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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

2

How many triangles are there in the given figure ?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

8

3

Select the triad in which the numbers are related to each other in the same way as are the numbers of the given triads.

(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/deleting/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.)

(279, 246, 213)

(184, 151, 118)

  1. ((a))

    (225, 196, 123)

  2. ((b))

    (194, 151, 108)

  3. ((c))

    (169, 132, 103)

  4. ((d))

    (176, 145, 119)

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Answer: ((a))

(225, 196, 123)

4

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

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Answer: ((a))

Two

5

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

DAG, FCI, HEK, JGM, ?

  1. ((a))

    KGN

  2. ((b))

    NLQ

  3. ((c))

    LIO

  4. ((d))

    MJP

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Answer: ((a))

KGN

6

In a certain code language, 'FRIAR' is coded as '20' and 'FREEDOM' is coded as '28'. What is the code for 'FARROW' in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    24

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Answer: ((a))

17

7

In a certain code language, 'FISH' is coded as '3517' and 'SALT' is coded as '4258'.

What is the code for 'S' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

5

8

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘÷’ are interchange d and ‘×’ and ‘−’ are interchanged?

19 × 6 ÷ 10 − 2 + 1 = ?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    33

  4. ((d))

    36

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Answer: ((a))

28

9

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

132 × 12 ÷ 9 + 27 – 51 = ?

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    65

  4. ((d))

    70

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Answer: ((a))

78

10

LHKG is related to JFIE in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, RNQM is related to PLOK. To which of the following is UQTP related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    OSRN

  2. ((b))

    SONR

  3. ((c))

    OSNR

  4. ((d))

    SORN

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Answer: ((a))

OSRN

11

Six children Riya, Siya, Tia, Urja, Vani and Vini are born one after the other but not necessarily in the same order. All of them were born in different cities. Only two children were born before the child born in Raipur. Only one child was born between Siya born in Delhi and the girl child born in Raipur. Tia was born before Urja and immediately after the child born in Haridwar. Tia was not born in Raipur. Riya was born in Bhopal and immediately before Vani. Tia was born immediately before the child born in Ballia. Vini was not born in Pune.

Where was Vini born?

  1. ((a))

    Pune

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Ballia

  4. ((d))

    Haridwar

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Answer: ((a))

Pune

12

OJNL is related to NIMK in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, LGKI is related to KFJH. To which of the following is IDHF related, following the same logic ?

  1. ((a))

    HCGE

  2. ((b))

    HCEG

  3. ((c))

    HEGC

  4. ((d))

    HECG

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Answer: ((a))

HCGE

13

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

GMC, JPF, MSI, PVL, ?

  1. ((a))

    SYO

  2. ((b))

    QXO

  3. ((c))

    QZP

  4. ((d))

    RYP

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Answer: ((a))

SYO

14

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

8, 24, 49, 85, 134, ?

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    181

  3. ((c))

    198

  4. ((d))

    191

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Answer: ((a))

180

15

Choose the word-pair that best describes the relationship similar to the one expressed in the word-pair given below.

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

Tranquil : Violent

  1. ((a))

    Zeal : Eagerness

  2. ((b))

    Timid : Bold

  3. ((c))

    Vigilant : Alert

  4. ((d))

    Wicked : Vicious

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Answer: ((a))

Zeal : Eagerness

16

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

  1. Asia
  2. Guwahati
  3. North Eastern Indian State
  4. South Asia
  5. Assam
  1. ((a))

    5, 2, 3, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

    2, 5, 3, 1, 4

  3. ((c))

    5, 3, 2, 4, 1

  4. ((d))

    2, 5, 3, 4, 1

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Answer: ((a))

5, 2, 3, 4, 1

17

Choose the option that shows a meaningful and logical arrangement of the following words.

  1. Adult
  2. Newborn
  3. Teenager
  4. Old age
  5. Child
  1. ((a))

    2, 5, 3, 1, 4

  2. ((b))

    2, 1, 5, 4, 3

  3. ((c))

    5, 1, 3, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    4, 1, 3, 2, 5

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Answer: ((a))

2, 5, 3, 1, 4

18

The faces of a dice are denoted by the symbols σ, Δ, μ, ε, ω and γ. Two positions of the same dice are shown below. Which face is opposite to the face Δ?

  1. ((a))

    μ

  2. ((b))

    σ

  3. ((c))

    γ

  4. ((d))

    ε

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Answer: ((a))

μ

19

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. 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.)

(15, 55)

(12, 43)

  1. ((a))

    (8, 42)

  2. ((b))

    (10, 40)

  3. ((c))

    (9, 30)

  4. ((d))

    (7, 23)

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Answer: ((a))

(8, 42)

20

SUWY is related to ZXVT in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JLNP is related to QOMK. To which of the following is ACEG related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    DHBF

  2. ((b))

    FHBD

  3. ((c))

    BDFH

  4. ((d))

    HFDB

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Answer: ((a))

DHBF

21

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

Two

22

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:

• Some curlers are serums.

• Some curlers are oils.

Conclusion (I): No oil is serum.

Conclusion (II): All oils are serums.

  1. ((a))

      Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. ((b))

      Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

  Only conclusion (I) follows.

23

BKOT is related to DMQV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JHAP is related to LJCR. To which of the following is NEIM related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    ADNG

  2. ((b))

    HJTF

  3. ((c))

    PGKO

  4. ((d))

    POLS

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Answer: ((a))

ADNG

24

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

15 × 11 ÷ 49 − 7 + 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    -15

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    -5

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Answer: ((a))

5

25

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

MBT, ODV, QFX, SHZ, UJB, ?

  1. ((a))

    WLD

  2. ((b))

    VLE

  3. ((c))

    ULE

  4. ((d))

    ULD

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Answer: ((a))

WLD

26

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

27

In a certain code language,

'M × N' means 'M is the daughter of N',

'M + N' means 'M is the father of N',

'M % N' means 'M is the mother of N', and

'M - N' means 'M is the brother of N'.

If 'P % Q + R - T × K', then how is P related to K?

  1. ((a))

    Mother in law

  2. ((b))

    Aunt

  3. ((c))

    Sister in law

  4. ((d))

    Daughter in law

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Answer: ((a))

Mother in law

28

Anil starts driving from point A and drives 6 km towards east. Then he turns left and drives 2 km, then turns right and drives 3 km. Then he turns right and drives 5 km. Finally he turns right, drives 9 km, and stops at point P.

How far (minimum distance) and in which direction should he drive to reach point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only, unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    6 km towards South

  2. ((b))

    3 km towards West

  3. ((c))

    3 km towards North

  4. ((d))

    6 km towards East

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Answer: ((a))

6 km towards South

29

8 is related to 88 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 12 is related to 132. To which of the following is 51 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))

    561

  2. ((b))

    562

  3. ((c))

    563

  4. ((d))

    564

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Answer: ((a))

561

30

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

6, 15, 34, 63, 102, ?

  1. ((a))

    151

  2. ((b))

    131

  3. ((c))

    105

  4. ((d))

    113

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Answer: ((a))

151

31

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

SJF, ZQM, GXT, NEA, ?

