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A laboratory compaction test conducted on a soil sample having specific gravity equal to 2.65 gave a maximum dry density of 1.8 g/cm^3 and a degree of saturation of 96%. Take density of water ρw =1 g/cc. Find the optimum moisture content and air content.
17.10%; 4%
16.75%; 2%
15.58%; 5.6%
17.98%; 6%
Correct answer
17.10%; 4%
A simply supported beam of span ' L ' with rectangular cross-section of 100 mm width and 200 mm depth is subjected to a point load at its mid-span (point A). Calculate the magnitude of point load acting, if maximum shear stress at the section below the point A is 1.50 N/mm2.
20000 N
24000 N
28000 N
16000 N
Correct answer
20000 N
Estimate the quantity of earthwork for a portion of road using the trapezoidal formula, in which distance between the sections of the road D=30 m and cross-sectional areas \(A_0 = 5.5 , \text{m}^2, \quad A_1 = 11.5 , \text{m}^2, \quad A_2 = 17 , \text{m}^2, \quad A_3 = 24.5 , \text{m}^2 \)
1478 m3
1256 m3
1189 m3
1305 m3
Correct answer
1478 m3
In a traverse surveying, the direction of a survey line 'PQ' of length 137 m, measured in whole circle bearing system, is found to be 35°. Calculate the latitude of the aforementioned survey line.
123.33 m
78.57 m
112.23 m
93.59 m
Correct answer
123.33 m
Identify the type of slab based on the sizes of reinforced cement concrete slabs given here.
\(\text{Slab } 1: L_y = 7 , \text{m}, \quad L_x = 3 , \text{m} \ \text{Slab } 2: L_y = 4 , \text{m}, \quad L_x = 3 , \text{m} , \text{ (where } L_y \text{ is the length of the longer span of the slab and } L_x \text{ is the length of the shorter span of the slab)} \)
Slab1 - Two way, Slab2 - One way
Slab1 - One way, Slab2 - One way
Slab1 - Two way, Slab2 - Two way
Slab1 - One way, Slab2 - Two way
Correct answer
Slab1 - Two way, Slab2 - One way
Match the following air pollutants with their respective types.
| Type of Pollutant | Pollutant |
|---|---|
| 1. Primary air pollutant | a. Ozone |
| 2. Secondary air pollutant | b. Carbon monoxide |
| 3. Primary air pollutant | c. Nitrogen dioxide |
| 4. Secondary air pollutant | d. Sulphuric acid |
1-d; 2-b; 3-c; 4-a
1-b; 2-c; 3-d; 4-a
1-b; 2-d; 3-c; 4-a
1-b; 2-d; 3-a; 4-c
Correct answer
1-d; 2-b; 3-c; 4-a
Which of the given statements with respect to the manufacture of ordinary Portland cement is correct? in Statements
i) Use of gypsum in making cement avoids flash set of cement.
ii) The manufacture of cement by the wet process requires less fuel when compared to that required by the dry process.
iii) When the temperature in a rotary kiln reaches 750° C, clinker formation takes place.
i, ii and iii
Only i and ii
Only i
Only ii and iii
Correct answer
i, ii and iii
Open channel flow is subcritical when Froude number is
zero
equal to unity
more than unity
less than unity
Correct answer
zero
Which of the following variations in magnetic declination are correctly paired with their respective causes?
Diurnal variation - Temperature variation may cause this type of variation
Secular variation - Earthquakes may cause this type of variation
Irregular variation - Magnetic storms may cause this type of variation
1, 2 and 3
Only 1 and 2
Only 2 and 3
Only 1 and 3
Correct answer
1, 2 and 3
The length of a survey line measured with a 30 m chain was found to be 350 m. Calculate the true length of the line if the chain was 12 cm too long.
349.42 m
350.8 m
351.4 m
352.2 m
Correct answer
349.42 m
In a reinforced cement concrete structure, a deformed bar of diameter 20 mm confirming to IS-1786 is subjected to tension. Calculate its development length to be provided. Take design bond stress in limit state method for 20 mm plain bar subjected to tension as 1.5 N/mm^2 and grade of steel Fe415.
