162

Which of the following staff readings is/are taken at a turning point, that necesiates instruments change point in levelling work?

A) Fore sight

B) Back sight

C) Intermediate sight

  1. ((a))

    Both A and C

  2. ((b))

    Both A and B

  3. ((c))

    Only A

  4. ((d))

    Only B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and C

163

Which of the following laws states that the compressive strength of hardened concrete is inversely proportional to the water-cement ratio, when the concrete mix is of workable consistency?

  1. ((a))

    Avogadro's Law

  2. ((b))

    Coulomb's Law

  3. ((c))

    Abram's Law

  4. ((d))

    Archimede's Law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Avogadro's Law

164

Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

Assertion: A channel should be designed for a velocity that will neither deposit the sediment nor scour the bed and banks. This velocity is known as non-scouring and non silting velocity.

Reason: If the velocity of flow is too low, the sediment held in suspension will settle down; whereas, if the velocity is too high, the water will scour the bed and sides of the canal.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

165

To obtain the liquid limit of a soil, a graph is plotted between:

  1. ((a))

    dry density and water content

  2. ((b))

    void ratio of soil and number of blows.

  3. ((c))

    volume of soil and water content

  4. ((d))

    water content and number of blows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dry density and water content

166

The following is the data sheet from a levelling book. The INCORRECT option is

StationBSISFSRLRemark
Q-3.45150BM
R2.60
S1.602.25CP
T1.85
U2.151.70CP
V-2.35

BS = Back Sight, H = Height of instrument, IS = Intermediate Sight, FS = Fore Sight, RL = Reduced Level, BM = Bench Mark and CP = Change Point)

(All figures are in metre.)

  1. ((a))

    RL of Station U is 142.35 m

  2. ((b))

    HI at Station T is 145.90 m

  3. ((c))

    RL of Station S is 144.30 m

  4. ((d))

    HI at Station R is 146.55 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RL of Station U is 142.35 m

167

The value of nominal shear stress for beam of varying depth is given by _________.

  1. ((a))

    \(\frac{\mathrm{V}{\mathrm{u} \mp \frac{\mathrm{M}{\mathrm{u}}}{\mathrm{d}}} \tan \beta}{\mathrm{b}}\)

  2. ((b))

    Vu∓dMutan⁡βbd\frac{V_{u \mp} \frac{d}{M_u} \tan \beta}{b d}

  3. ((c))

    Vu∓dMutan⁡βb\frac{V_u \mp \frac{d}{M_u} \tan \beta}{b}

  4. ((d))

    Vu∓Mudtan⁡βbd\frac{V_u \mp \frac{M_u}{d} \tan \beta}{b d}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

\(\frac{\mathrm{V}{\mathrm{u} \mp \frac{\mathrm{M}{\mathrm{u}}}{\mathrm{d}}} \tan \beta}{\mathrm{b}}\)

168

The priming of a centrifugal pump is necessary:

  1. ((a))

    to remove air from the parts of the pump

  2. ((b))

    to reduce pressure

  3. ((c))

    to reduce the temperature of water

  4. ((d))

    to increase discharge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to remove air from the parts of the pump

169

The main components of a hydrological cycle can be classified as transportation components and storage components. An example of a storage component of the hydrological cycle is ________.

  1. ((a))

    precipitation

  2. ((b))

    runoff

  3. ((c))

    groundwater

  4. ((d))

    transpiration

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

precipitation

170

As per IRC specifications, the maximum spacing of contraction joints in reinforced cement concrete slab of thickness 20 cm is ________.

  1. ((a))

    4.5 m

  2. ((b))

    40 m

  3. ((c))

    14 m

  4. ((d))

    10 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5 m

171

Which of the following tools is used to check the difference in cross levels or the superelevation in a highaway?

  1. ((a))

    Cant bar

  2. ((b))

    Cant board

  3. ((c))

    Canne-a-boule

  4. ((d))

    Cow bar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cant bar

172

Which of the following is correct expression to find the hypotenusal allowance used to compute horizontal distance on a sloping ground?, where θ = Angle of sloped ground

  1. ((a))

    Measured length on sloped ground (1 - cosθ)

  2. ((b))

    Measured length on sloped ground (1 - secθ)2

  3. ((c))

    Measured length on sloped ground(secθ - 1)

  4. ((d))

    Measured length on sloped ground (1 - cosθ)2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Measured length on sloped ground (1 - cosθ)

173

A high steep camber is NOT desirable to:

  1. ((a))

    transverse tilt and skid of vehicle

  2. ((b))

    prevent the entry of surface water into subgrade soil

  3. ((c))

    remove rain water from pavement surface

  4. ((d))

    prevent entry of water into bituminous pavement layers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

transverse tilt and skid of vehicle

174

According to Kennedy's theory, if the velocity of the flow is such that there is no silting or scouring action in the canal bed, then that velocity is known as ______. 

