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SSC JE Civil 10 Oct 2023 Shift 3 Official Paper-I (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

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))

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Answer: ((a))

2

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))

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Answer: ((a))

3

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:

No cat is a dog.

All dogs are rats.

Some bears are cats.

Conclusions:

I. All rats can never be cats.

II. No bear is a rat.

III. All bears can never be dogs.

  1. ((a))

    Only I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only I and III follow 

  3. ((c))

    Only II and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Only II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only I follows

4

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

  1. Tissue
  2. Organ
  3. Nucleus
  4. Organ system
  5. Cells
  1. ((a))

    5 3 1 2 4 

  2. ((b))

    3 5 1 2 4

  3. ((c))

    5 1 3 2 4

  4. ((d))

    3 1 5 2 4

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Answer: ((a))

5 3 1 2 4 

5

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)

(697, 13, 866)

(15, 91, 8296)

  1. ((a))

    (832, 8, 887) 

  2. ((b))

    (747, 25, 1423) 

  3. ((c))

    (541, 14, 737)

  4. ((d))

    (651, 16, 940)

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Answer: ((a))

(832, 8, 887) 

6

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)

(19, 53, 215)

(22, 15, 110)

  1. ((a))

    (15, 49, 199)

  2. ((b))

    (17, 47, 112)

  3. ((c))

    (13, 35, 143)

  4. ((d))

    (18, 50, 230)

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Answer: ((a))

(15, 49, 199)

7

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given pair.

(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.)

Quadrilateral: Four

  1. ((a))

    Decagon : Eleven

  2. ((b))

    Nonagon : Nine 

  3. ((c))

    Cube : Six 

  4. ((d))

    Heptagon : Eight 

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Answer: ((a))

Decagon : Eleven

8

Select the option that is related to the sixth letter-cluster in the same way as the first lettercluster is related to the second letter-cluster and the third letter-cluster is related to the fourth letter-cluster.

BLG : DPM : : HSD: JWJ :: ? : HOV

  1. ((a))

    FKP

  2. ((b))

    FLP

  3. ((c))

    FJQ

  4. ((d))

    GKP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FKP

9

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

  1. Horse
  2. Monkey
  3. Elephant
  4. Grasshopper
  5. Ant
  1. ((a))

    3, 2, 1, 5, 4

  2. ((b))

    3, 1, 2, 4, 5 

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 5, 3, 4

  4. ((d))

    1, 3, 2, 4, 5

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Answer: ((a))

3, 2, 1, 5, 4

10

In a certain code language, 'AUDIT' is coded as BWGHR and 'HEAVY' is coded as IGDUW. How will ‘INDEX’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    JPGDV

  2. ((b))

    KPGDU

  3. ((c))

    KPHDW

  4. ((d))

    JQHDV

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Answer: ((a))

JPGDV

11

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?

12 : 2 :: ? : 4 :: 243 : 9

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

12

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

13

 Cricket commentators – Boycott, Sidhu, Sunny, Shastri, and Harsha along with two guest speakers Kapil and Srikanth – have to sit in a row to get a photograph taken. Harsha and Shastri being the youngest among the group sit on either side. Since Kapil and Srikanth are guest speakers they sit together. But Kapil and Sunny do not get along with each other and should be seated with at least 2 persons between them. Sidhu being the victim of all their leg-pulling is upset and sits with one of the young commentators. Among the following, who could be seated at the centre?

  1. ((a))

    Sidhu

  2. ((b))

    Boycott

  3. ((c))

    Sunny

  4. ((d))

    Harsha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sidhu

14

Six students P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. R is an immediate neighbour of both T and U. P is sitting third to the right of U. Q is sitting immediate left to S. S is sitting second to the right of P. What is the position of T with respect to P?

  1. ((a))

    Immediate left

  2. ((b))

    Second to the left 

  3. ((c))

    Immediate right

  4. ((d))

    Third to the right 

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Answer: ((a))

Immediate left

15

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

18, 34, 40, 78, 84, 166, 172, ?

  1. ((a))

    344

  2. ((b))

    342

  3. ((c))

    324

  4. ((d))

    322

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

344

16

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

SXT, PVU, MTV, JRW, ?

  1. ((a))

    HPZ

  2. ((b))

    GQY

  3. ((c))

    GOZ

  4. ((d))

    GPX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HPZ

17

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

  1. Vacuum
  2. Vague
  3. Vacancy
  4. Valley
  5. Vaccinate
  1. ((a))

    3, 5, 2, 1, 4

  2. ((b))

    3, 5, 1, 2, 4

  3. ((c))

    3, 1, 5, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    3, 5, 1, 4, 2

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Answer: ((a))

3, 5, 2, 1, 4

18

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/numbers of consonants/vowels in the word)

UK : POUND

  1. ((a))

    GERMANY : LIRA

  2. ((b))

    IRAQ : KYAT

  3. ((c))

    DUBAI : TAKA

  4. ((d))

    THAILAND : BAHT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GERMANY : LIRA

19

In a certain code language, “DISTRUST” is written as “24” and “ABASEMENT” is written as “27”. How will “BUFFER” be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    24

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Answer: ((a))

32

20

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

32, 49, ?, 89, 112, 137, 164

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    68

  4. ((d))

    72

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Answer: ((a))

64

21

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (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/subtraction/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(5, 3, 6)

(7, 2, 17)

  1. ((a))

    (3, 2, 5) 

  2. ((b))

    (8, 6, 4)

  3. ((c))

    (4, 3, 1) 

  4. ((d))

    (15, 4, 30)

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Answer: ((a))

(3, 2, 5) 

22

A woman said to a man, “Your paternal grandfather is the husband of the mother-in-law of my brother’s wife”. How is that man related to that woman?

  1. ((a))

    Brother's son

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Brother 

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Answer: ((a))

Brother's son

23

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

24

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

_ E I _ U A _ I O _ _ E _ O U A _ I O U

  1. ((a))

    A O E U A I E

  2. ((b))

    A I E O O U I

  3. ((c))

    O A E U I A E

  4. ((d))

    O O A I O E I 

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Answer: ((a))

A O E U A I E

25

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

IYMV, JXNU, LVPS, ? , SOWL

  1. ((a))

    POSO

  2. ((b))

    OPPS

  3. ((c))

    OSPS

  4. ((d))

    OSSP

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Answer: ((a))

POSO

26

A person starts from point H and moves 4 km towards the west. He turns left and moves 6 km. He then turns right and moves 2 km and turns left and moves 1 km. He then takes a left turn and moves 6 km and stops at point D. How much and in which direction does he need to move to reach point H?

  1. ((a))

    5 km, East

  2. ((b))

    4 km, North

  3. ((c))

    6 km, East 

  4. ((d))

    7 km, North

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Answer: ((a))

5 km, East

27

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

(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)

Black : White :: Head : ?

