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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

Ram departs from his home at 5:00 a.m. and starts running towards the north for 50 km, then turns right and runs again for 50 km. He takes a right turn again and runs for 30 km. Lastly, he turns right and runs for 50 km. How far is he from his home?

  1. ((a))

    50 km

  2. ((b))

    30 km

  3. ((c))

    40 km

  4. ((d))

    20 km

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Answer: ((a))

50 km

2

Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, each has scored different marks in the first semester examination. Only two people scored more than Q. P scored more than Q but less than O. M scored more than R but less than S. Only 3 students scored more than S. N scored the least among all. The scores of how many students are between the scores of P and R?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

2

3

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

GIK : TRP

NPR : MKI

  1. ((a))

    DFH :WUS

  2. ((b))

    VTR : PNL

  3. ((c))

    NPQ :CEG

  4. ((d))

    EGI : UWY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DFH :WUS

4

In a certain code language, 'WALK' is written as '77' and 'DRIVE' is written as '102'. How will 'SWIM' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    69

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    60

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Answer: ((a))

69

5

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

114 ÷ 85 × 5 – 4 + 33 = ?

  1. ((a))

    161

  2. ((b))

    149

  3. ((c))

    136

  4. ((d))

    158

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Answer: ((a))

161

6

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

  1. Forty
  2. Fortify
  3. Forum
  4. Forte
  5. Fortitude
  1. ((a))

    42513

  2. ((b))

    45231

  3. ((c))

    35421

  4. ((d))

    34521

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42513

7

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

JPWL, MGAF, PXEZ, ?, VFMN

  1. ((a))

    RPIT

  2. ((b))

    ROIT

  3. ((c))

    SOIT

  4. ((d))

    SPIT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RPIT

8

In a certain code language, 'ALMOND' is coded as 4-48-52-60-56-16 and 'SHEEP' is coded as 76-32-20-20-64. How will 'CASHEW' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    30-12-74-24-12-92

  2. ((b))

    14-4-76-32-20-84

  3. ((c))

    12-4-76-32-20-92

  4. ((d))

    12-4-76-32-12-92 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30-12-74-24-12-92

9

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

73, 68, 70, 65, ?, 62, 64

  1. ((a))

    67

  2. ((b))

    69

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    71

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Answer: ((a))

67

10

If '+' means '−', '−' means '×', '×' means '÷', '÷ 'means '+', what will come in place of the question mark?

50 - 6 ÷ 8 + 24 × 6 = ?

  1. ((a))

    604

  2. ((b))

    304

  3. ((c))

    104

  4. ((d))

    404

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Answer: ((a))

604

11

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)

Clay : Pottery :: Sand : ?

  1. ((a))

    Glass

  2. ((b))

    Crystals

  3. ((c))

    Paper

  4. ((d))

    Shore

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Answer: ((a))

Glass

12

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.)

Sweet Potato : Root

  1. ((a))

    Wheat : Pulse

  2. ((b))

    Pepper : Spice 

  3. ((c))

    Milk : Protein 

  4. ((d))

    Butter : Milk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wheat : Pulse

13

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 birds are cows.

Some cows are dogs.

Conclusions:

I. Some dogs are birds.

II. Some cows are birds.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

14

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

  1. Grasshopper
  2. Whale
  3. Beetle
  4. Crocodile
  5. Frog
  1. ((a))

    3, 5, 4, 2, 1

  2. ((b))

    3, 1, 5, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    2, 3, 5, 4, 1

  4. ((d))

    4, 2, 5, 1, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 5, 4, 2, 1

15

In the following statements A, B, C, D and E denotes +,  - , ×, ÷ and =, respectively. Which of the statement is correct?

  1. ((a))

    8A6C5D15E14B4

  2. ((b))

    8A6C3D15E14B4

  3. ((c))

    8A6C5D15E24B4

  4. ((d))

    8A6C5D15B14E4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8A6C5D15E14B4

16

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

17

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

18

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))

19

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

  1. Crumble
  2. Character
  3. Crevice
  4. Crunchy
  5. Cushion
  6. Charlatan
  1. ((a))

    6, 2, 3, 4, 1, 5 

  2. ((b))

    2, 6, 1, 3, 4, 5

  3. ((c))

    2, 6, 3, 1, 4, 5

  4. ((d))

    6, 3, 2, 1, 4, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6, 2, 3, 4, 1, 5 

20

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

21

In a certain code language, ‘MADRAS’ is written as ‘112’ and ‘JAMMU’ is written as ‘82’. How will ‘PUNJAB’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    104

  2. ((b))

    115

  3. ((c))

    109

  4. ((d))

    112

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

104

22

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))

23

‘R + S’ means ‘R is the mother of S’,

‘R * S’ means ‘R is the father of S’,

‘R – S’ means ‘R is the husband of S’, and

‘R $ S’ means ‘R is the daughter of S’.

If E $ F – G + H, how is E related to H?

  1. ((a))

    Son

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Sister’s daughter 

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Answer: ((a))

Son

24

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))

25

Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows containing four people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons.

In the first row, A, B, C and D are seated and all of them are facing the south.

In the second row, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing the north.

Thus, each person faces another person from the other row.

The person facing Z is sitting third to the left of A. W is sitting second to the left of Z. C is the only neighbour of B who sits at extreme end. D is facing the one who is the immediate neighbour of Y and X.

Who amongst the following faces Z?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    D

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Answer: ((a))

B

26

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

WARD, WERD, ? , WORD, WURD

  1. ((a))

    WLRD

  2. ((b))

    WKRD

  3. ((c))

    WIRD

  4. ((d))

    WJRD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WLRD

27

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))

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Answer: ((a))

28

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

ABDE, FGIJ, KLNO, PQST, ?

  1. ((a))

    UVWZ

  2. ((b))

    VWXY

  3. ((c))

    UVXY

  4. ((d))

    VWYX

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Answer: ((a))

UVWZ

29

A girl starts from her house and drives 10 km south. Then turns left and drives 20 km. She then takes a left and drives 20 km. Then, turning to her left and she drives 5 km. She takes a final left turn, drives 10 km and stops at her final destination. How far and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach her home?

  1. ((a))

    15 km, west

  2. ((b))

    15 km, north

  3. ((c))

    15 km, east

  4. ((d))

    15 km, south

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Answer: ((a))

15 km, west

30

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.

26 : 375 :: 41 : 600 :: 53 : ?

  1. ((a))

    790

  2. ((b))

    785

  3. ((c))

    780

  4. ((d))

    765

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

790

31

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 /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.)

