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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

What should come in place of '?' in the given series?

743, 648, 553, 458, 363, ?

((a))
246
((b))
253
((c))
275
((d))
268

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Answer: ((a))

246

NRMJ is related to PTOL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QUPM is related to SWRO. To which of the following is TXSP related, following the same logic?

((a))
VZUR
((b))
VZRU
((c))
ZVRU
((d))
ZVUR

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Answer: ((a))

VZUR

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

225, 200, 183, 174, ?, 168

((a))
167
((b))
168
((c))
169
((d))
170

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Answer: ((a))

167

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

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

Rectangle
Hexagon
Nonagon
Triangle
Pentagon

((a))
4, 1, 5, 2, 3
((b))
5, 2, 3, 1, 4
((c))
4, 2, 5, 1, 3
((d))
3, 2, 1, 4, 5

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Answer: ((a))

4, 1, 5, 2, 3

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/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.)

(6, 24, 12)

(7, 36, 13)

((a))
(9, 66, 15)
((b))
(5, 12, 18)
((c))
(8, 49, 12)
((d))
(11, 106, 5)

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Answer: ((a))

(9, 66, 15)

AF 19 is related to CH 16 in a certain way. In the same way, GL 23 is related to IN 20. To which of the following is MR 36 related, following the same logic?

((a))
NR 34
((b))
OR 34
((c))
NT 33
((d))
ОT 33

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Answer: ((a))

NR 34

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

35 C 4 D 7 B 10 A 2 = ?

((a))
13
((b))
8
((c))
10
((d))
12

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Answer: ((a))

YV15 is related to TQ13 in a certain way. In the same way, VS19 is related to QN17. To which of the following is XU13 related, following the same logic?

((a))
ST13
((b))
SP11
((c))
RP11
((d))
RP13

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Answer: ((a))

ST13

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number triads.

2-8-32

5-20-80

(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.)

((a))
3-12-48
((b))
5-25-100
((c))
1-4-12
((d))
4-8-12

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Answer: ((a))

3-12-48

In a certain code language, 'BORN' is coded as '6248' and 'NEST' is coded as '9873'. What is the code for 'N' in the given code language?

((a))
9
((b))
7
((c))
2
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

L, M, N, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the center (not necessarily in the same order). Only three people sit between F and N when counted from the left of F. Only three people sit between L and E when counted from the left of L. Only three people sit between G and D when counted from the left of G. D sits to the immediate left of N. M is not an immediate neighbour of E. Who sits third to the right of M?

((a))
F
((b))
D
((c))
G
((d))
E

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Answer: ((a))

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, 'we are friends' is written as 'aj er kl' and 'friends are forever' is written as 'er aj pu'. How is 'forever' written in the given language?

((a))
pu
((b))
er
((c))
aj
((d))
kl

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Answer: ((a))

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

FXI, CUF, ZRC, WOZ, ?

((a))
RMU
((b))
SNV
((c))
SOU
((d))
TLW

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Answer: ((a))

RMU

Santhosh starts from his home and drives 5 km towards the east. He then takes a right turn, drives 8 km, turns left, and drives 3 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 5 km and turns left, then drives 3 km to reach his office.

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

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

((a))
South-east
((b))
North-east
((c))
North
((d))
West

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Answer: ((a))

South-east

A dice has its faces marked by numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Two positions of the same dice are shown below. Which of the given statements follows?

I) The sum of face 9 and the face opposite to it is a multiple of 3.

II) Face 8 has a prime number as its opposite face.

((a))
Both statements I and II follow.
((b))
Neither statement I nor II follows.
((c))
Only statement II follows.
((d))
Only statement I follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both statements I and II follow.

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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statement: Some ceilings are skies. Some skies are blue.

Conclusion 1: Some ceilings are blue.

Conclusion 2: Some skies are not blue.

((a))
Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows
((b))
Only conclusion 2 follows
((c))
Only conclusion 1 follows
((d))
Both conclusion 1 and 2 follow

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows

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

((a))
Two
((b))
One
((c))
Zero
((d))
Three

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Answer: ((a))

Two

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 L related to R if 'N - S ÷ L × M + Q - R'?

((a))
Mother
((b))
Father's sister
((c))
Mother's mother
((d))
Mother's sister

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Answer: ((a))

Mother

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, 'BEAR' is coded as '9715' and 'RUST' is coded as '8962'. What is the code for 'R' in that language?

((a))
5
((b))
6
((c))
8
((d))
9

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Answer: ((a))

IK 3 is related to EO 7 in a certain way. In the same way, YO 5 is related to US 9. To which of the following is ZU 5 related, following the same logic?

((a))
VY 9
((b))
VW 7
((c))
WV 7
((d))
VX 9

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Answer: ((a))

VY 9

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

ACKP, GIQV, MOWB, SUCH, ?

((a))
YAIN
((b))
YBIN
((c))
YHJK
((d))
YASD

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Answer: ((a))

YAIN

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 kites are rocks. All rocks are lakes. All lakes are planets.

Conclusions:

(I) All rocks are planets.

(II) At least some lakes are kites.

((a))
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
((b))
Only conclusion (II) follows.
((c))
Only conclusion (I) follows.
((d))
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

In a certain code language, 'DEFAULT' is coded as 'DTLUAFE' and 'BROUGHT' is coded as 'BTHGUOR'. What is the code for 'FANTASY' in the given language?

((a))
YSATNAF
((b))
YFANTAS
((c))
SATANF
((d))
FYSATNA

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Answer: ((a))

YSATNAF

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

LQO, MRP, NSQ, OTR, ?

((a))
PSU
((b))
UPS
((c))
USP
((d))
PUS

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Answer: ((a))

PSU

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

4 - 8 ÷ 12 + 16 × 2 = ?

((a))
90
((b))
86
((c))
94
((d))
92

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Answer: ((a))

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

((a))
4
((b))
6
((c))
8
((d))
10

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Answer: ((a))

5 is related to 67 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 7 is related to 93. To which of the following is 11 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.)

((a))
145
((b))
144
((c))
146
((d))
148

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Answer: ((a))

145

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.

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

Horse ∶ Mare

((a))
Fox ∶ Goose
((b))
Peacock ∶ Vixen
((c))
Drone ∶ Duck
((d))
Buck ∶ Doe

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Answer: ((a))

Fox ∶ Goose

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.)

(36, 75)

(42, 87)

((a))
(36, 77)
((b))
(47, 99)
((c))
(45, 93)
((d))
(48, 100)

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Answer: ((a))

(36, 77)

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

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

((a))
Two
((b))
Zero
((c))
One
((d))
Three

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Answer: ((a))

Two

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

BFH, CGI, DHJ, EIK, ?

((a))
FIL
((b))
EJL
((c))
FJL
((d))
GKM

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Answer: ((a))

FIL

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.)

