SSC JE Civil 4 Dec 2023 Official Paper - II (Previous Year Paper)

The following bearings were taken in a closed compass traverse.  

Calculate the corrected fore bearing of line ‘DE’ by assuming that the observed bearing of line ‘CD’ is correct.

As per IS-456-2000, for ultimate limit states, the partial factor of safety assigned for concrete is __________.

It is found that the weight of liquid is 15N which measures 6 litres. Calculate its specific weight. 

An overhanging beam CADEBF is shown in the figure below. Calculate the sum of the bending moment values at A and B. Ignore the sign conventions. 

Calculate the annual depreciation of a property, whose original cost is Rs. 30,00,000. Consider its scrape value as Rs. 3,00,000 after 30 years. Use the straight-line method. 

The maximum water content at which reduction in the water content will NOT cause a decrease in the volume of soil mass is known as __________ of soil sample.  

The following statements (P, Q) are derived on the basis of precipitation values from the mass curve of rainfall of a self- recording rain gauge, given in the table. Identify the correct statement(s) and select the most appropriate option.

P. The intensity of rainfall during the time interval (0 to 15) is more than the intensity of rainfall during the time interval (60 to 75).

Q. There is no rainfall during the time interval (30 to 45).

The unit of measurement used for estimating the quantity of expansion joint is ______________.

Select the option that is correct regarding the following two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R), with respect to permeability of soil.

Assertion (A): Permeability of soil continues to decrease with the increase in dry density of compacted soil.

Reason (R): Soil and water are compressible in nature.

Consider the following statements P and Q, based on the testing of natural building stones, following the IS codes and select the correct option.

P. The shear strength of the test piece of natural building stone tested using Johnson shear tool is estimated as, S = \(\frac{W}{2A}\) where W is the total maximum load indicated by testing machine and A is the centre cross-section area of test piece.

Q. For testing the durability of stone as per IS 1126 – 1974, the durability value of the stone shall be expressed in percentage as change in the volume of specimen.

Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

(A): For horizontal curves, the centrifugal ratio increases along the length of the transition curve.

(R): In a horizontal curve, the superelevation is provided at an increasing rate with zero at the start to the maximum value at the end of transition curve.

The actual length of a prismatic compression member is found to be 3 m. Calculate its effective length if one of its ends is restrained against both translation and rotation and the other end is restrained against rotation but free to translate.

A two-roomed building is shown in the figure. Calculate the quantity of lime concrete foundation (PCC).

The width of PCC 1.1 m is mentioned in figure.

Consider the below statements with respect to surveying and identify the correct answer.

Statement A: Latitude of a survey line is defined as its coordinate length measured in the direction perpendicular to an assumed meridian direction.

Statement B: The type of levelling in which levels are taken on each side of a main line at right angles to that line in order to determine a vertical cross-section of the surface of the ground is called Differential levelling.

The rainfall on five successive days on a catchment was 2, 6, 9, 5 and 3 (in cm units). If the ϕ-index for the storm is taken as 3 cm/day, the total direct runoff from the catchment will be: 

Match the angles under List 1 (whole circle bearings) with their corresponding values under List 2 (quadrantal bearings).

In case of volume batching followed for the manufacture of cement concrete, generally, the volume of one bag of cement is considered as ____________. 

A hydraulic press has a ram of cross-section area 30 × 30 cm and a plunger of cross-section area 4 × 4 cm as shown in figure. Find the force 'F' required to lift the weight 'W' = 30 KN.

Study the given estimates for the construction of a proposed hospital building and identify the estimate that does NOT belong to the category of preliminary estimates. 

The minimum length of a tongue rail in case of a broad-gauge railway track is __________.

French polish is a type of _________, which is used to hide the grain defects on hardwood substances. 

In saturated soils, the initial consolidation is mainly due to ___________.

Identify the correct pairs from the following with respect to the manufacturing techniques of different types of cement.

Determine the volume of coarse aggregate (in m³ units), volume of fine aggregate (in m³ units) and cement (in kg units), respectively, for preparing 1 m³ of 1 : 2 : 4 (by volume) of concrete. (Assume 1 m³ of freshly mixed concrete corresponds to 1.54 m³ dry volume of concrete. Take 1 m³ of cement is equal to 1500 kg by weight.)