(6, 5, 25)

(8, 3, 37)

  1. ((a))

    (2, 6, 45) 

  2. ((b))

    (6, 4, 75)

  3. ((c))

    (9, 1, 44) 

  4. ((d))

    (8, 7, 32)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(2, 6, 45) 

32

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

2, 3, 6, 18, ?, 1944

  1. ((a))

    118

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    126

  4. ((d))

    112

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

118

33

In a certain code language, “KTG” is written as “38” and “MAY” is written as “39”. How will “DBC” be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

34

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

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

(81 D 9) B 3 A 3 = 3 B ?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

36

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))

37

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

  1. Frighten
  2. Filigree
  3. Festive
  4. Familiar
  5. Filibuster
  6. Freight
  1. ((a))

    4, 5, 3, 2, 1, 6

  2. ((b))

    4, 3, 5, 2, 6, 1

  3. ((c))

    4, 3, 2, 5, 6, 1 

  4. ((d))

    4, 3, 5, 2, 1, 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 5, 3, 2, 1, 6

38

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

BOMP, DPOQ, ? , HRSS,

  1. ((a))

    FQQR

  2. ((b))

    FQRR

  3. ((c))

    FQQS

  4. ((d))

    FPQR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FQQR

39

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

JOS : GMR : : YHL : VFK :: ? : PMD

  1. ((a))

    TPE

  2. ((b))

    SOF

  3. ((c))

    SOE

  4. ((d))

    TSE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TPE

40

In a college debate competition, six girl students - Savita, Kavita, Namita, Diya, Piya and Riya are divided into two equal teams to compete. Each team has equal number of members, and both the teams are sitting in two rows facing each other. Piya does not sit at any end of the row. Kavita is sitting immediately next to Riya. Diya is sitting second to the left of Riya. Namita, who is sitting immediately next to Piya, is sitting diagonally opposite to Diya. Who among the following are sitting diagonally opposite each other?

  1. ((a))

    Savita and Piya

  2. ((b))

    Diya and Piya

  3. ((c))

    Piya and Kavita

  4. ((d))

    Riya and Savita

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Savita and Piya

41

Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements.

Statements:

No pumpkin is a guava.

No guava is a pea.

Some peas are potatoes.

Conclusions:

(I) Some pumpkins are potatoes.

(II) Some peas are pumpkins.

(III) Some pumpkins are not potatoes.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    None of the conclusions follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows

42

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.

12 : 137 :: 8 : ? :: 5 : 18

  1. ((a))

    57

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    61

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

43

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

573, 562, 549, 532, 513, 490, ?, 430

  1. ((a))

    441

  2. ((b))

    461

  3. ((c))

    431

  4. ((d))

    451

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

441

44

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)

Robbers : Gang :: Players : ?

  1. ((a))

    Group

  2. ((b))

    Field

  3. ((c))

    Team

  4. ((d))

    Game 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Group

45

A # B means ‘A is the sister of B’

A @ B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A & B means ‘A is the wife of B’

A % B means ‘A is the daughter of B’

If R # P @ Q % Z & X, then how is P related to X?

  1. ((a))

    Son

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son

46

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

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)

Attraction : Repulsion :: Vertical : ?

  1. ((a))

    Line

  2. ((b))

    Horizontal

  3. ((c))

    Diagonal

  4. ((d))

    Circle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Line

48

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)

(9, 162, 6)

(12, 72, 2)

  1. ((a))

    (21, 189, 3)

  2. ((b))

    (13, 126, 14) 

  3. ((c))

    (4, 94, 5)

  4. ((d))

    (19, 562, 8)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(21, 189, 3)

49

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

_ J H H _ H H _ H H J _

  1. ((a))

    H J H J

  2. ((b))

    H J H H

  3. ((c))

    H J J H

  4. ((d))

    H H J J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H J H J

50

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.

21 : 152 :: 19 : ? :: 11 : 82

  1. ((a))

    182

  2. ((b))

    128

  3. ((c))

    183

  4. ((d))

    138

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

182

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Prabha Atre is mainly related to which gharana?

  1. ((a))

    Kirana gharana

  2. ((b))

    Bhindi Bazaar Gharana

  3. ((c))

    Agra Gharana

  4. ((d))

    Gwalior Gharana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kirana gharana

52

Under which Amendment Act has the electorate been widened by lowering the age to 18 years?

  1. ((a))

    76th 

  2. ((b))

    42nd

  3. ((c))

    61st

  4. ((d))

    72nd

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

76th 

53

Where was the 44th Chess Olympiad held?

  1. ((a))

    Chennai

  2. ((b))

    Moscow

  3. ((c))

    London

  4. ((d))

    Bengaluru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chennai

54

What does air drainage do in cold climate?

  1. ((a))

    It keeps dust particles elevated.

  2. ((b))

    It protects plants from frost damages. 

  3. ((c))

    It keeps the soil warm. 

  4. ((d))

    It filters out better quality air.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It keeps dust particles elevated.

55

Which of the following is a mathematical expression of Dalton's partial pressure law? (Where P = Pressure, T = Temperature, V = Volume, n = number of moles)

  1. ((a))

    pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, P)

  2. ((b))

    pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, n)

  3. ((c))

    pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant V, P)

  4. ((d))

    pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, V)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, P)

56

Who decided to go ahead with his plans of invasion of Afghanistan resulting in the first Anglo-Afghan War?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Ellenborough

  2. ((b))

    Lord Dalhousie

  3. ((c))

    Lord Auckland

  4. ((d))

    Lord Lytton

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Ellenborough

57

Which of the following is a non-benzenoid compound?

  1. ((a))

    Naphthalene 

  2. ((b))

    Tropone

  3. ((c))

    Benzene

  4. ((d))

    Aniline

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Naphthalene 

58

Who accidentally discovered the synthesis of ether in 1850, by reacting alcohols with alkyl iodides in the presence of sulphuric acid?

  1. ((a))

    Leopold Gmelin 

  2. ((b))

    Carl Wilhelm Scheele

  3. ((c))

    Jabir Ibn Hayyan

  4. ((d))

    Alexander William Williamson

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leopold Gmelin 

59

How many shrines exist in the Panchayatana style of architecture?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

60

In 1910, who applied the newly developed method of radioactive dating to minerals in the first attempt to quantitatively estimate the age of the Earth?

  1. ((a))

    Friedrich Mohs

  2. ((b))

    Clair C Patterson

  3. ((c))

    Arthur Holmes

  4. ((d))

    Alfred Wegener

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Friedrich Mohs

61

 According to the 2011 census, Daman and Diu has the lowest sex ratio among all union territories of India with only ______ females per 1000 males.

  1. ((a))

    818

  2. ((b))

    618

  3. ((c))

    777

  4. ((d))

    534

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

818

62

As per Amendment of article 51A clause (k) said, “who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of _________ years.” 

  1. ((a))

    6 to 14 years

  2. ((b))

    1 to 15 years

  3. ((c))

    5 to 15 years 

  4. ((d))

    7 to 18 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 to 14 years

63

Which of the following measures of money supply is considered least liquid?

  1. ((a))

    M1

  2. ((b))

    M4

  3. ((c))

    M3

  4. ((d))

    M2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M1

64

Which of the following is the riverine port in India that has also been a witness to India's struggle for independence, World Wars l and II and socio-cultural changes taking place in the country?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru Port

  2. ((b))

    Paradip Port

  3. ((c))

    Mundra Port

  4. ((d))

    Syama Prasad Mookerjee Trust

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru Port

65

The weather in India, during winter months, is impacted by the distribution of surface pressure from ________.