(4, 32, 8)

(9, 54, 6)

((a))
(9,106,12)
((b))
(13, 62, 4)
((c))
(7, 77, 11)
((d))
(8, 89, 17)

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Answer: ((a))

(9,106,12)

LMNB is related to PQRF in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, CDFH is related to GHJL. To which of the following is KTSO related, following the same logic?

((a))
LKFR
((b))
RTJH
((c))
OXWS
((d))
BMGH

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Answer: ((a))

LKFR

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.

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

Large ∶ Big

((a))
First ∶ Last
((b))
Demolish ∶ Repair
((c))
Same ∶ Alike
((d))
Far ∶ Near

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Answer: ((a))

First ∶ Last

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

BLF DJH FHJ HFL ?

((a))
GHU
((b))
TFY
((c))
JDN
((d))
JDY

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Answer: ((a))

GHU

11 is related to 77 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 16 is related to 112 .

To which of the following is 21 related, following the same logic?

((a))
145
((b))
147
((c))
149
((d))
151

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Answer: ((a))

145

PS 77 is related to UX 108 in a certain way. In the same way, RK 18 is related to WP 49. To which of the following is BW 59 related, following the same logic?

((a))
GB 90
((b))
GA 89
((c))
HC 88
((d))
IB 87

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Answer: ((a))

GB 90

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

31 + 14 - 28 × 7 ÷ 13 = ?

((a))
72
((b))
69
((c))
67
((d))
75

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language,

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

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

'A × B' means 'A is the wife of B' and

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the father of B'.

How is S related to M if 'N × S ÷ A + R - M' ?

((a))
Brother's daughter
((b))
Mother's father
((c))
Father's mother
((d))
Father

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Answer: ((a))

Brother's daughter

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

VWZ, BCF, HIL, NOR, TUX, ?

((a))
ZAD
((b))
YBD
((c))
YBE
((d))
ZAC

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Answer: ((a))

ZAD

In a group of five friends, each has a different age. Sony is younger than Ramesh. Mohan is younger than Chand. Only two people are older than Chand. Sita is younger than Mohan.

Who is the second youngest in the group?

((a))
Mohan
((b))
Chand
((c))
Sita
((d))
Sony

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Answer: ((a))

Mohan

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

96, 104, 112, ?, 128, 136

((a))
125
((b))
110
((c))
115
((d))
120

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Answer: ((a))

125

Kirti starts from point A and walks 1 km towards east. She takes a right turn and walks 2 km. She then takes a left turn and walks 3 km. She takes a right turn and walks 4 km. She takes a left turn and walks 5 km. She takes a final left turn and walks 6 km to reach a point B. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should she walk in order to reach point A again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified otherwise.)

((a))
9 km west
((b))
6 km west
((c))
8 km west
((d))
7 km west

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Answer: ((a))

9 km west

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

How many people are sitting between D and A when counted from the left of A?

((a))
One
((b))
Two
((c))
Three
((d))
Four

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Answer: ((a))

One

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

82 + 52 ÷ 26 × 13 - 4 = ?

((a))
9
((b))
-18
((c))
-68
((d))
36

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Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (50 questions)

According to Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2022, Government of India, which state produced 44.48% groundnut of India during the year 2021-2022?

((a))
Gujarat
((b))
Maharashtra
((c))
Tamil Nadu
((d))
Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

Which institution was formed on 2 April 1990?

((a))
NHB
((b))
SIDBI
((c))
EXIM Bank
((d))
IRBI

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Answer: ((a))

NHB

Besides the cell organelles, there are various types of non-living components within a cell, which are known as:

((a))
Cytoplasmic Inclusion
((b))
Plasmodesmata
((c))
Tubules
((d))
Microfibrils

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Answer: ((a))

Cytoplasmic Inclusion

Choose the correct statement/s from the following.

i. It is difficult to carry one's wealth under a barter system of transactions.

ii. Money is perishable and it cannot be stored.

iii. An increase in the price level can diminish the purchasing power of currency.

((a))
i and iii
((b))
ii and iii
((c))
i and ii
((d))
Only ii

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Answer: ((a))

i and iii

Which of the following states initiated Mukhyamantri Digital Seva Yojana for women empowerment through increasing digital reach of women by providing 3 years internet services (data) along with smart phones in 2022?

((a))
Kerala
((b))
Himachal Pradesh
((c))
Andhra Pradesh
((d))
Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

In the ecosystem, there can be multiple food chains, but only a limited number of trophic levels. Based on this statement which of the following is NOT true?

A: Each level in the food chain represents one trophic level

B: Organisms in the lowest trophic level have the highest population as a lot of energy is available for their survival

C: There is a loss of energy as it is being absorbed by organisms at the higher trophic level

D: Organisms at the highest trophic level make their own food and do not fully depend on the lower trophic organisms for energy.

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D

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Answer: ((a))

In which year was the Swaran Singh Committee set up by the Indira Gandhi Government?

((a))
1974
((b))
1978
((c))
1976
((d))
1972

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Answer: ((a))

1974

In which state is the Bhitarkanika National Park located?

((a))
Jharkhand
((b))
Manipur
((c))
Odisha
((d))
Tamil Nadu

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Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

According to Census of India 2011, what is the percentage of Hindu population in India?

((a))
79.8%
((b))
84.1%
((c))
75.6%
((d))
72.7%

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Answer: ((a))

79.8%

The National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2021 was given to:

((a))
Kumar Sanu
((b))
Sonu Nigam
((c))
Udit Narayan
((d))
Arijit Singh

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Answer: ((a))

Kumar Sanu

What is the height of Mahendragiri which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?

((a))
1150 meters
((b))
1510 meters
((c))
1051 meters
((d))
1501 meters

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Answer: ((a))

1150 meters

What does the 'Print Range' option allow you to specify while printing a document?

((a))
Number of copies to print
((b))
Specific area or range of pages to print
((c))
Paper size and type
((d))
Printer settings

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Answer: ((a))

Number of copies to print

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to the Directive Principles of State Policy?

((a))
Articles 11-50
((b))
Articles 25-55
((c))
Articles 36-51
((d))
Articles 50-101

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Answer: ((a))

Articles 11-50

What did the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 in India lay down?

((a))
Legal underpinnings for achieving universal higher education
((b))
Legal underpinnings for achieving vocational education
((c))
Legal underpinnings for achieving universal elementary education
((d))
Legal underpinnings for achieving quality and excellence in education

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Answer: ((a))

Legal underpinnings for achieving universal higher education

As of July 2023, who is the Chief Minister of Karnataka?

((a))
Jagadish Shettar
((b))
Basavaraj Bommai
((c))
BS Yedurappa
((d))
Siddaramaiah

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Answer: ((a))

Jagadish Shettar

Who sworn in as a member of the Union Public Service Commission in September 2023?