788.68 mm
722.24 mm
688.72 mm
752.18 mm
Correct answer
788.68 mm
A coarse grained soil has a void ratio of 0.7 and specific gravity 2.7. Calculate the critical gradient at which quick condition will occur.
0.93
1.00
1.25
0.97
Correct answer
0.93
Calculate the number of sleepers required for a railway track with an 800 m long BG section. (Take sleeper density as M+5 and length of one rail as 13 m )
1108
654
1098
1352
Correct answer
1108
According to Mohr's Hardness Scale, the hardness value of quartz is.
10
2
5
7
Correct answer
10
Which of the following is an example of a drier used in varnish?
Mastic
Shellac
Amber
Lead acetate
Correct answer
Mastic
According to which method of balancing the traverse, is 'the total error in latitudes and in departure distributed in proportion to the latitudes and departure of the sides'?
.Graphical method
The axis method
Transit method
Bowditch's method
Correct answer
.Graphical method
Study the following statements with respect to characteristics of contour lines, and identify the correct option.
i. Contours do not pass through permanent structures such as buildings.
ii. Contours of different elevations cannot cross each other (caves and overhanging cliffs are the exceptions).
iii. A contour line must close upon itself, though not necessarily within the limits of the map.
ii and iii only
i, ii and iii
i and ii only
i and iii only
Correct answer
ii and iii only
The force per unit area that must be exerted in order to extract water from soil is known as.
soil moisture stress
soil moisture deficiency
capillary potential
moisture equivalent
Correct answer
soil moisture stress
Match the following qualities and tests that are done to find them with respect to bricks (includes different classes).
| Qualities | Tests done to determine these qualities |
|---|---|
| A. Hardness | P. Pressing the brick till it breaks |
| B. Absorption | Q. No impression should be left on the surface the brick |
| C. Soundness | R. Not more than 20 per cent of weight of dry brick |
| D. Compressive strength | S. Should give clear ringing sound |
1.A-Q;B-R;C-P;D-S
2.A-Q; B-R; C-S; D-P
3.A-P; B-Q; C-S; D-P
4.A-Q; B-P; C-S; D-R
Correct answer
1.A-Q;B-R;C-P;D-S
The criteria for minimum and maximum area of tension steel requirement in reinforced concrete beams (singly reinforced and designed as per Limit state method) as per IS 456:2000 are and , respectively. (Notations: As - area of steel, b - breadth of beam, d - effective depth of beam, D - overall depth of beam, fy - characteristic yield strength of steel reinforcement)
\( \quad \frac{A_{s \text{min}}}{bd} \geq \frac{0.85}{f_y}; \quad \frac{A_{s \text{max}}}{bD} \leq 0.04 \[10pt]\)
\(\frac{A_{s \text{min}}}{bd} \geq \frac{0.78}{f_y}; \quad \frac{A_{s \text{max}}}{bD} \leq 0.04 \)
\(\frac{A_{s \text{min}}}{bd} \geq \frac{0.75}{f_y}; \quad \frac{A_{s \text{max}}}{bD} \leq 0.4 \[10pt]\)
\(\frac{A_{s \text{min}}}{bd} \geq \frac{0.8}{f_y}; \quad \frac{A_{s \text{max}}}{bD} \leq 0.05\)
Correct answer
\( \quad \frac{A_{s \text{min}}}{bd} \geq \frac{0.85}{f_y}; \quad \frac{A_{s \text{max}}}{bD} \leq 0.04 \[10pt]\)
Which of the following geological formations are correctly paired with their respective classification of rocks?
Only 1 and 4
1,2,3 and 4
Only 1,2 and 3
Only 1 and 3
Correct answer
Only 1 and 4
A prismatic bar with cross-section 30 mm×30 mm and length 1 m is subjected to an axial tensile force of magnitude 90 kN. Calculate the Young's modulus of elasticity if it experiences a strain of 0.0005.
167×103 N/mm2
200×103 N/mm2
230×103 N/mm2
182×103 N/mm2
Correct answer
167×103 N/mm2
Identify whether the given statements with respect to the determination of density of soil are correct or incorrect.Statements:
(A)-Core cutter and sand replacement methods can be used for finding In-situ density of soil.
(B)-The water displacement method is suitable only for cohesive samples brought from the field.