  1. ((a))

    central and western Asia

  2. ((b))

    central and southern Asia

  3. ((c))

    western and eastern Asia

  4. ((d))

    central and northern Asia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

central and western Asia

66

What is the rate of the heating and cooling of the oceanic water compared to land?

  1. ((a))

    Slower

  2. ((b))

    Similar

  3. ((c))

    Faster

  4. ((d))

    Moderate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Slower

67

_______ built the town of Thanjavur and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini there.

  1. ((a))

    Rajendra I

  2. ((b))

    Virarajendra Chola

  3. ((c))

    Athirajendra Chola

  4. ((d))

    Vijayalaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajendra I

68

Who among the following mentioned that ‘Collective Responsibility can be achieved only through the instrumentality of the Prime Minister’?

  1. ((a))

    Dr BR Ambedkar

  2. ((b))

    C Rajagopalachari

  3. ((c))

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. ((d))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dr BR Ambedkar

69

Who among the following was conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour in the year 2023 by the India-UK Achievers Honours in London for his contribution to economic and political life?

  1. ((a))

    Urjit Patel

  2. ((b))

    Raghuram Rajan

  3. ((c))

    Manmohan Singh

  4. ((d))

    Narendra Modi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Urjit Patel

70

Osmosis is a diffusion movement of _________.

  1. ((a))

    sugar

  2. ((b))

    air

  3. ((c))

    alloys

  4. ((d))

    water

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sugar

71

Who among the following was appointed as the new Economic Affairs Secretary in April 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Anantha Nageswaran

  2. ((b))

    Ajay Seth

  3. ((c))

    Chintan Vaishnav 

  4. ((d))

    Chetan Vaidya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anantha Nageswaran

72

Which of the following amendments made the Fundamental Duty of parents to provide education to their children between the age of 6 and 14 years?

  1. ((a))

    85th Amendment Act, 2002

  2. ((b))

    83rd Amendment Act, 2000

  3. ((c))

    86th Amendment Act, 2002

  4. ((d))

    84th Amendment Act, 2001

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85th Amendment Act, 2002

73

Which of the following programmes was launched on 15 August 1983 with an objective to provide guarantee of employment to at least one member of the landless households for about 100 days in a year?

  1. ((a))

    Training to Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM) 

  2. ((b))

    Rural-Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP)

  3. ((c))

    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

  4. ((d))

    Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Training to Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM) 

74

How many children in total were conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2023 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on 23 January 2023?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

75

Which is the most common type of budding yeast, capable of fermenting sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol and commonly used in baking and brewing?

  1. ((a))

    Saccharomyces boulardii

  2. ((b))

    Saccharomyces cerevisiae  

  3. ((c))

    Schizosaccharomyces pombe

  4. ((d))

    Candida albicans

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Saccharomyces boulardii

76

Which of the following is a capital goods industry?

  1. ((a))

    Manufacturing of tools 

  2. ((b))

    Manufacturing of plants and machineries 

  3. ((c))

    Manufacturing of television

  4. ((d))

    Manufacturing of dyes 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manufacturing of tools 

77

Select the correct combination of Indian classical dance and their respective dancer. 

  1. ((a))

    Kelucharan Mohapatra – Mohiniyattam

  2. ((b))

    Anita Ratnam – Bharatanatyam

  3. ((c))

    Pallavi Krishnan – Manipuri

  4. ((d))

    Sharodi Saikia – Kathakali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kelucharan Mohapatra – Mohiniyattam

78

Which of the following developed India’s first gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine GARDASIL-9, in September 2021?

  1. ((a))

    MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

  2. ((b))

    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

  3. ((c))

    Cipla Limited

  4. ((d))

    Cadila Healthcare Limited

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

79

Match the column-A with column-B. 

Column-A (Elements)Column-B (Group in Periodic Table)
(a)Hydrogen(i)Group-13
(b)Helium(ii)Group-2
(c)Beryllium(iii)Group-1
(d)Boron(iv)Group-18
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

80

According to the Census 2011, arrange the following states/union territories on the basis of literacy rates, in ascending order.

A) Mizoram

B) Lakshadweep

C) Kerala

  1. ((a))

    (B), (A), (C) 

  2. ((b))

    (A), (C), (B)

  3. ((c))

    (C), (B), (A)

  4. ((d))

    (A), (B), (C)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(B), (A), (C) 

81

When replying to or forwarding an email, what should you check before sending to ensure accuracy?

  1. ((a))

    The email font style

  2. ((b))

    The email sender’s name

  3. ((c))

    The email attachment

  4. ((d))

    The email subject line

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The email font style

82

Prior to the 1991 Census of India, the concept of literacy was defined as essentially illiterate children below the age of ______ years.

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

83

Select the INCORRECT statement about HDL. 

  1. ((a))

    It absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver. 

  2. ((b))

    It is considered as good cholesterol. 

  3. ((c))

    High levels of HDL cholesterol raise the risk for heart disease and stroke.

  4. ((d))

    ‘HDL’ stands for High-Density Lipoprotein.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver. 

84

The parliamentary elections, Presidential and Vice Presidential elections and the office of the Election Commission come under which list of the Constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    Residual List

  2. ((b))

    Concurrent list

  3. ((c))

    Union list 

  4. ((d))

    State list

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Residual List

85

In November 2022, who among the following was appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand government?

  1. ((a))

    Jubin Nautiyal

  2. ((b))

    Abhinav Bindra

  3. ((c))

    Prasoon Joshi 

  4. ((d))

    Rishabh Pant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jubin Nautiyal

86

Which of the following Magadha Emperors annexed Anga into his Empire?

  1. ((a))

    Ajatashatru

  2. ((b))

    Bimbisara

  3. ((c))

    Udayin

  4. ((d))

    Mahapadma Nanda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ajatashatru

87

What does the ‘Print Range’ option allow you to specify when printing slides in PowerPoint?

  1. ((a))

    The order of the slides to be printed

  2. ((b))

    The orientation of the slides to be printed

  3. ((c))

    The number of copies to be printed

  4. ((d))

    The range of slides to be printed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The order of the slides to be printed

88

Perennial snow is a characteristic of the cold climate group which is denoted as _____ letter code according to the Köppen classification of climate types.

  1. ((a))

    EF

  2. ((b))

    Aw

  3. ((c))

    BSk

  4. ((d))

    Cfb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EF

89

 Which of the following crops is an example of a Rabi crop? 

  1. ((a))

    Maize

  2. ((b))

    Rice

  3. ((c))

    Groundnut 

  4. ((d))

    Mustard

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maize

90

The Abhinandan Saroja National Award 2021 was conferred on which of the following dancers?

  1. ((a))

    Yamini Reddy

  2. ((b))

    Aparna Satheesan

  3. ((c))

    Rama Vaidyanathan

  4. ((d))

    Surupa Ganguly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yamini Reddy

91

Which of the following is a dynamic function of money?