((a))
Dinesh Dasa
((b))
Preeti Sudan
((c))
Bidyut Behari Swain
((d))
Suman Sharma

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Answer: ((a))

Dinesh Dasa

What is the most common factor for the yellowing of the Taj Mahal gradually over the years?

((a))
Acid rain
((b))
Marble reacts with nitrogen in air
((c))
Marble turns yellow with time
((d))
Carbon monoxide present in air

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Answer: ((a))

Acid rain

Identify whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) and select the correct option.

A. On solidification, molten magma forms sedimentary rocks.

B. Igneous rocks can be intrusive or extrusive.

C. Under the effect of high temperatures and pressure, sedimentary rocks change to metamorphic rocks.

D. Under the effect of high temperatures and pressure, igneous rocks change to metamorphic rocks.

((a))
FTTT
((b))
TTTF
((c))
TTFF
((d))
TFFF

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Answer: ((a))

FTTT

Which government agency released the draft Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations on 14 September 2023?

((a))
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
((b))
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
((c))
Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)
((d))
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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Answer: ((a))

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

Which of the following are the requisite qualifications of Supreme Court judges?

He should be a citizen of India.
He should have been a High Court judge for five years or should have been a High Court advocate for ten years.
He should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.
He should be a minimum of 35 years old.

((a))
Only 1, 3 and 4
((b))
Only 1, 2 and 3
((c))
Only 1, 2 and 4
((d))
Only 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: ((a))

Only 1, 3 and 4

What is the keyboard shortcut to edit the contents of a cell in Microsoft Excel?

((a))
F2
((b))
Alt + E
((c))
Shift + Enter
((d))
Ctrl + S

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Answer: ((a))

Pandit Kumar Gandharva received the _______ in 1977 for his contributions in the field of Hindustani Classical music.

((a))
Tansen Samman
((b))
Padma Shri
((c))
Karnataka Ratna
((d))
Padma Bhushan

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Answer: ((a))

Tansen Samman

Which sport is Leander Paes associated with?

((a))
Table Tennis
((b))
Tennis
((c))
Badminton
((d))
Squash

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Answer: ((a))

Table Tennis

Where was the Paramhans Mandali formed in the year 1840 to eradicate the Caste System?

((a))
Delhi
((b))
Calcutta
((c))
Murshidabad
((d))
Bombay

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Answer: ((a))

Delhi

What is the chemical reaction that occurs when fats or oils combine with a strong alkali, such as sodium hydroxide, to make soap?

((a))
Saponification
((b))
Combustion
((c))
Fermentation
((d))
Oxidation

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Answer: ((a))

Saponification

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2023 aims to make the _____________ only conclusive age proof that can be used as a single document for various purposes.

((a))
Birth Certificate
((b))
ST/SC/OBC Certificate
((c))
Aadhar Card
((d))
Voter ID

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Answer: ((a))

Birth Certificate

The type of carbohydrate predominantly found in potatoes is ________.

((a))
Sugar
((b))
Glucose
((c))
Starch
((d))
Fructose

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Answer: ((a))

Sugar

Who was the first Sultan of the Sultanate period who arranged for the translation of Hindu scriptures from Sanskrit to Persian?

((a))
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
((b))
Alauddin Khilji
((c))
Muhammad bin Tughluq
((d))
Sikandar Khan Lodi

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Answer: ((a))

Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Which phylum includes organisms with radial symmetry, such as sea anemones and jellyfish?

((a))
Mollusca
((b))
Platyhelminthes
((c))
Porifera
((d))
Cnidaria

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Mollusca

The Parsi reform movement Rahnumai Mazdayasna Sabha was founded in which year?

((a))
1855
((b))
1849
((c))
1851
((d))
1841

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Answer: ((a))

1855

When was the 'Vivad se Vishwas II (Contractual Disputes)' scheme announced by the Union Finance Minister?

((a))
Union Budget 2020-21
((b))
Union Budget 2021-22
((c))
Union Budget 2022-23
((d))
Union Budget 2023-24

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Union Budget 2020-21

Which river has its source in the Western Ghats range of Karnataka state?

((a))
Sarayu
((b))
Banas
((c))
Kosi
((d))
Kaveri

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Sarayu

Who can appoint the judges of the High Court?

((a))
Attorney General
((b))
Prime Minister
((c))
Governor
((d))
President

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Attorney General

Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial biome?

((a))
Taiga
((b))
Estuary
((c))
Coral reef
((d))
Kelp forest

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Answer: ((a))

Taiga

In which of the following Indian States was the 50^th All India Inter-Institutional Table Tennis Championships organised in 2023?

((a))
Kerala
((b))
Karnataka
((c))
Andhra Pradesh
((d))
Haryana

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

The excess cadmium accumulation in our body, damages which part of the body?

((a))
Hands and feet
((b))
Eye
((c))
Stomach
((d))
Liver and kidneys

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Hands and feet

Which of the following is the most important disease related to Vitamin C deficiency?

((a))
Scurvy
((b))
Goitre
((c))
Atherosclerosis
((d))
Pellagra

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Scurvy

In which year did Rudolf Virchow develop his ideas by publishing his famous formula 'Omnis cellula-e cellula', which became a part of the foundation of cell theory?

((a))
1830
((b))
1855
((c))
1890
((d))
1902

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Answer: ((a))

1830

The primary function of which globular structure is to produce and assemble the ribosomes of the cell?

((a))
Chromatin
((b))
Centriole
((c))
Peroxisomes
((d))
Nucleolus

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Answer: ((a))

Chromatin

Brine water is saturated or strongly impregnated with which of the following ionic compounds?

((a))
Sodium chloride
((b))
Sodium iodide
((c))
Sodium bromide
((d))
Sodium hydroxide

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Answer: ((a))

Sodium chloride

Meera shifted to a new house and was fixing light bulbs in her apartment. One of the three bulbs she fixed did not light up. Upon testing she realised it was a case of fused bulb. So, she bought a new one which then lit up perfectly. Select the correct option that describes what happened to the fused bulb.

((a))
The switch for the bulb was not turned on
((b))
Meera did not fix the bulb to the holder properly
((c))
The filament inside it was broken
((d))
There was no connection between the bulb holder and the switch

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Answer: ((a))

The switch for the bulb was not turned on

According to Census of India 2011, India's population accounts for ________ of the world's population.

((a))
15.5%
((b))
17.5%
((c))
19.3%
((d))
21.7%

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

15.5%

What is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth?

((a))
3.0 m/s2
((b))
9.8 m/s2
((c))
12.5 m/s2
((d))
6.2 m/s2

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

3.0 m/s2

Which of the following statements is true?