  1. ((a))

    ULG

  2. ((b))

    YLG

  3. ((c))

    YLH

  4. ((d))

    ULH

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Answer: ((a))

ULG

32

In a certain code language,

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

'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 T related to R if ‘P ÷ R + Q × S − T * U’?

  1. ((a))

    Son's daughter

  2. ((b))

    Daughter's son

  3. ((c))

    Son's son

  4. ((d))

    Daughter's daughter

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Answer: ((a))

Son's daughter

33

AE 56 is related to El 60 in a certain way. In the same way, WA 91 is related to AE 95. To which of the following is XB 77 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    IK 81

  2. ((b))

    HN 81

  3. ((c))

    PT 18

  4. ((d))

    BF 81

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Answer: ((a))

IK 81

34

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

ECG, IGK, MKO, QOS, ?

  1. ((a))

    USW

  2. ((b))

    TSV

  3. ((c))

    URV

  4. ((d))

    USV

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Answer: ((a))

USW

35

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 suchas 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)

(100, 15)

(118, 18)

  1. ((a))

    (80, 13)

  2. ((b))

    (94, 14)

  3. ((c))

    (120, 17)

  4. ((d))

    (100, 16)

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Answer: ((a))

(80, 13)

36

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

28, 29, 27, 30, 26, ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

32

37

Rajat drove 4 km west from point A. He turned left and drove 4 km. He again turned left and drove 8 km and then he turned right and drove 3 km. Then, he turned right and drove 4 km. Finally, he turned right and drove 6 km and stopped at point B.

How far (shortest distance) and in which direction should he drive to reach point A again?

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

  1. ((a))

    2 km, towards South

  2. ((b))

    1 km, towards North

  3. ((c))

    3 km, towards North

  4. ((d))

    2 km, towards North

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Answer: ((a))

2 km, towards South

38

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?

28 B 4 D 20 A 5 C 8 = ?

  1. ((a))

    117

  2. ((b))

    116

  3. ((c))

    122

  4. ((d))

    119

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Answer: ((a))

117

39

BHJL and CJMP are related to each other in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, CIKM and DKNQ are related to each other. Which of the following is related to DJLN, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    EOLR

  2. ((b))

    ELOR

  3. ((c))

    OERL

  4. ((d))

    OELR

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Answer: ((a))

EOLR

40

A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Only 2 people sit between C and F when counted from the right of C. A and D are immediate neighbours of G. E sits to the immediate left of B. Only 1 person sits between E and D when counted from the right of D.

Who is sitting to the immediate right of G?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

D

41

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))

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Answer: ((a))

42

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))

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Answer: ((a))

43

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pairs of numbers.

2 ∶ 16

3 ∶ 81

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole number, 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))

    2 ∶ 32

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 256

  3. ((c))

    6 ∶ 216

  4. ((d))

    4 ∶ 64 

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Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 32

44

In a certain code language, 'why him though' is coded as 'kl gi ok' and ‘though is he' is coded as 'ok bi yg'. How is 'though' coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    bi

  2. ((b))

    kl

  3. ((c))

    gi

  4. ((d))

    ok

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Answer: ((a))

bi

45

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

Who are the immediate neighbours of N?

  1. ((a))

    E and O

  2. ((b))

    E and R

  3. ((c))

    R and M

  4. ((d))

    S and T

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Answer: ((a))

E and O

46

Read the given statements and conclusions care fully. 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 guitars are drums. Some drums are violins. No drum is a flute .

Conclusion (I): No flute is a violin.

Conclusion (II): Some flute s are guitars.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows 

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows

47

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

48

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

PEB, SIE, VMH, YQK, BUN, ?

  1. ((a))

    CSL

  2. ((b))

    DQM

  3. ((c))

    EXQ

  4. ((d))

    EYQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CSL

49

17 is related to 237 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 9 is related to 125. To which of the following is 12 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))

    166

  2. ((b))

    132

  3. ((c))

    167

  4. ((d))

    179

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

166

50

In a certain code language, 'GATE' is coded as '3579' and 'THIN' is coded as '4236'. What is the code for 'T' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Which of the following minerals is necessary to maintain healthy bones and teeth?

  1. ((a))

    Fluoride

  2. ((b))

    Sodium

  3. ((c))

    Phosphorous 

  4. ((d))

    Potassium

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Answer: ((a))

Fluoride

52

In May 2023 _________ Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has been re-elected as the external auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO) for a 4-year term from 2024 to 2027.

  1. ((a))

    Kailasavadivu Sivan

  2. ((b))

    K. K. Venugopal

  3. ((c))

    Sushil Chandra

  4. ((d))

    G. C. Murmu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kailasavadivu Sivan

53

What was the child sex-ratio as per Census 2011 of India? 

  1. ((a))

    1000

  2. ((b))

    890

  3. ((c))

    919

  4. ((d))

    1024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1000

54

Who among the following was the first and longest serving Attorney General of India?

  1. ((a))

    Milan Kumar Banerjee

  2. ((b))

    Neeran Dey 

  3. ((c))

    Motilal Chimanlal Sitalwad

  4. ((d))

    Lal Narayan Sinha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Milan Kumar Banerjee

55

What effect does ocean acidification have on coral reefs and shell-forming organisms? 

  1. ((a))

    Ocean acidification has no effect on coral reefs.

  2. ((b))

    Ocean acidification increases coral growth.

  3. ((c))

    Ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons and affects reef formation.

  4. ((d))

    Ocean acidification increases coral biodiversity.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ocean acidification has no effect on coral reefs.

56

Which of the following princely states was taken over by the East India Company in the year 1852 AD under the principle of Whatchaap (Hadap Policy)?

  1. ((a))

    Udaipur

  2. ((b))

    Sambalpur

  3. ((c))

    Satara

  4. ((d))

    Nagpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Udaipur

57

Padma Shri awardee Basanti Bisht is an Indian folk singer from which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Uttarakhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

58

According to the information received by the end of 2023, who among the following is the Governor of Telangana?

  1. ((a))

    Tamilisai Sundararajan

  2. ((b))

    Baby Queen Maurya

  3. ((c))

    Ganesh Lal

  4. ((d))

    Kalraj Mishra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamilisai Sundararajan

59

The SI unit of which fundamental physical quantity is named in honor of Charles Augustin Coulomb?

  1. ((a))

    Electric charge

  2. ((b))

    Electric power

  3. ((c))

    Electric field

  4. ((d))

    Electric current density

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Electric charge

60

As of March 2023, who among the following is the Union Jal Shakti Minister?

  1. ((a))

    Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

  2. ((b))

    Giriraj Singh

  3. ((c))

    Dharmendra Pradhan

  4. ((d))

    Ramesh Pokhriyal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

61

Which of the following parts of an email is used to indicate the details of the sender and recipient, as well as the date and time?

  1. ((a))

    Subject line

  2. ((b))

    Body

  3. ((c))

    Email header

  4. ((d))

    Attachment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Subject line

62

Soy milk is obtained from ________.

  1. ((a))

    Cow

  2. ((b))

    Goat

  3. ((c))

    Buffalo

  4. ((d))

    Soybeans

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cow

63

Which of the following is not a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    Protection and improvement of environment and protection of forests and wild life.

