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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?
50 km
30 km
40 km
20 km
Correct answer
50 km
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?
2
4
1
3
Correct answer
2
Select the pair that follows the same pattern as that followed by the given two sets of pairs. Both pairs follow the same pattern.
GIK : TRP
NPR : MKI
DFH :WUS
VTR : PNL
NPQ :CEG
EGI : UWY
Correct answer
DFH :WUS
In a certain code language, 'WALK' is written as '77' and 'DRIVE' is written as '102'. How will 'SWIM' be written in that language?
69
25
54
60
Correct answer
69
If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
114 ÷ 85 × 5 – 4 + 33 = ?
161
149
136
158
Correct answer
161
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
42513
45231
35421
34521
Correct answer
42513
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
JPWL, MGAF, PXEZ, ?, VFMN
RPIT
ROIT
SOIT
SPIT
Correct answer
RPIT
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?
30-12-74-24-12-92
14-4-76-32-20-84
12-4-76-32-20-92
12-4-76-32-12-92
Correct answer
30-12-74-24-12-92
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark(?) in the given series?
73, 68, 70, 65, ?, 62, 64
67
69
63
71
Correct answer
67
If '+' means '−', '−' means '×', '×' means '÷', '÷ 'means '+', what will come in place of the question mark?
50 - 6 ÷ 8 + 24 × 6 = ?
604
304
104
404
Correct answer
604
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 : ?
Glass
Crystals
Paper
Shore
Correct answer
Glass
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
Wheat : Pulse
Pepper : Spice
Milk : Protein
Butter : Milk
Correct answer
Wheat : Pulse
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.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order.
3, 5, 4, 2, 1
3, 1, 5, 4, 2
2, 3, 5, 4, 1
4, 2, 5, 1, 3
Correct answer
3, 5, 4, 2, 1
In the following statements A, B, C, D and E denotes +, - , ×, ÷ and =, respectively. Which of the statement is correct?
8A6C5D15E14B4
8A6C3D15E14B4
8A6C5D15E24B4
8A6C5D15B14E4
Correct answer
8A6C5D15E14B4
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.
Correct answer
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
7
9
8
10
Correct answer
7
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
Correct answer
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
6, 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
2, 6, 1, 3, 4, 5
2, 6, 3, 1, 4, 5
6, 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
Correct answer
6, 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Correct answer
In a certain code language, ‘MADRAS’ is written as ‘112’ and ‘JAMMU’ is written as ‘82’. How will ‘PUNJAB’ be written in that language?
104
115
109
112
Correct answer
104
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ' as shown.
Correct answer
‘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?
Son
Sister
Daughter
Sister’s daughter
Correct answer
Son
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.
Correct answer
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?
B
C
A
D
Correct answer
B
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
WARD, WERD, ? , WORD, WURD
WLRD
WKRD
WIRD
WJRD
Correct answer
WLRD
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
Correct answer
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
ABDE, FGIJ, KLNO, PQST, ?
UVWZ
VWXY
UVXY
VWYX
Correct answer
UVWZ
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?
15 km, west
15 km, north
15 km, east
15 km, south
Correct answer
15 km, west
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 : ?
790
785
780
765
Correct answer
790
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)
(2, 6, 45)
(6, 4, 75)
(9, 1, 44)
(8, 7, 32)
Correct answer
(2, 6, 45)
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
2, 3, 6, 18, ?, 1944
118
108
126
112
Correct answer
118
In a certain code language, “KTG” is written as “38” and “MAY” is written as “39”. How will “DBC” be written in that language?
11
12
9
8
Correct answer
11
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.
Correct answer
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 ?
20
10
30
15
Correct answer
20
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.
Correct answer
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
4, 5, 3, 2, 1, 6
4, 3, 5, 2, 6, 1
4, 3, 2, 5, 6, 1
4, 3, 5, 2, 1, 6
Correct answer
4, 5, 3, 2, 1, 6
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
BOMP, DPOQ, ? , HRSS,
FQQR
FQRR
FQQS
FPQR
Correct answer
FQQR
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
TPE
SOF
SOE
TSE
Correct answer
TPE
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?