A. Igneous rocks are used as fuel by igniting them.

B. Sedimentary rocks can never change into metamorphic rocks or magma.

C. Igneous rocks can change into sedimentary rocks over a long period of time.

D. Magma can form sedimentary rocks on cooling.

((a))
D
((b))
B
((c))
A
((d))
C

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Which Article of the Constitution of India grants citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly and freedom to practice any profession?

((a))
Article 17
((b))
Article 18
((c))
Article 19
((d))
Article 25

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Article 17

What is the purpose of the geo-portal 'Greening and Restoration of Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW)' developed by NITI Aayog?

((a))
Promoting agro-based industries
((b))
Identifying suitable areas for agroforestry interventions
((c))
Tracking wildlife migration
((d))
Monitoring urban agriculture development projects

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Promoting agro-based industries

Which of the following organisations was established in 1906?

((a))
Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha
((b))
All India Muslim League
((c))
Servants of India Society
((d))
Parsi Religious Reform Association

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha

Which element is a transition metal in Group 9 of the periodic table?

((a))
Cobalt (Co)
((b))
Copper (Cu)
((c))
Nickel (Ni)
((d))
Iron (Fe)

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Cobalt (Co)

What is u in the equation s = ut + 1/2 at², which represents the position-time relation?

((a))
Uniform acceleration
((b))
Speed of the object
((c))
Change in momentum
((d))
Initial velocity

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Uniform acceleration

100

Which chief minister launched the process of distributing 'Orunodoi Cards' to new beneficiaries in October 2023?

((a))
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
((b))
Neiphiu Rio
((c))
Pinarayi Vijayan
((d))
Himanta Biswa Sarma

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

General Engineering (100 questions)

101

Calculate the slenderness ratio and classify the column type in accordance with IS 456 ∶ 2000, if the diameter of column is 300 mm and effective length 3 m.

((a))
10; short column
((b))
13; long column
((c))
8; long column
((d))
15; short column

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Answer: ((a))

10; short column

102

The 3R Principle is a concept for _________.

((a))
waste management
((b))
plastic waste treatment
((c))
water treatment
((d))
sanitation

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

waste management

103

Estimate the quantity of plastering required to plaster both the face of a wall of 5 m long, 4 m high and 30 cm thickness, Ignore thickness faces of wall

((a))
40 sq. m
((b))
20 sq. m
((c))
50 sq. m
((d))
24 sq. m

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

40 sq. m

104

Following are the data of an externally focusing telescope used for a tacheometric survey.

Staff intercept	1.52 m
Interval between stadia hair	5 mm
Distance between the vertical axis of the telescope and the objective	120 mm
Focal length of the objective	0.3 m

The value of the multiplying constant is ________.

((a))
24
((b))
2.5
((c))
60
((d))
12.67

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Answer: ((a))

105

A 15 cm diameter orifice discharging from a tank issues out a jet of diameter 12.75 cm diameter at a vena contracta. The coefficient of contraction is ___________.

((a))
0.85
((b))
0.722
((c))
0.62
((d))
0.682

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

0.85

106

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

Assertion: To prevent water logging, intercepting drains can be provided along the course of irrigation canals, in places where the percolation of water is detected.

Reason: The percolating water is intercepted by drains and the water is carried to other natural water courses.

((a))
Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
((b))
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
((c))
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
((d))
Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

107

How is municipal solid waste classified on the basis of its source?

((a))
Industrial waste and non-industrial waste
((b))
Residential refuse and non-residential refuse
((c))
Residential waste and industrial waste
((d))
House refuse, street refuse and trade refuse

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Industrial waste and non-industrial waste

108

What is the chemical combination formula of Plaster of Paris?

((a))
CaCO3.2H2O
((b))
CaSO3.2H2O
((c))
CaSO4.H2O
((d))
CaSO4. $\frac{1}{2}$ H2O

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

CaCO3.2H2O

109

Which of the following types of joints is a temporary joint left between subsequent concreting operations?

((a))
Contraction joint
((b))
Isolation joint
((c))
Construction joint
((d))
Expansion joint

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Contraction joint

110

Calculate the net area of the tension member consists a drilled hole of diameter 22 mm to place a M20 bolt. Take thickness of the tension member as 10 mm and gross area 1000 mm2.

((a))
550 mm2
((b))
1000 mm2
((c))
780 mm2
((d))
680 mm2

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

550 mm2

111

The maximum water-cement ratios for plain cement concrete and reinforced cement concrete under severe exposure conditions are ________ and _______ respectively. Consider the aggregates are normal weight with 20 mm nominal maximum size.

((a))
0.40; 0.40
((b))
0.50; 0.45
((c))
0.60; 0.50
((d))
0.45; 0.45

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

0.40; 0.40

112

For construction of WBM roads, which of the following is the correct sequence of operation after spreading the crushed aggregate?

((a))
Dry rolling, filling voids with screening, wet rolling, application of binding material
((b))
Filling voids with screening, application of binding material, dry rolling, wet rolling
((c))
Dry rolling, wet rolling, application of binding material, filling voids with screening
((d))
Wet rolling, application of binding material, dry rolling, filling voids with screening

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Dry rolling, filling voids with screening, wet rolling, application of binding material

113

If Reynolds number is less than 500 , the flow is said to be laminar for the:

((a))
flow through soil
((b))
pipe flow
((c))
flow between parallel plates
((d))
free surface flow

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

flow through soil

114

Which method is used for the preparation of detailed estimate?

((a))
Square metre method
((b))
Cubic content method
((c))
Bay method
((d))
Unit quantity method

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Square metre method

115

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

Assertion: In lined canals, the increased velocity eliminates the possibility of silting in the canal bed.

Reason: Canal lining provides a smooth and stable surface and thus, the velocity of the flow can be increased.

((a))
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
((b))
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
((c))
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
((d))
Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

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

116

If the whole circle bearing of a line is zero degrees, then the reduced bearing of the line is in the _________ direction.

((a))
east
((b))
west
((c))
north
((d))
south

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

east

117

Which of the following is NOT a source of noise pollution?

((a))
Soft music
((b))
Traffic noise
((c))
Noise from industrial areas
((d))
Aircraft sounds

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Soft music

118

When the instrument is stationed near point P, the staff readings at point P and Q are 1.800 m and 2.600 m, respectively. When the instrument is stationed near point Q, the staff readings at P and Q are 1.500 m and 2.400 m, respectively. R.L. of point P is 100 m. Find the R.L. of point Q.

((a))
97.4 m
((b))
98.5 m
((c))
99.15 m
((d))
100.85 m

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

97.4 m

119

Match the following flood control works with their functions.

Flood Control Work	Function
A.	Check dams	1.	To protect surrounding areas of a river from floods
B.	Terrace bunds	2.	To reduce the runoff velocity in stream channels.
C.	Levees	3.	To arrest sediments and the surface runoff in agricultural lands.