  2. ((b))

    Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance

  3. ((c))

    The provision of early childhood care and education for children under the age of six.

  4. ((d))

    Provision for protection of minority areas in Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Protection and improvement of environment and protection of forests and wild life.

64

Which organelle is the energy factory of the cell and an important center for intracellular interactions with other organelles?

  1. ((a))

    Mitochondria

  2. ((b))

    Golgi apparatus

  3. ((c))

    Peroxisome

  4. ((d))

    Lysosome

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mitochondria

65

By what other names is parliamentary government also known?

1: Cabinet Government

2: Responsive Government

3: Westminster Model of Government

4: Fixed Executive System of Government

  1. ((a))

    1, 3 and 4 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3 only

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 4 only

  4. ((d))

    2, 3 and 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3 and 4 only

66

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme launched in 2023 envisages taking up _____ stations for upgradation/modernisation of Indian Railways.

  1. ((a))

    1108

  2. ((b))

    1234

  3. ((c))

    1309

  4. ((d))

    1405

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1108

67

Which piece in the game of chess can move two squares vertically and one square horizontally, and vice versa, in an 'L' shape?

  1. ((a))

    Knight

  2. ((b))

     Bishop

  3. ((c))

    Queen

  4. ((d))

    Rook

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Knight

68

Calculate personal income from the following data.

I. National Income = ₹ 1,000

II. Corporate tax = ₹ 10

III. Subsidy = ₹ 5

IV. Undistributed profit = ₹ 15

V. Rent= ₹ 15

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 975

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 950

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 1,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 980

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 975

69

Which of the following is not a rock?

  1. ((a))

    Limestone

  2. ((b))

    Granite

  3. ((c))

    Marble

  4. ((d))

    Quartz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Limestone

70

Which of the following Sultans of Khilji dynasty started paying cash salaries to his soldiers and controlled the market during his reign?

  1. ((a))

    Alauddin Khilji

  2. ((b))

    Shihabuddin Umar

  3. ((c))

    Jalaluddin Khilji

  4. ((d))

    Kutubuddin Mubarak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alauddin Khilji

71

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

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Goa

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Mizoram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

72

If the atomic mass of carbon is 12.011, the atomic mass of hydrogen is 1.008 and the atomic mass of oxygen is 15.999, then calculate the molecular mass of C2H4O.

  1. ((a))

    40.053

  2. ((b))

    34.053

  3. ((c))

    44.053

  4. ((d))

    16.053

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40.053

73

In December 1885, _________ delegates from different parts of India founded the Indian National Congress.

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    57

  3. ((c))

    61

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

74

According to 'Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics - 2023', which state has the highest production of milk during the year 2022 - 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

75

Which article of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to constitutional remedies?

  1. ((a))

    Article 28

  2. ((b))

    Article 29

  3. ((c))

    Article 30

  4. ((d))

    Article 32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 28

76

What specialized nerve cells do the phylum Cnidaria possess to capture and stun prey such as water fleas and plankton?

  1. ((a))

    Collar cell

  2. ((b))

    Sting cell

  3. ((c))

    Flame cell

  4. ((d))

    Head cell

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Collar cell

77

'__________Devi Narmade' scheme has been launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for the conservation of Narmada River.

  1. ((a))

    Water

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Namami

  4. ((d))

    Holy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Water

78

Ajit Pawar, who will take oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on July 2, 2023, belongs to which political party?

  1. ((a))

    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

  2. ((b))

    Jan Adhikar Party (JAP)

  3. ((c))

    Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP)

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

79

In which plant tissue does photosynthesis mainly occur?

  1. ((a))

    Phloem

  2. ((b))

    Mesophyll

  3. ((c))

    Xylem

  4. ((d))

    Epidermis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Phloem

80

All India Padmashree Mohammad Shahid Invitation Prize Money Men's Hockey Tournament 2023 was held in _________ city of Uttar Pradesh.

  1. ((a))

    Kanpur

  2. ((b))

    Lucknow

  3. ((c))

    Varanasi

  4. ((d))

    Gorakhpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kanpur

81

Which level of ecological organization includes all the different species living in a particular area?

  1. ((a))

    Community

  2. ((b))

    Population

  3. ((c))

    Ecosystem

  4. ((d))

    Habitat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Community

82

In 2020, which scheme was announced as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package with the objective of supporting businesses, including MSMEs, to meet their operational liabilities and restart their businesses post COVID-19 crisis, and provided 100 per cent guarantee to Member Lending Institutions against any losses due to non-repayment of ECLGS funding?

  1. ((a))

    Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

  2. ((b))

    Mission Karmayogi

  3. ((c))

    Sahakar Pragya Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Stand-up India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

83

Which food has pH value between 2 and 3? This value makes it acidic.

  1. ((a))

    Apple juice

  2. ((b))

    Blackberry juice

  3. ((c))

    Lemon juice

  4. ((d))

    Tomato juice

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Apple juice

84

Which of the following is/are most essential for growth and development?

  1. ((a))

    Salt

  2. ((b))

    Spices

  3. ((c))

    High sugar

  4. ((d))

    Protein

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Salt

85

What is 'Supply Chain' in business?

  1. ((a))

    A chain of businesses that supply products to each other

  2. ((b))

    Chain of command in a corporation

  3. ((c))

    A network of all the entities involved in the production and distribution of a product

  4. ((d))

    Total stock of a product in the market

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A chain of businesses that supply products to each other

86

In 1946, B. N. Rao was formally appointed __________ of the Main Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.

  1. ((a))

    Constitutional advisor

  2. ((b))

    Chief draftsman

  3. ((c))

    Vice president

  4. ((d))

    Anglo-Indian Representative

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Constitutional advisor

87

What is the full form of 'CC' in the context of e mail? 

  1. ((a))

    Common Copy 

  2. ((b))

    Carbon Copy

  3. ((c))

    Confidential Copy

  4. ((d))

    Copy Communication

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Common Copy 

88

Identify whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) regarding the weather conditions of the place, and select the correct option.

A. It is related to the change in temperature during certain years.

B. It depends on the altitude of the area.

C. It is related to fluctuations in temperature within a day.

  1. ((a))

    TTT

  2. ((b))

    FTT

  3. ((c))

    TTF 

  4. ((d))

    FFF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TTT

89

In which of the following years did Sachindra Nath Sanyal establish a branch of Anushilan Samiti in Patna?

  1. ((a))

    1929

  2. ((b))

    1925

  3. ((c))

    1920

  4. ((d))

    1913

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1929

90

Malwa Plateau is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

91

Anupama Bhagwat is associated with which of the following musical instruments?

  1. ((a))

    Mridangam

  2. ((b))

    Fiddle

  3. ((c))

    Sitar

  4. ((d))

    Surbahar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mridangam

92

National Awards to Teachers were instituted for the first time in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1972

  2. ((b))

    1947

  3. ((c))

    1964

  4. ((d))

    1958

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1972

93

Who discovered the staining technique called 'Black reaction', which was capable of revealing neurons in their entirety?

  1. ((a))

    Robert Remak

  2. ((b))

    Albert Kolliker

  3. ((c))

    Camillo Golgi

  4. ((d))

    Jacques loeb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Robert Remak

94

Which of the following institutions is called 'lender of last resort'?