Savita and Piya
Diya and Piya
Piya and Kavita
Riya and Savita
Correct answer
Savita and Piya
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.
Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows
Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
None of the conclusions follow
Correct answer
Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows
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
57
49
43
61
Correct answer
57
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
573, 562, 549, 532, 513, 490, ?, 430
441
461
431
451
Correct answer
441
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 : ?
Group
Field
Team
Game
Correct answer
Group
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?
Son
Brother
Sister
Father
Correct answer
Son
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the given figure to complete the pattern.
Correct answer
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 : ?
Line
Horizontal
Diagonal
Circle
Correct answer
Line
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)
(21, 189, 3)
(13, 126, 14)
(4, 94, 5)
(19, 562, 8)
Correct answer
(21, 189, 3)
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 _
H J H J
H J H H
H J J H
H H J J
Correct answer
H J H J
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
182
128
183
138
Correct answer
182
Prabha Atre is mainly related to which gharana?
Kirana gharana
Bhindi Bazaar Gharana
Agra Gharana
Gwalior Gharana
Correct answer
Kirana gharana
Under which Amendment Act has the electorate been widened by lowering the age to 18 years?
76th
42nd
61st
72nd
Correct answer
76th
Where was the 44th Chess Olympiad held?
Chennai
Moscow
London
Bengaluru
Correct answer
Chennai
What does air drainage do in cold climate?
It keeps dust particles elevated.
It protects plants from frost damages.
It keeps the soil warm.
It filters out better quality air.
Correct answer
It keeps dust particles elevated.
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)
pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, P)
pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, n)
pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant V, P)
pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, V)
Correct answer
pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _____ (at constant T, P)
Who decided to go ahead with his plans of invasion of Afghanistan resulting in the first Anglo-Afghan War?
Lord Ellenborough
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Auckland
Lord Lytton
Correct answer
Lord Ellenborough
Which of the following is a non-benzenoid compound?
Naphthalene
Tropone
Benzene
Aniline
Correct answer
Naphthalene
Who accidentally discovered the synthesis of ether in 1850, by reacting alcohols with alkyl iodides in the presence of sulphuric acid?
Leopold Gmelin
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Jabir Ibn Hayyan
Alexander William Williamson
Correct answer
Leopold Gmelin
How many shrines exist in the Panchayatana style of architecture?
5
3
9
7
Correct answer
5
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?
Friedrich Mohs
Clair C Patterson
Arthur Holmes
Alfred Wegener
Correct answer
Friedrich Mohs
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.
818
618
777
534
Correct answer
818
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.”
6 to 14 years
1 to 15 years
5 to 15 years
7 to 18 years
Correct answer
6 to 14 years
Which of the following measures of money supply is considered least liquid?
M1
M4
M3
M2
Correct answer
M1
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?
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Paradip Port
Mundra Port
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Trust
Correct answer
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
The weather in India, during winter months, is impacted by the distribution of surface pressure from ________.
central and western Asia
central and southern Asia
western and eastern Asia
central and northern Asia
Correct answer
central and western Asia
What is the rate of the heating and cooling of the oceanic water compared to land?
Slower
Similar
Faster
Moderate
Correct answer
Slower
_______ built the town of Thanjavur and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini there.
Rajendra I
Virarajendra Chola
Athirajendra Chola
Vijayalaya
Correct answer
Rajendra I
Who among the following mentioned that ‘Collective Responsibility can be achieved only through the instrumentality of the Prime Minister’?
Dr BR Ambedkar
C Rajagopalachari
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct answer
Dr BR Ambedkar
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?
Urjit Patel
Raghuram Rajan
Manmohan Singh
Narendra Modi
Correct answer
Urjit Patel
Osmosis is a diffusion movement of _________.
sugar
air
alloys
water
Correct answer
sugar
Who among the following was appointed as the new Economic Affairs Secretary in April 2021?
Anantha Nageswaran
Ajay Seth
Chintan Vaishnav
Chetan Vaidya
Correct answer
Anantha Nageswaran
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?