  1. ((a))

    Toe

  2. ((b))

    Hand

  3. ((c))

    Neck

  4. ((d))

    Spine

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Answer: ((a))

Toe

28

In a certain code language, ‘MENTAL’ is written as ‘103’ and ‘RULE’ is written as ‘56’. How will ‘VERBAL’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    114

  2. ((b))

    102

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    108

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Answer: ((a))

114

29

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

30

Shruti departs from her home and walks 26 m towards the east. She then turns left and walks 18 m. She turns right and walks 34 m. She takes a right turn again and walks 30 m. She then takes a left turn and walks 10 m. She takes a final left turn and walks 12 m to stop at Point X. How far and in which direction is her home from Point X? (Assume that all the turns are 90° turns only.)

  1. ((a))

    65 m east 

  2. ((b))

    55 m east

  3. ((c))

    70 m west

  4. ((d))

    60 m west 

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Answer: ((a))

65 m east 

31

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face having '2'. 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

5

32

How many square are there in the given figure? 

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

33

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ’ as shown. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

34

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

5 * 25 * 5 * 11 * 9 = 23

  1. ((a))

    ÷ × + -

  2. ((b))

    × ÷ - +

  3. ((c))

    × ÷ + -

  4. ((d))
      • × ÷
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Answer: ((a))

÷ × + -

35

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

36

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

  1. Spear
  2. Specific
  3. Special
  4. Species
  5. Sparrow
  1. ((a))

    5, 1, 3, 2, 4 

  2. ((b))

    5, 1, 4, 3, 2

  3. ((c))

    5, 1, 3, 4, 2

  4. ((d))

    5, 3, 1, 4, 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 1, 3, 2, 4 

37

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

HCYU, AKUO, TSQI, ?, FIIA

  1. ((a))

    NAME

  2. ((b))

    NBNF

  3. ((c))

    MAME

  4. ((d))

    MBMF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NAME

38

Select the option that is related to the sixth letter-cluster in the same way as the first lettercluster is related to the second letter-cluster and the third letter-cluster is related to the fourth letter-cluster.

RGY : OEV : :GPS : DNP :: ? : MKP

  1. ((a))

    ONS

  2. ((b))

    OMR

  3. ((c))

    PNS

  4. ((d))

    PMS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ONS

39

In a certain code language, 'COUNTRY' is coded as '73', and 'MAP' is coded as '51’. How will 'TRAVEL' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    124

  2. ((b))

    90

  3. ((c))

    69

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

124

40

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

11 × 12 ÷ 78 + 6 – 57 = 88

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and +

  2. ((b))

    × and +

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and –

  4. ((d))

    – and ×

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and +

41

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 microwaves are ovens.

No oven is an induction.

Conclusions:

I. At least some microwaves are inductions.

II. No microwave is an induction.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

42

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word).

Dishonesty : Distrust :: Carelessness : ___________

  1. ((a))

    Gift

  2. ((b))

    Habit

  3. ((c))

    Emotion

  4. ((d))

    Accident 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gift

43

A is the sister of B.

C is the husband of B.

D is the father of A.

How is D related to C?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Wife's father 

  4. ((d))

    Wife's brother 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father

44

Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F and G, each has a different age. C is older than D. A is the youngest among all. Only four people are older than C. E is older than G but younger than F. F is not the oldest. The age of how many persons is between the ages of B and G?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

45

If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

13 – 182 × 14 ÷ 25 + 16 = ?

  1. ((a))

    155

  2. ((b))

    169

  3. ((c))

    178

  4. ((d))

    182

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

155

46

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))

47

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

97, 97, 82, 82, 67, 67, ?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

48

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

ABDG, ?, EFHK, GHJM, IJLO

  1. ((a))

    DCFI

  2. ((b))

    CDFI

  3. ((c))

    CDIF

  4. ((d))

    DCIF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DCFI

49

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

35 + 84 × 4 ÷ 3 – 11 = 87

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×

  2. ((b))

    × and +

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and –

  4. ((d))

    – and ×

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×

50

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.

9 : 30 :: 11 : 36 :: 15 : ?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Vinai Kumar Saxena, who took over as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on 26th May 2022, hails from ________.

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Madya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

52

Which of the following compounds is a heterocyclic compound?

  1. ((a))

    Furan

  2. ((b))

    Acetic acid 

  3. ((c))

    Ethane

  4. ((d))

    Methane 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Furan

53

Select the correct statement.

  1. ((a))

    An open ecosystem exchanges both energy and matter with its surroundings.

  2. ((b))

    A closed ecosystem exchanges both energy and matter with its surroundings.

  3. ((c))

    A closed ecosystem exchanges only matter and no energy with its surroundings. 

  4. ((d))

    An open ecosystem exchanges only energy and no matter with its surroundings. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

An open ecosystem exchanges both energy and matter with its surroundings.

54

Which letter symbol represents the Semi-arid steppe climate according to Köppen's scheme?

  1. ((a))

    As

  2. ((b))

    Cwg

  3. ((c))

    BShw

  4. ((d))

    Dfc

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

As

55

In which of the following cases has the Supreme Court of India opined that the Constitution of India is founded on the bedrock of the balance between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy?

  1. ((a))

    Minerva Mills Case

  2. ((b))

    Keshvananda Bharati Case 

  3. ((c))

    Maneka Gandhi case 

  4. ((d))

    Golaknath Case 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Minerva Mills Case

56

Duleep Trophy is a first class _________ tournament held in India.

  1. ((a))

    football

  2. ((b))

    volleyball 

  3. ((c))

    cricket 

  4. ((d))

    tennis 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

football

57

Which muscles can help modify the curvature in an eye lens?

  1. ((a))

    Glandular muscles 

  2. ((b))

    Ciliary muscles  

  3. ((c))

    Smooth muscles

  4. ((d))

    Cardiac

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Glandular muscles 

58

In which state of India is shifting cultivation known as ‘Bringa’?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh 

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Manipur 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh 

59

What are the places where the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table called? 

  1. ((a))

    Water table

  2. ((b))

    Aquifer

  3. ((c))

    Infiltration

  4. ((d))

    Underground water

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Water table

60

Biodiversity is defined as a:

  1. ((a))

    single variety of living organism

  2. ((b))

    wide variety of soil

  3. ((c))

    wide variety of climates

  4. ((d))

    wide variety of living organisms 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

single variety of living organism

61

Which of the following monuments was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah? 

  1. ((a))

    Gol Gumbaz

  2. ((b))

    Charminar

  3. ((c))

    Chowmahalla Palace

  4. ((d))

    Warangal Fort

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gol Gumbaz

62

Which of the following is the correct sentence about the mitotic cell division?

  1. ((a))

     Chromosomes divide in a manner that the daughter cells receive high amounts of hereditary matter.

  2. ((b))

    Chromosomes divide in a manner that the daughter cells receive identical amounts of hereditary matter.