  1. ((a))

    NABARD

  2. ((b))

    SBI

  3. ((c))

    RBI

  4. ((d))

    SEBI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NABARD

95

Which of the following bills was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by the Ministry of Law and Justice on 10 August 2023?

  1. ((a))

    The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Tenure) Bill, 2023

  2. ((b))

    Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023

  3. ((c))

    Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

  4. ((d))

    Repeal and Amendment Bill, 2023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Tenure) Bill, 2023

96

A man started working in a factory where he regularly had to work with steam and boiling water. On the first day, his doctor warned him to be more careful with steam because steam burns can be more serious than those from hot water. What is the reason for this?

  1. ((a))

    steam cannot be seen

  2. ((b))

    steam is odorless

  3. ((c))

    Steam has more latent heat of vaporization

  4. ((d))

    Steam may stick to the body

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

steam cannot be seen

97

Which of the following is false regarding cooking?

  1. ((a))

    This makes digestion easier

  2. ((b))

    resulting in loss of some nutrients

  3. ((c))

    Destroys Vitamin C easily

  4. ((d))

    Destroys Vitamin D easily

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

This makes digestion easier

98

Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

  1. ((a))

    Mass 

  2. ((b))

    Force

  3. ((c))

    acceleration

  4. ((d))

    Velocity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mass 

99

In the International System of Units (SI), the Greek letter 'Omega' is used to represent which physical quantity?

  1. ((a))

    Electrical conductivity

  2. ((b))

    Electric displacement field

  3. ((c))

    Electrical resistance

  4. ((d))

    Electric potential difference

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Electrical conductivity

100

_________ overloading cannot occur.

  1. ((a))

    Connecting multiple devices to a single socket

  2. ((b))

    Due to sudden increase in supply voltage

  3. ((c))

    Due to live wire coming in direct contact with neutral wire

  4. ((d))

    By coming in contact with the live wire and the neutral wire through greater resistance.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Connecting multiple devices to a single socket

General Engineering (100 questions)

101

The velocity components of a two-dimensional plane motion of a fluid with constant density are u = 2x - x2y and v = xy2 - 2y. Which of the following is the correct statement?

  1. ((a))

    The fluid is incompressible and flow is unsteady.

  2. ((b))

    The fluid is incompressible and flow is steady. 

  3. ((c))

    The fluid is compressible and flow is unsteady. 

  4. ((d))

    The fluid is compressible and flow is steady.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The fluid is incompressible and flow is unsteady.

102

The modulus of elasticity of a material is:  

  1. ((a))

    not referred to as Young's modulus

  2. ((b))

    having the same unit as that of strain

  3. ((c))

    only defined in the linearly elastic region 

  4. ((d))

    equal to the slope of the strain-stress curve

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

not referred to as Young's modulus

103

What amount of principle reinforcement materials is used in pultrusion process?

  1. ((a))

    22% - 38%

  2. ((b))

    5% - 22%

  3. ((c))

    85% - 92%

  4. ((d))

    40% - 70%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22% - 38%

104

Which characteristic of fine aggregates indicates their ability to retain water and affects the workability of concrete or mortar mix?

  1. ((a))

    Fineness modulus

  2. ((b))

    Particle size distribution

  3. ((c))

    Water absorption

  4. ((d))

    Specific gravity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fineness modulus

105

As per IS 456: 2000, the limiting value for neutral axis depth measured from extreme fibre of a singly reinforced RCC beam with rectangular cross section is ______. Consider the grade of steel as Fe-500 and 'd' is effective depth of beam section.

  1. ((a))

    0.53 d

  2. ((b))

    0.48 d

  3. ((c))

    0.46 d

  4. ((d))

    0.44 d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.53 d

106

As per IS standards on method of measurement of building and civil engineering works, the dimensions have to be measured to the nearest _________.

  1. ((a))

    0.001 m

  2. ((b))

    0.01 m

  3. ((c))

    1.0 m

  4. ((d))

    0.1 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.001 m

107

Which estimate is prepared for administrative approval and technical sanction?

  1. ((a))

    Supplementary estimate

  2. ((b))

    Complete estimate

  3. ((c))

    Revised estimate

  4. ((d))

    Detailed estimate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Supplementary estimate

108

Which of the following is a limitation of lightweight concrete when compared to conventional type concrete?

  1. ((a))

    Higher fire resistance

  2. ((b))

    Enhanced thermal property

  3. ((c))

    Increased permeability

  4. ((d))

    Reduced density

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Higher fire resistance

109

For a cantilever beam AB (A is fixed) of length L carrying a point load P at the free end, the slope equation obtained using double integration method is given below. Find the maximum deflection.

EIdydx=−P(Lx−x22)E I \frac{d y}{d x}=-P\left(L x-\frac{x^2}{2}\right)

E = Young's modulus

I = Moment of inertia

x is measured from the fixed end.

  1. ((a))

    −PL33EI-\frac{P L^3}{3 E I}

  2. ((b))

    −PL23EI-\frac{P L^2}{3 E I}

  3. ((c))

    −PL36EI-\frac{P L^3}{6 E I}

  4. ((d))

    −PL26EI-\frac{P L^2}{6 E I}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−PL33EI-\frac{P L^3}{3 E I}

110

As per IS 456 : 2000, the permissible limit for inorganic solids present in water that is used for construction activities is __________.

  1. ((a))

    2400 mg/l

  2. ((b))

    3000 mg/l

  3. ((c))

    150 mg/l

  4. ((d))

    1100 mg/l

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2400 mg/l

111

Identify whether the following statements about sanitary landfill are true or false.

Statement I: There is continuous evolution of foul gases near the fill side.

Statement II: During rainy season, leachate may come out of the dump.

Statement III: The method requires further treatments for completion.

  1. ((a))

    Statements I and II are true, but Statement III is false

  2. ((b))

    Statement I is true, but Statements II and III are false

  3. ((c))

    Statements I and III are true, but Statement II is false

  4. ((d))

    Statements I and II are false and Statement III is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statements I and II are true, but Statement III is false

112

Under which of the following condition an element subjected to stresses is said to be in a state of triaxial stress? 

  1. ((a))

    When the shear stresses acting along three mutually perpendicular directions of the element

  2. ((b))

    When the normal stress along two mutually perpendicular direction and shear stress along third direction

  3. ((c))

    When the principal stresses acting along three mutually perpendicular directions

  4. ((d))

    When the stress acting along only one axis of the element

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

When the shear stresses acting along three mutually perpendicular directions of the element

113

In a barometer, air is trapped in the space labelled 'A above the mercury level in the tube of the barometer, which measures 730 mmHg. If the atmospheric pressure is 750 mmHg, then the pressure of the trapped air is: 

  1. ((a))

    750 mmHg

  2. ((b))

    20 mmHg

  3. ((c))

    730 mmHg

  4. ((d))

    745 mmHg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

750 mmHg

114

Which of the following operation is meant for manual or automatic process by which air present in a centrifugal pump and its suction line is removed by filling liquid. 

  1. ((a))

    the lubrication

  2. ((b))

    closure of the delivery valve

  3. ((c))

    starting of the electric motor

  4. ((d))

    closure of the suction valve

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the lubrication

115

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

Assertion: Rivers that flow through catchment are as having steep slopes carry a lot of sediment.