Calculate the theoretical weight of a steel bar of length 8 m and diameter 20 mm. Take density of steel as 7850 kg/m³.

Identify the correct pairs from the following with respect to the minimum road way width in a mountainous and steep terrain.

Which of the following is NOT the effect of noise? 

Select the air pollutant that does NOT belong to the category of secondary air pollutants. 

Identify the Dicken's formula used for the estimation of the peak rate of runoff Q_p (in cumec units), during a flood from a catchment area of A (in km² units). (C_D-Dicken's constant.)

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement with respect to the characteristics and design factors of rigid and flexible pavements?

For a steady, ideal flow of an incompressible fluid, the total energy at any point of the fluid is constant. This is called _________.

Identify the correct pairs from the following with respect to the tests used to find the desirable properties of bitumen.

Tests on Bitumen	Test Setup (Full or Partial)
1.	Viscosity Test
2.	Softening point test
3.	Penetration test
4.	Ductility test

Consider the following statements with respect to the maximum thickness of particle boards and identify the correct option.

Statement A: As per IS 3129 : 1985, the maximum thickness of low-density particle boards shall be 50 mm.

Statement B: As per IS 3129 : 1985, the maximum thickness of insulation particle boards shall be 40 mm.

In the design of RCC structures, the limit state of collapse deals with __________.

Textural classification of soil is based on: 

Match the following.

Calculate the limiting moment of resistance in accordance with the limit state design of a singly reinforced rectangular beam whose width is 200 mm and effective depth is 400 mm. Consider that the grade of steel is Fe415 and that of concrete is M20. 

Select the option that is correct regarding the following two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Copper sulphate should not be used for control of aquatic weeds, except for the algae.

Reason (R): The concentration of copper sulphate required to destroy the vegetation will assuredly kill any fish present in water.

Locate the centroid with respect to base AB of a rectangular section shown in the figure. Consider that a part of the circular section with diameter 150 mm is removed.

A solution of resin or resinous substance dissolved in alcohol, turpentine or spirit is called ___________.

Identify the behaviour study of soils in which the zero air void unit weight is found. 

Study the given statements P and Q, based on the plasticity index of soils and select the most appropriate option with respect to the correctness of the statements.

P. The plasticity index of a soil is a measure of the amount of clay in the soil.

Q. When silt is added to clay, the plasticity index of the resulting soil increases.

Which of the following constant factors relates stress in the steel linearly with stress in adjoining concrete? 

A timber test specimen of size 50 × 50 mm in cross-section and 150 mm in length was tested for its specific gravity. If the specimen weighs 250 g and has 15% of moisture content, calculate its specific gravity by accounting the moisture content. 

Study the following pairs (P, Q, R, S) with respect to GPS receivers used in GPS surveys and select the correct answer based on the matching.

P : GPS receivers : L-band radio processor

Q : Self-contained GPS receivers : Also known as 'GPS mice'

R : Dual-frequency receivers : Survey grade GPS, position accuracy according to differential correction within sub-centimetre

S : Carrier phase receivers : GPS receivers with 10 to 30 cm position accuracy with differential correction

Identify the type of weld made between two plates shown in the figure below. 

Match the fallowing with respect to imposed floor loads for different occupancies as specified in IS 875(part 2)-1987.

As specified in IS 2386 (Part IV) : 1963, which of the following set of sieves are used to find the crushing value of coarse aggregates? 

Consider the below statements with respect to hydraulic pumps and identify the correct option.

Assertion (A): Reciprocating pumps are used for lifting oils from deep wells, as it can build up very high pressure.

Reason (R): Discharge capacity of a reciprocating pump is much greater than that of a centrifugal pump.

A simple circular curve of radius 600 m is to be set out on field. Calculate the value of versed sine for the curve if the deflection angle (Δ) = 120°. 

An offset is laid out 5° from its true direction on the field. If the scale of plotting is 20 m to 1 cm, find the maximum length of the offset so that the displacement of the point on the paper may not exceed 0.5 mm. 