  3. ((c))

    Chromosomes divide in a manner that completely different daughter cells receive unidentical amount hereditary matter.

  4. ((d))

    Chromosomes divide in a manner that the daughter cells receive less amounts of hereditary matter.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Chromosomes divide in a manner that the daughter cells receive high amounts of hereditary matter.

63

Pandit Shivnath Mishra, Padma Shri Awardee in 2022, is well known for his contribution to which of the following musical instruments?

  1. ((a))

    Sitar

  2. ((b))

    Surbahar

  3. ((c))

    Violin

  4. ((d))

    Mandolin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sitar

64

While Proclamation of emergency is in operation, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period not exceeding ___________________at a time.

  1. ((a))

    six weeks

  2. ((b))

    six months

  3. ((c))

    one year

  4. ((d))

    three months

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

six weeks

65

Which of the following risks, with reference to the usage of technology during green revolution, was significantly reduced by the services provided by the research institutes established by the government? 

  1. ((a))

    Regional disparities

  2. ((b))

    Inter-crop imbalances

  3. ((c))

    Increase in income inequalities 

  4. ((d))

    Pest attacks

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Regional disparities

66

In which year was India’s first paperless budget presented in the Parliament?

  1. ((a))

    2022

  2. ((b))

    2020

  3. ((c))

    2019

  4. ((d))

    2021

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2022

67

In August 2022, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar took over as the 14th Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Which of the following posts has he NOT served earlier? 

  1. ((a))

    President of the Rajasthan Cricket Association

  2. ((b))

    Governor of West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs

  4. ((d))

    MP, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

President of the Rajasthan Cricket Association

68

At which place was India’s first Grass Conservatory launched by the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department in November 2021? 

  1. ((a))

    Ranikhet

  2. ((b))

    Mussoorie

  3. ((c))

    Haridwar

  4. ((d))

    Dehradun 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ranikhet

69

Identify which of the following statements about Tata Iron and Steel plant are correct.

  1. It is lies very close to the Mumbai-Kolkata railway line and about 240 km away from Kolkata.
  2. The rivers Subarnarekha and Kharkai provide water to the plant.
  3. The iron ore for the plant comes from Noamundi and Badam Pahar.
  4. The Coking coal for the plant comes from Jharia and west Bokaro coalfields.
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 only 

  3. ((c))

    1, 3 and 4 only

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3 and 4

70

Which hard, rubbery and elastic material has the ability to stretch and rise due to the action of baking powder or yeast? 

  1. ((a))

    Gluten

  2. ((b))

    Gelatine

  3. ((c))

    Secalin

  4. ((d))

    Hordein

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gluten

71

Which of the following is the style of temple architecture popular in northern India?

  1. ((a))

    Mandapa

  2. ((b))

    Dravida

  3. ((c))

    Nagara 

  4. ((d))

    Vimana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mandapa

72

How much wage compensation per trainee is provided under PM DAKSH Yojana including Common Cost Norms for trainees having 80% and above attendance in Reskilling/Upskilling?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹3,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹5,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,000

73

Match the columns. 

Names of CyclonesWater body from where they developed
i.Cyclone Tauktaea.Bay of Bengal
ii.Cyclone Yaasb.Gulf of Mexico
iii.Hurricane Katrinac.Arabian Sea
iv.Hurricane Ingridd.Atlantic Ocean
  1. ((a))

    i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a 

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a 

74

In which Province of India was the Bardoli Satyagraha launched? 

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

75

Who among the following become the first Indian player to get elected in the Athletes’ Commission of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)? 

  1. ((a))

    Omar Assar

  2. ((b))

    Kamlesh Navichandra Mehta 

  3. ((c))

    Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

  4. ((d))

    Sharath Achanta Kamal  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Omar Assar

76

How many members’ signatures are required to initiate the impeachment process against the President of India.

  1. ((a))

    In case of Rajya Sabha i.e. 1/4 members, in case of Lok Sabha 1/3 members

  2. ((b))

    In case of Lok Sabha 100 members, in case of Rajya Sabha 50 members

  3. ((c))

    1/4 members of the impeaching house either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha 

  4. ((d))

    1/3 members of the impeaching house either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In case of Rajya Sabha i.e. 1/4 members, in case of Lok Sabha 1/3 members

77

How can you insert a new row or column MS Excel?

  1. ((a))

    Use the ‘Copy’ and ‘Paste’ options to insert data.

  2. ((b))

    Apply a new cell style to the entire row or column.

  3. ((c))

    Right-click the row or column and choose ‘Insert’. 

  4. ((d))

    Select a row or column and press the ‘Enter’ key.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Use the ‘Copy’ and ‘Paste’ options to insert data.

78

What is the diameter of the largest lens objective used at Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin, USA?

  1. ((a))

    60 inches

  2. ((b))

    70 inches

  3. ((c))

    30 inches

  4. ((d))

    40 inches

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 inches

79

Bagurumba is a folk dance of which tribe of Assam?

  1. ((a))

    Kachari

  2. ((b))

    Bodo

  3. ((c))

    Miri

  4. ((d))

    Rabha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kachari

80

Who invites the leader of the majority party to form the Government? 

  1. ((a))

    Chief Justice of India

  2. ((b))

    Chief Secretary

  3. ((c))

    Vice-President

  4. ((d))

    President

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Justice of India

81

The trial for Meerut conspiracy took place under whose Viceroyalty? 

  1. ((a))

    Lord Chelmsford

  2. ((b))

    Lord Reading

  3. ((c))

    Lord Irwin

  4. ((d))

    Lord Harding

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Chelmsford

82

Which of the following statements is related to Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA)?

  1. ((a))

    It was started in 10 states.

  2. ((b))

    It provides135 days employment. 

  3. ((c))

    It was launched in 2018.

  4. ((d))

    It was started in 116 districts. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It was started in 10 states.

83

How many members were given the task of taking care of administration of the Mauryan army?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

84

According to which Article of the Indian Constitution is the population census a Union subject?

  1. ((a))

    Article 246

  2. ((b))

    Article 79

  3. ((c))

    Article 154 

  4. ((d))

    Article 280

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 246

85

Match the following columns. 

Colum-A (Type of Forest)Column-B (Example of Plant)
i.Himalayan Coniferousa.Pine, deodar
ii.Deciduous-Dryb.Avicennia
iii.Mangrove Deltac.Teak, Ain, Terminalia
iv.Evergreen North-east, Western Ghatsd.Jamun, Ficus, Dipterocarpus
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a 

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

86

Which of the following statements are correct about western disturbances?

Statement 1. Western disturbances are storms that originate in the Caspian or Mediterranean Sea, and bring non-monsoonal rainfall to northwest India.

Statement 2. The disturbance travels from the western to the eastern direction.

Statement 3. Western disturbances are storms that originate due to high pressure areas.

