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SSC JE Civil 10 Oct 2023 Shift 1 Official Paper-I (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word (the words should be treated as meaningful Hindi words and related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word) should not be related)

Open : Secret :: Outspoken: ___________

  1. ((a))

    Happy

  2. ((b))

    Cheater

  3. ((c))

    Angry

  4. ((d))

    Emotional

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Happy

2

Select the pair that follows the same pattern as that followed by the given two sets of pairs. Both pairs follow the same pattern.

JIG : TSQ

POM : ZYW

  1. ((a))

    ABD : IJG

  2. ((b))

    CBZ : MLJ

  3. ((c))

    DEB : FED

  4. ((d))

    LJH : OPQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ABD : IJG

3

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

VURS, POLM, JIFG, DCZA, ?

  1. ((a))

    WXTU

  2. ((b))

    WYUT

  3. ((c))

    XWTU

  4. ((d))

    XYTU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WXTU

4

In a code language, 'CHEAT' is written as AFGCR and 'BROKE' is written as ZPQIG. How will 'TREAT' be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    RPHDR

  2. ((b))

    OPHDR

  3. ((c))

    OPGCR

  4. ((d))

    RPGCR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RPHDR

5

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All men are old.

All women are old.

Conclusions:

I. All men are women.

II. All old are either men or women.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

6

Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

X _ V U T _ W _ U T W V T X _ V U _

  1. ((a))

    X W U X W T V

  2. ((b))

    W X V X U W T

  3. ((c))

    V W X U X T X

  4. ((d))

    W V X W T V U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X W U X W T V

7

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘ב, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

(189 A 7) ? (12 A 2) = 14

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

8

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

_ G F F G _ F F F G _ G F F F F _ G G G

  1. ((a))

    F G G F

  2. ((b))

    F F G G

  3. ((c))

    F G F G

  4. ((d))

    F G G G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F G G F

11

Three positions of the same dice are given. What will be the letter on the face opposite to the face having letter A?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    F

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

12

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

Q_ _ U O _ E T _ O Q E _ U _ Q E _ _ O

  1. ((a))

    E T Q U T T O U

  2. ((b))

    E T Q U T Q T U

  3. ((c))

    E T Q U T O T U

  4. ((d))

    E T Q T U O T U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E T Q U T T O U

13

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.

149 : 68 :: 179 : ? :: 187 : 106

  1. ((a))

    99

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    89

  4. ((d))

    88

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

99

14

Seven students R, S, T, U, V, W and X, each scored different marks in a test. V scored more than W but less than U. X scored more than S but less than R. T scored more than U but less than S. Who scored the least marks among all?

  1. ((a))

    W

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

W

15

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

  1. Ocean
  2. River
  3. Pond
  4. Sea
  5. Lake
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3, 5, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 5, 4, 3

  3. ((c))

    1, 4, 2, 3, 5

  4. ((d))

    1, 4, 2, 5, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3, 5, 4

16

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Immature
  2. Immune
  3. Immeasurable
  4. Immerse
  5. Immediate
  1. ((a))

    1, 3, 5, 2, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 5, 3, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    1, 3, 5, 4, 2

  4. ((d))

    1, 3, 4, 5, 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3, 5, 2, 4

17

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Justice
  2. Journal
  3. Jurisdiction
  4. Judgement
  5. Journey
  1. ((a))

    1, 3, 2, 4, 5

  2. ((b))

    2, 4, 5, 3, 1

  3. ((c))

    2, 5, 4, 3, 1

  4. ((d))

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3, 2, 4, 5

19

Amit moves 20 m east. Then, turning to his left he moves 10 m. Then he turns right and walks 20 m. Then he moves 10 m after turning to his right. Finally, he turns towards his left and covered a distance of 20 m and reached his office. How far is he from his home?

  1. ((a))

    65 m

  2. ((b))

    68 m

  3. ((c))

    60 m

  4. ((d))

    62 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65 m

20

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

In a certain code language, ‘INDIA’ is written as ‘103’ and ‘ARAB’ is written as ‘90’. How will ‘AFRICA’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    104

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    130

  4. ((d))

    112

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

104

22

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Dessert
  2. Salad
  3. Main course
  4. Soup
  5. Appetizer
  1. ((a))

    1, 3, 5, 2, 4

  2. ((b))

    4, 5, 2, 3, 1

  3. ((c))

    4, 2, 3, 5, 1

  4. ((d))

    1, 5, 3, 2, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3, 5, 2, 4

23

Which of the following option figures will complete the pattern in the figure given below?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the si×th term.

91 ∶ 42 ∶∶ ? ∶ 54 ∶∶ 65 ∶ 30

  1. ((a))

    127

  2. ((b))

    117

  3. ((c))

    104

  4. ((d))

    107

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

127

25

Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word (the words should be treated as meaningful Hindi words and related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word) should not be related)

Sheep : Lamb :: Deer : ?

  1. ((a))

    Fawn

  2. ((b))

    Colt

  3. ((c))

    Child

  4. ((d))

    Cygnet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fawn

26

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

In a certain code language, 'SEASON' is coded as '73', and 'SUMMER' is coded as '89'. How will 'SPRING' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    83

  2. ((b))

    105

  3. ((c))

    99

  4. ((d))

    86

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

83

28

If '÷' means '−', '+' means '×', '−' means '÷', '×' means '+', then choose the correct equation from the following.

  1. ((a))

    12 ÷ 20 × 12 + 7 - 2 = 34

  2. ((b))

    12 × 20 ÷ 12 + 7 - 2 = 34

  3. ((c))

    12 ÷ 20 × 12 - 7 + 2 = 34

  4. ((d))

    12 × 20 + 12 ÷ 7 - 2 = 34

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 ÷ 20 × 12 + 7 - 2 = 34

29

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

Pointing towards a person in a photograph, a man, Sunil, said, “He is the son of my brother’s wife’s father-in law.” If the photograph is not of Sunil himself, how is the person in the photograph related to Sunil?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Sister’s son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father

31

Select the word pair in which the two given words are related to each other in the same way as the two words of the given pair are related to each other.

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

Argentina : Peso

  1. ((a))

    Nepal : Kyat

  2. ((b))

    Russia : Baht

  3. ((c))

    Bangladesh : Schilling

  4. ((d))

    Japan : Yen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nepal : Kyat

32

In a college debate, six friends are divided into 2 equal teams (A and B). The friends are Savita, Kavita, Namita, Diya, Piya, and Riya. They compete with each other and are sitting in two rows, facing each other. We also know that Piya is not at the end of any rows. Kavita is the neighbour of Riya. Diya is second to the left of Riya and is not a part of the winning team. Namita, a member of team A is sitting diagonally opposite Diya. Who are the members of team B?