.Both statements are correct
Both statements are incorrect
Statement A is correct and B is incorrect
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
Correct answer
.Both statements are correct
Heating asphalt with sand and mineral fillers produces.
distilled asphalt
mastic asphalt
asphaltic felt
asphaltic terrazzo
Correct answer
distilled asphalt
In plate girders, the intermediate vertical stiffeners are provided to.
Eliminate flange crippling
Connect the two members
Eliminate web buckling
Connect the extra plate with flanges
Correct answer
Eliminate flange crippling
Differential manometers are used for measuring:
velocity at a point in a fluid
difference of velocity between two points
difference of pressure between two points
difference in density of fluid between two points
Correct answer
velocity at a point in a fluid
The duty of an irrigation canal does NOT depend upon.
soil characteristics through which the canal runs
cultivation methods
method of application of irrigation water
reservoir storage
Correct answer
soil characteristics through which the canal runs
'A certain amount of the gross rent is set aside annually to accumulate the total cost of construction when the life of building is over' is known as.
sinking fund
market value
loss of rent
salvage value
Correct answer
sinking fund
Identify the correct pair with respect to primary and secondary air pollutants.
| Type of Pollutant | Pollutant example |
|---|---|
| 1. Primary air pollutant | Carbon dioxide |
| 2. Secondary air pollutant | Peroxyacetyl nitrate |
| 3. Primary air pollutant | Sulphur dioxide |
| 4. Secondary air pollutant | Formaldehydes |
1,3&4 only
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 3 only
2, 3 & 4 only
Correct answer
1,3&4 only
Match the following with respect to IS specifications on drinking water quality as per IS 10500-2012.
| Characteristics | Acceptable limit |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 250 mg/l |
| Choride | 75 mg/l |
| Fluride | 0.2 mg/l |
| Free residual chloride | 1 mg/l |
1-a; 2-b; 3-d; 4-c
1-d; 2-a; 3-b; 4-c
1-b; 2-d; 3-a; 4-c
1-b; 2-a; 3-d; 4-c
Correct answer
1-a; 2-b; 3-d; 4-c
Which of the following is INCORRECT with respect to functions of camber in roads?
It helps to drain off the rain water from the road surface quickly.
It prevents the entry of surface water into the pavement layers.
It reduces the contact of bituminous pavement layer with water for a longer duration to avoid the stripping of bitumen from the aggregates.
It provides structural stability and support to the edges of the pavements.
Correct answer
It helps to drain off the rain water from the road surface quickly.
As per IS 7861 (Part 2), any operation of concreting done at atmospheric temperature or below is termed as cold weather concreting.
7°C
5°C
10°C
3°C
Correct answer
7°C
In centrifugal pumps, cavitation is reduced by
reducing the suction head
increasing flow velocity
reducing the discharge
throttling the discharge
Correct answer
reducing the suction head
Match the following terminologies used in Irrigation Engineering with their explanation/example.
| Terminology | Explanation / Example |
|---|---|
| 1. Field capacity | a. Water content at which plants can no longer extract sufficient water from the soil for its growth |
| 2. Permanent wilting point | b. The moisture content of the soil after free drainage has removed most of the gravity water |
| 3. Commercial crop | c. Sugar cane |
| 4. Plantation crop | d. Cocoa |
1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
Correct answer
1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b
Identify whether the given statements is/are correct or incorrect with respect to chain surveying.
(i) Chain surveying is suitable for surveys of a small extent on open grounds to secure data for the exact description of the boundaries of a piece of land.
(ii) The principle of chain surveying is triangulation.
Both statements i and ii are correct
Both statements i and ii are incorrect
Only statement ii is correct
Only statement i is correct
Correct answer
Both statements i and ii are correct
Calculate the volume of sand required for making 3m^3 of concrete with a nominal mix in the proportion 1 (cement) : 2 (sand) : 4 (coarse aggregates) for the construction of an RCC beam.
1.26 m^3
1.32 m^3
1.62 m^3
1.54 m^3
Correct answer
1.26 m^3
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, a multi-purpose irrigation project, is built on the river.