  1. ((a))

    Only statements 2 and 3 are correct

  2. ((b))

    Only statements 1 and 2 are correct

  3. ((c))

    All statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct 

  4. ((d))

    Only statements 1 and 3 are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only statements 2 and 3 are correct

87

What does data encryption involve?

  1. ((a))

    Encoding data into a secret code

  2. ((b))

    Converting data into a human-readable format 

  3. ((c))

    Compressing data to save storage space

  4. ((d))

    Deleting data permanently from storage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Encoding data into a secret code

88

Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan was an exponent of ________.

  1. ((a))

    flute

  2. ((b))

    guitar

  3. ((c))

    been

  4. ((d))

    shehnai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

flute

89

The number of participant countries in the first Asian Games was _____.

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

90

As per the provisional figures of the 2011 census, the literacy rate has registered an increase of ____ percentage points since 2001. 

  1. ((a))

    11.01

  2. ((b))

    9.21

  3. ((c))

    13.20

  4. ((d))

    7.48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11.01

91

Identify the group of peninsular rivers.

  1. ((a))

    Narmada, Ghaghara, Krishna, Gandak

  2. ((b))

    Tapi, Ravi, Godavari, Krishna

  3. ((c))

    Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri

  4. ((d))

    Narmada, Beas, Son, Godavari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Narmada, Ghaghara, Krishna, Gandak

92

Which of the following rivers falls into the Arabian sea? 

  1. ((a))

    Ganga

  2. ((b))

    Narmada

  3. ((c))

    Godavari

  4. ((d))

    Kaveri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ganga

93

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?

  1. ((a))

    Article 16

  2. ((b))

    Article 21

  3. ((c))

    Article 35

  4. ((d))

    Article 45 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 16

94

Which disease is transmitted to humans by a flavivirus that can cause inflammation in the brain?

  1. ((a))

    Leptospirosis

  2. ((b))

    Japanese encephalitis

  3. ((c))

    Anthrax

  4. ((d))

    Candidiasis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leptospirosis

95

Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam, a Padma Bhushan awardee, is well recognized for his efforts for getting classical status to which of the following dance forms?

  1. ((a))

    Kuchipudi 

  2. ((b))

    Odisi

  3. ((c))

    Manipuri

  4. ((d))

    Kathakali 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kuchipudi 

96

In March 2023, how many PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park sites were announced?

  1. ((a))

    Six

  2. ((b))

    Seven

  3. ((c))

    Five

  4. ((d))

    Eight

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Six

97

Which of the following is a secondary function of money? 

  1. ((a))

    Helping in conducting transactions in an economy

  2. ((b))

    Calculating relative prices of goods and services

  3. ((c))

    Being a standard of deferred payments

  4. ((d))

    Allowing purchase and sale to be conducted independently

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Helping in conducting transactions in an economy

98

Select the correct plot of ideal gas in the given figure. 

  1. ((a))

    d

  2. ((b))

    a

  3. ((c))

    c

  4. ((d))

    b

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

d

99

Where did Lord Wavell call a conference between Congress and Muslim League leaders to reach an agreement?

  1. ((a))

    Lucknow

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Calcutta

  4. ((d))

    Simla

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lucknow

100

According to the Census of India 2011, India’s decadal growth rate was _________.

  1. ((a))

    17.7%

  2. ((b))

    16.7%

  3. ((c))

    19.7%

  4. ((d))

    18.7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17.7%

General Engineering (100 questions)

101

The bearings of two lines AB and AC measured by using a surveyor’s compass are S 26° 40’ E and N 18° 30’ W, respectively. The value of ∠BAC measured in clockwise direction is ________. 

  1. ((a))

    135° 10’

  2. ((b))

    134° 10’ 

  3. ((c))

    188° 10’

  4. ((d))

    189° 10’ 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

135° 10’

102

Which of the following is a type of pump based on the type of power? 

  1. ((a))

    Centrifugal pump 

  2. ((b))

    Low-lift pump

  3. ((c))

    High-lift pump

  4. ((d))

    Steam engine pump

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Centrifugal pump 

103

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?

  1. ((a))

    Pumice

  2. ((b))

    Sandstone

  3. ((c))

    Black flint

  4. ((d))

    Basalt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pumice

104

In an old plan, a line was drawn to a magnetic bearing of 7° 25’ with a magnetic declination of 2° 5’ west. If the present magnetic declination is 9° 40’ west, then the new magnetic bearing should be drawn at __________. 

  1. ((a))

    −4° 20’

  2. ((b))

    −15°

  3. ((c))

    4° 20’

  4. ((d))

    15°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−4° 20’

105

For which of the following applications in levelling is an inverted staff reading most suitable?

  1. ((a))

    Levelling across a wall 

  2. ((b))

    Levelling across an intervening, high or low ground 

  3. ((c))

    Levelling across a lake

  4. ((d))

    Levelling across a steep slope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Levelling across a wall 

106

The difference between the total head line and the hydraulic grade line in an open-channel flow is called: 

  1. ((a))

    velocity head

  2. ((b))

    total energy head

  3. ((c))

    pressure head

  4. ((d))

    elevation head

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

velocity head

107

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of air pollution?

  1. ((a))

    Volcanic gases

  2. ((b))

    Pollens

  3. ((c))

    Combustion of fossil fuels

  4. ((d))

    Wildfire by atmospheric temperature change 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Volcanic gases

108

As per IS 2386 (1963), the aggregate crushing value is calculated by using a single sized aggregate, which is:

  1. ((a))

    passing 40 mm and retained on 20 mm sieve

  2. ((b))

    passing 20 mm and retained on 10 mm sieve

  3. ((c))

    passing 12.5 mm and retained on 10 mm sieve 

  4. ((d))

    passing 4.75 mm and retained on 2.36 mm sieve

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

passing 40 mm and retained on 20 mm sieve

109

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the grading limits of fine aggregates?

  1. ((a))

    IS 383 defines the grading zones of fine aggregates.

  2. ((b))

    Zone II corresponds to normal sand

  3. ((c))

    There are 3 grading zones as per IS 383-2016. 

  4. ((d))

    Zone III corresponds to finer sand than Zone II.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IS 383 defines the grading zones of fine aggregates.

110

Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: Runoff is a function of precipitation, intensity, duration and its coverage.

Statement 2: The size of catchment has a definite effect on the runoff. More the area, lesser will be the runoff.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true 

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false 

  4. ((d))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

111

Find the value of shear force at one-fourth of the given span from the left support as shown in the below diagram.  

  1. ((a))

    M2L(+ve)\rm \frac{M}{2L}(+ve)

  2. ((b))

    M2L(−ve)\rm \frac{M}{2L}(-ve)

  3. ((c))

    ML(+ve)\rm \frac{M}{L}(+ve)

  4. ((d))

    ML(−ve)\rm \frac{M}{L}(-ve)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M2L(+ve)\rm \frac{M}{2L}(+ve)

112

Which material is used for shuttering equipment, that require very little maintenance and can be used for years?