  1. ((a))

    Kavita, Diya and Riya

  2. ((b))

    Kavita, Diya and Piya

  3. ((c))

    Diya, Piya and Riya

  4. ((d))

    Kavita, Piya and Riya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kavita, Diya and Riya

33

If

‘M = N’ means ‘M is the father of N’,

‘M # N’ means ‘M is the sister’s son of N’,

'M × N’ means ‘M is the husband of N’,

‘M & N’ means ‘M is the sister of N’,

‘M $ N’ means ‘M is the wife of N’, and

‘M @ N’ means ‘M is the brother of N’,

then how is A related to C in the following expression?

A # L = K & P @ C = B

  1. ((a))

    Father's sister

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Father's sister's son

  4. ((d))

    Sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father's sister

34

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term?

36 ∶ 2 ∶∶ ? ∶ 5 ∶∶ 81 ∶ 3

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    400

  3. ((c))

    125

  4. ((d))

    225

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

35

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

S _ _ J K _ H F _ K S H _ J _ S H _ _ K

  1. ((a))

    H F S F J F K J

  2. ((b))

    H F S J F K F J

  3. ((c))

    H F S F J K F J

  4. ((d))

    H F S K J F F J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H F S F J F K J

36

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

43, ?, 34, 61, 25, 70

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    51

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

37

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term.

22 ∶ 369 ∶∶ 31 ∶ 522 ∶∶ 17 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    281

  2. ((b))

    284

  3. ((c))

    274

  4. ((d))

    277

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

281

38

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the si×th term is related to the fifth term.

102 ∶ 9 ∶∶ 80 ∶ ? ∶∶ 146 ∶ 13

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

39

If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘-' means ‘+’, ‘×’ means '-', and ‘÷’ means ‘×’, then what will be the value of the following expression?

[{( 22 × 15 ) - (1 ÷ 9)} + ( 2- 2 )] ÷ 2

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

40

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some tears are drops.

Some drops are streams.

All streams are rivers.

Conclusions:

I. All tears can never be rivers.

II. Some drops are rivers.

III. All tears being streams is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Only III follows

  2. ((b))

    Both II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only I follows

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only III follows

41

If A denotes ‘×’, B denotes ‘+’, C denotes ‘−’ and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following equation?

10 A 660 D 11 B 50 C 50

  1. ((a))

    606

  2. ((b))

    600

  3. ((c))

    602

  4. ((d))

    598

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

606

42

In a certain code language, 'NEWLY' is coded as MFZKZ and 'PAINT' is coded as OBLMU. How will 'TWICE' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    RXLBF

  2. ((b))

    SXLBG

  3. ((c))

    SYLBG

  4. ((d))

    SXLBF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RXLBF

43

Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words should be treated as meaningful Hindi/English words, and the words should not be related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in them.)

Length : Height :: Breadth : ?

  1. ((a))

    Width

  2. ((b))

    Volume

  3. ((c))

    Dimension

  4. ((d))

    Weight

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Width

44

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north (not necessarily in the same order). Only 1 person sits to the left of D. A is an immediate neighbour of D. Only 2 people sit between F and D. Only 3 people sit between C and G. B is not an immediate neighbour of G. Only 2 people sit between E and A.

Who sits to the immediate left of F?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    G

  4. ((d))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

46

Oliver departs from his office and walks 20 m towards north. He then turns left and walks 50 m. He turns left again and walks 40 m. He then turns right and walks 10 m. How far is he from a pole which is exactly 60 m west of his office? (Assuming that all turns are 90 degree turns only.)

  1. ((a))

    20 m

  2. ((b))

    15 m

  3. ((c))

    30 m

  4. ((d))

    40 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 m

47

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

243, 162, 108, ?, 48, 32

  1. ((a))

    76

  2. ((b))

    72

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

76

48

Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word (the words should be treated as meaningful Hindi words and related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word) should not be related)

Needle : Sew :: Auger : ?

  1. ((a))

    Carve

  2. ((b))

    Bore

  3. ((c))

    Scoop

  4. ((d))

    Grind

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carve

49

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

485, 528, 577, ?, 677

  1. ((a))

    624

  2. ((b))

    645

  3. ((c))

    621

  4. ((d))

    598

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

624

50

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

The average depth of the continental slope ranges between:

  1. ((a))

    10 – 100 m

  2. ((b))

    1 – 10 m 

  3. ((c))

    100 – 200 m 

  4. ((d))

    200 – 3000 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 – 100 m

52

Bimbisara sent physician Jivaka to treat the king of which dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Avanti

  2. ((b))

    Kashi

  3. ((c))

    koshal

  4. ((d))

    Gandhara

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Avanti

53

What was the extent of poverty line suggested by the National Planning Committee in 1938 on the basis of minimum standard of living?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 30 - 35 per capita per month

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 15 - 20 per capita per month

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10 - 15 per capita per month

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 20 - 25 per capita per month

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 30 - 35 per capita per month

54

How many cells do large animals have?

  1. ((a))

    Thousands

  2. ((b))

    Hundreds

  3. ((c))

    Tens

  4. ((d))

    Billions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thousands

55

What is the style of sculpture prevalent in Bengal during the period between the ninth and eleventh centuries?

  1. ((a))

    Weser style

  2. ((b))

    Nagara style

  3. ((c))

    Pala style

  4. ((d))

    Panchayatan style

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Weser style

56

 When is National Sports Day celebrated in India?

  1. ((a))

    28 August

  2. ((b))

    27 August

  3. ((c))

    29 August

  4. ((d))

    26 August

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 August

57

 The Rourkela Steel plant was set up in 1959 in collaboration with ______.

  1. ((a))

    Germany

  2. ((b))

    Britain

  3. ((c))

    Russia

  4. ((d))

    Japan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Germany

58

The venue of the 1948 Olympic Games was ________ .

  1. ((a))

    Melbourne

  2. ((b))

    London

  3. ((c))

    Athens

  4. ((d))

    Rome

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Melbourne

59

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution emphasizes the fundamental duty – “To preserve and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India”?

  1. ((a))

    Article 51A(c)

  2. ((b))

    Article 51A(e)

  3. ((c))

    Article 51A(f)

  4. ((d))

    Article 51A(d)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 51A(c)

60

‘Farewell My Friend’ was an album by which musician?

  1. ((a))

    Shivkumar Sharma

  2. ((b))

    Bhimsen Joshi

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Kumar Gandharva

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shivkumar Sharma

61

Which of the following politicians was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the President of India in the year 2023 for his significant contribution in the field of public affairs?

  1. ((a))

    Sharad Yadav

  2. ((b))

    Naba Das

  3. ((c))

    Balkrishna Doshi

  4. ((d))

    Mulayam Singh Yadav

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sharad Yadav

62

In which of the following years, 'Right to Information Act' was enacted?

  1. ((a))

    2016

  2. ((b))

    1994

  3. ((c))

    2005

  4. ((d))

    1957

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2016

63

President of India Draupadi Murmu received the first copy of which of the following books on the occasion of the Foundation Day celebrations of the National Commission for Women in New Delhi on 31 January 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Sashakt Kisan, Sashakt Bharat

  2. ((b))

    Sashakt Beti, Sashakt Bharat

  3. ((c))

    Sashakt Nari Sashakt Bharat

  4. ((d))

    Sashakt land, Sashakt Bharat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sashakt Kisan, Sashakt Bharat

64

As per Reserve Bank of India’s master direction, a microfinance loan is defined as a collateral-free loan given to a household having annual household income up to _____________.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4,00,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,00,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,00,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 5,00,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4,00,000

65

Which disease refers to the spectrum of ocular disease caused by severe Vitamin A deficiency (VAD)?