Kaveri
Ganga
Brahmaputra
Godavari
Correct answer
Kaveri
Identify whether the given statements with respect to fillet weld in comparison to groove weld are correct or incorrect.
A) Fillet welds normally require less material preparation and are easier to fit than groove welds.
B) For a given amount of weld material, fillet welds are stronger than groove welds.
Both statements are correct
Statement B is correct and Statement A is incorrect
Both statements are incorrect
Statement A is correct and Statement B is incorrect
Correct answer
Both statements are correct
Study the following statements with respect to cutback bitumen and identify the correct answer.
Statement A : Addition of petroleum hydrocarbon (Kerosene) decreases the viscosity of bitumen.
Statement B : Addition of petroleum hydrocarbon (Kerosene) increases the ability of bitumen to penetrate into asphalt concrete.
statement A is correct and B is incorrect
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
Both statements are correct
Both statements are incorrect
Correct answer
statement A is correct and B is incorrect
A circular shaft of 20 mm diameter is required to transmit torque from one shaft to another. Find the safe torque which the shaft can transmit if the shear stress is not to exceed 30 MPa.
12500π N-mm
20000π N-mm
15000π N-mm
17500π N-mm
Correct answer
12500π N-mm
According to Mohr-Coulomb theory of failure, useful in case of soils, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The ultimate strength of material is determined by the stresses on the potential failure plane.
Material fails essentially by shear
The failure criterion depends on the intermediate principal stress
The critical shear stress causing failure depends upon the properties of the material as well as on normal stress on the failure plane.
Correct answer
The ultimate strength of material is determined by the stresses on the potential failure plane.
For the most economical Trapezoidal channel section, one of the sloping sides shall be equal to:
top width
half of top width
half of base width
base width
Correct answer
top width
_______ is an example of a drier used in varnish.
Copal
Litharge
Mastic
Turpentine
Correct answer
Copal
Which of the following is NOT a factor used to calculate the effective net area of steel tension members?
Geometric factor
Ductility factor
Shear lag factor
Imperfection factor
Correct answer
Geometric factor
Identify the correct pair(s) from the following based on the types of cement and their respective IS specifications.
| Type of cement | IS specifications |
|---|---|
| 1. Initial setting time of ordinary Portland cement | Not more than 30 minutes |
| 2. Initial setting time of sulphate resistant Portland cement | Not less than 45 minutes |
| 3. Final setting time of sulphate resistant Portland cement | Not more than 600 minutes |
Only 2
Only 1 and 3
Only 2 and 3
Only 3
Correct answer
Only 2
Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R) with respect to municipal solid waste collection.
(A): In hilly areas, waste collection should ideally start at the lowest point and proceed to higher levels.
(R): Collection of waste starts at the lowest point and proceeds to higher levels ensuring that waste collectors or waste collection vehicles need not carry increasing amounts of waste up steep slopes.
Both A and R are true.
Both A and R are false.
A is false, but R is true.
A is true, but R is false.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true.
As per IS7861 (part 1), any operation of concreting done at atmospheric temperatures above (other than steam curing) is termed as hot weather concreting.
40°C
37°C
47°C
55°C
Correct answer
40°C
Identify the correct statement related to circular shaft subjected to pure torsion.
At the outer surface of the shaft the shear stress is zero.
If a moment is applied in a vertical plane containing the longitudinal axis of the beam, it will be subjected to torque causing torsion in the member.
The twist along the shaft is not uniform
Torque required to produce a twist of one radian per unit length of a shaft is termed as torsional rigidity.
Correct answer
At the outer surface of the shaft the shear stress is zero.
Which of the following factors is NOT considered for the selection of rails?
Spacing of sleepers
Speed of the train
Distance between successive railway stations
Gauge of the track
Correct answer
Spacing of sleepers
Calculate the length of a simple circular curve, if its deflection angle is 45° and radius 400 m.
314.16 m
326.19 m
298.78 m
227.89 m
Correct answer
314.16 m
Match the following with respect to sewer appurtenances:
| 1. Storm water inlets | a. Provided to admit the surface runoff to the sewers. |
|---|---|
| 2. Catch basins | b. Provided at the head of the sewers. |
| 3.Flushing manholes | c. Provided to stop the entry of heavy debris present in the storm water into the sewers. |
1-c,2-b,3-a
1-a, 2-c,3-b
1-a,2-b,3-c
1-c, 2-a, 3-b
Correct answer
1-c,2-b,3-a
A real fluid, in which the shear stress is NOT proportional to the rate of shear strain is called ____ .