  1. ((a))

    Measure of value  

  2. ((b))

    Standard of deferred payments

  3. ((c))

    Basis of credit and liquidity

  4. ((d))

    Medium of exchange

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Measure of value  

92

The 7th Commonwealth youth games held in:

  1. ((a))

    2026

  2. ((b))

    2023

  3. ((c))

    2028

  4. ((d))

    2022

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2026

93

Match the animals with the forests in which they are found. 

ForestAnimals
1.Montane forestsa.Camel
2.Thorn forest and scrubsb.Yak
3.Mangrove Forestsc.Crocodile
  1. ((a))

    1-b, 2-a, 3-c

  2. ((b))

    1-c, 2-a, 3-b

  3. ((c))

    1-a, 2-b, 3-c

  4. ((d))

    1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-b, 2-a, 3-c

94

Which of the following is a genetically modified plant?

  1. ((a))

    Bt cotton

  2. ((b))

    Native potato

  3. ((c))

    Sugarcane 

  4. ((d))

    Wild banana 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bt cotton

95

According to the Finance Bill 2023, receipts arising from life insurance policies issued on or after April 1, 2023, will be treated as income from other sources if the premium paid exceeds _____________ each year.

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,50,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹10,00,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹15,00,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹5,00,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,50,000

96

The interspecies interaction that has a favourable influence on the participating species' per capita reproduction and/or survivability is called:

  1. ((a))

    mutualism

  2. ((b))

    symbiosis 

  3. ((c))

    adaptation

  4. ((d))

    parasitism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

mutualism

97

Match the following columns. 

Colum-A (Enzyme)Column-B (Secreted from)
i.Ptyalina.Small intestine
ii.Pepsinb.salivary glands
iii.Alkaline phosphatasec.Stomach
iv.Maltased.Liver
  1. ((a))

    i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d 

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d 

98

The centralisation of the administration of India took place under which Act? 

  1. ((a))

    Charter Act of 1853

  2. ((b))

    Charter Act of 1813

  3. ((c))

    Charter Act of 1793

  4. ((d))

    Charter Act of 1833 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charter Act of 1853

99

Kongampattu AV Murugaiyan, was conferred the Padma Shri Award in 2022 for his relentless pursuit in playing the:

  1. ((a))

    kinnera

  2. ((b))

    violin

  3. ((c))

    bulbultara 

  4. ((d))

    Thavil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

kinnera

100

Syyed Ahmed Barelvi was the founder of which Muslim Reform Movement?

  1. ((a))

    Ahmediya movement

  2. ((b))

    Aligarh movement

  3. ((c))

    Deoband movement

  4. ((d))

    Wahabi movement 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ahmediya movement

General Engineering (100 questions)

101

Punching shear may occur in loose sand with density less than _____. 

  1. ((a))

    65%

  2. ((b))

    45%

  3. ((c))

    35%

  4. ((d))

    55%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65%

102

Proper experimental knowledge about the porosity and water absorption capacity of a coarse aggregate is required as its affects the durability of concrete because of:

I. Freezing and thawing

II. Reaction with chemically reactive fluids

III. Increasing the workability of concrete

  1. ((a))

    (i), (ii), and (iii) 

  2. ((b))

    Both (i) and (ii) 

  3. ((c))

    Only (ii) 

  4. ((d))

    Only (i) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(i), (ii), and (iii) 

103

If the pipes are connected in parallel, the total loss of head is:

  1. ((a))

    equal to the sum of the squares of head losses in each pipe

  2. ((b))

    equal to the reciprocal of the sum of head losses in each pipe

  3. ((c))

    equal to the sum of head losses in each pipe

  4. ((d))

    the same in each pipe 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

equal to the sum of the squares of head losses in each pipe

104

As per Indian Standard code (IS-456), what should be the minimum clear cover provided during the design of a water tank during moderate exposure conditions?

  1. ((a))

    75 mm

  2. ((b))

    10 mm

  3. ((c))

    45 mm

  4. ((d))

    30 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75 mm

105

Which of the following terms describes the location, type, mark, length and bending details of each bar in a structure's reinforcing drawing? 

  1. ((a))

    Bar bending schedule

  2. ((b))

    Material statement

  3. ((c))

    Sundries 

  4. ((d))

    Work charged establishment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bar bending schedule

106

Which term indicates the stages in which the total predetermined cost of construction of the project is to be spread over?

  1. ((a))

    Financial planning

  2. ((b))

    Cost planning 

  3. ((c))

    Cost determination

  4. ((d))

    Budget planning 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Financial planning

107

A BG track is laid with a sleeper density of N+3. The width of the sleeper is 20.25 cm. Find the minimum depth of the ballast cushion. 

  1. ((a))

    61 cm

  2. ((b))

    30.5 cm

  3. ((c))

    20.375 cm

  4. ((d))

    10.125 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61 cm

108

The least count of a theodolite is _________.

  1. ((a))

    1 minute 

  2. ((b))

    1 second

  3. ((c))

    1 millisecond 

  4. ((d))

    1 hour

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 minute 

109

Which of the following scales may NOT give accurate measurements of a plan drawn on a paper, due to shrinkage after few years? 

  1. ((a))

    Engineer’s scale and graphical scale

  2. ((b))

    Engineer’s scale and representative fraction

  3. ((c))

    Graphical scale

  4. ((d))

    Representative fraction and graphical scale

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Engineer’s scale and graphical scale

110

A current meter is a device used for measuring the:

  1. ((a))

    velocity of the flow of the fluid 

  2. ((b))

    pressure of the fluid

  3. ((c))

    surface tension of the fluid 

  4. ((d))

    viscosity of the fluid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

velocity of the flow of the fluid 

111

An RCC beam of width 250 mm and effective depth 450 mm is subjected to a nominal shear stress of 1.25 N/mm2 . What is the value of shear force due to design load coming on the section?

  1. ((a))

    1.40625 kN

  2. ((b))

    1406.25 kN

  3. ((c))

    140.625 kN 

  4. ((d))

    14.0625 kN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.40625 kN

112

As per IS 456, the stripping time of the soffit formwork to slabs (props to be refixed immediately after removal of formwork) is ________

  1. ((a))

    1 day

  2. ((b))

    2 days

  3. ((c))

    3 days

  4. ((d))

    28 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 day

113

Which of the following accelerating admixtures is harmful for reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete?

  1. ((a))

    Silicates

  2. ((b))

    Fluorosilicates 

  3. ((c))

    Calcium chloride

  4. ((d))

    Carbonates

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Silicates

114

Which of the following is NOT a property of coir fibres? 

  1. ((a))

    Ease to carry

  2. ((b))

    Elasticity

  3. ((c))

    Resistance to dynamic loading

  4. ((d))

    Long service span

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ease to carry

115

When the precipitation of a storm reaches the ground, it must fill up a basin, which is lower than its surroundings, before it can flow over the surface. The volume of water trapped in the basin, which is lower than its surroundings, is called ____________.