  1. ((a))

    Epoxy ply

  2. ((b))

    Timber

  3. ((c))

    Steel 

  4. ((d))

    Pressed board

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Epoxy ply

113

As per IS 1203-1978 in the penetration test of bitumen, a standard tapered needle is used to calculate:

  1. ((a))

    softening point 

  2. ((b))

    consistency of the bitumen binder

  3. ((c))

    the required quantity of colour

  4. ((d))

    binder capacity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

softening point 

114

The check for traversing by deflection angle method in a closed traverse of n sides is:

  1. ((a))

    the sum of angles must be equal to 360°

  2. ((b))

    the sum of angles must be equal to (2n - 4)°

  3. ((c))

    the sum of angles must be equal to 180°

  4. ((d))

    the sum of angles must be equal to (2n + 4)°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the sum of angles must be equal to 360°

115

In the case of a _________, the brickwork is not measured in cubic metres.

  1. ((a))

    brickwork in arches

  2. ((b))

    half-brick wall

  3. ((c))

    one and more than one brick wall 

  4. ((d))

    reinforced brickwork

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

brickwork in arches

116

What should be the unit of measurement for earthwork in excavation in any type of soil and honeycomb brick work?

  1. ((a))

    m and m2 

  2. ((b))

    m2 and m2 

  3. ((c))

    m3 and m2

  4. ((d))

    m3 and m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

m and m2 

117

DDT belongs to the category of ______________.

  1. ((a))

    non-persistent pollutants

  2. ((b))

    primary air pollutants

  3. ((c))

    persistent pollutants

  4. ((d))

    secondary air pollutants 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

non-persistent pollutants

118

The processes used for the manufacture of cement can be classified into ________ types. 

  1. ((a))

    three

  2. ((b))

    two

  3. ((c))

    five

  4. ((d))

    four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

three

119

Which of the following statement for the included angle method is/are true?

Statement 1: Included angles can be measured either clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Statement 2: The measured clockwise angles are interior angles if the direction of progress around the survey is counter-clockwise.

  1. ((a))

    Only Statement 1 is true.

  2. ((b))

    Only Statement 2 is true. 

  3. ((c))

    Both Statements 1 and 2 are true. 

  4. ((d))

    Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Statement 1 is true.

120

Offsets from the tangents method of curve setting can be adopted if _____________. 

  1. ((a))

    the deflection angle is large and the radius of curvature is small

  2. ((b))

    both the deflection angle and the radius of curvature are small

  3. ((c))

    both the deflection angle and the radius of curvature are large

  4. ((d))

    the deflection angle is small and the radius of curvature is large

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the deflection angle is large and the radius of curvature is small

121

Consider the following statements regarding, the function of base course and sub-base course in pavement layers:

i. Prevent mud-pumping in rigid pavement

ii. Protect sub-grade of rigid pavement from frost action

iii. Provide tensile strength to the flexible pavement

iv. Distribute the load in flexible pavement

v. Prevent warping stresses in rigid pavement.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only i, ii and iv

  2. ((b))

    Only i, ii and v

  3. ((c))

    Only ii, iii and v 

  4. ((d))

    Both ii and iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only i, ii and iv

122

A centrifugal pump, driven by a directly coupled 2 kW motor of speed 1400 rpm, is proposed to be connected to a motor of speed 2800 rpm. The power of the motor should be:

  1. ((a))

    24 kW

  2. ((b))

    4 kW

  3. ((c))

    8kW

  4. ((d))

    16kW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 kW

123

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

Assertion: A loose, permeable, sandy soil has a higher infiltration capacity than that of a tight, clayey soil.

Reason: A soil with poor under-drainage has a higher infiltration capacity.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false. 

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

124

Which of the following does NOT represent the grade of Bitumen based on viscosity?

  1. ((a))

    VG-50

  2. ((b))

    VG-40 

  3. ((c))

    VG-20

  4. ((d))

    VG-30 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VG-50

125

The ratio Nc/Nq for a purely cohesive soil is ________.

(Nc and Nq are Terzaghi bearing capacity factors)

  1. ((a))

    5.7

  2. ((b))

    2.57

  3. ((c))

    5.14

  4. ((d))

    2.85

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5.7

126

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Graphically, the relation between the strength of concrete and the water-cement ratio is approximately cubic. 

  2. ((b))

    The lower the water-cement ratio is, the higher will be the strength of concrete. 

  3. ((c))

    Lower water-cement ratio is required when the concrete mix is mechanically compacted to achieve higher strength as compared to the hand-compacted concrete mix with higher water-cement ratio.

  4. ((d))

    Lower water-cement ratio leads to lower workability. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Graphically, the relation between the strength of concrete and the water-cement ratio is approximately cubic. 

127

Match the basic terms used in the runoff given in the first column with their meanings in the second column.

A.Surface runoff1.Delayed sub-surface flow at shallow depth
B.Interflow2.Unconfined flow of water over the ground surface
C.Base flow3.Portion of water that moves laterally in the upper part of the soil
  1. ((a))

    A-2, B-3, C-1

  2. ((b))

    A-1, B-3, C-2 

  3. ((c))

    A-1, B-2, C-3

  4. ((d))

    A-2, B-1, C-3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A-2, B-3, C-1

128

Direct stress due to self-weight and extreme bending stress at the base of a masonry dam is given as 22 N/mm2 and 44 N/mm2 , respectively. Determine the value of extreme resultant stresses.

  1. ((a))

    Max. stress = 66 N/mm2 , Min. stress = −22 N/mm2

  2. ((b))

    Max. stress = 44 N/mm2 , Min. stress = −66 N/mm2

  3. ((c))

    Max. stress = 66 N/mm2 , Min. stress = 22 N/mm2

  4. ((d))

    Max. stress = 44 N/mm2 , Min. stress = 22 N/mm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Max. stress = 66 N/mm2 , Min. stress = −22 N/mm2

129

Calculate the approximate mass density of oil with 4.5 m3 of volume and 40 kN of weight. (Consider g = 10 m/s2)

  1. ((a))

    850 kg/m3

  2. ((b))

    889 kg/m3

  3. ((c))

    809 kg/m3

  4. ((d))

    920 kg/m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

850 kg/m3

130

In case of staggered or zigzag riveting in the design of tension members of steel structures, the net cross-sectional area along the chains of rivets is:

  1. ((a))

    increased by an amount equal to s2t8g\rm \frac{s^2t}{8g}

  2. ((b))

    increased by an amount equal to s2t4g\rm \frac{s^2t}{4g}

  3. ((c))

    decreased by an amount equal to s2t4g\rm \frac{s^2t}{4g}

  4. ((d))

    decreased by an amount equal to s2t8g\rm \frac{s^2t}{8g}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

increased by an amount equal to s2t8g\rm \frac{s^2t}{8g}

131

The quantity of water in a reservoir, which cannot be utilised under normal operating conditions and is stored below the minimum pool level, is known as ___________.