A residential building fetches a monthly gross rent of Rs. 12,000. The annual outgoings in the form of taxes and other contingencies is Rs. 12,000. The cost of land comes to Rs. 6,00,000. Estimate the total value of property (in Rs.) on a yearly basis. Assume the rate of interest as 6% per annum.

Select the option that is correct regarding the following two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R), with respect to characteristic features of contour lines.

Assertion (A): A single contour cannot split into two lines.

Reason (R): A knife-edge ridge or depression does not occur in nature.

Study the given statements (P, Q) pertaining to propagation of sound waves and select the most appropriate option with respect to the correctness of the statements.

P. Sound propagation from one point to another point is governed by Sabines' formula.

Q. In air, sound propagates as longitudinal waves.

Match the items under List 1 (Type of canals) with those under List 2 (Details pertaining to different types of canals).

As per IS 800 : 2007, what is the maximum slenderness ratio for tension members (e.g. tie in roof truss) and subjected to reversal of stresses due to action of the wind or earthquake forces?

Identify the correct statements from the following based on IS specifications (IS : 1130 - 1969) regarding the marble slabs and blocks supplied.

1. Marble slabs shall be supplied with a minimum thickness of 20 mm.
2. Marble blocks shall be supplied with a maximum thickness of 100 cm.
3. Marble blocks shall be supplied with a minimum length of 100 cm.

Which of the following types of canal is aligned roughly at right angles to the contours of the country? 

Identify the type of lacing/batten system shown in the figure below. 

Select the INCORRECT statement pertaining to the lining of an irrigation canal.

A person constructed a warehouse at a cost of Rs. 4,00,000, excluding the cost of land. The warehouse will become obsolete after 10 years. Find the amount of sinking fund to be annually deposited at the rate of 5% compound interest. The scrap value of the warehouse is 10% of the cost of purchase. 

Match the following with respect to types of precipitation.

The gross bearing capacity of a strip footing 1.5 m wide located at a depth of 1.2 m in clay is 420 kN/m². If the unit weight of the soil is 20 kN/m³, estimate the net bearing capacity in kN/m² units.

Calculate the combined correction, due to refraction and Earth's curvature, in levelling (surveying) for a distance of 2500 m. 

A hydraulic jump is categorised as an oscillating jump when the Froude number of the incoming flow lies between ___________.

In case of slenderness limits, according to IS 456-2000, the ratio of unsupported length (1) to the least lateral dimension (d) of a column should not exceed a value of ___________. 

Which of the following stones is classified as igneous rock? 

Study the given statements (S1, S2) about centrifugal pumps and select the most appropriate option with respect to the correctness of the statements.

S1: The operation of pumps connected in series (more than one impeller in the same shaft) increase the flow rate.

S2: The operation pumps connected in parallel allow the head to increase.

Read the given statements (S1, S2) pertaining to structural plywood as per IS : 10701 -2012 and select the most appropriate option with respect to the correctness of the statements.

S1: The moisture content of finished plywood boards shall be in the range 5% to 15%.

S2: The tensile strength and compressive strength across the grain shall be greater than that along the grain.

Hirakud Dam is built across __________.

Identify the INCORRECT statement with respect to different types of pipe flow.

Match the items under List 1 (Members used for) with those under List 2 (Name of member).

As per IS 10262 : 2019, what is the approximate amount of entrapped air to be expected in normal (non-air-entrained) concrete when 10 mm nominal maximum size of aggregate is used in making concrete? 

As per IS456 : 2000, the pH value of water used for mixing and curing of cement concrete shall NOT be less than __________.

Calculate the Reynolds number if the kinematic viscosity of water is 0.01 × 10^-4 m²/s, which is flowing through a pipe of diameter 200 mm with the velocity of 5 m/s.

Identify the correctly matched pair(s) from the following based on the unit of measurement used for the estimation of different items of work.

1. Stone slab in roof: square metres
2. Cutting of trees: tonnes
3. Lime concrete in foundation: cubic metres

Identify the correctly matched pair(s) from the following based on the type of cut-back bitumen and fluxing agents used.