85th Amendment Act, 2002
83rd Amendment Act, 2000
86th Amendment Act, 2002
84th Amendment Act, 2001
Correct answer
85th Amendment Act, 2002
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?
Training to Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM)
Rural-Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP)
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY)
Correct answer
Training to Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM)
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?
13
12
10
11
Correct answer
13
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?
Saccharomyces boulardii
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Schizosaccharomyces pombe
Candida albicans
Correct answer
Saccharomyces boulardii
Which of the following is a capital goods industry?
Manufacturing of tools
Manufacturing of plants and machineries
Manufacturing of television
Manufacturing of dyes
Correct answer
Manufacturing of tools
Select the correct combination of Indian classical dance and their respective dancer.
Kelucharan Mohapatra – Mohiniyattam
Anita Ratnam – Bharatanatyam
Pallavi Krishnan – Manipuri
Sharodi Saikia – Kathakali
Correct answer
Kelucharan Mohapatra – Mohiniyattam
Which of the following developed India’s first gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine GARDASIL-9, in September 2021?
MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Cipla Limited
Cadila Healthcare Limited
Correct answer
MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
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 |
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv
Correct answer
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
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
(B), (A), (C)
(A), (C), (B)
(C), (B), (A)
(A), (B), (C)
Correct answer
(B), (A), (C)
When replying to or forwarding an email, what should you check before sending to ensure accuracy?
The email font style
The email sender’s name
The email attachment
The email subject line
Correct answer
The email font style
Prior to the 1991 Census of India, the concept of literacy was defined as essentially illiterate children below the age of ______ years.
6
5
7
8
Correct answer
6
Select the INCORRECT statement about HDL.
It absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver.
It is considered as good cholesterol.
High levels of HDL cholesterol raise the risk for heart disease and stroke.
‘HDL’ stands for High-Density Lipoprotein.
Correct answer
It absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver.
The parliamentary elections, Presidential and Vice Presidential elections and the office of the Election Commission come under which list of the Constitution of India?
Residual List
Concurrent list
Union list
State list
Correct answer
Residual List
In November 2022, who among the following was appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand government?
Jubin Nautiyal
Abhinav Bindra
Prasoon Joshi
Rishabh Pant
Correct answer
Jubin Nautiyal
Which of the following Magadha Emperors annexed Anga into his Empire?
Ajatashatru
Bimbisara
Udayin
Mahapadma Nanda
Correct answer
Ajatashatru
What does the ‘Print Range’ option allow you to specify when printing slides in PowerPoint?
The order of the slides to be printed
The orientation of the slides to be printed
The number of copies to be printed
The range of slides to be printed
Correct answer
The order of the slides to be printed
Perennial snow is a characteristic of the cold climate group which is denoted as _____ letter code according to the Köppen classification of climate types.
EF
Aw
BSk
Cfb
Correct answer
EF
Which of the following crops is an example of a Rabi crop?
Maize
Rice
Groundnut
Mustard
Correct answer
Maize
The Abhinandan Saroja National Award 2021 was conferred on which of the following dancers?
Yamini Reddy
Aparna Satheesan
Rama Vaidyanathan
Surupa Ganguly
Correct answer
Yamini Reddy
Which of the following is a dynamic function of money?
Measure of value
Standard of deferred payments
Basis of credit and liquidity
Medium of exchange
Correct answer
Measure of value
The 7th Commonwealth youth games held in:
2026
2023
2028
2022
Correct answer
2026
Match the animals with the forests in which they are found.
| Forest | Animals | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Montane forests | a. | Camel |
| 2. | Thorn forest and scrubs | b. | Yak |
| 3. | Mangrove Forests | c. | Crocodile |
1-b, 2-a, 3-c
1-c, 2-a, 3-b
1-a, 2-b, 3-c
1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Correct answer
1-b, 2-a, 3-c
Which of the following is a genetically modified plant?
Bt cotton
Native potato
Sugarcane
Wild banana
Correct answer
Bt cotton
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.