  1. ((a))

    valley storage

  2. ((b))

    dead storage

  3. ((c))

    surcharge storage

  4. ((d))

    live storage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

valley storage

132

As per the Indian Railways, the gauge is defined as:

  1. ((a))

    the length of the sleeper-width of the sleeper

  2. ((b))

    the clear distance between inner faces of two track rails

  3. ((c))

    the clear distance between outer faces of two track rails

  4. ((d))

    the centre to centre distance of two track rails

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the length of the sleeper-width of the sleeper

133

Dupit’s equation is expressed for series-connected pipes as:

(where L1, L2, and L3 are lengths of pipe 1, 2 and 3, d1, d2, d3 are diameter of pipe 1, 2 and 3, L is equivalent length of pipe are D is equivalent diameter of pipe)

  1. ((a))

    L/d5 = L1/d15 - L2/d25 - L3/d35

  2. ((b))

    L/d5 = L1/d15 + L2/d25 + L3/d35

  3. ((c))

    L/d5 = L1/d15 - L2/d25

  4. ((d))

    L/d6 = L1/d16 + L2/d26 + L3/d36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L/d5 = L1/d15 - L2/d25 - L3/d35

134

Which of the following laboratory methods is more suitable to determine the permeability of less permeable soils?

  1. ((a))

    Constant head test

  2. ((b))

    Unconfined flow pumping test

  3. ((c))

    Falling head test

  4. ((d))

    Confined flow pumping test

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Constant head test

135

The constituents of paint in suspension are held by which vehicle that also help in its evenly distribution?

  1. ((a))

    Base

  2. ((b))

    Pigments

  3. ((c))

    Plaster of Paris

  4. ((d))

    Binder

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Base

136

Identify water-borne diseases from the following.

I. Typhoid

II. Hepatitis

III. Malaria

  1. ((a))

    Only I and III 

  2. ((b))

    Only II and III 

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Only I and II 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I and III 

137

The mechanical device which is used to measure flow velocity, where the number of revolutions of the wheel per unit time are proportional to the velocity of the flowing water is the ____________.

  1. ((a))

    float

  2. ((b))

    rotameter

  3. ((c))

    current meter

  4. ((d))

    pitot tube

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

float

138

Salvage value is the ___________ of an asset after all depreciation has been fully expensed. 

  1. ((a))

    depreciation 

  2. ((b))

    book value

  3. ((c))

    scrap value

  4. ((d))

    market value 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

depreciation 

139

Silt ejector is provided ________.

  1. ((a))

    in the river adjacent to the head regulator

  2. ((b))

    in the river far off from the weir on the upstream side

  3. ((c))

    in the river on the downstream of the weir

  4. ((d))

    in the canal on the downstream of head regulator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

in the river adjacent to the head regulator

140

A road pavement should have which of the following qualities?

  1. ((a))

    Yielding

  2. ((b))

    Undulation

  3. ((c))

    Non yielding

  4. ((d))

    Deflection

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yielding

141

Which of the following options explain the effect of cold weather on concrete?

(i) Delay in setting and hardening

(ii) Freezing of concrete at early age

(iii) Alternate Freezing and Thawing

  1. ((a))

    Both (ii) and (iii) 

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Both (i) and (ii)

  4. ((d))

    Only (i) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both (ii) and (iii) 

142

As per IS 11624-1986, what will be the water quality rating of irrigation water when residual sodium carbonate (RSC) is in the range of 1.5 to 3? 

  1. ((a))

    High

  2. ((b))

    Very high 

  3. ((c))

    Medium

  4. ((d))

    Low

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

High

143

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

Assertion: Good-quality irrigation water is one of the favourable conditions for sub-surface irrigation practice.

Reason: Irrigation water of bad quality may block the buried perforated pipes in artificial sub-surface irrigation.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false. 

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

144

Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: When the crossing site is such that the canal FSL is well above the stream HFL, the choice between aqueduct and siphon aqueduct is made depending on the stream discharge.

Statement 2: For larger stream discharges (i.e. when the stream bed is much wider), an aqueduct is more suitable than a siphon aqueduct which requires lowering of the stream bed by a drop.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

  3. ((c))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1

145

In India, the authority to issue the environmental no objection certificate to start an industry lies with the ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Central Government

  2. ((b))

    Pollution Control Board

  3. ((c))

    Forest Department 

  4. ((d))

    State Government

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Central Government

146

The dimension of Manning’s roughness coefficient ‘n’ is:

  1. ((a))

    L-1/6 T-1

  2. ((b))

    L-1/3 T

  3. ((c))

    L-2/3 T

  4. ((d))

    L-1/2 T-2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L-1/6 T-1

147

As per components of the sewerage system, what is the meaning of ‘outfall sewer’?

  1. ((a))

    A sewer which transports sewage from a treatment plant to the final disposal point

  2. ((b))

    A sewer which transports sewage from a house to lateral sewers

  3. ((c))

    A sewer which transports sewage from a lateral sewer to a branch sewer

  4. ((d))

    A sewer which transports sewage from a branch sewer to the main sewer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A sewer which transports sewage from a treatment plant to the final disposal point

148

The foundation of the structure is designed for:

  1. ((a))

    shear failure of soils

  2. ((b))

    compression failure of soils

  3. ((c))

    bending failure of soils

  4. ((d))

    tension failure of soils 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

shear failure of soils

149

If a compression member of a steel structure is effectively held in position and restrained against rotation at both the ends, then which of the following options represents the effective length of the member?

  1. ((a))

    2.0 times of the actual length

  2. ((b))

    0.65 times of the actual length

  3. ((c))

    1.2 times of the actual length

  4. ((d))

    0.80 times of the actual length 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.0 times of the actual length

150

Before stone seasoning, dressing of stones is done as it provides:

i. uniform appearance

ii. good mortar joints

iii. proper bedding

iv. poor water absorption

  1. ((a))

    (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) 

  2. ((b))

    Only (i) and (ii) 

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Only (i)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) 

151

Level surface in terms of leveling is a ______.

  1. ((a))

    vertical surface

  2. ((b))

    horizontal surface

  3. ((c))

    datum surface

  4. ((d))

    curved surface

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

vertical surface

152

Which of the given options is NOT a commonly used minor method of disinfection of water during its treatment process?

  1. ((a))

    Boiling of water

  2. ((b))

    Treatment with iodine and bromine 

  3. ((c))

    Treatment with silica 

  4. ((d))

    Treatment with ozone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Boiling of water

153

Blaine air permeability apparatus is used to determine the ________ of Portland cement. 

  1. ((a))

    permeability

  2. ((b))

    gradation

  3. ((c))

    specific gravity 

  4. ((d))

    fineness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

permeability

154

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to soil/land pollution?