  1. ((a))

    normal velocity

  2. ((b))

    critical velocity

  3. ((c))

    absolute velocity

  4. ((d))

    mean velocity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

normal velocity

175

Using plinth area method, estimate the construction cost of a building having plinth area of 15 m2, if the plinth area rate is Rs. 2000/- per m2.

  1. ((a))

    ₹25,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹20,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹30,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹15,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹25,000

176

What are the latitude and the departure of a 300 m traverse line with a bearing of 240°?

  1. ((a))

    Latitude = −4503-\frac{450}{\sqrt{3}} m and departure = -150 m

  2. ((b))

    Latitude = 4503\frac{450}{\sqrt{3}} m and departure = 150 m

  3. ((c))

    Latitude = 150 m and departure 4503\frac{450}{\sqrt{3}} m

  4. ((d))

    Latitude = -150 m and departure = - 4503\frac{450}{\sqrt{3}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Latitude = −4503-\frac{450}{\sqrt{3}} m and departure = -150 m

177

If the load on an RCC lintel due to the wall above it is in the form of a triangular portion, then the angle subtended by a triangle at either end of the lintel shall be:

  1. ((a))

    30 degrees each

  2. ((b))

    60 degrees each

  3. ((c))

    50 degrees each

  4. ((d))

    40 degrees each

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 degrees each

178

What are fixed time traffic signals?

  1. ((a))

    Signals that adjust timing based on weather conditions

  2. ((b))

    Signals that change timing based on traffic flow

  3. ((c))

    Signals that have a fixed duration for each phase

  4. ((d))

    Signals that are manually controlled by a traffic officer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Signals that adjust timing based on weather conditions

179

Which of the following statements about carbon credits is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Carbon credits correspond to a determined tradable quantity of greenhouse gas emissions.

  2. ((b))

    Carbon credits are created when greenhouse gases rise above a baseline.

  3. ((c))

    Carbon credits are used in signatory countries to the Kyoto Protocol.

  4. ((d))

    The carbon credit system makes emissions a commodity.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carbon credits correspond to a determined tradable quantity of greenhouse gas emissions.

180

What do the three Rs in the 3R Principle stand for?

  1. ((a))

    Reduce, Reuse, Recover

  2. ((b))

    Reduce, Recover, Recycle

  3. ((c))

    Recover, Reuse, Recycle

  4. ((d))

    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reduce, Reuse, Recover

181

Which of the following signs does NOT fall into the category of regulatory signs?

i. No Parking Signs

ii. Speed Limit Signs

iii. Stop Sign

iv. Slippery Road

v. Parking Sign

  1. ((a))

    Both iv and v

  2. ((b))

    Both ii and iii

  3. ((c))

    Only i, iv and v

  4. ((d))

    Both i and v

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both iv and v

182

The formal acceptance of the proposal of a work by the concerned department is known as ____________.

  1. ((a))

    proposal approval

  2. ((b))

    administrative approval

  3. ((c))

    technical approval

  4. ((d))

    preliminary approval

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

proposal approval

183

In a falling head test, the initial head level is 100 cm and the head level after 100 seconds is 10 cm. The area of cross-section of stand-pipe is 10 cm2, and the area of cross-section of soil sample is 100 cm2. Find the permeability of soil sample if the length of sample is 20 cm.

  1. ((a))

    0.046 cm/s

  2. ((b))

    0.023 cm/s

  3. ((c))

    2.3 cm/s

  4. ((d))

    4.6 cm/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.046 cm/s

184

A sample of soil failed in a triaxial test under a deviator stress of 200 kN/m2 when the confining pressure was 100 kN/m2. For the sample, if the confining pressure had been 200 kN/m2, what would have been the deviator stress at failure? Assume c = 0.

  1. ((a))

    600 kN/m2

  2. ((b))

    400 kN/m2

  3. ((c))

    100 kN/m2

  4. ((d))

    500 kN/m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

600 kN/m2

185

As per Euler's theory, for which of the following end conditions is the longest effective length of a column obtained?

  1. ((a))

    When both the ends of the column are hinged

  2. ((b))

    When one end of the column is fixed and the other end is free

  3. ((c))

    When both the ends of the column are fixed

  4. ((d))

    When one end of the column is fixed and the other end is hinged

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

When both the ends of the column are hinged

186

If a unit rotation is to be caused at end 'A' as shown in the figure, the far end being hinged support, a moment of _________ has to be applied at A, where, 'El' is the flexural rigidity of beam. Take length of beam AB as 5 m.