₹2,50,000
₹10,00,000
₹15,00,000
₹5,00,000
Correct answer
₹2,50,000
The interspecies interaction that has a favourable influence on the participating species' per capita reproduction and/or survivability is called:
mutualism
symbiosis
adaptation
parasitism
Correct answer
mutualism
Match the following columns.
| Colum-A (Enzyme) | Column-B (Secreted from) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| i. | Ptyalin | a. | Small intestine |
| ii. | Pepsin | b. | salivary glands |
| iii. | Alkaline phosphatase | c. | Stomach |
| iv. | Maltase | d. | Liver |
i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Correct answer
i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
The centralisation of the administration of India took place under which Act?
Charter Act of 1853
Charter Act of 1813
Charter Act of 1793
Charter Act of 1833
Correct answer
Charter Act of 1853
Kongampattu AV Murugaiyan, was conferred the Padma Shri Award in 2022 for his relentless pursuit in playing the:
kinnera
violin
bulbultara
Thavil
Correct answer
kinnera
Syyed Ahmed Barelvi was the founder of which Muslim Reform Movement?
Ahmediya movement
Aligarh movement
Deoband movement
Wahabi movement
Correct answer
Ahmediya movement
Punching shear may occur in loose sand with density less than _____.
65%
45%
35%
55%
Correct answer
65%
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
(i), (ii), and (iii)
Both (i) and (ii)
Only (ii)
Only (i)
Correct answer
(i), (ii), and (iii)
If the pipes are connected in parallel, the total loss of head is:
equal to the sum of the squares of head losses in each pipe
equal to the reciprocal of the sum of head losses in each pipe
equal to the sum of head losses in each pipe
the same in each pipe
Correct answer
equal to the sum of the squares of head losses in each pipe
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?
75 mm
10 mm
45 mm
30 mm
Correct answer
75 mm
Which of the following terms describes the location, type, mark, length and bending details of each bar in a structure's reinforcing drawing?
Bar bending schedule
Material statement
Sundries
Work charged establishment
Correct answer
Bar bending schedule
Which term indicates the stages in which the total predetermined cost of construction of the project is to be spread over?
Financial planning
Cost planning
Cost determination
Budget planning
Correct answer
Financial planning
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.
61 cm
30.5 cm
20.375 cm
10.125 cm
Correct answer
61 cm
The least count of a theodolite is _________.
1 minute
1 second
1 millisecond
1 hour
Correct answer
1 minute
Which of the following scales may NOT give accurate measurements of a plan drawn on a paper, due to shrinkage after few years?
Engineer’s scale and graphical scale
Engineer’s scale and representative fraction
Graphical scale
Representative fraction and graphical scale
Correct answer
Engineer’s scale and graphical scale
A current meter is a device used for measuring the:
velocity of the flow of the fluid
pressure of the fluid
surface tension of the fluid
viscosity of the fluid
Correct answer
velocity of the flow of the fluid
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?
1.40625 kN
1406.25 kN
140.625 kN
14.0625 kN
Correct answer
1.40625 kN
As per IS 456, the stripping time of the soffit formwork to slabs (props to be refixed immediately after removal of formwork) is ________
1 day
2 days
3 days
28 hours
Correct answer
1 day
Which of the following accelerating admixtures is harmful for reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete?
Silicates
Fluorosilicates
Calcium chloride
Carbonates
Correct answer
Silicates
Which of the following is NOT a property of coir fibres?
Ease to carry
Elasticity
Resistance to dynamic loading
Long service span
Correct answer
Ease to carry
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 ____________.
depression storage
basin storage
dead storage
sub-surface storage
Correct answer
depression storage
Hollow pre-cast concrete blocks possess good thermal insulation because of the:
outside air near the block
seepage resistance
resistance to efflorescence
air entrapped within the block
Correct answer
outside air near the block
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.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1
Correct answer
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
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.
17.40 m
15.40 m
14.50 m
16.40 m
Correct answer
17.40 m
Which of the following types of soil have excellent workability as a construction material?