  1. ((a))

    Mining wastes

  2. ((b))

    Agricultural activities

  3. ((c))

    Eutrophication 

  4. ((d))

    Domestic wastes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mining wastes

155

Silt content in fine aggregates leads to ________.

  1. ((a))

    increased shrinkage 

  2. ((b))

    increased durability

  3. ((c))

    excellent bond characteristics 

  4. ((d))

    decreased permeability 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

increased shrinkage 

156

The science that deals with the occurrence, circulation and distribution of water of the earth and the earth’s atmosphere is known as __________.

  1. ((a))

    oceanography

  2. ((b))

    hydrology 

  3. ((c))

    hydraulics 

  4. ((d))

    environment 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

oceanography

157

Hook length for a straight bar in terms of the diameter of bar, d is: 

  1. ((a))

    18d

  2. ((b))

    9d

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    4.5d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18d

158

Which of the following methods of quarrying is suitable for costly, soft and stratified rocks such as sandstone, limestone, laterite, marble and slate?

  1. ((a))

    Heating

  2. ((b))

    Wedging

  3. ((c))

    Blasting

  4. ((d))

    Excavating

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Heating

159

As per IS 2470 codes, which of the following should be the minimum width of a septic tank for five users? 

  1. ((a))

    75 cm

  2. ((b))

    85 cm

  3. ((c))

    55 cm

  4. ((d))

    60 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75 cm

160

In a fillet welded connection of steel structures, the sides containing the right angle of the fillet are called _____.

  1. ((a))

    roots

  2. ((b))

    legs

  3. ((c))

    toes

  4. ((d))

    throats

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

roots

161

Traffic engineering does NOT include which of the following?

i. Geometric design

ii. Traffic studies and analysis

iii. Road user characteristics

iv. Marshall mix design

  1. ((a))

    Only iii

  2. ((b))

    Both i and iv 

  3. ((c))

    Only i

  4. ((d))

    Only iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only iii

162

The system of signal in which clusters of signals along a route display an opposite indication at the same moment is called __________. 

  1. ((a))

    simultaneous system

  2. ((b))

    flexible progressive system

  3. ((c))

    simple progressive system

  4. ((d))

    alternate system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

simultaneous system

163

Proctor compaction test is made to determine moisture content at which soil will be compacted to obtain ________. 

  1. ((a))

    porocity

  2. ((b))

    minimum dry density

  3. ((c))

    maximum dry density 

  4. ((d))

    specific gravity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

porocity

164

According to IS 456:2000, value of design bond stress of plain bars shall be increased by _______% for deformed bars conforming to IS 1786. 

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

165

Shelby tube is one of the most widely used devices for:

  1. ((a))

    wash borings and drilling cobbles

  2. ((b))

    measuring effective stress and plotting Mohr envelope

  3. ((c))

    collecting undisturbed soil samples

  4. ((d))

    drilling rocks

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

wash borings and drilling cobbles

166

In which type of dressing are only the edges of a stone block levelled with the help of a hammer?

  1. ((a))

    Pitched dressing 

  2. ((b))

    Rough tooling 

  3. ((c))

    Chisel drafting 

  4. ((d))

    Hammer dressing 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pitched dressing 

167

Which of the following methods are not used for the analysis and design of watertanks?

  1. ((a))

    Reissner’s method

  2. ((b))

    Rankine method 

  3. ((c))

    BIS code method

  4. ((d))

    Carpenter’s simplified method 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reissner’s method

168

If the 30th highest hourly volume is adopted for design, there will be congestion on road for only:

  1. ((a))

    30 hours in a year 

  2. ((b))

    29 hours in a year 

  3. ((c))

    70 hours in a year

  4. ((d))

    0 hours in a year 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 hours in a year 

169

Which of the following sections is ideally suited for a compression member?

  1. ((a))

    Section with different moment of inertia about perpendicular axis passing through its centre of gravity

  2. ((b))

    Section with same moment of inertia about perpendicular axis passing through its centre of gravity

  3. ((c))

    Section with high amount of material unevenly distributed 

  4. ((d))

    Section with larger length

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Section with different moment of inertia about perpendicular axis passing through its centre of gravity

170

The kinetic head of water flowing through a pipe of diameter 60 cm is 4 m, whereas the total head of the water at a cross-section, which is 6 m above the datum line, is 60 m. Determine the pressure head of water.

  1. ((a))

    50 m

  2. ((b))

    56 m

  3. ((c))

    48 m

  4. ((d))

    60 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 m

171

As per IS 456:2000, in reinforced and plain concrete footings, the thickness at the edge of the footing shall not be less than ________ for footings on soils.

  1. ((a))

    120 mm

  2. ((b))

    125 mm

  3. ((c))

    150 mm

  4. ((d))

    100 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120 mm

172

Which of the following methods can be used to lower the water table by using gravity flow?

  1. ((a))

    Well point system

  2. ((b))

    Dehydration

  3. ((c))

    Dewatering

  4. ((d))

    Water suction method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Well point system

173

Find the bending moment at a distance L/4 from end A of the simply supported beam as shown below.

  1. ((a))

    Zero

  2. ((b))

    3.wL232\rm \frac{3.wL^2}{32}

  3. ((c))

    wL28\rm \frac{wL^2}{8}

  4. ((d))

    wL232\rm \frac{wL^2}{32}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zero

174

The coefficient of discharge (Cd) in terms of the coefficient of velocity (CV) and the coefficient of contraction (CC) is:

  1. ((a))

    Cd = CC /CV

  2. ((b))

    Cd = CV/CC

  3. ((c))

    Cd = CV × CC

  4. ((d))

    Cd = CV + C​C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cd = CC /CV

175

The absence of a bond between reinforcing steel and surrounding concrete in a RCC beam will result in:

  1. ((a))

    zero axial stress at all points in a straight bar

  2. ((b))

    linear variation of axial stress in a straight bar 

  3. ((c))

    constant stress at all points in a straight bar

  4. ((d))

    parabolic variation of axial stress in a straight bar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

zero axial stress at all points in a straight bar

176

Which of the following stresses is mainly responsible for the stability of a masonry chimney?

  1. ((a))

    Tensile stresses due to earthquake

  2. ((b))

    Shear stress due to wind pressure

  3. ((c))

    Bending stress due to horizontal wind pressure

  4. ((d))

    Direct stress due to self-weight of the chimney

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tensile stresses due to earthquake

177

According to IS 456:2000, for an RCC footing, the thickness of the footing at the edge shall NOT be less than _____ for footings on soils.

  1. ((a))

    100 mm

  2. ((b))

    200 mm

  3. ((c))

    50 mm

  4. ((d))

    150 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 mm

178

The type of pile foundation that is installed in soft strata to build a stable foundation for heavy structures by the method of resistance is called:

  1. ((a))

    tension piles

  2. ((b))

    screw piles

  3. ((c))

    end bearing piles

  4. ((d))

    friction piles

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tension piles

179

Which of the following is just above the blank pipe in the tube well?