  1. ((a))

    0.4 El

  2. ((b))

    0.9 El

  3. ((c))

    0.6 El

  4. ((d))

    0.3 El

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.4 El

187

Compaction Test 1 - Weight of hammer = 10 kg, Height of fall = 500 mm, Number of layers = 3, Number of blows per layer =25.

Compaction Test 2- Weight of hammer = 5 kg, Height of fall = 250 mm, Number of layers = 6, Number of blows per layer = 25.

The ratio of compactive energy of compaction test 1 to that of compaction test 2 is:

  1. ((a))

    0.5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.5

188

Identify the correct methods of surface preparation used for joining old and new concrete to each other.

i) Sandblasting

ii) Chipping

iii) Removal of surface by grinding

  1. ((a))

    Only i

  2. ((b))

    Only i and ii

  3. ((c))

    Only ii

  4. ((d))

    All of i, ii and iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only i

189

While designing an RCC footing on soil, what should be the minimum thickness of the edge of footing as per IS 456∶2000?

  1. ((a))

    50 mm

  2. ((b))

    75 mm

  3. ((c))

    200 mm

  4. ((d))

    150 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 mm

190

Which of the following is an efficient method of levelling that should be adopted to measure the elevation of two points when the distance between them is NOT within the visible range of the level?

  1. ((a))

    Block levelling

  2. ((b))

    Differential levelling

  3. ((c))

    Profile levelling

  4. ((d))

    Reciprocal levelling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Block levelling

191

Select the option that is appropriate in relation to the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

 

Assertion: The season in which crops are sown at the very beginning of the monsoon and harvested at the end of autumn is called Kharif season.

 

Reason: Kharif season extends from October to March.

  1. ((a))

    Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

  2. ((b))

    Both assertion and reason are false.

  3. ((c))

    The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

  4. ((d))

    Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

192

Tellurometer, a long-range EDM, uses _________ for distance measurement.

  1. ((a))

    microwaves

  2. ((b))

    infrared waves

  3. ((c))

    visible light waves

  4. ((d))

    ultraviolet waves

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

microwaves

193

Identify the INCORRECT statement with respect to concrete Stress block in compression of a singly reinforced cement concrete section.

  1. ((a))

    The depth of centre of compressive force from the extreme top fibre in compression is 0.42xu.

  2. ((b))

    The bending stress at the neutral axis of the section is zero.

  3. ((c))

    The area of stress block is equal to 0.36 fckxu.

  4. ((d))

    The bending stress at extreme fibre is 0.67 fck.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The depth of centre of compressive force from the extreme top fibre in compression is 0.42xu.

194

Which of the following consistency limit of soil is indicated by rolling the soil into a thread of 3 mm, and it begins to crumble.

  1. ((a))

    Liquid limit

  2. ((b))

    Casagrande's limit

  3. ((c))

    Plastic limit

  4. ((d))

    Shrinkage limit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liquid limit

195

Which of the following types of fibre is classified as a synthetic fibre?

  1. ((a))

    Basalt fibre

  2. ((b))

    Polyester fibre

  3. ((c))

    Steel fibre

  4. ((d))

    Jute fibre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Basalt fibre

196

Pumping of water from earth surface to the overhead tank located at relatively higher elevation is an example for _________.

  1. ((a))

    pressure flow

  2. ((b))

    Compressible flow

  3. ((c))

    gravity flow

  4. ((d))

    both gravity flow and pressure flow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pressure flow

197

Which of the following Informatory signs necessarily have rectangular/square shape with blue background and /black letters or symbols?

i. Speed limit signs

ii. Facility Information signs

iii. Parking signs

  1. ((a))

    Only ii

  2. ((b))

    Both i and ii

  3. ((c))

    Only i

  4. ((d))

    Both ii and iii

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Answer: ((a))

Only ii

198

In which of the processes of manufacturing of cement is the limestone brought from the quarries first crushed into smaller fragments?

  1. ((a))

    Grinding process

  2. ((b))

    Moist process

  3. ((c))

    Dry process

  4. ((d))

    Wet process

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Answer: ((a))

Grinding process

199

Which of the following is the purpose of providing catch pits in a sewer system?

  1. ((a))

    To prevent the entry of silt, grit, debris, etc. contained in the rainwater

  2. ((b))

    To provide a connection between the high-level branch sewer to the low-level main sewer

  3. ((c))

    To exclude grease and oil from sewage

  4. ((d))

    To hold and throw water into the sewer

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Answer: ((a))

To prevent the entry of silt, grit, debris, etc. contained in the rainwater

200

The coefficient of permeability has the same unit as that of __________.

  1. ((a))

    force

  2. ((b))

    velocity

  3. ((c))

    hydraulic gradient

  4. ((d))

    acceleration

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Answer: ((a))

force

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