  1. ((a))

    depression storage

  2. ((b))

    basin storage

  3. ((c))

    dead storage

  4. ((d))

    sub-surface storage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

depression storage

116

Hollow pre-cast concrete blocks possess good thermal insulation because of the:

  1. ((a))

    outside air near the block 

  2. ((b))

    seepage resistance 

  3. ((c))

    resistance to efflorescence

  4. ((d))

    air entrapped within the block

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

outside air near the block 

117

Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: Direction of the movement of a storm over the catchment area has a definite effect on the runoff.

Statement 2: If the storm moves against the flow direction, then the base period will be comparatively more and less peak flow may be expected.

  1. ((a))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true 

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

118

A trapezoidal canal carries a discharge of 40 cumec and has the permissible mean velocity of 0.95 m/s. The bed width of the canal is _______________. Take the side slope of the canal as 1 : 1 and the width/depth ratio as 6.5.

  1. ((a))

    17.40 m

  2. ((b))

    15.40 m

  3. ((c))

    14.50 m

  4. ((d))

    16.40 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17.40 m

119

Which of the following types of soil have excellent workability as a construction material?

  1. ((a))

    Silty gravel 

  2. ((b))

    Clayey sand

  3. ((c))

    Well graded gravel 

  4. ((d))

    Silty sand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Silty gravel 

120

Which of the following test apparatus is used to determine initial setting time and final setting time? 

  1. ((a))

    Vicat’s apparatus

  2. ((b))

    Air permeability test 

  3. ((c))

    Soundness test 

  4. ((d))

    Sieve test

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vicat’s apparatus

121

The Cd value of an orifice of d/D = 0.5 (d = diameter of orifice and D = diameter of the pipe) lies in the range ______.

  1. ((a))

    0.95 to 0.98 

  2. ((b))

    0.60 to 0.62

  3. ((c))

    0.81 to 0.94 

  4. ((d))

    0.70 to 0.80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.95 to 0.98 

122

As a precaution in cold weather concreting, cement containing ________ should be selected.

  1. ((a))

    lower C3S and higher C2S

  2. ((b))

    higher C3S and lower C2S

  3. ((c))

    lower C3S and lower C2S

  4. ((d))

    higher C3S and higher C2S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lower C3S and higher C2S

123

Determine the total pressure on a circular plate of diameter 2 m, which is placed vertically in water in such a way that the Centre of the plate is 2.5 m below the free surface of the water.

  1. ((a))

    70058 N

  2. ((b))

    72058 N

  3. ((c))

    71058 N

  4. ((d))

    77048 N 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70058 N

124

A simple U-tube manometer connected to a pipe in which liquid is flowing with a uniform speed will give _____.

  1. ((a))

    vacuum pressure

  2. ((b))

    absolute pressure

  3. ((c))

    gauge pressure

  4. ((d))

    atmospheric pressure 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

vacuum pressure

125

In the design of T beam , If Mu > Mu,lim then the section is designed as a___________,

Where Mu = Ultimate flexural strength of beam

Mu,lim = limiting moment of resistance of a beam

  1. ((a))

    Singly reinforced section

  2. ((b))

    Over reinforced section

  3. ((c))

    Doubly reinforced section 

  4. ((d))

    under reinforced section

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Singly reinforced section

126

Which of the following materials is a sustainable and green building material that can be used in construction?

  1. ((a))

    Mortar

  2. ((b))

    Brick

  3. ((c))

    Concrete

  4. ((d))

    Bamboo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mortar

127

Based on the slenderness ratio, a steel column is found to be an intermediate column. The failure of such a column is visible as:

  1. ((a))

    The steel column will not fail but remain unstable.

  2. ((b))

    only buckling

  3. ((c))

    only crushing

  4. ((d))

    a mixed mode of buckling and crushing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The steel column will not fail but remain unstable.

128

In expansion joints, the loads are transferred through:

  1. ((a))

    aggregates

  2. ((b))

    tie bars

  3. ((c))

    longitudinal bars 

  4. ((d))

    dowel bars 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

aggregates

129

As per IS 456:2000, which of the statement regarding longitudinal reinforcement in the RCC column is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Minimum 4 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a rectangular column.

  2. ((b))

    Minimum 6 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a circular column.

  3. ((c))

    Minimum diameter of longitudinal bars shall not be less than 12 mm.

  4. ((d))

    Minimum 8 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a column having helical reinforcement within the helical region.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Minimum 4 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a rectangular column.

130

Register of arrears of wages due to work people is recorded in _______

  1. ((a))

    part III of the wage record

  2. ((b))

    part III of the muster roll

  3. ((c))

    part II of the muster roll

  4. ((d))

    part II of the wage record

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

part III of the wage record

131

If the actual velocity of jet at the vena contracta in an orifice meter is ‘V’, the depth of the centre of orifice below the free surface is ‘h’ and ‘g’ is the gravitational acceleration, then the coefficient of velocity ‘Cv ’ is:

  1. ((a))

    V / (2gh)1/2

  2. ((b))

    4V / (2gh)3/2

  3. ((c))

    2gh / (V)1/2 

  4. ((d))

    2Vgh / 300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

V / (2gh)1/2

132

For field compaction of soil, in cohesive soil the combination of tamping action and kneading action on soil is achieved by: 

  1. ((a))

    frog rammers

  2. ((b))

    pneumatic–tyred rollers 

  3. ((c))

    sheep foot rollers

  4. ((d))

    vibroflotation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

frog rammers

133

A tacheometer was set at a station and the readings were taken on two points, which were 100 m and 150 m apart and had staff intercepts of 3.98 m and 5.98 m, respectively. If an externally focusing tacheometer was used for the observation, then the values of focal length (f), stadia interval (i) and distance (d) between the objective and the vertical axis of the instrument could be _________. 

  1. ((a))

    f = 0.2 m, i = 12 mm, d = 30 cm 

  2. ((b))

    f = 0.3 m, i = 0.12 mm, d = 20 cm

  3. ((c))

    f = 0.3 m, i = 1.2 mm, d = 20 cm

  4. ((d))

    f = 0.3 m, i = 12 mm, d = 20 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

f = 0.2 m, i = 12 mm, d = 30 cm 

134

Rankine theory considers the stress in a soil mass when it reaches in the state of _____________.

  1. ((a))

    local state of equilibrium

  2. ((b))

    limited equilibrium

  3. ((c))

    general state of equilibrium

  4. ((d))

    plastic equilibrium 

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Answer: ((a))

local state of equilibrium

135

A magnetic compass can be used to measure __________.

  1. ((a))

    magnetic bearing only

  2. ((b))

    magnetic meridian, magnetic bearing and arbitrary bearing

  3. ((c))

    both magnetic meridian and magnetic bearing

  4. ((d))

    magnetic meridian only

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Answer: ((a))

magnetic bearing only

136

Consider the following statements with respect to long wall-short wall method. Which of the following statement is/are correct?