((a))
A - 2, B - 3, C - 1
((b))
A - 1, B - 2, C - 3
((c))
A - 2, B - 1, C - 3
((d))
A - 1, B - 3, C - 2

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

120

Calculate the volume of earthwork between two sections 40 m apart, if the mid sectional area between the sections is 15 m².

((a))
500 m3
((b))
600 m3
((c))
750 m3
((d))
450 m3

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

500 m3

121

Which of the following statements are correct In chain/tape surveying, the 3-4-5 method can be used:

i. to setout contour line

ii. to draw a perpendicular line to the chain line,

iii. to draw a perpendicular offset,

iv. to remove the obstacle to ranging.

((a))
i and iv
((b))
ii and iv
((c))
ii and iii
((d))
iii and iv

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Answer: ((a))

i and iv

122

In order to have exactly zero tensile stress at one extreme fibre of a solid circular section (dia - D) subjected to combined direct (compressive) and bending stresses, a normal point load is needed to be placed __________.

((a))
beyond a distance of 3D/8 measured towards the core from the periphery
((b))
at a radial distance D/3 from the centre
((c))
at a radial distance D/6 from the centre
((d))
at a radial distance D/4 from the centre

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

beyond a distance of 3D/8 measured towards the core from the periphery

123

For a linearly elastic, homogeneous, and isotropic material having modulus of rigidity-G and modulus of elasticity- E, the range of G is given as __________.

((a))
$\frac{E}{2} to \frac{E}{4}$
((b))
0 to $\frac{E}{3}$
((c))
$\frac{E}{3} to \frac{E}{2}$
((d))
0 to $\frac{E}{2}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{E}{2} to \frac{E}{4}$

124

The integration constant C1 used in Macaulay's method of anlaysis is obtained by applying _________ to the integrated(1st integral) differential equation of given beam elastic curve.

((a))
boundary condition for deflection
((b))
Partial Factor of safety
((c))
Load factor
((d))
boundary condition for slope

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

boundary condition for deflection

125

In the case of Atterberg limits of a soil, the shrinkage index of the soil will be equal to:

((a))
the difference between the plastic limit and shrinkage limit
((b))
the difference between the liquid limit and plastic limit
((c))
the sum of shrinkage ratio and flow index
((d))
the difference between the liquid limit and shrinkage limit

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

the difference between the plastic limit and shrinkage limit

126

In order to allow the seepage water to escape without dislocating the soil particles a/an __________ is provided at the downstream end of the impervious floor of a weir.

((a))
inverted filter
((b))
pervious floor
((c))
graded filter
((d))
launching apron

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

inverted filter

127

As per IS 3129-1985, the permissible tolerance for the length of finished boards shall be ________.

((a))
±6 mm
((b))
±2 mm
((c))
±8 mm
((d))
±4 mm

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Answer: ((a))

±6 mm

128

In triangulation, the point at which astronomical observations for the azimuth and the longitude are made by use of Laplace equation is called _____________.

((a))
base line
((b))
Laplace station
((c))
subsidiary station
((d))
base station

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Answer: ((a))

base line

129

As per IS 10262 ∶ 2019, what is the approximate amount of entrapped air to be expected in normal (non-air-entrained) concrete, when 10 mm Nominal Maximum Size of Aggregate is used in making concrete?

((a))
1.5
((b))
1.0
((c))
2.0
((d))
0.5

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1.5

130

If a steel column is designed for its stability, then the slenderness ratio is defined as the:

((a))
ratio of the length to the least lateral dimension
((b))
ratio of the least lateral dimension to the length
((c))
ratio of the length to the depth
((d))
ratio of the length to the maximum lateral dimension

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

ratio of the length to the least lateral dimension

131

Which of the given option provides the effective width of an isolated T- beam of RCC as per IS 456-2000? Assume - b_f = effective width of flange, L₀ = distance between points of zero moments in the beam, b_w= breadth of the web, D_f= thickness of flange and b = actual width of the flange.

((a))
$\left[\mathrm{L}_0 /\left{\left(\frac{\mathrm{L}0}{\mathrm{~b}}\right)+4\right}\right]+\mathrm{b}{\mathrm{w}}$
((b))
$\left(\frac{L_0}{12}\right)+b_w+3 D_f$
((c))
$\left(\frac{L_0}{6}\right)+b_w+6 D_f$
((d))
$\left[0.5 \mathrm{L}_0 /\left{\left(\frac{\mathrm{L}0}{\mathrm{~b}}\right)+4\right}\right]+\mathrm{b}{\mathrm{w}}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\left[\mathrm{L}_0 /\left{\left(\frac{\mathrm{L}0}{\mathrm{~b}}\right)+4\right}\right]+\mathrm{b}{\mathrm{w}}$

132

What is the function of a non-return valve?

((a))
Allow the flow of liquid in one direction and prevents it from flowing back in opposite direction in a pipe flow system
((b))
Allows flow of liquid in a direction opposite to the pumping direction of liquid
((c))
Allow the flow of liquid in both upward and downward direction in a pipe flow system
((d))
Blocks the flow of fluid in all directions in a pipe flow system

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Allow the flow of liquid in one direction and prevents it from flowing back in opposite direction in a pipe flow system

133

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

Assertion: The volume of water stored in a reservoir between the normal pool level and the maximum pool level is known as surcharge storage.

Reason: Surcharge storage is mainly to detain the flood water so that it does not cause any danger on the downstream side.

((a))
Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
((b))
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
((c))
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
((d))
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

134

In a hydraulic jump occurring in a horizontal rectangular channel, the sequent depths are 0.25 m and 1.25 m. The energy loss in this jump is:

((a))
1.5 m
((b))
1 m
((c))
1.25 m
((d))
0.80 m

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1.5 m

135

An abstract of estimated cost is prepared after obtaining the cost of each individual item of work and then adding them all together. This estimated cost is increased by 5 % to account for any unforeseen expenses, which are referred to as:

((a))
overhead charges
((b))
work charged establishment
((c))
departmental charges
((d))
contingencies

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Answer: ((a))

overhead charges

136

The process that uses reclamation of saline soil, in which agricultural land is flooded with water to a depth of about 20-30 cm, is known as __________.

((a))
sub-surface drainage
((b))
leaching
((c))
washing
((d))
surface drainage

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

sub-surface drainage

137

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Mohr- Coulomb failure criteria on soils.

I: Mohr failure envelope is approximated as straight line but in actual, it is curved.

II: Mohr failure envelope is approximated as a curved line but in actual, it is straight.

III: The Mohr circle drawn for soil cannot cross the Mohr failure envelope.

IV. Cohesion c and angle of internal friction φ are fundamental properties of soil and are independent of testing conditions.