Newtonian fluid
ideal plastic fluid
ideal fluid
non-Newtonian fluid
Correct answer
Newtonian fluid
Identify the ODD option with respect to the classification of canals based on the discharge and function of the canal.
Power canal
Navigation canal
Branch canal
Carrier canal
Correct answer
Power canal
Which of the following is an electromagnetic distance measurement instrument used in surveying?
Prismatic compass
Pentagraph
Auto level
Tellurometer
Correct answer
Prismatic compass
Which of the following is NOT a chief constituent used in acid refractories for the manufacture of ceramic materials?
Quartz
Magnesite
Silica
Ganister
Correct answer
Quartz
It is observed that in a road construction project the original sanctioned estimate is likely to be exceeded by more than 30% due to an increase in the cost of raw materials. The detailed estimate to be prepared for the situation is known as ____ .
revised estimate
supplementary estimate
approximate estimate
abstract estimate
Correct answer
revised estimate
Which of the following rock minerals is made of chemical composition 'calcium magnesium carbonate'?
Gypsum
Mica
Dolomite
Silicon dioxide
Correct answer
Gypsum
A sand deposit has the following properties in its natural state: i) Bulk unit weight: 19.5kN/m³ ii) Unit weight of soil solids: 25kN/m³ iii) Water content: 15%. Calculate the porosity of sand in its natural state.
32.17%
38.49%
28.32%
34.79%
Correct answer
32.17%
Study the following statements with respect to compaction of soil and identify the correct option:
Statement A: Fine-grained soils attain a much higher density and lower optimum water content when compared to well graded coarse-grained soils.
Statement B: Compacted density of soil increases as water content increased, till a maximum dry density is achieved.
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
Both statements are correct
Both statements are incorrect
Statement A is correct and B is incorrect
Correct answer
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
As per the assumptions made in the design of RCC members for limit state of collapse in flexure, the maximum strain in the tension reinforcement in the section at failure shall not be less than ____ (Take grade of steel as Fe 415 and modulus of elasticity of steel as E_s).
327.58/E_s +0.002
360.87/E_s +0.002
415/E_s +0.002
477.25/E_s +0.002
Correct answer
327.58/E_s +0.002
Study the following statements and identify the correct option with respect to factors affecting permeability of soil medium:
Statement A: Permeability is directly proportional to the viscosity of water and inversely proportional to its unit weight.
Statement B: Degree of saturation of soil medium alters the permeability through soil.
Both statements are incorrect
Both statements are correct
Statement A is correct and B is incorrect
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
Correct answer
Both statements are incorrect
As per IS 10500-2012, the acceptable limit of lead content in drinking water is ____ .
0.05mg/l
0.001mg/l
0.00mg/l
0.01mg/l
Correct answer
0.05mg/l
Which of the following laws states that the strength of cement concrete is only dependent upon water to cement ratio provided the mix is workable?
Abrams'law
Powers' law
Stefan's law
Coulombs' law
Correct answer
Abrams'law
The unit of measurement used for estimating quantity of surface dressing and levelling the earth surface is ____ .
square metres
running metre
cubic metres
quintals
Correct answer
square metres
A building requires 9 RCC columns of size 0.2 m breadth, 0.2 m thickness and 4 m height. Estimate the quantity of steel reinforcement required, if the steel reinforcement to be provided is 1.5% by their gross volume.
1.798 quintal
2.199 quintal
1.585 quintal
0.695 quintal
Correct answer
1.798 quintal
Calculate the annual rate of depreciation by constant percentage method by taking the original cost of property =₹15,00,000, scrap value =₹65,000 and life in years 12.
0.33
0.19
0.38
0.23
Correct answer
0.33
In theodolite, what will happen with respect to rotation of upper and lower plates, if the lower clamp is clamped and the upper clamp is unclamped?
Upper plate rotates on inner axis with relative motion between upper and lower plates.