I. The wall that is taken first is treated as the length, though the length may be lesser.

II. The wall with longer length has to be taken as the long wall.

  1. ((a))

    Both statements I and II are true

  2. ((b))

    Both statements I and II are false

  3. ((c))

    Only statement II is true

  4. ((d))

    Only statement I is true 

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Answer: ((a))

Both statements I and II are true

137

The air vessel in a reciprocating pump is:

  1. ((a))

    fitted outside the system

  2. ((b))

    fitted ahead of the pump

  3. ((c))

    fitted in the delivery pipe

  4. ((d))

    not fitted

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fitted outside the system

138

Formation of ___________ type(s) of rocks involves biological activity in addition to complex mechanical or chemical processes. 

  1. ((a))

    sedimentary and metamorphic

  2. ((b))

    metamorphic

  3. ((c))

    igneous 

  4. ((d))

    sedimentary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sedimentary and metamorphic

139

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuels releases carbon dioxide as the major pollutant

  2. ((b))

    Municipal drainage systems emit H2S gas.

  3. ((c))

    Thermal power houses are the main contributors to SO2 emissions.

  4. ((d))

    Welding operations may release nitrogen oxide.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuels releases carbon dioxide as the major pollutant

140

The distance travelled by an electromagnetic wave in one second is called ______.

  1. ((a))

    period

  2. ((b))

    frequency

  3. ((c))

    wave velocity

  4. ((d))

    wave length 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

period

141

The maximum shear stress (in N/mm2 ) in a reinforced concrete beam of M-25 grade as per IS 456-2000 is given as:

  1. ((a))

    3.4

  2. ((b))

    3.5

  3. ((c))

    2.8

  4. ((d))

    3.1

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Answer: ((a))

3.4

142

For a railway track, the width of the formation depends upon which of the following?

i. Type of sleepers

ii. Type of ballast

iii. Type of gauge

iv. Number of tracks, i.e. single or double track

  1. ((a))

    Both i and ii 

  2. ((b))

    Both i and iv 

  3. ((c))

    Both ii and iii 

  4. ((d))

    Both iii and iv

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Answer: ((a))

Both i and ii 

143

As per IS 456-2000, the flexural strength of a rectangular section of a singly reinforced RCC beam does NOT depend on which of the given options?

  1. ((a))

    Grade of concrete 

  2. ((b))

    Depth of beam

  3. ((c))

    Grade of steel

  4. ((d))

    Temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grade of concrete 

144

Arrange the following steps for painting of surfaces in a sequential manner.

  1. First coat
  2. Final coat
  3. Prime coat
  4. Surface preparation
  1. ((a))

    4, 1, 3, 2

  2. ((b))

    4, 3, 1, 2

  3. ((c))

    3, 1, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    3, 2, 1, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 1, 3, 2

145

The maximum value of the radius of gyration is obtained if a material _____.

  1. ((a))

    is placed at the centroid

  2. ((b))

    has the maximum area

  3. ((c))

    is placed farthest from the centroid

  4. ((d))

    is placed nearest the centroid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is placed at the centroid

146

Select the correct statement regarding the 1st and 2nd moment of area of a circular lamina with radius ‘R’.

  1. ((a))

    1st moment of area is may be either –ve or +ve based on the chosen reference axes, but 2nd moment of area is always +ve.

  2. ((b))

    1st moment of area is always +ve and 2nd moment of area is always −ve.

  3. ((c))

    1st moment of area is always −ve and 2nd moment of area is always +ve.

  4. ((d))

    1st moment of area and 2nd moment of area are always +ve.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1st moment of area is may be either –ve or +ve based on the chosen reference axes, but 2nd moment of area is always +ve.

147

Which of the following compounds is responsible for slow hardening, less heat of hydration, and greater resistance to the chemical attack in OPC Cement?

  1. ((a))

    C3S

  2. ((b))

    C4AF

  3. ((c))

    C3A

  4. ((d))

    C2S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C3S

148

A beam cross section has shape of an angle section as given below. Which of the following cross sections has the same nature of shear stress distribution as that of the below angle section?  

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

149

A vehicle was stopped by fully jamming the breaks in 1.8 s and the skid marks measured 9 m. Determine the average skid resistance. Take g =10 m/s2 .

  1. ((a))

    2.78

  2. ((b))

    0.278

  3. ((c))

    0.15

  4. ((d))

    0.556

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.78

150

The ratio of the total length of streams of all orders within a basin to its area is called ________. 

  1. ((a))

    stream order

  2. ((b))

    drainage density

  3. ((c))

    stream density 

  4. ((d))

    catchment density

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stream order

151

The gross command area for a distributary is 10,000 ha and 80% of this is culturable. The intensity of irrigation is 50% for wheat and 30% for rice. Determine the total area cultivated by wheat and rice.

  1. ((a))

    2400 ha

  2. ((b))

    6400 ha

  3. ((c))

    8000 ha

  4. ((d))

    4000 ha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2400 ha

152

Which of the following is NOT a retarding admixture?

  1. ((a))

    Calcium chloride

  2. ((b))

    Calcium sulphate

  3. ((c))

    Sugar

  4. ((d))

    Starch

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calcium chloride

153

The following observations were made in an open-traverse compass survey. Bearing of Line AB is S 35° 30’ E, whereas the included angles measured clockwise at stations B, C, D and E are 105° 20’, 265° 50’, 20° 10’ and 325° 40’, respectively. The bearing of Line CD is ________

  1. ((a))

    S 24° 20’ W

  2. ((b))

    S 65° 40’ E

  3. ((c))

    S 24° 20’ E

  4. ((d))

    S 65° 40’ W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S 24° 20’ W

154

The geographical information system is capable of integrating _________ to capture, store, retrieve, analyse and display the spatial data.

  1. ((a))

    only a multi-sector database system

  2. ((b))

    only multi-sector and multi-level database systems

  3. ((c))

    only multi-level and multi-period database systems

  4. ((d))

    multi-sector, multi-level and multi-period database systems

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

only a multi-sector database system

155

Which of the following options represents the satellite-based positioning systems run by Russia?

  1. ((a))

    TSIKADA and GLONASS

  2. ((b))

    GPS and GLONASS

  3. ((c))

    TRANSIT and GLONASS

  4. ((d))

    TSIKADA and GPS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TSIKADA and GLONASS

156

The number of days for which a crop remains in a field is known as crop period. The crop period is also defined as the number of days between ____________. 

  1. ((a))

    sowing and the last watering before harvesting a crop

  2. ((b))

    sowing and harvesting of a crop

  3. ((c))

    preparation of land and sowing

  4. ((d))

    preparation of land and last watering before harvesting a crop

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sowing and the last watering before harvesting a crop

157

The carbon credit system helps _______.

  1. ((a))

    reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. ((b))

    reduce water pollution caused by chemicals

  3. ((c))

    reduce noise pollution

  4. ((d))

    reduce soil pollution caused by agricultural wastes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

reduce greenhouse gas emissions

158

Minimum shear reinforcement is provided in an RCC beam under which of the following conditions?