Reason: Steep slopes lead to high velocity of the flow, which causes more erosion of the surface soil.

  1. ((a))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

116

Which irrigation method has the highest irrigation efficiency? 

  1. ((a))

    Drip irrigation

  2. ((b))

    Sprinkler irrigation

  3. ((c))

    Furrow

  4. ((d))

    Border strip irrigation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Drip irrigation

117

If the specific weight of a certain liquid is 5000N/m3, then calculate the specific volume (in m3/N).

  1. ((a))

    0.2

  2. ((b))

    0.0002

  3. ((c))

    0.002

  4. ((d))

    0.02

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.2

118

Which of the following is a requirement for thermal insulation in materials? 

  1. ((a))

    Low thermal conductivity

  2. ((b))

    Low density

  3. ((c))

    High permeability

  4. ((d))

    High temperature resistance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Low thermal conductivity

119

Consider the following statements about the stability criterion of a gravity dam.

Statement I: If the force of friction is more than the force due to water pressure, the dam is safe against sliding.

Statement II: If the resultant of the weight of the dam and the horizontal force due to water pressure lies outside the base of the dam, but within h (h = height of the dam) from the face of the dam, the dam is safe against overturning.

Statement III: To avoid tension at the base of the dam, the maximum value of eccentricity is b/6 on either side of geometrical axis of base section. Where, b is base width of dam. Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement II only

  2. ((b))

    Statements I and III

  3. ((c))

    Statements II and III

  4. ((d))

    Statements I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement II only

120

Which of the following precaution is generally followed in cold weather concreting and not in hot weather concreting?

  1. ((a))

    Use of an air-entraining agent

  2. ((b))

    Cooling of aggregates

  3. ((c))

    Sprinkling of formwork with cooled water

  4. ((d))

    Covering the finished concrete surface by impermeable sheet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Use of an air-entraining agent

121

Which of the following types of foundation is suitable for cohesive soil with high load bearing capacity and load can be distributed over a wide are a compared to other foundation types?

  1. ((a))

    Pile foundation

  2. ((b))

    Strip foundation

  3. ((c))

    Raft foundation

  4. ((d))

    Pier foundation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pile foundation

122

During construction of roads, a feature that facilitates drainage of the pavement laterally is called _________.

  1. ((a))

    kerbs

  2. ((b))

    shoulder

  3. ((c))

    median

  4. ((d))

    camber

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

kerbs

123

The upper limit on percentage longitudinal reinforcement in an RCC column has been kept in mind to serve which of the given option? 

  1. ((a))

    To cater easy placement and compaction of concrete in the column

  2. ((b))

    To limit the size of the column

  3. ((c))

    To limit the ductility of the column

  4. ((d))

    To stop buckling of the column

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To cater easy placement and compaction of concrete in the column

124

There should be a _____________ with the revised estimates.

  1. ((a))

    comparative statement

  2. ((b))

    technical sanction

  3. ((c))

    administrative sanction

  4. ((d))

    bill extract

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

comparative statement

125

All the voids of soil layer get filled with water after a heavy storm, upto a depth of 1 m from the surface. If the soil is dry below the depth of 1 m, the condition of soil upto the depth of 1 m below the surface is :

  1. ((a))

    capillary saturated

  2. ((b))

    dry

  3. ((c))

    submerged

  4. ((d))

    saturated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

capillary saturated

126

Absolute pressure is equal to: 

  1. ((a))

    Atmospheric pressure - Gauge pressure

  2. ((b))

    Atmospheric pressure × Gauge pressure 

  3. ((c))

    Gauge pressure - Atmospheric pressure

  4. ((d))

    Gauge pressure + Atmospheric pressure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atmospheric pressure - Gauge pressure

127

Estimate the flow cross sectional area in a triangular channel with 5 m depth, and side slope 2H : 1V.

  1. ((a))

    80 m2

  2. ((b))

    50 m2

  3. ((c))

    40 m2

  4. ((d))

    60 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80 m2

128

When the staff reading increases between two consecutive points, the difference between the readings shall be recorded in ________ column in case of levelling by rise and fall method.

  1. ((a))

    Rise

  2. ((b))

    R.L.

  3. ((c))

    H.I.

  4. ((d))

    Fall

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rise

129

Estimate the earthwork quantity by traphezoidal formula method, for the construction of an approach road, whose length is 500m, base width of embankment = 10m, height of embankment = 70 cm and side slope = 1H : 2V.

  1. ((a))

    4500 cu. m

  2. ((b))

    5000 cu. m

  3. ((c))

    3377.5 cu. m

  4. ((d))

    2500 cu. m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4500 cu. m

130

The stadia method used in tacheometric surveys generally refers to measurements taken with a __________.

  1. ((a))

    tacheometer with fixed stadia hair

  2. ((b))

    fixed staff reading

  3. ((c))

    tacheometer with variable stadia hair

  4. ((d))

    fixed elvation of point

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tacheometer with fixed stadia hair

131

The prestressed concrete pavements for highways can be built without joints in continuous length up to how many metres?

  1. ((a))

    45 metres

  2. ((b))

    90 metres

  3. ((c))

    120 metres

  4. ((d))

    60 metres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 metres

132

Which property of timber makes it resistant to corrosion and rust?

  1. ((a))

    Low density

  2. ((b))

    High strength

  3. ((c))

    Non-metallic composition

  4. ((d))

    High moisture absorption

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Low density

133

Which of the following methods is/are used for disposal of the municipal solid waste?

I: Sanitary landfilling

II: Shredding or pulverisation

III: Barging out into the sea

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    All of I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    Only I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

134

The design shear strength of concrete in the RCC beam does NOT depend on the: 

  1. ((a))

    grade of steel

  2. ((b))

    cross-sectional dimension of the beam

  3. ((c))

    area of steel

  4. ((d))

    grade of concrete

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

grade of steel

135

A road embankment with cross-sectional area of 100 m2 is constructed with an average gradient of 1 in 50 from contour 200 m to 250 m. Find the volume of the earth work.

  1. ((a))

    250000 m3

  2. ((b))

    5000 m3

  3. ((c))

    22500 m3

  4. ((d))

    1250000 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

250000 m3

136

A cantilever beam AB of length 'I' is subjected to a downward load 'P' at its free end and an upward load 'P' at a distance of 'x' from the free end. The shear force will be ________.

  1. ((a))

    equal to P, between the two point loads

  2. ((b))

    equal to P/2, only at the free end

  3. ((c))

    equal to 2P, only at the free end

  4. ((d))

    equal to 2P, between the two point loads

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

equal to P, between the two point loads

137

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to grain size distribution curve?

I: The grain size distribution curve, having a horizontal line (parallel to x-axis) for some distance, shows poorly graded soil.

II: The grain size distribution curve, having a horizontal line (parallel to x-axis) for some distance, shows gap graded soil.

III: If the value of Cu (coefficient of uniformity) is large, it shows the presence of wide range of size of particles.

IV: If the value of Cu (coefficient of uniformity) is large, it shows the presence of narrow range of size of particles.