  1. ((a))

    Strainer

  2. ((b))

    Barrel 

  3. ((c))

    Main tube-well pipe 

  4. ((d))

    Fulcrum

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Strainer

180

Pavement blocks are mostly recommended during construction due to:

  1. ((a))

    water absorption capacity

  2. ((b))

    efflorescence

  3. ((c))

    size of the block

  4. ((d))

    low maintenance 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

water absorption capacity

181

________ is the method of locating an offset point from 2 different points on a chain line in such a way that all the three points form a near-equilateral triangle.

  1. ((a))

    Oblique offset method

  2. ((b))

    Swing offset method

  3. ((c))

    Perpendicular offset method

  4. ((d))

    Method of ties

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oblique offset method

182

Which of the following statements regarding an electronic theodolite fitted with a graduated circle encoded in an incremental system is INCORRECT? 

  1. ((a))

    Two photodiodes are placed perpendicular to each other over the graduated circle.

  2. ((b))

    One of the photodiodes is fixed and the other moves with the telescope.

  3. ((c))

    The graduated circle is made of glass. 

  4. ((d))

    The graduated circle is fixed and it does not move. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two photodiodes are placed perpendicular to each other over the graduated circle.

183

Consider the following statements regarding horizontal equivalent and contour interval.

i. Horizontal equivalent between two contour lines is always constant.

ii. Horizontal equivalent may be zero for a vertical cliff.

iii. Contour interval should be inversely proportional to the scale.

iv. For detailed design work, large contour interval is taken.

Which of the given statements are correct?

  1. ((a))

    i and iv

  2. ((b))

    i and iii

  3. ((c))

    ii and iii 

  4. ((d))

    ii and iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i and iv

184

In India, stones with a specific gravity less than ________ are considered unsuitable for buildings.

  1. ((a))

    3.6

  2. ((b))

    3.2

  3. ((c))

    2.4

  4. ((d))

    2.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.6

185

A simply supported beam of length 4 m is subjected to a udl of intensity 10 kN/m over entire span of beam. Determine the magnitude of maximum shear force acting anywhere in the beam. 

  1. ((a))

    40/6 kN

  2. ((b))

    20 kN

  3. ((c))

    10 kN

  4. ((d))

    40 kN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40/6 kN

186

In soil mechanics, what is Darcy constant?

  1. ((a))

    coefficient of permeability

  2. ((b))

    coefficient of compressibility 

  3. ((c))

    coefficient of compaction 

  4. ((d))

    coefficient of liquefaction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

coefficient of permeability

187

The true reduced bearing is N 5°0’ W and the magnetic declination is 2°E. Find the true bearing in the whole circle bearing system.

  1. ((a))

    353°

  2. ((b))

    355°

  3. ((c))

    357°

  4. ((d))

    5°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

353°

188

What is the value of slope on the inside face of the flange for all the standard I-sections and channels sections of steel?

  1. ((a))

    163416\frac{3}{4}%

  2. ((b))

    161216\frac{1}{2}%

  3. ((c))

    164516\frac{4}{5}%

  4. ((d))

    162316\frac{2}{3}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

163416\frac{3}{4}%

189

The horizontal platform that is used for connecting two flights of a staircase is called ________. 

  1. ((a))

    thread

  2. ((b))

    landing

  3. ((c))

    stringer

  4. ((d))

    connector 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

thread

190

Which of the following may NOT be a direct effect of noise pollution?

  1. ((a))

    Stomach disorder

  2. ((b))

    Anxiety

  3. ((c))

    Hearing loss

  4. ((d))

    Migration of birds from cities

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stomach disorder

191

Which of the following options represents the methods that can be used effectively to locate the routes of highways or railways from a contour map?

  1. ((a))

    Method of cross-section and the equal depth contours method

  2. ((b))

    Method of cross-section and the tracing of contour gradient method

  3. ((c))

    Tracing of contour gradient method and the equal depth contours method

  4. ((d))

    Tracing of contour gradient method and the method of horizontal plane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Method of cross-section and the equal depth contours method

192

In a plane survey, the length of an arc 12 km long lying on the earth’s surface is ______ greater than the subtended chord.

  1. ((a))

    0.1 cm

  2. ((b))

    100 cm

  3. ((c))

    10 cm

  4. ((d))

    1 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.1 cm

193

The density of mercury used in shrinkage limit apparatus is ______ (approx).

  1. ((a))

    15.6 g/cc

  2. ((b))

    14.6 g/cc

  3. ((c))

    13.6 g/cc

  4. ((d))

    12.6 g/cc

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15.6 g/cc

194

Arrange the various zones of distribution of soil moisture in the infiltration process.

A. Saturation zone

B. Wetting zone

C. Transmission zone

D. Transition zone

  1. ((a))

    C, A, D, B

  2. ((b))

    A, D, C, B

  3. ((c))

    C, D, B, A

  4. ((d))

    A, B, C, D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C, A, D, B

195

By which method is valuation carried out to be initial or prime cost less depreciation?

  1. ((a))

    Estimated cost from accounts 

  2. ((b))

    Cost from detailed items

  3. ((c))

    Profit-based valuation

  4. ((d))

    Initial cost-based valuation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Estimated cost from accounts 

196

Pot and Bow Sleepers are which of the following type of sleepers?

  1. ((a))

    Chock sleepers

  2. ((b))

    Cast iron sleepers 

  3. ((c))

    Steel sleepers

  4. ((d))

    Concrete sleepers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chock sleepers

197

Soil with particle size less than ______ mm is called fine grained soil (silt or clay). 

  1. ((a))

    0.020

  2. ((b))

    0.075

  3. ((c))

    0.015

  4. ((d))

    14.750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.020

198

The power of a centrifugal pump depends on the rate of flow of water. The rate of flow of water from the centrifugal pump is directly proportional to the _____.

  1. ((a))

    revolutions per minute of the impeller

  2. ((b))

    inner diameter of the impeller

  3. ((c))

    total head

  4. ((d))

    outer diameter of the impeller 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

revolutions per minute of the impeller

199

With reference to lacings under compression members of steel structures, the width of the lacing flat for 20 mm of nominal diameter of rivet is _____.

  1. ((a))

    65 mm

  2. ((b))

    60 mm

  3. ((c))

    50 mm

  4. ((d))

    55 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65 mm

200

A vertical gate closes a horizontal tunnel 4 m high and 3 m wide running full with water. The bottom of the vertical gate is located at a distance of 8 m from the free water surface. Determine the total fluid force( in kN) acting on the gate. Take g as 9.81 m/s2

  1. ((a))

    706

  2. ((b))

    720

  3. ((c))

    730

  4. ((d))

    740

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

706

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