  1. ((a))

    Nominal shear stress is less than design shear strength of concrete

  2. ((b))

    Nominal shear stress is greater than maximum shear stress

  3. ((c))

    Nominal shear stress is greater than design shear strength of concrete

  4. ((d))

    Nominal shear stress is greater than design shear strength of concrete but less than maximum shear stress

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nominal shear stress is less than design shear strength of concrete

159

Sprinkler irrigation is the best method of irrigation for standing crops in ________ in fields.

  1. ((a))

    level surface

  2. ((b))

    undulating sandy soil

  3. ((c))

    heavy soil with low infiltration rate

  4. ((d))

    alluvial soil 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

level surface

160

Consider the following distances:

d1 = distance travelled by the vehicle after applying the breaks.

d2 = distance travelled by overtaking vehicle, during reaction time for overtaking.

d3 = distance travelled by overtaking vehicle, during total overtaking time.

d4 = distance travelled by overtaken vehicle, during total overtaking time.

The Overtaking Sight Distance, on a road with one-way traffic will be equal to:

  1. ((a))

    d1 + d2 + d3 + d4

  2. ((b))

    d1 + d2 + d3

  3. ((c))

    d3 + d4

  4. ((d))

    d2 + d3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

d1 + d2 + d3 + d4

161

What is the relation between the delivery head of the centrifugal pump and the shaft speed (N)?

  1. ((a))

    The delivery head is directly proportional to N2

  2. ((b))

    The delivery head is inversely proportional to N.

  3. ((c))

    The delivery head is inversely proportional to N2.

  4. ((d))

    The delivery head is directly proportional to N.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The delivery head is directly proportional to N2

162

Trapezoidal sections with rounded corners for large canals or triangular sections with circular bottoms for small canals are the most suitable sections for __________________ canals.

  1. ((a))

    semi-lined

  2. ((b))

    unlined

  3. ((c))

    earthen

  4. ((d))

    lined

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

semi-lined

163

For cast in situ lining, identify the false statement.

  1. ((a))

    It has a higher initial cost.

  2. ((b))

    The recurring maintenance charges are high.

  3. ((c))

    It has a longer life than that of any other type.

  4. ((d))

    It is most resistant to erosion.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It has a higher initial cost.

164

In which process of manufacturing of cement are the raw materials ground, mixed and fed to the rotary kiln in the dry state? 

  1. ((a))

    Dry process

  2. ((b))

    Moist process

  3. ((c))

    Wet process

  4. ((d))

    Grinding process 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dry process

165

A new system of sanitation is needed over the old conservancy system because:

  1. ((a))

    both the systems of sanitation have an equal chance of polluting water supplies

  2. ((b))

    the new system pollutes the city’s water supplies

  3. ((c))

    the old system may pollute the city’s water supplies

  4. ((d))

    the system of sanitation has no relation with the city’s water supplies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

both the systems of sanitation have an equal chance of polluting water supplies

166

In the double integration method for a simply supported beam subjected to UDL over its entire span, the slope and deflection calculation will require: 

  1. ((a))

    only the symmetry condition

  2. ((b))

    the boundary condition as well as the continuity condition

  3. ((c))

    only the boundary condition

  4. ((d))

    the boundary condition as well as the symmetry condition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

only the symmetry condition

167

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using rods and bars as a tension member of steel structures?

  1. ((a))

    Inadequate stiffness

  2. ((b))

    Sag under own weight

  3. ((c))

    High slenderness ratio 

  4. ((d))

    Tensile strength 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inadequate stiffness

168

If the normal and shear stress corresponding the failure are plotted, then a curve is obtained. The plot or curve is called the ______.

  1. ((a))

    phreatic line 

  2. ((b))

    parabolic curve

  3. ((c))

    failure line 

  4. ((d))

    strength envelope 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

phreatic line 

169

For ________, measuring is required individually in order to provide extra rates of associated components.

  1. ((a))

    earthwork

  2. ((b))

    brickwork in arches 

  3. ((c))

    honeycomb brickwork

  4. ((d))

    reinforced brickwork 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

earthwork

170

Which of the following is NOT a way by which traffic volume data is presented?

  1. ((a))

    Modal average

  2. ((b))

    Traffic Variation charts

  3. ((c))

    AADT in traffic engineering

  4. ((d))

    The pattern of traffic 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Modal average

171

Which of the following is manufactured from particles of wood or other lingo cellulose materials, which are agglomerated, formed and pressed together using an organic binder together in the presence of heat, pressure or moisture? 

  1. ((a))

    Plywood

  2. ((b))

    Fibre board 

  3. ((c))

    Block board 

  4. ((d))

    Particle board 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plywood

172

Which of the following is a purpose served by lintel?

  1. ((a))

    To support the slab

  2. ((b))

    To join the column at sill level 

  3. ((c))

    To join the foundation

  4. ((d))

    To support the wall above the opening

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To support the slab

173

A 0.3 m diameter pipe carries oil of specific gravity 0.8 at flow velocity of 1.5 m/s and the pressure at a point A is 20 kN/m2 (gauge). If the point A is 3 m above the datum line, calculate the approximate total energy at point A in meters of oil.

  1. ((a))

    5.95 m

  2. ((b))

    5.25 m

  3. ((c))

    5.65 m

  4. ((d))

    6.31 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5.95 m

174

The type pavement marking which is used as a hazard marking and guide marking for safe driving during night is known as _________. 

  1. ((a))

    object marking

  2. ((b))

    reflector unit marking 

  3. ((c))

    pavement marking

  4. ((d))

    kerb marking

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

object marking

175

Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: Due to their low strength, particle boards are less durable than plywood or solid wood. However, using laminates or veneers on the surface can aid to improve durability.

Statement 2: A layer of melamine can be applied to the top surface of particle boards to make them fire-resistant.

  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

176

In plane table surveys, the orientation of the table only by back sighting is preferred when _____________.

  1. ((a))

    there is no second point for orientation

  2. ((b))

    the traverse is too long 

  3. ((c))

    the plane table can be set on a point already plotted on the sheet

  4. ((d))

    speed is more important than accuracy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

there is no second point for orientation

177

Which of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the water content of cohesionless soil?

  1. ((a))

    Torsion Balance moisture meter method

  2. ((b))

    Pycnometer method

  3. ((c))

    Oven drying method 

  4. ((d))

    Calcium carbide method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Torsion Balance moisture meter method

178

Identify the correct statements regarding theodolite.

i. The axis of the plate level must lie in a plane parallel to the vertical axis.

ii. The horizontal axis must be perpendicular to the vertical axis.

iii. The vertical circle vernier must read zero when the line of collimation is horizontal.

iv. The axis of the altitude level must be perpendicular to the line of collimation.

  1. ((a))

    Only i and iii

  2. ((b))

     i, ii, iii and iv 

  3. ((c))

    Only ii and iii

  4. ((d))

    Only i and iv 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only i and iii

179

Which of the following traffic sources will cause noise of the highest level during operation?