  1. ((a))

    II and IV

  2. ((b))

    I and IV

  3. ((c))

    II and III

  4. ((d))

    I and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

II and IV

138

Match the following.

Bin ColourType of Biomedical Waste
I.YellowA.To be incinerated
II.RedB.To be autoclaved
III.BlackC.For burial
  1. ((a))

    I - A, II - B, III - C

  2. ((b))

    I - B, II - C, III - A

  3. ((c))

    I - A, II - C, III - B

  4. ((d))

    I - B, II - A, III - C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I - A, II - B, III - C

139

Calculate the quantity of excavation of foundation for the given water tank.

  1. ((a))

    1.36 × 4.36 × 1.5 m3

  2. ((b))

    4.36 × 2.36 × 1.5 m3

  3. ((c))

    3.36 × 2.36 × 1.5 m3

  4. ((d))

    2.36 × 5.36 × 1.5 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.36 × 4.36 × 1.5 m3

140

Hazard markers should reflect _________ light, visible at least from a distance of about _________.

  1. ((a))

    yellow; 500 m

  2. ((b))

    red; 150 m

  3. ((c))

    red; 500 m

  4. ((d))

    yellow; 150 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

yellow; 500 m

141

Following the cubical content method of estimate for buildings, the estimated cost of building is determined by multiplying the total cubical contents of the building and ________ (Assume specifications and construction similar to buildings in the locality)

  1. ((a))

    area of the building

  2. ((b))

    volume of the building

  3. ((c))

    height of the building

  4. ((d))

    local cubic rate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

area of the building

142

What is the primary factor that governs the shear strength of sands?

  1. ((a))

    Cohesion

  2. ((b))

    Void ratio

  3. ((c))

    Friction angle

  4. ((d))

    Pore pressure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cohesion

143

Net positive suction head (NPSH), which plays an important role in the proper selection of pumps is given by ________.

  1. ((a))

    the ratio of Suction head and the liquids vapor head

  2. ((b))

    the sum of Suction head and the liquids vapor head

  3. ((c))

    the difference between Suction head and the liquids vapor head

  4. ((d))

    the product of Suction head and the liquids vapor head

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the ratio of Suction head and the liquids vapor head

144

The table below shows the data sheet from a levelling book. If the RL at station P is 550.50 m, then which of the following options is INCORRECT?

StationBSISFSRemark
P1.265BM
Q1.415
R1.715
S2.3302.165CP
T2.930
<br>

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

(All figures are in metre.)

  1. ((a))

    Station S is at a lower elevation than Station Q.

  2. ((b))

    Station R is at a higher elevation than Station T.

  3. ((c))

    Station R is at a higher elevation than Station P.

  4. ((d))

    Station S is at a lower elevation than Station P.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Station S is at a lower elevation than Station Q.

145

Due to segregation of well-mixed concrete, ________.

  1. ((a))

    the permeability of concrete decreases

  2. ((b))

    the workability of concrete decreases

  3. ((c))

    the durability of concrete increases 

  4. ((d))

    the strength of concrete increases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the permeability of concrete decreases

146

Continuity equation used for fluid flowing through pipes is based on principle of _______

  1. ((a))

    Conservation of mass

  2. ((b))

    Conservation of momentum

  3. ((c))

    Conservation of energy and momentum

  4. ((d))

    Conservation of energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Conservation of mass

147

Which of the following defects in timber occurs due to the faulty method of seasoning of timber?

  1. ((a))

    Honeycombing

  2. ((b))

    Wet rot

  3. ((c))

    Burl

  4. ((d))

    Shakes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Honeycombing

148

Which of the following is the correct expression for slope (dydx)\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right) at any distance' X' in a cantilever beam shown in the figure according to the double integration method?

Where, EI is the flexural rigidity of beam section.

  1. ((a))

    dydx=−W4EI(2lx−x2)\frac{d y}{d x}=-\frac{W}{4 E I}(2 l x-x^2)

  2. ((b))

    dydx=−W4EI(2l−x)\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}=-\frac{{W}}{4 {EI}}(2 {l}-{x})

  3. ((c))

    dydx=−W2EI(2lx−x2)\frac{d y}{d x}=-\frac{W}{2 E I}(2 l x-x^2)

  4. ((d))

    dydx=−W2EI(2l−x)\frac{{dy}}{{dx}}=-\frac{{W}}{2 {EI}}(2l-{x})

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dydx=−W4EI(2lx−x2)\frac{d y}{d x}=-\frac{W}{4 E I}(2 l x-x^2)

149

What is the application of geotechnical engineering in highway pavement design?

  1. ((a))

    Determination of traffic load

  2. ((b))

    Designing the thickness of flexible pavements

  3. ((c))

    Analysis of stability of the camber slope

  4. ((d))

    Designing of the footing for rigid pavements

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Determination of traffic load

150

The elements included in the road margins are: 

  1. ((a))

    frontage road, parking lane, footpath, drive way

  2. ((b))

    footpath, shoulder, median, frontage road

  3. ((c))

    frontage road, shoulder, median, kerbs

  4. ((d))

    embankment slope, driveway, carriageway, median

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

frontage road, parking lane, footpath, drive way

151

In which type of the finish is the booster or chisel used to make non-continuous parallel marks on the stone surface? These marks may be horizontal, inclined, or vertical. 

  1. ((a))

    Furrowed finish dressing of stones

  2. ((b))

    Hammer dressed finish

  3. ((c))

    Rubbed finish

  4. ((d))

    Dragged or combed finish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Furrowed finish dressing of stones

152

The waste from printers, scanners, refrigerators, etc. is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    industrial waste

  2. ((b))

    electrical waste

  3. ((c))

    municipal waste

  4. ((d))

    e-waste

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

industrial waste

153

As per Kennedy's theory, the ratio of the mean velocity 'V' to the critical velocity 'VO' is known as the critical velocity ratio. It is denoted by 'm'. If m > 1, __________ will occur.

  1. ((a))

    neither scouring nor silting

  2. ((b))

    silting

  3. ((c))

    scouring

  4. ((d))

    both scouring and silting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

neither scouring nor silting

154

Which types of trees grow inwards and fibrous mass is seen in their longitudinal sections?

  1. ((a))

    Conifers

  2. ((b))

    Deciduous

  3. ((c))

    Endogenous trees

  4. ((d))

    Exogenous trees

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Conifers

155

Which of the following is correct expression to compute design bending strength of a laterally unsupported beam?

Where fbd = design bending compressive stress, 

βb = Ze/Zp, Ze = Elastic section modulus and Zp = Plastic section modulus

  1. ((a))

    Md = βbZpfbd

  2. ((b))

    Md = Zpfbd

  3. ((c))

    Md = βbfbd/Zp

  4. ((d))

    Md = βbZp/fbd

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Md = βbZpfbd

156

What is the meaning of a signal 'Left arm extended' given by a surveyor? 

  1. ((a))

    Continue to move towards your left

  2. ((b))

    Plumb the rod towards your left

  3. ((c))

    Move considerably towards your left

  4. ((d))

    Move slowly towards your left

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Continue to move towards your left

157

Which of the following types of construction offers comparatively better earthquake resistance based on its structural action? Consider that the thickness and length of member to be constructed is constant for any of the following cases.