  1. ((a))

    Diabetic retinopathy

  2. ((b))

    Glaucoma

  3. ((c))

    Cataract

  4. ((d))

    Xerophthalmia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Diabetic retinopathy

66

To provide opportunities for women to become self-reliant and independent by undertaking self-employment opportunities, an initiative has been launched by the MSME Ministry in 2022, under which 20% of seats in free skill development programs organized under the skill development schemes of the Ministry Will be allocated for women. Recognize this initiative.

  1. ((a))

    SAMBHAV

  2. ((b))

    SAMARTH

  3. ((c))

    SAMVEDNA

  4. ((d))

    SAKSHAM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SAMBHAV

67

In India, who among the following is in charge of regulating the money supply?

  1. ((a))

    Reserve Bank of India 

  2. ((b))

    State bank of India

  3. ((c))

    Indian government 

  4. ((d))

    Planning Commission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reserve Bank of India 

68

What device did John Ambrose Fleming invented in 1904 that helped make radio, television, telephone and even early electronic computers possible?

  1. ((a))

    Voltaic pile

  2. ((b))

    Oscillation valve

  3. ((c))

    Point-contact transistor

  4. ((d))

    Electrodynamometer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Voltaic pile

69

In email, what does the acronym ‘CC’ stand for?

  1. ((a))

    Content copy

  2. ((b))

    Check copy

  3. ((c))

    Communication channel

  4. ((d))

    Carbon copy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Content copy

70

When Brahmaputra enters Arunachal Pradesh, India, it is called _______.

  1. ((a))

    Jamuna

  2. ((b))

    Dihang

  3. ((c))

    Lohit

  4. ((d))

    Tsangpo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jamuna

71

Which of the following is the most reactive metal?

  1. ((a))

    Iron

  2. ((b))

    Gold

  3. ((c))

    Magnesium

  4. ((d))

    Sodium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iron

72

Water silk, mermaid's tresses and blanket weed are other names of:

  1. ((a))

    volvox

  2. ((b))

    ulothrix

  3. ((c))

    spirogyra

  4. ((d))

    chlorella

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

volvox

73

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides protection to persons arrested or detained under the preventive detention law?

  1. ((a))

    Article 25

  2. ((b))

    Article 22

  3. ((c))

    Article 26

  4. ((d))

    Article 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 25

74

Who stated that the elements' properties are a periodic function of their atomic weights?

  1. ((a))

    Gregor Mendel 

  2. ((b))

    Archimedes

  3. ((c))

    Henry Moseley 

  4. ((d))

    Dmitri Mendeleev 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gregor Mendel 

75

From which of the following instruments is Sarod considered to be derived by the famous sarod player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan?

  1. ((a))

    Rabab

  2. ((b))

    Tar

  3. ((c))

    kamancheh

  4. ((d))

    Tambura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rabab

76

Identify which of the following statements are correct with reference to the rivers of Kerala.

  1. Bharathappuzha, the longest river of Kerala, originates near Anamalai Hills.
  2. Periyar is the second longest river of Kerala.
  3. Pamba River of Kerala falls into Vembanad Lake.
  1. ((a))

    1 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    1 and 2 only

  3. ((c))

    Only 3

  4. ((d))

    Only 2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 and 3 only

77

Who is the President of Internet and Mobile Association of India?

  1. ((a))

    L Murugan

  2. ((b))

    Ritika Singh Verma

  3. ((c))

    Sukant Vatsa

  4. ((d))

    Subho Ray

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L Murugan

78

Which of the following statements about saccharin is correct?

  1. ((a))

    It is used as an artificial sweetener for diabetic patients.

  2. ((b))

    It is prepared from glucose.

  3. ((c))

    It is natural sugar.

  4. ((d))

    It is a high energy compound like fat.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is used as an artificial sweetener for diabetic patients.

79

In Bihar, which of the following dance is performed to please the god of rain, Indra for good rain and good crop?

  1. ((a))

    Jat-Jatin

  2. ((b))

    Jhumri

  3. ((c))

    Jhijhiya

  4. ((d))

    Phagua

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jat-Jatin

80

The famous ‘Hinglaj Mata’ temple is situated in which of the following neighbouring countries of India?

  1. ((a))

    Afghanistan

  2. ((b))

    Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    Maldives

  4. ((d))

    China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Afghanistan

81

Which of the following pairs regarding the Judicial powers of the Indian President are INCORRECTLY matched?

  1. ((a))

    Remission – Lesser punishment in place of one original punishment

  2. ((b))

    Reprieve – Stay on execution of a sentence for short period

  3. ((c))

    Pardon – Removes the sentence and conviction

  4. ((d))

    Commutation – Changes one form of punishment to another form

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Remission – Lesser punishment in place of one original punishment

82

According to the Multidimensional poverty index 2021, which of the following states has the lowest percentage of multidimensional poor?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Goa

83

Which cryptographic technique uses a single key for both encryption and decryption of data?

  1. ((a))

    Hashing

  2. ((b))

    Public-key encryption

  3. ((c))

    Asymmetric encryption

  4. ((d))

    Symmetric encryption

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hashing

84

In February 2023, which retired Supreme Court Judge was appointed as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. ((a))

    Justice P Sathasivam

  2. ((b))

    Justice Ranjan Gogoi

  3. ((c))

    Justice Syed Abdul Nazeer

  4. ((d))

    Justice Fathima Beevi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Justice P Sathasivam

85

Approximately ___________ of the India’s population continued to be employed in agriculture till 1990.

  1. ((a))

    65%

  2. ((b))

    45%

  3. ((c))

    57%

  4. ((d))

    50%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65%

86

Which of the following publicises the data on poverty collected by NSO?

  1. ((a))

    Economic Survey

  2. ((b))

    Reserve Bank of India

  3. ((c))

    Economic Advisory Council

  4. ((d))

    NITI Aayog

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Economic Survey

87

Manipuri, a recognised classical dance form of Manipur is a religious and spiritual dance involving which God/Goddess?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Natraj

  2. ((b))

    Goddess Lakshmi

  3. ((c))

    Lord Krishna - Radha

  4. ((d))

    The Sun God

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Natraj

88

In October 2022 who was appointed as the presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal by the Central government?

  1. ((a))

    Justice TS Thakur

  2. ((b))

    Justice UU Lalit

  3. ((c))

    Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma

  4. ((d))

    Justice JS Khehar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Justice TS Thakur

89

Identify the group of fiber crops which are produced on a large scale in India.

  1. ((a))

    Tea and coffee

  2. ((b))

    Gram and pigeon pea

  3. ((c))

    Jute and cotton

  4. ((d))

    Wheat and rice

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tea and coffee

90

The Bengal Famine took a huge toll of life and was called as tragedy in unpreparedness. In which year did it occur?