  1. ((a))

    Jet aircraft at the take-off stage

  2. ((b))

    Road traffic

  3. ((c))

    Rail traffic

  4. ((d))

    Inland water traffic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jet aircraft at the take-off stage

180

Which of the following options represents an INCORRECT relation between the fundamental axes of a theodolite?

  1. ((a))

    The axis of the plate level must be perpendicular to the vertical axis. 

  2. ((b))

    The axis of the striding level must be perpendicular to the transit axis.

  3. ((c))

    The trunnion axis must be perpendicular to the line of sight.

  4. ((d))

    The axis of the altitude level must be parallel to the line of collimation.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The axis of the plate level must be perpendicular to the vertical axis. 

181

A rectangular channel 3 m wide carries water at a depth of 1.2 m. The bed slope of the channel is 0.0025. Calculate the hydraulic radius of the channel.

  1. ((a))

    0.637 m

  2. ((b))

    0.667 m

  3. ((c))

    0.617 m

  4. ((d))

    0.627 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.637 m

182

To measure vertical angles, the theodolite must be levelled with reference to ________.

  1. ((a))

    the altitude bubble on the index frame

  2. ((b))

    the altitude bubble on the telescope

  3. ((c))

    the bubble tube on the plate level

  4. ((d))

    the altitude bubble on both the telescope and the index frame

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the altitude bubble on the index frame

183

Which of the following is not a type of municipal solid waste based on source?

  1. ((a))

    household waste

  2. ((b))

    business waste

  3. ((c))

    industrial waste

  4. ((d))

    street waste

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

household waste

184

Which of the given options does NOT include solid waste?

  1. ((a))

    Plastic waste

  2. ((b))

    Garbage 

  3. ((c))

    Street sweepings

  4. ((d))

    Sewage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plastic waste

185

The mantle layer exists from the base of the crust layer to a depth of about _____.

  1. ((a))

    2,900 km

  2. ((b))

    2,700 km

  3. ((c))

    2,600 km

  4. ((d))

    2,800 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,900 km

186

Defects due to fungi occur when the moisture content of timber is above ________.

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15%

187

If the cohesion value of soil is zero, the Mohr envelope will pass through: 

  1. ((a))

    some distance on positive x-axis

  2. ((b))

    some distance on positive y-axis

  3. ((c))

    The origin

  4. ((d))

    some distance on negative x-axis 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

some distance on positive x-axis

188

When designing steel structures, the effective length of battened compression members should be _______. 

  1. ((a))

    increased by 10%

  2. ((b))

    decreased by 20% 

  3. ((c))

    increased by 20%

  4. ((d))

    decreased by 10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

increased by 10%

189

Consider the given statements.

I: Rate of material used for construction includes the cost of transport.

II: For material that is supplied departmentally, cost of carriage from godown to work rate shall be added.

Which of the statements is/are true?

  1. ((a))

    Both statements I and II are true

  2. ((b))

    Only statement I is true

  3. ((c))

    Both statements I and II are false 

  4. ((d))

    Only statement II is true 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statements I and II are true

190

The type of signal in which the phase and cycle time are changed according to the traffic demand is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    traffic induced signal

  2. ((b))

    manually operated signal

  3. ((c))

    pedestrian signal

  4. ((d))

    fixed time signal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

traffic induced signal

191

The value of slope at fixed support of a cantilever beam of length- L, flexural rigidity- EI, subjected to a point load ‘P’ at its mid span, and another point load ‘P’ at its free end, is:

  1. ((a))

    PL2.El\rm \frac{PL}{2.El}

  2. ((b))

    3.PL4.El\rm \frac{3.PL}{4.El}

  3. ((c))

    PL4.El\rm \frac{PL}{4.El}

  4. ((d))

    zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PL2.El\rm \frac{PL}{2.El}

192

The angle of the divergent portion of a Venturi meter is kept less than the angle of the converging portion to ________.

  1. ((a))

    increase the velocity of the flow in the direction of the flow at the diverging part

  2. ((b))

    decrease the pressure in the direction of the flow at the diverging part

  3. ((c))

    minimise the loss of energy caused by flow separation

  4. ((d))

    avoid a situation wherein the flow may become compressible

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

increase the velocity of the flow in the direction of the flow at the diverging part

193

During a cement mortar plastering of a brick wall, the ratio of 1 : 4 corresponds to _______.

  1. ((a))

    Lime : Cement

  2. ((b))

    Cement : Sand

  3. ((c))

    Cement : Water

  4. ((d))

    Cement : Coarse aggregate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lime : Cement

194

The painting of walls, doors and windows is measured in_______. 

  1. ((a))

    gram

  2. ((b))

    square metre

  3. ((c))

    pound

  4. ((d))

    cubic metre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gram

195

Miscellaneous expenses such as office expenses, stationery, postal expenses, etc., falls under _______.

  1. ((a))

    additional expenses

  2. ((b))

    overhead expenses 

  3. ((c))

    extra expenses 

  4. ((d))

    surcharge expenses

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

additional expenses

196

 According to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, how is the term ‘Emission’ defined?

  1. ((a))

    Only the solid particles coming out of an outlet

  2. ((b))

    Only the liquid substance coming out of an outlet

  3. ((c))

    Only the gaseous substance coming out of an outlet

  4. ((d))

    Any solid or liquid or gaseous substance coming out of any chimney, duct or flue or any other outlet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only the solid particles coming out of an outlet

197

In case of a turbulent flow in a pipe, the shear stress is:

  1. ((a))

    maximum at the wall and decreases linearly to zero at the centre

  2. ((b))

    maximum at the midway between the centre line and the wall

  3. ((c))

    maximum at the centre and decreases linearly towards the wall

  4. ((d))

    maximum at the centre and decreases logarithmically towards the wall

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

maximum at the wall and decreases linearly to zero at the centre

198

An underground water tank is to be designed. Which of the following cases is considered most appropriate for the analysis of its wall?

  1. ((a))

    The underground water tank is empty 

  2. ((b))

    The underground water tank is full 

  3. ((c))

    The underground water tank is half full 

  4. ((d))

    The underground water tank 34\frac{3}{4} full

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The underground water tank is empty 

199

Which of the following statements regarding Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    PPC is useful in marine and hydraulic structures.

  2. ((b))

    Fly ash is a pozzolanic material used for the manufacture of PPC.

  3. ((c))

    PPC produces more heat of hydration than ordinary Portland cement

  4. ((d))

    The long-term strength of PPC beyond a couple of months is higher than that of ordinary Portland cement if enough moisture is available for continued pozzolanic action.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PPC is useful in marine and hydraulic structures.

200

Which of the following statements about carbon footprint is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Manufacturing and transportation of consumer goods form a part of the secondary carbon footprint. 

  2. ((b))

    If you prefer to drive all the time, your carbon footprint will be higher.

  3. ((c))

    Carbon footprint is of the following three types: primary, secondary and tertiary. 

  4. ((d))

    If you choose to walk or cycle, you lessen your carbon footprint. 

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Answer: ((a))

Manufacturing and transportation of consumer goods form a part of the secondary carbon footprint. 

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