Silty gravel
Clayey sand
Well graded gravel
Silty sand
Correct answer
Silty gravel
Which of the following test apparatus is used to determine initial setting time and final setting time?
Vicat’s apparatus
Air permeability test
Soundness test
Sieve test
Correct answer
Vicat’s apparatus
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 ______.
0.95 to 0.98
0.60 to 0.62
0.81 to 0.94
0.70 to 0.80
Correct answer
0.95 to 0.98
As a precaution in cold weather concreting, cement containing ________ should be selected.
lower C3S and higher C2S
higher C3S and lower C2S
lower C3S and lower C2S
higher C3S and higher C2S
Correct answer
lower C3S and higher C2S
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.
70058 N
72058 N
71058 N
77048 N
Correct answer
70058 N
A simple U-tube manometer connected to a pipe in which liquid is flowing with a uniform speed will give _____.
vacuum pressure
absolute pressure
gauge pressure
atmospheric pressure
Correct answer
vacuum pressure
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
Singly reinforced section
Over reinforced section
Doubly reinforced section
under reinforced section
Correct answer
Singly reinforced section
Which of the following materials is a sustainable and green building material that can be used in construction?
Mortar
Brick
Concrete
Bamboo
Correct answer
Mortar
Based on the slenderness ratio, a steel column is found to be an intermediate column. The failure of such a column is visible as:
The steel column will not fail but remain unstable.
only buckling
only crushing
a mixed mode of buckling and crushing
Correct answer
The steel column will not fail but remain unstable.
In expansion joints, the loads are transferred through:
aggregates
tie bars
longitudinal bars
dowel bars
Correct answer
aggregates
As per IS 456:2000, which of the statement regarding longitudinal reinforcement in the RCC column is INCORRECT?
Minimum 4 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a rectangular column.
Minimum 6 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a circular column.
Minimum diameter of longitudinal bars shall not be less than 12 mm.
Minimum 8 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a column having helical reinforcement within the helical region.
Correct answer
Minimum 4 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a rectangular column.
Register of arrears of wages due to work people is recorded in _______
part III of the wage record
part III of the muster roll
part II of the muster roll
part II of the wage record
Correct answer
part III of the wage record
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:
V / (2gh)1/2
4V / (2gh)3/2
2gh / (V)1/2
2Vgh / 300
Correct answer
V / (2gh)1/2
For field compaction of soil, in cohesive soil the combination of tamping action and kneading action on soil is achieved by:
frog rammers
pneumatic–tyred rollers
sheep foot rollers
vibroflotation
Correct answer
frog rammers
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 _________.
f = 0.2 m, i = 12 mm, d = 30 cm
f = 0.3 m, i = 0.12 mm, d = 20 cm
f = 0.3 m, i = 1.2 mm, d = 20 cm
f = 0.3 m, i = 12 mm, d = 20 cm
Correct answer
f = 0.2 m, i = 12 mm, d = 30 cm
Rankine theory considers the stress in a soil mass when it reaches in the state of _____________.
local state of equilibrium
limited equilibrium
general state of equilibrium
plastic equilibrium
Correct answer
local state of equilibrium
A magnetic compass can be used to measure __________.
magnetic bearing only
magnetic meridian, magnetic bearing and arbitrary bearing
both magnetic meridian and magnetic bearing
magnetic meridian only
Correct answer
magnetic bearing only
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.
Both statements I and II are true
Both statements I and II are false
Only statement II is true
Only statement I is true
Correct answer
Both statements I and II are true
The air vessel in a reciprocating pump is:
fitted outside the system
fitted ahead of the pump
fitted in the delivery pipe
not fitted
Correct answer
fitted outside the system
Formation of ___________ type(s) of rocks involves biological activity in addition to complex mechanical or chemical processes.
sedimentary and metamorphic
metamorphic
igneous
sedimentary
Correct answer
sedimentary and metamorphic
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuels releases carbon dioxide as the major pollutant
Municipal drainage systems emit H2S gas.
Thermal power houses are the main contributors to SO2 emissions.
Welding operations may release nitrogen oxide.