  1. ((a))

    1876

  2. ((b))

    1868

  3. ((c))

    1943

  4. ((d))

    1860

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1876

91

The ocean floor is divided into how many parts?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

92

Water movement caused by meteorological effects (winds and atmospheric pressure changes) is referred to as:

  1. ((a))

    wave front

  2. ((b))

    ocean front

  3. ((c))

    surges

  4. ((d))

    water front

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

wave front

93

Polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids and esters are known as _____.

  1. ((a))

    secondary metabolites

  2. ((b))

    primary metabolites

  3. ((c))

    None of the above

  4. ((d))

    both primary and secondary metabolites

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

secondary metabolites

94

Which of the following options represents the correct match between the trophic levels in Column A and the illustrations in Column B?

Column – A (Type of Trophic Level)Column - B (Illustration)
i.first trophic levela.human
ii.second trophic levelb.phytoplankton
iii.third trophic levelc.zooplankton
iv.fourth trophic leveld.fishes
  1. ((a))

    i - d, ii - c, iii - b, iv - a

  2. ((b))

    i - b, ii - c, iii - d, iv - a

  3. ((c))

    i - a, ii - c, iii - b, iv - d

  4. ((d))

    i - a, ii - b, iii - c, iv - d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i - d, ii - c, iii - b, iv - a

95

Which of the following planets is NOT one of the 4 outer planets?

  1. ((a))

    Neptune

  2. ((b))

    Mars

  3. ((c))

    Jupiter

  4. ((d))

    Saturn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neptune

96

What type of lens does the upper part of the bi-focal lens have?

  1. ((a))

    Prism

  2. ((b))

    Convex

  3. ((c))

    Concave

  4. ((d))

    Spherical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prism

97

Who founded the Indian League in 1875?

  1. ((a))

    Anand Mohan Bose

  2. ((b))

    Dada Bhai Naoroji

  3. ((c))

    SN Banerjee

  4. ((d))

    Sishir Kumar Ghosh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anand Mohan Bose

98

In which year did Chola king Rajaraja I ascend the throne?

  1. ((a))

    988 C.E.

  2. ((b))

    985 C.E.

  3. ((c))

    983 C.E.

  4. ((d))

    980 C.E.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

988 C.E.

99

Separate National Commission for Scheduled Castes and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes were established by the __________________ Constitutional Amendment Act.

  1. ((a))

    92nd

  2. ((b))

    89th

  3. ((c))

    83rd

  4. ((d))

    86th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

92nd

100

Who annexed the Punjab State into British India as a result of the second Anglo-Sikh War?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Elgin

  2. ((b))

    Lord Dalhousie

  3. ((c))

    Lord Mayo

  4. ((d))

    Lord Canning

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Elgin

General Engineering (100 questions)

101

As per IS 456 : 2000, the design bond stress ꞇbd in limit state method for plain bars in tension for M40 grade of concrete is _______

  1. ((a))

    1.7 N/mm2

  2. ((b))

    1.5 N/mm2

  3. ((c))

    1.2 N/mm2

  4. ((d))

    1.9 N/mm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.7 N/mm2

102

The law of flow of water through the soil was first studied by ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Francis

  2. ((b))

    Rankine

  3. ((c))

    Darcy

  4. ((d))

    Boussinesq

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Francis

103

While constructing a sloped timber roof truss, which of the following is necessary to protect the timber?

  1. ((a))

    one coat of primer

  2. ((b))

    no priming and painting

  3. ((c))

    two coats of paint over primer

  4. ((d))

    a coat of paint

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

one coat of primer

104

After compacting the subgrade, by suitable methods, the tests to ensure that the desired compaction has been achieved is/are:

  1. ((a))

    consolidation test

  2. ((b))

    moisture content and field density determination test

  3. ((c))

    compaction test and triaxial shear test

  4. ((d))

    direct shear test

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

consolidation test

105

During a levelling survey, the backsight of A was found greater than the foresight reading at point B. Which of the following is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Height of instrument is required to know which point is higher.

  2. ((b))

    Elevation of A is more than that of B.

  3. ((c))

    Elevation of B is more than that of A.

  4. ((d))

    Either A or B can have higher elevation.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Height of instrument is required to know which point is higher.

106

As per IS 800 : 2007, which of the following statements is correct regarding the maximum slenderness ratio?

  1. ((a))

    The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 200.

  2. ((b))

    The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 250.

  3. ((c))

    The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 180.

  4. ((d))

    The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 350.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The maximum slenderness ratio of a member carrying compressive loads resulting from dead load and imposed loads should not exceed 200.

107

Venturi meter is an application of Bernoulli’s equation. Its basic principle also depends on the Bernoulli equation, which is ____________.

  1. ((a))

    both velocity of moving fluid and pressure within fluid constant

  2. ((b))

    pressure within the fluid increases and velocity of moving fluid increase

  3. ((c))

    velocity of a moving fluid increases and the pressure within the fluid decreases

  4. ((d))

    both velocity of moving fluid and pressure within fluid increases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

both velocity of moving fluid and pressure within fluid constant

108

Which of the given options is NOT recommended as a desirable property of the transporting truck used for collection of municipal solid waste?

  1. ((a))

    Sharp corners and edges 

  2. ((b))

    Made of stainless steel

  3. ((c))

    Water-tightness 

  4. ((d))

    Strength and durability

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sharp corners and edges 

109

Soon before the passing of the Air Pollution Control Act, 1981 in India, an institute called NEERI had conducted a survey of the prevailing air quality in 9 major cities of India. Which of the following cities had SO2 concentration exceeding the maximum tolerable value of 80 μg/m3 ?

  1. ((a))

    New Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    Hyderabad

  4. ((d))

    Ahmedabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

New Delhi

110

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Electrostatic precipitators can collect dry or wet particulates.

  2. ((b))

    Collection efficiency of the cyclone collector is high for smaller particles.

  3. ((c))

    Electrostatic precipitators are widely used in thermal power plants.

  4. ((d))

    Bag filters work on the principle of interception and electrostatic attraction.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Electrostatic precipitators can collect dry or wet particulates.

111

Pycnometer, wire mesh bucket and water are used to calculate which characteristic property of the coarse aggregate?

  1. ((a))

    Attrition

  2. ((b))

    Crushing strength

  3. ((c))

    Specific gravity

  4. ((d))

    Impact value

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Attrition

112

The amount and location of boreholes depend mainly on the condition of the ____________.

  1. ((a))

    ground surface

  2. ((b))

    atmosphere

  3. ((c))

    ground water

  4. ((d))

    subsoil condition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ground surface

113

Bamboo is commonly used in the construction of scaffoldings, bridges and structures due to its:

i) Strong fibre content

ii) Elasticity

iii) Tensile strength

  1. ((a))

    Only (i) is correct.

  2. ((b))

    Only (ii) is correct.

  3. ((c))

    (i) and (iii) are correct.