  1. ((a))

    Size stone masonry

  2. ((b))

    Reinforced brickwork

  3. ((c))

    Random rubble stone masonry

  4. ((d))

    Brickwork with English bond

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Size stone masonry

158

Which of the following is/are the correct reason(s) for closing errors in compass surveying at the time of traversing?

I. The end station of a traverse generally coincides exactly with its starting station.

II. There is no error in the magnetic bearing observation.

III. There is an error in the linear distance measurement.

  1. ((a))

    I, II and III

  2. ((b))

    Only I and III

  3. ((c))

    Only III

  4. ((d))

    Only I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I, II and III

159

Which of the following materials is used for waterproofing during the construction of foundation and for protection of the structure from seepage problems?

  1. ((a))

    Portland cement

  2. ((b))

    Furnace slag

  3. ((c))

    Pitch

  4. ((d))

    Plaster of Paris

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Portland cement

160

Which of the following municipal solid wastes CANNOT be recycled? 

  1. ((a))

    Fruit peelings

  2. ((b))

    Papers

  3. ((c))

    Glasses

  4. ((d))

    Plastics

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fruit peelings

161

If lining is provided to the canals, seepage loss of water can be controlled and ultimately it ________ the irrigated command area of the project.

  1. ((a))

    doesn't affect

  2. ((b))

    neither increases nor reduces

  3. ((c))

    increases

  4. ((d))

    decreases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

doesn't affect

162

An economical cross-section of an irrgation canal is formed partly in cutting and partly in filling, with the depth of cutting in canal cross-section equal to balancing depth. What does this indicate ?

  1. ((a))

    Quanty of earthwork in cutting = Quantity of earthwork in filling

  2. ((b))

    Quantity of earthwork in filling = Two times the quantity of earthwork in cutting

  3. ((c))

    Wetted perimeter of cutting portion of canal = Wetter perimeter of the filling portion of canal

  4. ((d))

    Depth of earthwork cutting = Depth of earthwork in filling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Quanty of earthwork in cutting = Quantity of earthwork in filling

163

Which of the following is an INCORRECT feature of the auto level instrument, used for levelling? 

  1. ((a))

    Readings on the staff are taken automatically.

  2. ((b))

    Readings on the staff are taken manually.

  3. ((c))

    Initially, the instrument should be levelled roughly by using foot screws.

  4. ((d))

    The auto level works on the compensator mechanism.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Readings on the staff are taken automatically.

164

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

Assertion: Piping below the weir can be prevented by providing an impervious floor of sufficient length so that the path of percolation is increased and the exit gradient is decreased.

Reason: If the exit gradient is less than a certain critical value, the soil starts boiling and is washed away by percolating water.

  1. ((a))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

165

What is potential head? 

  1. ((a))

    Potential energy per unit weight of fluid particle 

  2. ((b))

    Pressure energy per unit weight of fluid particle

  3. ((c))

    Kinetic energy per unit weight of fluid particle

  4. ((d))

    Potential energy per unit mass of fluid particle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Potential energy per unit weight of fluid particle 

166

Which of the following is a sub-surface source of water supply? 

  1. ((a))

    Reservoir

  2. ((b))

    Tube well

  3. ((c))

    Streams

  4. ((d))

    Dam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reservoir

167

What would be the average flow per hour (litre /hour) water consumption if 5000 litres is used per day?

  1. ((a))

    208.33

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    500

  4. ((d))

    400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

208.33

168

The value of adopted ruling gradient on a highway road is 1 in 200. Calculate the percentage of ruling gradient provided on the road.

  1. ((a))

    1%

  2. ((b))

    0.5%

  3. ((c))

    2.5%

  4. ((d))

    5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1%

169

In 'No Parking' signs, the oblique red bar is placed at an angle of _________.

  1. ((a))

    15 degrees

  2. ((b))

    60 degrees

  3. ((c))

    45 degrees

  4. ((d))

    30 degrees

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 degrees

170

The value of dynamic gauge (G) used to calculate the super elevation is ________ for broad gauge railway tracks.

  1. ((a))

    1550 mm

  2. ((b))

    1900 mm

  3. ((c))

    1750 mm

  4. ((d))

    1650 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1550 mm

171

Which of the following factors is NOT considered while preparing a detailed estimate? 

  1. ((a))

    Quantity of the materials

  2. ((b))

    Transportation of materials

  3. ((c))

    Specifications for different items of work

  4. ((d))

    Departmental charges

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Quantity of the materials

172

Select the correct statement while designing a singly reinforced beam in the limit state method. 

  1. ((a))

    A designer may have multiple solutions.

  2. ((b))

    Only over reinforced beams are designed.

  3. ((c))

    Under reinforced beams have minimum cross section area.

  4. ((d))

    Under reinforced beams have brittle failure.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A designer may have multiple solutions.

173

As per IS 13311 (part 1), the natural frequency of transducers for a path length of more than 1500 mm is ________.

  1. ((a))

    less than 5 kHz

  2. ((b))

    greater than or equal to 20 kHz  

  3. ((c))

    greater than or equal to 50 kHz

  4. ((d))

    greater than or equal to 10 kHz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

less than 5 kHz

174

The following observation was made for a construction project where RL of the bench mark (BM) at Point A (bottom of a lintel) was 101.50 m.

The staff reading (inverted) on BM was 2.25 m and the reading at Point B on ground before the instrument was shifted was 1.05 m. After the change point, the staff reading to Point B measured 1.35 m. If the last reading was taken at the bottom of a canopy (Point C) with staff inverted was 4.100 m, RL of Point C was __________.

  1. ((a))

    103.30 m

  2. ((b))

    103.65 m

  3. ((c))

    102.30 m

  4. ((d))

    102.65 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

103.30 m

175

Which of the following sewer sections has the least perimeter for a given cross- sectional area?

  1. ((a))

    Egg-shaped sewer

  2. ((b))

    Parabolic sewer

  3. ((c))

    Rectangular sewer

  4. ((d))

    Circular sewer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Egg-shaped sewer

176

Which of the following factors contribute(s) to reducing soil pollution?

I: Treating the water courses (drainage line treatment)

II: Gabion structure

III: Use of microbial pesticides

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Only I and II

  3. ((c))

    All of I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    Only I and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

177

Where is lead glass commonly used in building construction?

  1. ((a))

    Facades and windows

  2. ((b))

    Plumbing and piping

  3. ((c))

    Flooring works

  4. ((d))

    False ceiling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Facades and windows

178

In the context of vehicular characteristics and efficiency of brakes, braking distance is: 

  1. ((a))

    directly proportional to design coefficient of friction

  2. ((b))

    directly proportional to speed of vehicle

  3. ((c))

    inversely proportional to design coefficient of friction 

  4. ((d))

    inversely proportional to speed of vehicle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

directly proportional to design coefficient of friction

179

The part of the runoff that enters the stream immediately after the rainfall is called direct runoff. The total direct runoff is the sum of _________. 