Correct answer
Incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuels releases carbon dioxide as the major pollutant
The distance travelled by an electromagnetic wave in one second is called ______.
period
frequency
wave velocity
wave length
Correct answer
period
The maximum shear stress (in N/mm2 ) in a reinforced concrete beam of M-25 grade as per IS 456-2000 is given as:
3.4
3.5
2.8
3.1
Correct answer
3.4
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
Both i and ii
Both i and iv
Both ii and iii
Both iii and iv
Correct answer
Both i and ii
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?
Grade of concrete
Depth of beam
Grade of steel
Temperature
Correct answer
Grade of concrete
Arrange the following steps for painting of surfaces in a sequential manner.
4, 1, 3, 2
4, 3, 1, 2
3, 1, 2, 4
3, 2, 1, 4
Correct answer
4, 1, 3, 2
The maximum value of the radius of gyration is obtained if a material _____.
is placed at the centroid
has the maximum area
is placed farthest from the centroid
is placed nearest the centroid
Correct answer
is placed at the centroid
Select the correct statement regarding the 1st and 2nd moment of area of a circular lamina with radius ‘R’.
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.
1st moment of area is always +ve and 2nd moment of area is always −ve.
1st moment of area is always −ve and 2nd moment of area is always +ve.
1st moment of area and 2nd moment of area are always +ve.
Correct answer
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.
Which of the following compounds is responsible for slow hardening, less heat of hydration, and greater resistance to the chemical attack in OPC Cement?
C3S
C4AF
C3A
C2S
Correct answer
C3S
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?
Correct answer
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 .
2.78
0.278
0.15
0.556
Correct answer
2.78
The ratio of the total length of streams of all orders within a basin to its area is called ________.
stream order
drainage density
stream density
catchment density
Correct answer
stream order
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.
2400 ha
6400 ha
8000 ha
4000 ha
Correct answer
2400 ha
Which of the following is NOT a retarding admixture?
Calcium chloride
Calcium sulphate
Sugar
Starch
Correct answer
Calcium chloride
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 ________
S 24° 20’ W
S 65° 40’ E
S 24° 20’ E
S 65° 40’ W
Correct answer
S 24° 20’ W
The geographical information system is capable of integrating _________ to capture, store, retrieve, analyse and display the spatial data.
only a multi-sector database system
only multi-sector and multi-level database systems
only multi-level and multi-period database systems
multi-sector, multi-level and multi-period database systems
Correct answer
only a multi-sector database system
Which of the following options represents the satellite-based positioning systems run by Russia?
TSIKADA and GLONASS
GPS and GLONASS
TRANSIT and GLONASS
TSIKADA and GPS
Correct answer
TSIKADA and GLONASS
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 ____________.
sowing and the last watering before harvesting a crop
sowing and harvesting of a crop
preparation of land and sowing
preparation of land and last watering before harvesting a crop
Correct answer
sowing and the last watering before harvesting a crop
The carbon credit system helps _______.
reduce greenhouse gas emissions
reduce water pollution caused by chemicals
reduce noise pollution
reduce soil pollution caused by agricultural wastes
Correct answer
reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Minimum shear reinforcement is provided in an RCC beam under which of the following conditions?
Nominal shear stress is less than design shear strength of concrete
Nominal shear stress is greater than maximum shear stress
Nominal shear stress is greater than design shear strength of concrete
Nominal shear stress is greater than design shear strength of concrete but less than maximum shear stress
Correct answer
Nominal shear stress is less than design shear strength of concrete
Sprinkler irrigation is the best method of irrigation for standing crops in ________ in fields.
level surface
undulating sandy soil
heavy soil with low infiltration rate
alluvial soil
Correct answer
level surface
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:
d1 + d2 + d3 + d4
d1 + d2 + d3
d3 + d4
d2 + d3
Correct answer
d1 + d2 + d3 + d4
What is the relation between the delivery head of the centrifugal pump and the shaft speed (N)?
The delivery head is directly proportional to N2
The delivery head is inversely proportional to N.
The delivery head is inversely proportional to N2.