  4. ((d))

    All of (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only (i) is correct.

114

Which of the following types of signs are used for place identification and route marking?

  1. ((a))

    Informatory signs

  2. ((b))

    Warning signs

  3. ((c))

    Prohibitory signs

  4. ((d))

    Regulatory signs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Informatory signs

115

In general shear failure, continuous failure is developed between _____.

  1. ((a))

    edge of the footing and ground surface

  2. ((b))

    foundation and ground surface

  3. ((c))

    soil and failure surface

  4. ((d))

    ground surface and the footing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

edge of the footing and ground surface

116

The length of the horizontal transition curve based on the allowable rate change of centrifugal acceleration is 48 m, and based on the rate of introduction of super - elevation is 40 m, and based on the empirical formula, recommended by IRC is 45 m. What will be the shift in the transition curve? Take the radius of the curve as 200 m.

  1. ((a))

    0.33 m

  2. ((b))

    3.68 m

  3. ((c))

    0.42 m

  4. ((d))

    0.48 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.33 m

117

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

Assertion: Social upliftment of the people in rural areas can be achieved by implementing proper irrigation practices.

Reason: Irrigation will create a lot of employment opportunities for rural people.

  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.

118

Which of the following methods is used for measuring earthwork?

  1. ((a))

    Volume shall be worked out to nearest to 0.02 m3

  2. ((b))

    Area and volume shall be nearest worked out to 0.01 m2 and 0.01 m3

  3. ((c))

    The area shall be worked out to nearest to 0.02 m2

  4. ((d))

    Area and volume shall be worked out to nearest to 0.03 m and 0.03 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Volume shall be worked out to nearest to 0.02 m3

119

The angle of intersection of two straights is 120°. Find the ratio of the length of long chord to the tangent length.

  1. ((a))

    3\sqrt 3

  2. ((b))

    0.866

  3. ((c))

    1/3\sqrt 3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3\sqrt 3

120

The roof of a room was considered as the BM. Inverted staff reading on this BM was 3.500 m. The staff reading of point P on the ground was 1.200 m. Find the RL of point P, if the RL of the bench mark is 100 m.

  1. ((a))

    102.3 m

  2. ((b))

    104.7 m

  3. ((c))

    95.3 m

  4. ((d))

    97.7 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

102.3 m

121

A centrifugal pump with the impeller diameter of 125 mm delivers a power of 10 hp. If the impeller diameter is changed to 250 mm, what will be the power delivered by the pump if other parameters are kept constant?

  1. ((a))

    120 hp

  2. ((b))

    40 hp

  3. ((c))

    80 hp

  4. ((d))

    100 hp

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120 hp

122

2 litres of an oil weigh 16 N. Calculate the specific gravity of the oil. Consider the density of water to be 998 kg/m3.

  1. ((a))

    0.846

  2. ((b))

    0.786

  3. ((c))

    0.856

  4. ((d))

    0.816

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.846

123

Find the support reactions acting on the given simply supported beam of length 6 m, which is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of intensity 20 kN/m on the left half span as shown in the diagram.

  1. ((a))

    45 kN (left), 15 kN (right)

  2. ((b))

    −20 kN (left), 80 kN (right)

  3. ((c))

    15 kN (left), 45 kN (right)

  4. ((d))

    30 kN (left), 30 kN (right)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 kN (left), 15 kN (right)

124

If a curve setup on a highway has a deflection angle of 120° between its tangents and a versine distance of 225 m, then the sharpness of the curve subtended by an arc of length 30 m will be __________.

  1. ((a))

    6°

  2. ((b))

    4°

  3. ((c))

    3°

  4. ((d))

    5°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6°

125

The Department of Environment (DOE) method is basically used for which of the following purposes?

(i) Concrete mix design

(ii) Road mix design

(iii) Mix Design with pulverized fuel ash

(iv) Mix Design with GGBFS

  1. ((a))

    Both (i) and (ii)

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Both (iii) and (iv)

  4. ((d))

    Only (i), (ii), (iv)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both (i) and (ii)

126

The design criterion for laterally supported steel beams with respect to crippling recommends that the maximum permissible bearing stress should NOT exceed ______ times of the yield stress of steel (fy).

  1. ((a))

    0.80

  2. ((b))

    0.66

  3. ((c))

    0.40

  4. ((d))

    0.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.80

127

Which of the following statements regarding characteristics of contour lines is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Contour lines of different elevations can unite to form one line only in the case of vertical cliff.

  2. ((b))

    Contour lines of different elevations cannot cross each other.

  3. ((c))

    Contour lines of different elevations cannot intersect.

  4. ((d))

    Contour lines close to one another indicate a steep slope.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Contour lines of different elevations can unite to form one line only in the case of vertical cliff.

128

Which of the following options is NOT considered as a component of the 3R principles of industrial solid waste management?

  1. ((a))

    Reuse

  2. ((b))

    Recycle

  3. ((c))

    Reduce

  4. ((d))

    Recover

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reuse

129

Which of the following is/are NOT the characteristic of traffic actuated signals?

i. It is costly.

ii. The cycle time changes as per traffic demand.

iii. The cycle time changes as per the time of the day.

iv. Computers and detectors are used to operate this signal.

  1. ((a))

    Both iii and iv

  2. ((b))

    Both ii and iv

  3. ((c))

    Only iii

  4. ((d))

    Only ii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both iii and iv

130

The formula for specific gravity of fine aggregates as per IS 2386 (part 3) 1963, using the pycnometer is by the following: Specific gravity = W2−W1( W2−W1)−(W3−W4)\frac{\mathrm{W} 2-\mathrm{W} 1}{(\mathrm{~W} 2-\mathrm{W} 1)-(\mathrm{W} 3-\mathrm{W} 4)}

Where,

W1 = Empty weight of pycnometer

W2 = Weight of pycnometer + sample

W3 = Weight of pycnometer + sample + water

W4 = Weight of pycnometer + water

  1. ((a))

    Correct

  2. ((b))

    Incorrect

  3. ((c))

    Partially correct

  4. ((d))

    Partially incorrect

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Correct

131

The optimum water content (OWC) is the moisture content at which the soil attains ______.

  1. ((a))

    maximum water content

  2. ((b))

    minimum dry density

  3. ((c))

    fully saturated density

  4. ((d))

    maximum dry density

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

maximum water content

132

In the relation Δ = 8.64 B/D, if D is the duty in hectare/cumec and B is the number of days of base period, then Δ is the ____________.

  1. ((a))

    depth of water in m

  2. ((b))

    depth of water in cm

  3. ((c))

    duty in m

  4. ((d))

    rotation period

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

depth of water in m

133

A trapezoidal section is of depth ‘y’, base ‘B’ and side slope ‘Z’. Find the wetted perimeter of the trapezoidal section.

  1. ((a))

    B + y(1 + Z2)1/2

  2. ((b))

    2y(1 + Z2)1/2

  3. ((c))

    y(1 + Z2)1/2

  4. ((d))

    B + 2y(1 + Z2)1/2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B + y(1 + Z2)1/2

134

Side face reinforcement is PROVIDED in a beam when the depth of the web exceeds _______ mm

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    750

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300

135

Which of the following types of cement gives 1-day strength that is equal to the 3-day strength of OPC with the same water content?