  1. ((a))

    surface runoff, infiltration and evapotranspiration

  2. ((b))

    overland flow and infiltration

  3. ((c))

    rainfalls

  4. ((d))

    surface runoff, prompt interflow and channel precipitation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

surface runoff, infiltration and evapotranspiration

180

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

Assertion: In urban areas, roofing on built-up areas, concrete and asphalts surfaces are major factors that inhibit infiltration and surface retention.

Reason: The presence of pervious surface areas decreases infiltration and initial losses and leads to consequent increase in the effective rainfall.

  1. ((a))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

181

The temperature at which vitrification of low melting clay bricks occurs at a temperature of _________.

  1. ((a))

    900°C - 1100°C

  2. ((b))

    600°C - 800°C

  3. ((c))

    300°C - 500°C

  4. ((d))

    1200°C - 1400°C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

900°C - 1100°C

182

Which of the following is NOT a bio-pesticide that helps in reducing soil pollution? 

  1. ((a))

    Endosulphan

  2. ((b))

    Bacillus thuringiensis

  3. ((c))

    Trichogramma

  4. ((d))

    Azadirachta indica

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Endosulphan

183

The soil has a liquid limit of 50% and plastic limit of 25%, respectively. If the volumetric shrinkages at the liquid limit and plastic limit are 50% and 30%, respectively, determine the dry volume of soil, if the volume at liquid limit is 1 ml.

  1. ((a))

    0.485 ml

  2. ((b))

    0.895 ml

  3. ((c))

    0.667 ml

  4. ((d))

    0.234 ml

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.485 ml

184

The passive earth pressure for a soil is _________

  1. ((a))

    equal to active earth pressure

  2. ((b))

    always greater than active earth pressure

  3. ((c))

    always less than the earth pressure at rest

  4. ((d))

    equal to earth pressure at rest

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

equal to active earth pressure

185

Which of the following is NOT a reason for minor head loss in pipe flow?

  1. ((a))

    loss due to a bend in the pipe

  2. ((b))

    loss due to an exit of the pipe

  3. ((c))

    loss due to friction

  4. ((d))

    loss due to an entrance of the pipe

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

loss due to a bend in the pipe

186

The material supported by a retaining wall kept above the horizontal plane at the elevation of the top of the retaining wall is known as:

  1. ((a))

    backfill

  2. ((b))

    infill

  3. ((c))

    surcharge

  4. ((d))

    debris

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

backfill

187

Calculate the effective length of a steel column of length 3 m that is effectively held in position at both ends and restrained in rotation at one end?

  1. ((a))

    1.4 m

  2. ((b))

    1 m

  3. ((c))

    2.4 m

  4. ((d))

    3.4 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.4 m

188

The figure below represents a catchment area with the precipitations observed in a year. The mean precipitation calculated by using the Thiessen polygon method is __________.

  1. ((a))

    14.46 cm

  2. ((b))

    11.28 cm

  3. ((c))

    13.45 cm

  4. ((d))

    12.33 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14.46 cm

189

__________ is that branch of science which deals with behaviour of the fluids (liquids or gases) at rest as well as in motion.

  1. ((a))

    Hydrokinetics

  2. ((b))

    Hydrokinematics

  3. ((c))

    Fluid mechanics

  4. ((d))

    Hydrostatics

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydrokinetics

190

Which of the following steel reinforcement does not act as a shear reinforcement in RCC beams? 

  1. ((a))

    Stirrups perpendicular to beam axis 

  2. ((b))

    Stirrups inclined (at 45") to beam axis 

  3. ((c))

    Bent up portion of longitudinal steel

  4. ((d))

    Tension steel parallel to the beam axis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stirrups perpendicular to beam axis 

191

A downward pointing equilateral triangle, having a red border and a white background is a:

  1. ((a))

    stop sign

  2. ((b))

    danger sign

  3. ((c))

    warning sign

  4. ((d))

    give way sign

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stop sign

192

A T-section is designated by ISNT 150 @ 223.7 N/m. What are the meanings of 150 and 223.7?

  1. ((a))

    It is 150 mm thick and the self-weight is 223.7 kg per metre length.

  2. ((b))

    It is 150 mm deep and the self-weight is 223.7 kg per metre length.

  3. ((c))

    It is 150 mm deep and the self-weight is 223.7 N per metre length. 

  4. ((d))

    It is 150 mm thick and the self-weight is 223.7 N per metre length.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is 150 mm thick and the self-weight is 223.7 kg per metre length.

193

Automatic rain gauges are in the form of a pen mounted on a clock-driven chart and can give a permanent, automatic rainfall record. Which of the following is an example of automatic rain gauge?

  1. ((a))

    Float type rain gauge

  2. ((b))

    Hydrometer

  3. ((c))

    Hygrometer

  4. ((d))

    Symon's rain gauge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Float type rain gauge

194

As per IS 456 : 2000, the maximum compressive strain at highly compressed fiber in RCC column subjected to bending and axial compression is given by: (Consider no tension in the section).

  1. ((a))

    0.0035 + 0.75 × (strain at the least compressed extreme fiber)

  2. ((b))

    0.002 - 0.75 × (strain at the least compressed extreme fiber)

  3. ((c))

    0.002 + 0.75 × (strain at the least compressed extreme fiber) 

  4. ((d))

    0.0035 - 0.75 × (strain at the least compressed extreme fiber)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.0035 + 0.75 × (strain at the least compressed extreme fiber)

195

For a retaining wall, the Mohr circle radius for active earth pressure is _________ the Mohr circle radius for passive earth pressure.

  1. ((a))

    More or less depending on the angle of internal friction of soil

  2. ((b))

    more than

  3. ((c))

    less than

  4. ((d))

    equal to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

More or less depending on the angle of internal friction of soil

196

In a fly levelling work, if the back sight staff reading is greater than fore sight staff reading, it indicates a _______ in ground level.

  1. ((a))

    fall

  2. ((b))

    ​horizontal surface

  3. ((c))

    ​level surface

  4. ((d))

    ​rise

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fall

197

Which of the following is NOT a secondary treatment unit in wastewater treatment? 

  1. ((a))

    aeration tank

  2. ((b))

    aerated lagoon

  3. ((c))

    Imhoff tank

  4. ((d))

    trickling filter

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Answer: ((a))

aeration tank

198

As per IS 383:2016, the maximum crushing value of coarse aggregates used for runways and other wearing surfaces shall be _________ percentage.

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((a))

10

199

Match the following.

Type of Water PollutionAgent
I.Physical pollutionA.Sewage
II.Chemical pollutionB.Chromium
III.Bacteriological pollutionC.Fungi
  1. ((a))

    I - A, II - C, III - B

  2. ((b))

    I - A, II - B, III - C

  3. ((c))

    I - B, II - C, III - A

  4. ((d))

    I - B, II - A, III - C

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Answer: ((a))

I - A, II - C, III - B

200

A sample of soil failed a triaxial test under a deviator stress of 200 kN/m2 when the confining pressure was 100 kN/m2. If, for the sample, the confining pressure had been 200 kN/m2, what would have been the deviator stress at failure?

(Assume Φ = 0.)

  1. ((a))

    200 kN/m2

  2. ((b))

    100 kN/m2

  3. ((c))

    400 kN/m2

  4. ((d))

    500 kN/m2

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Answer: ((a))

200 kN/m2

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