The delivery head is directly proportional to N.
Correct answer
The delivery head is directly proportional to N2
Trapezoidal sections with rounded corners for large canals or triangular sections with circular bottoms for small canals are the most suitable sections for __________________ canals.
semi-lined
unlined
earthen
lined
Correct answer
semi-lined
For cast in situ lining, identify the false statement.
It has a higher initial cost.
The recurring maintenance charges are high.
It has a longer life than that of any other type.
It is most resistant to erosion.
Correct answer
It has a higher initial cost.
In which process of manufacturing of cement are the raw materials ground, mixed and fed to the rotary kiln in the dry state?
Dry process
Moist process
Wet process
Grinding process
Correct answer
Dry process
A new system of sanitation is needed over the old conservancy system because:
both the systems of sanitation have an equal chance of polluting water supplies
the new system pollutes the city’s water supplies
the old system may pollute the city’s water supplies
the system of sanitation has no relation with the city’s water supplies
Correct answer
both the systems of sanitation have an equal chance of polluting water supplies
In the double integration method for a simply supported beam subjected to UDL over its entire span, the slope and deflection calculation will require:
only the symmetry condition
the boundary condition as well as the continuity condition
only the boundary condition
the boundary condition as well as the symmetry condition
Correct answer
only the symmetry condition
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using rods and bars as a tension member of steel structures?
Inadequate stiffness
Sag under own weight
High slenderness ratio
Tensile strength
Correct answer
Inadequate stiffness
If the normal and shear stress corresponding the failure are plotted, then a curve is obtained. The plot or curve is called the ______.
phreatic line
parabolic curve
failure line
strength envelope
Correct answer
phreatic line
For ________, measuring is required individually in order to provide extra rates of associated components.
earthwork
brickwork in arches
honeycomb brickwork
reinforced brickwork
Correct answer
earthwork
Which of the following is NOT a way by which traffic volume data is presented?
Modal average
Traffic Variation charts
AADT in traffic engineering
The pattern of traffic
Correct answer
Modal average
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?
Plywood
Fibre board
Block board
Particle board
Correct answer
Plywood
Which of the following is a purpose served by lintel?
To support the slab
To join the column at sill level
To join the foundation
To support the wall above the opening
Correct answer
To support the slab
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.
5.95 m
5.25 m
5.65 m
6.31 m
Correct answer
5.95 m
The type pavement marking which is used as a hazard marking and guide marking for safe driving during night is known as _________.
object marking
reflector unit marking
pavement marking
kerb marking
Correct answer
object marking
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.
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false
Correct answer
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true
In plane table surveys, the orientation of the table only by back sighting is preferred when _____________.
there is no second point for orientation
the traverse is too long
the plane table can be set on a point already plotted on the sheet
speed is more important than accuracy
Correct answer
there is no second point for orientation
Which of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the water content of cohesionless soil?
Torsion Balance moisture meter method
Pycnometer method
Oven drying method
Calcium carbide method
Correct answer
Torsion Balance moisture meter method
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.
Only i and iii
i, ii, iii and iv
Only ii and iii
Only i and iv
Correct answer
Only i and iii
Which of the following traffic sources will cause noise of the highest level during operation?
Jet aircraft at the take-off stage
Road traffic
Rail traffic
Inland water traffic
Correct answer
Jet aircraft at the take-off stage
Which of the following options represents an INCORRECT relation between the fundamental axes of a theodolite?
The axis of the plate level must be perpendicular to the vertical axis.
The axis of the striding level must be perpendicular to the transit axis.
The trunnion axis must be perpendicular to the line of sight.
The axis of the altitude level must be parallel to the line of collimation.
Correct answer
The axis of the plate level must be perpendicular to the vertical axis.
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.
0.637 m
0.667 m
0.617 m
0.627 m
Correct answer
0.637 m
To measure vertical angles, the theodolite must be levelled with reference to ________.
the altitude bubble on the index frame
the altitude bubble on the telescope
the bubble tube on the plate level
the altitude bubble on both the telescope and the index frame
Correct answer
the altitude bubble on the index frame
Which of the following is not a type of municipal solid waste based on source?
household waste
business waste
industrial waste
street waste
Correct answer
household waste
Which of the given options does NOT include solid waste?