((a))
II and IV
((b))
I and III
((c))
II and III
((d))
I and IV

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Answer: ((a))

II and IV

138

For a semicircular plate of diameter 'D' and radius 'R', with 'y' as the vertical axis passing through the diameter and 'x' as the horizontal axis passing through the diameter, the moment of inertia about the y axis will be:

((a))
$\frac{\pi D^4}{16}$
((b))
0.10976 R3
((c))
0.10976 R⁴
((d))
$\frac{\pi D^4}{128}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{\pi D^4}{16}$

139

Which of the following statements about the circular sewer section is INCORRECT?

((a))
Under the full-flow condition, a circular sewer has the maximum hydraulic radius.
((b))
Circular sewers are easy to construct.
((c))
It has low structural stability.
((d))
It offers the maximum cross-sectional area for the amount of materials used in walls.

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Under the full-flow condition, a circular sewer has the maximum hydraulic radius.

140

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

Assertion: The main disadvantage of drip irrigation is requirement for a high initial investment.

Reason: Drip irrigation requires regular flushing and supervision.

((a))
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
((b))
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
((c))
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
((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.

141

As per IRC standards, an octagon with border and red background is a ________ sign.

((a))
accident prone area
((b))
yield
((c))
no parking
((d))
stop

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Answer: ((a))

accident prone area

142

As per the Environment Protection Act, 1986, what are the permitted noise limits (in decibel) for the silence zone during day time and night time?

((a))
50 and 40, respectively
((b))
50 and 60, respectively
((c))
60 and 50, respectively
((d))
40 and 30, respectively

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Answer: ((a))

50 and 40, respectively

143

Which of the following hydrocarbons has the lowest carbon content?

((a))
Bitumen
((b))
Methane
((c))
Tar
((d))
Asphalt

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Bitumen

144

The mean depth is calculated by __________ the depths of two consecutive sections.

((a))
averaging
((b))
multiplying
((c))
subtract
((d))
adding

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

averaging

145

Which of the following test apparatus is used to determine the temperature susceptibility of bitumen?

((a))
Ring and ball apparatus
((b))
Penetrometer
((c))
Pensky Marten test apparatus
((d))
Tar viscometer

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Ring and ball apparatus

146

Which of the following estimate in done to account the costs required to keep the built structure in working and safe condition?

((a))
Repair and maintenance estimate
((b))
Revised estimate
((c))
Quantity estimate
((d))
Complete estimate

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Answer: ((a))

Repair and maintenance estimate

147

If the velocity of flow of water through the soil is 0.01 cm/s and the piezometer readings at the end points A and B of soil sample are 10 cm and 5 cm, respectively. The distance between the points A and B is 20 cm. Find the coefficient of permeability of the soil sample.

((a))
0.25 cm/s
((b))
0.04 cm/s
((c))
4 cm/s
((d))
0.025 cm/s

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

0.25 cm/s

148

According to the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion in soils, which of the following statements are INCORRECT?

A: Shear strength is attributable to the interlocking of soil particles and cohesion.

B: Shear strength is only attributable to the internal friction between particles.

C: The Y-intercept represents friction of soils.

D: The Mohr-coulomb failure envelope is a straight line.

((a))
B and D
((b))
A and C
((c))
A and D
((d))
B and C

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Answer: ((a))

B and D

149

Which property of borosilicate glass makes it suitable for thermal shock resistance?

((a))
High transparency
((b))
High refractive index
((c))
Low density
((d))
Low thermal expansion coefficient.

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

High transparency

150

EIy $=-\frac{5}{6} x^3+30 * x+\frac{5}{2}(x-6)^3$ is the equation of deflection obtained by using Macaulay's method for the beam shown in the following figure. Find the slope at A. Given EI = 10 × 10¹³ Nmm².

Where x = horizontal distance measured from support A

((a))
0.00015 radians
((b))
0.003 radians
((c))
0.0015 radians
((d))
0.0003 radians

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

0.00015 radians

151

In a soil's three-phase diagram, the constituents of soil are:

((a))
mixed together
((b))
segregated in four parts
((c))
segregated in three parts
((d))
segregated in two parts

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Answer: ((a))

mixed together

152

The shear stress at a point in a liquid is found to be 0.02 N/m². The velocity gradient at this point is 0.20 s^-1. What will be the viscosity of the liquid (in Poise)?

((a))
10
((b))
2
((c))
1
((d))
0.4

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

153

In a circular tube of diameter 100 mm and length 15 m with laminar flow, the Darcy friction factor is estimated to be 0.05. Calculate the Reynolds number.

((a))
900
((b))
1000
((c))
2500
((d))
1280

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

900

154

Find the effective length of an isolated cantilever RCC beam as per IS 456 - 2000, where the length from the free end to the face of support is 1 m, the effective depth of the beam, is 400 mm and the width of support is 300 mm.

((a))
1.4 m
((b))
1.2 m
((c))
1.15 m
((d))
1.3 m

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Answer: ((a))

1.4 m

155

As per India Road Congress, what is the carriage way width of a single lane road with raised kerbs?

((a))
2.5 m
((b))
3 m
((c))
3.75 m
((d))
2 m

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Answer: ((a))

2.5 m

156

In a sieve analysis of soil, the total weight of soil taken was 500 g. The mass of soil retained over 4.75 mm sieve was 100 g, mass retained over 2 mm sieve was 150 g, and the mass retained over 425 -micron sieve was 200 g. The effective size of the soil will be:

((a))
425 microns
((b))
4.75 mm
((c))
2 mm
((d))
75 microns

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Answer: ((a))

425 microns

157

In levelling, _______ is also called minus sight.

((a))
intermediate sight
((b))
Inverted intermediate sight
((c))
back sight
((d))
fore sight

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Answer: ((a))

intermediate sight

158

Which of the following statements about sanitary landfilling is INCORRECT?

((a))
Another name of sanitary landfilling is controlled tipping.
((b))
Waste is stabilised by the aerobic process alone.
((c))
Refuse is dumped into a low-lying area.
((d))
ln the sanitary landfilling, filling of refuse is actually carried out by dividing the entire landfill area into smaller portions called cells.

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Answer: ((a))

Another name of sanitary landfilling is controlled tipping.

159

If the water table reaches the ground level, the unit weight of soil for bearing capacity calculation is taken as:

((a))
bulk unit weight
((b))
saturated unit weight
((c))
dry unit weight
((d))
submerged unit weight

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Answer: ((a))

bulk unit weight

160

Which of the following is NOT the remedial measure to prevent water hammer through pipes?

((a))
Tighten mounting straps to hold pipes in place
((b))
Creating vacuum by closing valve
((c))
Installing water hammer arrestors
((d))
Drain your pipes and refill them to create new air chambers

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Answer: ((a))

Tighten mounting straps to hold pipes in place

161

The water-cement ratio is given by _________.