  1. ((a))

    Portland slag cement

  2. ((b))

    Portland pozzolana cement

  3. ((c))

    Ordinary Portland cement

  4. ((d))

    Rapid hardening Portland cement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Portland slag cement

136

If a liquid enters a pipe of diameter ‘d’ with velocity ‘v’, then what will be its velocity at the exit if the diameter of the pipe reduces to 0.5d?

  1. ((a))

    0.5 v

  2. ((b))

    2 v

  3. ((c))

    4 v

  4. ((d))

    v

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.5 v

137

A road has a design speed of 20 m/s and the radius of the horizontal curve is equal to 250 m. Design the super-elevation that is needed on this road, with lateral friction coefficient value of 0.15. (Take g = 10 m/s2.)

  1. ((a))

    0.16

  2. ((b))

    0.22

  3. ((c))

    0.09

  4. ((d))

    0.07

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.16

138

Due to the presence of ________, the cement derives the characteristic grey colour. 

  1. ((a))

    iron oxide

  2. ((b))

    gypsum

  3. ((c))

    silica

  4. ((d))

    magnesia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

iron oxide

139

Among the following, the correct sequence of WBM construction will be:

i. Preparation of subgrade

ii. Spreading of Coarse aggregates

iii. Application of binding material

iv. Application of screenings

v. Provision of lateral confinement

  1. ((a))

    i, ii, iv, iii, v

  2. ((b))

    i, iv, ii, iii, v

  3. ((c))

    i, v, ii, iv, iii

  4. ((d))

    ii, i, iv, v, iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i, ii, iv, iii, v

140

Select the anthropogenic source of air pollution from the given options.

  1. ((a))

    Burning of fossil fuels

  2. ((b))

    Dust storms

  3. ((c))

    Volcanoes

  4. ((d))

    Forest fires

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Burning of fossil fuels

141

A revised estimate is prepared:

  1. ((a))

    when there is material deviation of structured nature

  2. ((b))

    when the sanctioned estimate is likely to exceed more than 5%, with important structural alterations

  3. ((c))

    when the expenditure of the work exceeds 20% of the administrative approval

  4. ((d))

    when the sanctioned estimate is likely to exceed more than 5%, without structural alteration

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

when there is material deviation of structured nature

142

Calculate the charges for a truck (diesel) to transport material for 8 hours in a day with a rate of Rs. 200/hour.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,500

143

According to IS 456 ∶ 2000, for a cantilever beam the effective length of the cantilever shall be taken as:

  1. ((a))

    clear span of the beam + half the effective depth

  2. ((b))

    clear span of the beam + half the width of the support

  3. ((c))

    clear span of the beam + width of the support

  4. ((d))

    clear span of the beam + effective depth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

clear span of the beam + half the effective depth

144

As per IS 456 ∶ 2000, in the case of columns of minimum dimension of 200 mm or under, whose reinforcing bars do NOT exceed 12 mm, the nominal cover used is ________.

  1. ((a))

    40 mm

  2. ((b))

    25 mm

  3. ((c))

    20 mm

  4. ((d))

    50 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40 mm

145

In case of welded connection in steel structures, during welding, a defect is caused by coating of the parent metal with a foreign matter and because the groove is not kept clean. This defect is known as:

  1. ((a))

    incomplete penetration

  2. ((b))

    overlap

  3. ((c))

    slag inclusion

  4. ((d))

    lack of fusion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

incomplete penetration

146

Find the discharge of water flowing over a rectangular notch of length 1 m when the constant head over the notch is 100 mm. Take CD = 0.60. Given 2g\rm \sqrt{2g} = 4.43.

  1. ((a))

    62 litres/sec

  2. ((b))

    56.8 litres/sec

  3. ((c))

    48.5 litres/sec

  4. ((d))

    52.8 litres/sec

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

62 litres/sec

147

_____________ is a type of scale on which three successive dimensions can be measured.

  1. ((a))

    Vernier scale

  2. ((b))

    Engineer’s scale

  3. ((c))

    Diagonal scale

  4. ((d))

    Scale of chords

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vernier scale

148

Which of the following types of pumps can give discharge even at a high pressure? 

  1. ((a))

    Mono-block pumps

  2. ((b))

    Multistage pumps

  3. ((c))

    Single-stage pumps

  4. ((d))

    Rotary pumps

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mono-block pumps

149

Which of the following is a rain gauge adopted as the standard recording type rain gauge in India? Its details are described in IS: 5253-1969.

  1. ((a))

    Weighing-bucket type rain gauge

  2. ((b))

    Tipping-bucket type rain gauge

  3. ((c))

    Natural syphon or Float type rain gauge

  4. ((d))

    Tipping & weighing rain gauge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Weighing-bucket type rain gauge

150

An isolated footing of RCC is supporting a pedestal. The critical section for the bending moment should be chosen at:

  1. ((a))

    at the face of the column

  2. ((b))

    halfway between the centre line and the edge

  3. ((c))

    a distance equal to half the depth of the column from the face of the column

  4. ((d))

    a distance equal to the depth of the column from the face of the column

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

at the face of the column

151

A semicircular lamina has radius R and diameter D. Determine the moment of inertia about the diametrical axis as shown below?

  1. ((a))

    πR48 \frac{\pi R^4}{8}

  2. ((b))

    πD432 \frac{\pi D^4}{32}

  3. ((c))

    πR416 \frac{\pi R^4}{16}

  4. ((d))

    πD464 \frac{\pi D^4}{64}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

πR48 \frac{\pi R^4}{8}

152

Consider width of road 7.2 m and pedestrian speed of 1.2 m/s, find the green time for pedestrian. Consider initial walk time as 7 s.

  1. ((a))

    14 s

  2. ((b))

    6 s

  3. ((c))

    13 s

  4. ((d))

    26 s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 s

153

For an RCC beam of width 230 mm and effective depth 300 mm subjected to a shear force of 69 kN due to design loads, what will be the nominal shear stress in the beam?

  1. ((a))

    0.1 N/mm2

  2. ((b))

    0.01 N/mm2

  3. ((c))

    1 N/mm2

  4. ((d))

    10 N/mm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.1 N/mm2

154

Experimental water absorption tests are done on fine aggregates to find the:

(i) Water holding capacity

(ii) Strength of material

(iii) Quality of material

(iv) Shape of aggregates

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Only (i)

  4. ((d))

    Both (i) and (ii)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

155

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the fineness of cement? 

  1. ((a))

    Increase in the fineness of cement increases the drying shrinkage of concrete. 

  2. ((b))

    The unit of the fineness of cement is cm3/kg.

  3. ((c))

    The specific surface of cement can be determined by using an air permeability apparatus.

  4. ((d))

    The fineness of cement can be tested by determination of the specific surface of cement.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Increase in the fineness of cement increases the drying shrinkage of concrete. 