Plastic waste
Garbage
Street sweepings
Sewage
Correct answer
Plastic waste
The mantle layer exists from the base of the crust layer to a depth of about _____.
2,900 km
2,700 km
2,600 km
2,800 km
Correct answer
2,900 km
Defects due to fungi occur when the moisture content of timber is above ________.
15%
20%
25%
10%
Correct answer
15%
If the cohesion value of soil is zero, the Mohr envelope will pass through:
some distance on positive x-axis
some distance on positive y-axis
The origin
some distance on negative x-axis
Correct answer
some distance on positive x-axis
When designing steel structures, the effective length of battened compression members should be _______.
increased by 10%
decreased by 20%
increased by 20%
decreased by 10%
Correct answer
increased by 10%
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?
Both statements I and II are true
Only statement I is true
Both statements I and II are false
Only statement II is true
Correct answer
Both statements I and II are true
The type of signal in which the phase and cycle time are changed according to the traffic demand is called ________.
traffic induced signal
manually operated signal
pedestrian signal
fixed time signal
Correct answer
traffic induced signal
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:
\(\rm \frac{PL}{2.El}\)
\(\rm \frac{3.PL}{4.El}\)
\(\rm \frac{PL}{4.El}\)
zero
Correct answer
\(\rm \frac{PL}{2.El}\)
The angle of the divergent portion of a Venturi meter is kept less than the angle of the converging portion to ________.
increase the velocity of the flow in the direction of the flow at the diverging part
decrease the pressure in the direction of the flow at the diverging part
minimise the loss of energy caused by flow separation
avoid a situation wherein the flow may become compressible
Correct answer
increase the velocity of the flow in the direction of the flow at the diverging part
During a cement mortar plastering of a brick wall, the ratio of 1 : 4 corresponds to _______.
Lime : Cement
Cement : Sand
Cement : Water
Cement : Coarse aggregate
Correct answer
Lime : Cement
The painting of walls, doors and windows is measured in_______.
gram
square metre
pound
cubic metre
Correct answer
gram
Miscellaneous expenses such as office expenses, stationery, postal expenses, etc., falls under _______.
additional expenses
overhead expenses
extra expenses
surcharge expenses
Correct answer
additional expenses
According to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, how is the term ‘Emission’ defined?
Only the solid particles coming out of an outlet
Only the liquid substance coming out of an outlet
Only the gaseous substance coming out of an outlet
Any solid or liquid or gaseous substance coming out of any chimney, duct or flue or any other outlet
Correct answer
Only the solid particles coming out of an outlet
In case of a turbulent flow in a pipe, the shear stress is:
maximum at the wall and decreases linearly to zero at the centre
maximum at the midway between the centre line and the wall
maximum at the centre and decreases linearly towards the wall
maximum at the centre and decreases logarithmically towards the wall
Correct answer
maximum at the wall and decreases linearly to zero at the centre
An underground water tank is to be designed. Which of the following cases is considered most appropriate for the analysis of its wall?
The underground water tank is empty
The underground water tank is full
The underground water tank is half full
The underground water tank \(\frac{3}{4}\) full
Correct answer
The underground water tank is empty
Which of the following statements regarding Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) is INCORRECT?
PPC is useful in marine and hydraulic structures.
Fly ash is a pozzolanic material used for the manufacture of PPC.
PPC produces more heat of hydration than ordinary Portland cement
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.
Correct answer
PPC is useful in marine and hydraulic structures.
Which of the following statements about carbon footprint is INCORRECT?
Manufacturing and transportation of consumer goods form a part of the secondary carbon footprint.
If you prefer to drive all the time, your carbon footprint will be higher.
Carbon footprint is of the following three types: primary, secondary and tertiary.
If you choose to walk or cycle, you lessen your carbon footprint.
Correct answer
Manufacturing and transportation of consumer goods form a part of the secondary carbon footprint.
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