1. Rapid curing (RC) cut-backs : Kerosene
2. Medium curing (MC) cut-backs : Naptha or gasoline
3. Slow curing (SC) cut-backs : light oils

The ratio of Young's modulus of elasticity of two materials (E₁ to E₂) is 2.5. Find the ratio of the elongations in the two bars (δl₁ to δl₂) of these materials if they are of the same length and same area and subjected to the same force P.

In the design of a two-way slab, the flexural reinforcement required in a shorter span is found to be 200 mm²/m. Calculate the required spacing if steel bars of diameter 8 mm are to be used. Ignore the spacing of reinforcement based on other criteria's and calculate only based on the given information.

A column with length ‘b' and breadth 'd' is subjected to an eccentric point load 'P' (eccentric in the direction of breadth) with an eccentricity 'e'. Calculate the bending stress developed. 

Consider the below statements with respect to cement concrete and identify the correct statement(s).

i. Size and shape of aggregates used in making concrete influence the workability of concrete.

ii. As the water cement ratio in making concrete increases, the strength of concrete increases.

iii. Maturity of concrete is independent of temperature at which it is cured.

Identify the defect in timber, which is NOT caused by seasoning of timber. 

In plane table surveying, Lehmann's rules are associated with: 

Study the given statements (S1, and S2) pertaining to the permeability of soils and select the most appropriate option with respect to the correctness of the statements.

S1: Coefficient of permeability of a soil is directly proportional to the square of the particle size.

S2: Permeability of a partially saturated soil is greater than that of a fully saturated soil.

Identify the INCORRECT statement about prismoidal formula used to compute earthwork. 

Consider the following statements with respect to effects of air pollutants on human health and identify the INCORRECT statement. 

As per IS456 : 2000, the deflection, including effects of temperature, creep and shrinkage occurring after erection of partitions and application of finishes of RC structures, should NOT normally exceed __________.

Consider the following statements with respect to the effects of water logging on agricultural land and identify the correct option.

Statement A: Water logging increases the activity of soil bacteria.

Statement B: Water logging leads to growth of wild flora.

Match the items under List 1 (Components of turn out in a railway track) with those under List 2 (Details of components).

Match the following with respect to IS specifications on drinking water quality as per IS 10500-2012.

Which of the following minor losses in pipe flow is taken as \(\frac{V^2}{2g}\) ?

(Consider that 'v' is velocity of the liquid in the pipe and 'g' is acceleration due to gravity.)

If the amount of annuity begins at some future date after a number of years, it is known as ____________.

Which of the following is a vehicle used in making paint? 

A crop having a base period of 120 days requires the following depth of water application in the planting stage, vegetation stage, flowering stage, and maturity stage as 20 cm, 32 cm, 25 cm and 13 cm, respectively. Estimate the duty of irrigation water in ha/cumec units. 

The value of speed ratio of a Pelton wheel turbine varies from ___________.

As per IS soil classification, if the coefficient of uniformity of a soil sample is greater than 6 and the coefficient of curvatures lies between 1 and 3, the soil is classified as __________.

Consider the following statements with respect to proportioning of flanges in a plate girder and identify the correct option.

Statement A: When the moment-resisting capacity of a plate girder is to be increased, the flange cover plates may be provided over the flange angles.

Statement B: The flange plates shall be thicker than the flange angles in a riveted/bolted plate girder.

Identify the instrument shown in the figure below, which is used for finding the shear strength of soil.

Consider the below statements with respect to asbestos and identify the correct option.

Statement A: When asbestos is heated below 550°C, asbestos loses its elasticity and strength and becomes brittle but restores its properties on cooling.

Statement B: Asbestos molecules are strongly bound together only in one direction, whereas the lateral bond with adjacent molecules is quite weak.

Calculate the slope at free end of a cantilever beam of length l = 5 m subjected to a uniformly varying load with intensity varying from 0 kN/m (at B) to 20 kN/m (at A) as shown in figure. Consider that the flexural rigidity (EI) of the beam as constant throughout its length.