((a))
Volume of water / Weight of cement
((b))
Weight of cement / weight of water
((c))
Weight of cement / Volume of water
((d))
Weight of water / Weight of cement

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Answer: ((a))

Volume of water / Weight of cement

162

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

((a))
The sound pressure of the faintest fastest sound that can be heard by a normal healthy individual is about 10 micropascals.
((b))
The sound pressure is expressed on a logarithmic scale. Sound level $L=\log _{10} \frac{Q}{Q_0}$ Bels
((c))
Where Q = sound intensity, Qo = reference sound intensity
((d))
Measurements of the sound pressure on logarithmic scales are called levels.

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Answer: ((a))

The sound pressure of the faintest fastest sound that can be heard by a normal healthy individual is about 10 micropascals.

163

In which type of seasoning is timber immersed in a solution of suitable salt, and then taken out and seasoned in ordinary way?

((a))
Water seasoning
((b))
Chemical seasoning
((c))
Kiln seasoning
((d))
Boiling

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Answer: ((a))

Water seasoning

164

Sodium clay can be used in the core of earthen dams because it has. _______.

((a))
Iow permeability
((b))
low porosity
((c))
high strength
((d))
high permeability

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Answer: ((a))

Iow permeability

165

In plywood, three or more veneers in odd numbers are placed one above the other with the direction of grains of successive layers at _________ to each other.

((a))
60°
((b))
30°
((c))
45°
((d))
90°

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Answer: ((a))

60°

166

A material has linear strains along X, Y and Z directions as 0.05, 0.10 and 0.10 , respectively. Hydrostatic stress acting at a point in the material is 25 N/mm². Calculate the bulk modulus.

((a))
125 N/mm²
((b))
500 N/mm²
((c))
100 N/mm²
((d))
250 N/mm²

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Answer: ((a))

125 N/mm²

167

Which process of cement manufacturing is commonly used in modern cement plants?

((a))
Wet process
((b))
Dry process
((c))
Dry or wet process based on structural element the cement is used for
((d))
Dry or wet process based on setting time requirement of cement

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Answer: ((a))

Wet process

168

The fineness of a cement sample is determined by using. _________ method.

((a))
universal testing
((b))
slump cone
((c))
Blaine's air permeability
((d))
Le Chatelier

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Answer: ((a))

universal testing

169

In regard to the resection method of plane table survey, the term 'resector' refers to the _________.

((a))
rays drawn from the un-plotted location of the station to the known location of the points
((b))
rays drawn from the known location of the station to the known location of the points
((c))
rays drawn from the un-plotted location of the station to the un-plotted location of the points
((d))
rays drawn from the known location of the station to the un-plotted location of the points

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Answer: ((a))

rays drawn from the un-plotted location of the station to the known location of the points

170

According to the Newton's law of viscosity, the shear stress of a fluid element layer is directly proportional to the _______.

((a))
rate of shear strain
((b))
bulk modulus
((c))
pressure
((d))
elastic modulus

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Answer: ((a))

rate of shear strain

171

How does the age of concrete affect its compressive strength?, consider the age limit as 28 days with continued curing.

((a))
Compressive strength increases as the age of concrete increases
((b))
Age of concrete doesnot affect the compressive strength of concrete
((c))
Compressive strength increases upto an age 14 days and continues to decrease on further curing
((d))
Compressive strength decreases upto an age 7 days and continues to decrease on further curing

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Answer: ((a))

Compressive strength increases as the age of concrete increases

172

A diamond intersection on the road is a type of:

((a))
At grade intersection
((b))
Four way stop
((c))
Grade separated intersection
((d))
T intersection

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Answer: ((a))

At grade intersection

173

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

((a))
In plain sedimentation tanks, the removal of particles is independent of the depth of the sedimentation tank.
((b))
Filters purify water through the following four different processes: mechanical straining, flocculation and sedimentation, biological metabolism and electrolyte charges charging.
((c))
Flocculation is a chemical technique that is directed towards the destabilisation of charged particles and the coagulation promotes the agglomeration of stabilised particles.
((d))
Activated carbon is a de-chlorinating agent.

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Answer: ((a))

In plain sedimentation tanks, the removal of particles is independent of the depth of the sedimentation tank.

174

Which of the following tests is commonly used to measure the softening point of bitumen?

((a))
Ring and ball test
((b))
Flash point test
((c))
Penetration test
((d))
Ductility test

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Answer: ((a))

Ring and ball test

175

What are the two types of energy recovery processes?

((a))
Exothermic process and pyrolysis
((b))
Exothermic process and combustion
((c))
Endothermic process and pyrolysis
((d))
Combustion and pyrolysis

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Answer: ((a))

Exothermic process and pyrolysis

176

A compound pipeline consists of two pieces of identical pipes. The equivalent length of the same diameter and the same friction factor for this compound pipeline is L₁ when the pipes are connected in series and is L₂ when the pipes are connected in parallel. Determine the ratio of equivalent lengths, that is, L₁ to L2.

((a))
32 ∶ 1
((b))
4 ∶ 1
((c))
8 ∶ 1
((d))
64 ∶ 1

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Answer: ((a))

32 ∶ 1

177

Which of the following methods is used for designing a turnout taking off from a staright railway track?

((a))
Westergaard's method
((b))
Coulomb's method
((c))
Coles method
((d))
Rankine's method

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Answer: ((a))

Westergaard's method

178

In steel and iron works, dimensions excepting cross-section and thickness of plate shall be measured to nearest __________ m except for reinforcement in reinforced concrete works.

((a))
0.003
((b))
0.005
((c))
0.002
((d))
0.001

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Answer: ((a))

0.003

179

In the estimation of minimum radius of horizontal circular curve on non-urban highways following IRC ∶ 73 - 1980, using the equation

R = v²/(g(e + f)), the notation 'f' represents ________.

((a))
Superelevation ratio
((b))
Vehicle speed
((c))
Co-efficient of side friction between vehicle tyres and pavement
((d))
Width of roadway

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Answer: ((a))

Superelevation ratio

180

Which of the given options represents a doubly reinforced beam?

((a))
Two layers of reinforcement in only tension face
((b))
Double layer of reinforcement in only compression face
((c))
At least Single layer of reinforcement in both tension and compression face
((d))
Single layer of reinforcement in only compression face

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Answer: ((a))

Two layers of reinforcement in only tension face

181

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

Assertion: Due to the inherent nature of various parameters involved in the process, the yield from a catchment is a random variable.

Reason: The yield from a catchment is the end-product of various processes such as precipitation, infiltration and evapotranspiration operating on the catchment.

((a))
Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
((b))
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
((c))
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
((d))
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

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Answer: ((a))

Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

182

In case of unavailability of space for providing development length in an RCC beam which option shall NOT be used to satisfy the criteria of development length?