156

If a person studies about a fluid which is at rest, the study is called: 

  1. ((a))

    fluid statics

  2. ((b))

    fluid kinematics

  3. ((c))

    fluid mechanics

  4. ((d))

    fluid dynamics

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fluid statics

157

Which of the following methods of quarrying is suitable for quarrying small, thin and regular blocks of stones from rocks such as granite and gneiss?

  1. ((a))

    Blasting

  2. ((b))

    Excavating

  3. ((c))

    Heating

  4. ((d))

    Wedging

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Blasting

158

Some steps related to collection of municipal solid waste have been mentioned below.

A. Collection by sweepers in small hand driven carts.

B. Dumping into masonry chambers constructed along roadsides.

C. Collection in small containers in individual houses.

D. Collection into municipal trucks.

What is the correct sequence of the conventional system of collection of municipal solid waste, as per Indian scenario from start to end?

  1. ((a))

    A - D - B - C

  2. ((b))

    C - B - A - D

  3. ((c))

    C - A - B - D

  4. ((d))

    A - C - D - B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A - D - B - C

159

Which of the following is an adsorption unit used for controlling gaseous pollutants in industries?

  1. ((a))

    Activated carbon unit

  2. ((b))

    Venturi scrubber

  3. ((c))

    Plate tower

  4. ((d))

    Spray tower

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Activated carbon unit

160

Which of the following is defined as the area of a building measured at floor level? 

  1. ((a))

    Circulation area

  2. ((b))

    Floor area

  3. ((c))

    Plinth area

  4. ((d))

    Carpet area

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Circulation area

161

The length of a long wall in the long and short wall method of estimation is centre to centre distance between the walls and _________.

  1. ((a))

    half of its width on each side

  2. ((b))

    one-fourth width of wall on each side

  3. ((c))

    one-third width of wall on each side

  4. ((d))

    width of the wall

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

half of its width on each side

162

Calculate the total charges given to three labourers for their earthwork excavation, with them working from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an hourly working charge of Rs. 50.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 350

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,350

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 450

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 500

163

___________ is a parameter that a total station usually does NOT measure. 

  1. ((a))

    Slope distance

  2. ((b))

    Vertical angle

  3. ((c))

    Horizontal angle

  4. ((d))

    Horizontal distance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Slope distance

164

For a closed traverse, the sum of latitudes is 4 m and the sum of departures is 3 m. The closing error for the traverse would be:

  1. ((a))

    3 m

  2. ((b))

    7 m

  3. ((c))

    5 m

  4. ((d))

    4 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 m

165

The dry density decreases in cohesion less soil with an increase in water content due to which of the following reasons?

  1. ((a))

    Seepage

  2. ((b))

    Specific gravity

  3. ((c))

    Capillary rise

  4. ((d))

    Bulking of sand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seepage

166

Allowable bearing capacity is defined as:

  1. ((a))

    net loading intensity at which neither shear failure nor settlement failure occurs in soil 

  2. ((b))

    net loading intensity at which soil just fails in shear

  3. ((c))

    net ultimate bearing capacity / FOS

  4. ((d))

    net safe bearing capacity + γDf

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

net loading intensity at which neither shear failure nor settlement failure occurs in soil 

167

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement related to the height of the instrument (HI) used in levelling?

  1. ((a))

    The value of HI never changes after recording back sights.

  2. ((b))

    The value of HI never changes while recording intermediate sights.

  3. ((c))

    The value of HI never changes while recording fore sights.

  4. ((d))

    The value of HI generally changes before recording back sights.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The value of HI never changes after recording back sights.

168

The lining like cement concrete, pre-cast cement concrete, etc. gives a smooth surface to the canal. Smoothness of the canal bed and the sides _____________ the discharge of the canal and the duty of water.

  1. ((a))

    doesn’t affect

  2. ((b))

    reduces

  3. ((c))

    enhances

  4. ((d))

    neither reduces nor enhances

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

doesn’t affect

169

Which of the following problems are observed during the pouring of freshly prepared concrete in hot weather?

(i) Rapid rate of hydration of cement

(ii) Quick setting and early stiffening

(iii) Greater plastic shrinkage

(iv) More finishing times

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Only (i)

  4. ((d))

    Both (i) and (iii)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

170

Irrigation has many benefits such as increase in food production, development of the area and social upliftment of the people. One of the harmful effects of irrigation is________.

  1. ((a))

    Flood control 

  2. ((b))

    Protection from famine

  3. ((c))

    Mosquito breeding and malaria prevalence

  4. ((d))

    Urbanization

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Flood control 

171

While using grading limits of the Zone-IV sand for mortars, what is the percentage of sand that should pass through a 600 µ IS sieve?

  1. ((a))

    0% - 15%

  2. ((b))

    40% - 100%

  3. ((c))

    80% - 100%

  4. ((d))

    70% - 100%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0% - 15%

172

Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: The placing of veneers normal to each other increases the longitudinal and transverse strength of plywood.

Statement 2: Plywood possesses uniform tensile strength in all directions.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

  4. ((d))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

173

If the pipes are connected in series, then the:

  1. ((a))

    discharge will be constant and the pressure will be high

  2. ((b))

    discharge will be constant and the pressure will be low

  3. ((c))

    discharge will be low and the pressure will be constant

  4. ((d))

    discharge will be high and the pressure will be low

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

discharge will be constant and the pressure will be high

174

During construction, light weight aerated concrete blocks are mostly used for: 

  1. ((a))

    shear walls

  2. ((b))

    partition walls

  3. ((c))

    foundation

  4. ((d))

    load bearing walls

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

shear walls

175

In case of a remote sensing system, which of the following factors does NOT affect the property of a reflected incident radiation?

  1. ((a))

    Angle of incident radiation

  2. ((b))

    Roughness of the surface

  3. ((c))

    Wavelength of radiation

  4. ((d))

    Type of electromagnetic radiation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Angle of incident radiation

176

In plane surveying, level lines are considered as ________ and plumb lines are considered as __________.

  1. ((a))

    parallel; straight

  2. ((b))

    straight; parallel

  3. ((c))

    straight; straight

  4. ((d))

    parallel; parallel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

parallel; straight

177

Which of the following assumptions is NOT valid in case of design of axially loaded compression members in the steel design?

  1. ((a))

    The ideal column is assumed to be absolutely straight with no crookedness.

  2. ((b))

    The modulus of elasticity is assumed to be constant in a built-up column.

  3. ((c))

    Secondary stresses are neglected.

  4. ((d))

    The modulus of elasticity is assumed to vary in a built-up column.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The ideal column is assumed to be absolutely straight with no crookedness.

178

The total head that must be produced by the pump to satisfy the specific external requirements is called the __________.