((a))
Bends
((b))
Chairs
((c))
Hooks
((d))
Mechanical anchorages

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Answer: ((a))

Bends

183

What does the following traffic sign indicate?

((a))
Narrow bridge ahead
((b))
Major Road
((c))
One way
((d))
Railway crossing

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Answer: ((a))

Narrow bridge ahead

184

Identify the correct relationship for annual sinking fund. Where,

l = Annual sinking fund,

S = Total amount of sinking fund invested on that

i = Rate of interest

n = number of years required to get 'S'

((a))
Sinking fund (I) = $\frac{\mathrm{ni}}{(1+\mathrm{s})^{\mathrm{n}}-1}$
((b))
Sinking fund (I) = $\frac{\mathrm{Si}}{(1+\mathrm{i})^{\mathrm{n}}-1}$
((c))
Sinking fund (I) = $\frac{n i}{(1+n)^s-1}$
((d))
Sinking fund (I) = $\frac{S i}{(1+n)^i-1}$

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Answer: ((a))

Sinking fund (I) = $\frac{\mathrm{ni}}{(1+\mathrm{s})^{\mathrm{n}}-1}$

185

Which of the following is used as a finishing coat for surfaces of X-ray rooms?

((a))
Parian cement
((b))
Barium plaster
((c))
Snowcrete
((d))
Colocrete

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Answer: ((a))

Parian cement

186

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign?

i. Pedestrian Crossing

ii. Men at Work

iii. School

iv. Truck Prohibited

v. No stopping

((a))
Both i and iv
((b))
Both ii and v
((c))
Both iv and v
((d))
Both ii and iii

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Answer: ((a))

Both i and iv

187

Which of the following reinforced concrete structure is commonly used to keep the earth in vertical and stable position at locations where the ground level changes abruptly?

((a))
Slab
((b))
Beam
((c))
Column
((d))
Retaining wall

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Answer: ((a))

Slab

188

A slab is classified as a one-way slab if __________.

Where

L_y = larger dimension of the slab

L_x = Shorter dimension of the slab

((a))
$\frac{\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{y}}}{\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{x}} } <2$
((b))
$\frac{\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{y}}}{\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{x}}<2}$
((c))
$ \frac{{{{\rm{L}}{\rm{y}}}}}{{{{\rm{L}}{\rm{x}}}}}\geq2$
((d))
$\frac{\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{x}}}{\mathrm{T}{-2}}$

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Answer: ((a))

$\frac{\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{y}}}{\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{x}} } <2$

189

Which of the given condition is ensured in RC members due to the proper bond between reinforcing steel and surrounding concrete?

((a))
Stress compatibility
((b))
Force compatibility
((c))
Strain compatibility
((d))
Bending compatibility

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Answer: ((a))

Stress compatibility

190

Consider the following statements with respect to cubical content method.

I. This is a preliminary estimate.

II. This is an approximate estimate.

Which of the following options is true?

((a))
Only statement II is true
((b))
Both statements I and II are false
((c))
Only statement I is true
((d))
Both statements I and II are true

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Answer: ((a))

Only statement II is true

191

What is the interval at which expansion and contraction joints are provided in India for smooth interface laid in winter?

((a))
90 to 120 metres
((b))
50 to 60 metres
((c))
120 to 140 metres
((d))
80 to 90 metres

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Answer: ((a))

90 to 120 metres

192

During the alignment of a road by using direct ranging, the surveyor raises both the hands above his head and then, brings them down as a signal for his assistant. The correct action taken by his assistant would be _________.

((a))
moving the ranging rod forward along the same line
((b))
considering that the ranging rod is at correct position
((c))
moving the ranging rod backward along the same line
((d))
Lift the ranging rod above the knee level

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Answer: ((a))

moving the ranging rod forward along the same line

193

A tank has height and width as 4 m and 3 m, respectively. Determine the total water force, in kN, acting on the bottom of the tank when it is completely filled with water. Take density of water as 1000 kg/m³ and acceleration due to gravity as 9.81 m/sec² (Take the length of tank as 3 m.)

((a))
351.26
((b))
400.57
((c))
345.13
((d))
353.16

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Answer: ((a))

351.26

194

Identify the INCORRECT statement with respect to specifications on the partial safety factors for material strength, and are used in limit state design of RC structures

((a))
A partial safety factor 1.5 is used for concrete under ultimate limit state
((b))
A higher partial safety factor has been assigned to concrete compared with reinforcing steel under the ultimate limit state.
((c))
A partial safety factor '1.15' is used for steel under serviceability limit state
((d))
A partial safety factor '1' is used for concrete under serviceability limit state

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Answer: ((a))

A partial safety factor 1.5 is used for concrete under ultimate limit state

195

Select the INCORRECT statement regarding purification of water.

((a))
Screening is done before plain sedimentation.
((b))
Sedimentation aided with coagulation is better than plain sedimentation.
((c))
Plain sedimentation is also known as type-2 settling.
((d))
Type-1 settling involves Stock's law.

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Answer: ((a))

Screening is done before plain sedimentation.

196

What is the major function of a water distribution system?

((a))
To carry water from individual homes to the treatment plant
((b))
To carry water from the source to the pump house
((c))
To carry water from the treatment plant to individual homes
((d))
To carry water from the source to the filtration unit

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Answer: ((a))

To carry water from individual homes to the treatment plant

197

If a device consists of one inlet and one outlet and the volume flow rates at the inlet and at the outlet are equal, then the flow through the device:

((a))
must be steady
((b))
must be uniform
((c))
is not necessarily steady
((d))
must be laminar

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Answer: ((a))

must be steady

198

Which of the following statements is true regarding the compensator used in an electronic theodolite?

((a))
It compensates for the effect of vertical axis tilt.
((b))
It compensates for the effect of horizontal axis tilt.
((c))
It compensates for the effect of tilt of the line of sight.
((d))
It compensates for the effect of tilt of the axis of the bubble tube.

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Answer: ((a))

It compensates for the effect of vertical axis tilt.

199

The soil component with particles passing through 4.75 mm IS sieve but retained on 75 micron IS sieve, is known as __________.

((a))
sand
((b))
mud
((c))
residue
((d))
cobble

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Answer: ((a))

sand

200

For an irrigation project, Culturable Command area (CCA) =

((a))
Culturable Command Area (CCA) = Gross Command Area (GCA)
((b))
Culturable Command Area (CCA) = Unculturable area - Gross Command Area (GCA)
((c))
Culturable Command Area (CCA) = Gross Command Area (GCA) + Unculturable area
((d))
Culturable Command Area (CCA) = Gross Command Area (GCA) - Unculturable area

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Answer: ((a))

Culturable Command Area (CCA) = Gross Command Area (GCA)

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