  1. ((a))

    manometric head

  2. ((b))

    dynamic head

  3. ((c))

    static head

  4. ((d))

    suction head

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

manometric head

179

A rectangular shape of stress distribution diagram at the base of a circular chimney is shown in figure. By referring to it, it may be concluded that:________

  1. ((a))

    the chimney is subjected to direct compressive stress only

  2. ((b))

    the chimney is subjected to wind pressure only

  3. ((c))

    the chimney is subjected to both bending as well as direct compressive stress 

  4. ((d))

    the chimney is subjected to bending stress only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the chimney is subjected to direct compressive stress only

180

Calculate the capital value of a building whose rent is Rs. 10,000 per annum, inclusive of all taxes. Outgoings are 18% of the gross rent, and the expected rate of return is 9% with a 60-year life of the building.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 91,111

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 81,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,01,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 75,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 91,111

181

_________ is the correct formula to determine the elevation difference (dZ) between two points on the ground using a total station.

(VD = Vertical difference, HI = Instrument height and HR = Reflector height)

  1. ((a))

    dZ = VD - (HI + HR)

  2. ((b))

    dZ = VD + (HI - HR)

  3. ((c))

    dZ = VD(HI - HR)

  4. ((d))

    dZ = VD(HI + HR)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dZ = VD - (HI + HR)

182

The coefficient of the volume change mv is given by ______.

  1. ((a))

    mv=1Δσ′ \mathrm{m}_{\mathrm{v}}=\frac{1}{\Delta \sigma^{\prime}}

  2. ((b))

    \( \mathrm{m}{\mathrm{v}}=\frac{-\Delta \mathrm{e}}{1-\mathrm{e}{\mathrm{o}}} \frac{1}{\Delta \sigma} \)

  3. ((c))

    \( \mathrm{m}{\mathrm{v}}=\frac{-\Delta \mathrm{e}}{1+\mathrm{e}{\mathrm{o}}} \frac{1}{\Delta \sigma^{\prime}} \)

  4. ((d))

    \( \mathrm{m}{\mathrm{v}}=\frac{-\Delta \mathrm{e}}{1-\mathrm{e}{\mathrm{o}}}\)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

mv=1Δσ′ \mathrm{m}_{\mathrm{v}}=\frac{1}{\Delta \sigma^{\prime}}

183

Allowances for contingencies can be expressed as a percentage of ________.

  1. ((a))

    total cost

  2. ((b))

    establishment charges

  3. ((c))

    supervision charges

  4. ((d))

    rate of each item

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

total cost

184

As per IS ∶ 2386 (Part IV)-1963, the aggregate crushing value shall NOT exceed ________ for concrete for wearing surfaces, such as runways, roads and pavements.

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    40%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

185

Rubbish is a _________ in solid waste management.

  1. ((a))

    biodegradable solid waste

  2. ((b))

    nuclear solid waste

  3. ((c))

    compostable solid waste

  4. ((d))

    non compostable solid waste

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

biodegradable solid waste

186

The value of average bond stress τbd depends on_________.

  1. ((a))

    Steel strength and Area of bar

  2. ((b))

    Concrete strength and type of bar

  3. ((c))

    Concrete strength and Steel strength

  4. ((d))

    Concrete strength and Area of bar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Steel strength and Area of bar

187

The rainfall observed for five successive days in a catchment is 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 cm. Compute the direct runoff from the catchment due to this rainfall. The ϕ index for the rainfall is assumed to be 2 cm/day.

  1. ((a))

    16 cm

  2. ((b))

    10 cm

  3. ((c))

    12 cm

  4. ((d))

    8 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 cm

188

Polar moment of inertia about central axis of a semi-circular lamina with radius R is given as ______.

  1. ((a))

    πR48 \frac{\pi R^4}{8}

  2. ((b))

    πR42\frac{\pi R^4}{2}

  3. ((c))

    πR416 \frac{\pi R^4}{16}

  4. ((d))

    πR44\frac{\pi R^4}{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

πR48 \frac{\pi R^4}{8}

189

Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: Laminates are the products made by bonding together two or more layers of materials.

Statement 2: High-pressure decorative laminates are pasted on plywood sheets, which are used for large areas like cabinets, wide door shutters, tables, etc.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

  3. ((c))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

190

To avoid gas bounding, the pump is:

  1. ((a))

    heated

  2. ((b))

    primed

  3. ((c))

    charged

  4. ((d))

    elevated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

heated

191

If tensile stress develops at the base of a full dam, it will be first observed at the: 

  1. ((a))

    gallery

  2. ((b))

    toe

  3. ((c))

    heel

  4. ((d))

    mid-point of the base width

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gallery

192

In an aqueduct, natural drainage is ________________ the canal.

  1. ((a))

    parallel to

  2. ((b))

    below

  3. ((c))

     at the level of 

  4. ((d))

    above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

parallel to

193

Match the following types of canals with their types of alignment.

Type of CanalType of Alignment
A.Ridge canal1.Aligned roughly at right angles to the contours
B.Contour canal2.Aligned along the watershed
C.Side slope canal3.Aligned nearly parallel to the contours
  1. ((a))

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 1

  2. ((b))

    A - 1, B - 3, C - 2

  3. ((c))

    A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  4. ((d))

    A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A - 3, B - 2, C - 1

194

Shear resistance of soil can be attributed to:

  1. ((a))

    cohesion and pore pressure

  2. ((b))

    cohesion and friction

  3. ((c))

    only friction

  4. ((d))

    cohesion and plasticity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cohesion and pore pressure

195

The vertical distance between the centre line of a pump and the point of delivery is known as ______________.

  1. ((a))

    delivery head

  2. ((b))

    suction head

  3. ((c))

    dynamic head

  4. ((d))

    Total head

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

delivery head

196

If detailed drawings are not available, the steel reinforcement may be calculated approximately on the percentage basis of ___________.

  1. ((a))

    height of building

  2. ((b))

    brickwork

  3. ((c))

    size of bending

  4. ((d))

    concrete

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

height of building

197

High water hammer pressure can cause breakage and damage to a pipeline. The property of a fluid which is accountable for the problem of water hammer is ______.

  1. ((a))

    surface tension

  2. ((b))

    fluidity

  3. ((c))

    viscosity

  4. ((d))

    density

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

surface tension

198

The captain in a vessel 0.016 km above the sea level observes a 0.144 km tall lighthouse on a port just above the horizon. The distance of the vessel from the port, considering both curvature of the Earth and refraction, is _________.

  1. ((a))

    161.68 km

  2. ((b))

    116.68 km

  3. ((c))

    16.68 km

  4. ((d))

    61.68 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

161.68 km

199

Under properly controlled combustion and temperature, what is the percentage of silica content that can be obtained from rice husk ash?

  1. ((a))

    60% - 70%

  2. ((b))

    85% - 95%

  3. ((c))

    57% - 68%

  4. ((d))

    40% - 50%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60% - 70%

200

As per IS 800 ∶ 2007, in case of design of steel beams, the permissible bending stress in tension and the permissible bending stress in compression should NOT exceed _________ times of the yield stress (fy) of steel in a plastic and compact section while the beam is laterally supported.

  1. ((a))

    0.45

  2. ((b))

    0.66

  3. ((c))

    0.60

  4. ((d))

    0.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.45

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