Both upper and lower plates rotate together
Lower plate rotates on outer axis with relative motion between upper and lower plates
Instrument can rotate without any motion between two plates
Correct answer
Upper plate rotates on inner axis with relative motion between upper and lower plates.
A reinforced cement concrete cantilever beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load with an intensity 'w' kN/m directed vertically upwards. The main reinforcement (longitudinal) shall be provided ____ Ignore the self-weight of beam.
along the neutral axis
anywhere in the section of beam
below neutral axis
above neutral axis
Correct answer
along the neutral axis
Which of the following buckling curves is applicable about z-z axis for a rolled steel I-section used as an axially loaded compression member shown in the given figure, if (h/bf )>1.2 and tf<=40 mm?
Class -d
Class -a
Class -c
Class -b
Correct answer
Class -d
Following IS : 2502-1963, in the preparation of bar bending schedule of reinforcements for reinforced concrete, the length of the reinforcement bar shown in the given figure is estimated as:
\(1 + C_1 + C_2 + 2H + \sqrt{C_1^2 - D_1^2} + \sqrt{C_2^2 - D_2^2} \)
\(1 + C_1 + C_2 + 2H - \sqrt{C_1^2 - D_1^2} - \sqrt{C_2^2 - D_2^2} \ \)
\(1 + C_1 + C_2 + 3H - \sqrt{C_1^2 - D_1^2} - \sqrt{C_2^2 - D_2^2} \ \)
\(A + C_1 + C_2 + E + F + 3H \)
Correct answer
\(1 + C_1 + C_2 + 2H + \sqrt{C_1^2 - D_1^2} + \sqrt{C_2^2 - D_2^2} \)
Identify the correct pair(s) from the following based on maximum value of cross slope for different types of road surfaces as per IRC guidelines.
| Type of Road Surface | Maximum Value of Cross Slope |
|---|---|
| 1. Thin bituminous surface | 2.0% |
| 2. Water bound macadam and gravel pavement | 3.0% |
| 3. Cement concrete and high type bituminous surface | 2.0% |
1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
Correct answer
1 only
The compound responsible for causing permanent hardness is:
calcium bicarbonate only
calcium chloride
both calcium bicarbonate and magnesium bicarbonate
magnesium bicarbonate only
Correct answer
calcium bicarbonate only
______ is characterised due to swelling caused by the growth of layers of sapwood over wounds after a branch has been cut off in an irregular manner.
Rind gall
Shakes
Foxiness
Knots
Correct answer
Rind gall
Flow in an open channel is classified as turbulent if the Reynold's number of flow is ____ .
less than 2000
more than 4000
less than 500
more than 2000
Correct answer
less than 2000
Calculate the delta for a crop if its duty is 2000 hectares/cumec on the field. (Consider the base period of crop as 100 days.)
0.246 m
0.322 m
0.532 m
0.432 m
Correct answer
0.246 m
Match the columns with respect to acceptable noise levels as specified in IS 4954:1968.
| Location | Acceptable Noise Level |
|---|---|
| 1. Outdoor noise level in rural residential areas | a. 25–30 dB |
| 2. Indoor noise level in hospital building | b. 25–35 dB |
| 3. Indoor noise level in radio and TV studio | c. 35–45 dB |
1-a, 2-b, 3-c
1-b, 2-c, 3-a
1-b, 2-a, 3-c
1-c, 2-b, 3-a
Correct answer
1-a, 2-b, 3-c
The instrument shown in the given figure is used for ____ on bitumen.
penetration test
softening point test
ductility test
viscosity test
Correct answer
penetration test
A commercial building is constructed on a 1000 m² plot of land. The plinth area is 800 m². The building fetches a gross rent of ₹50,000 per month. The total outgoing per year is ____ , if, the cost of repair is at the rate of 10% of income, the yearly property tax is ₹5 per m² of land and ₹40 per m² of plinth area.
₹97,000
₹42,000
₹5,04,000
₹55,000
Correct answer
₹97,000
Match the columns with respect to types of canal based on canal alignment.
| Types of Canals | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 1. Ridge Canal | c. Canal aligned along a watershed and runs for most of its length on a watershed |
| 2. Contour Canal | a. Canal that is aligned parallel to contours of the area |
| 3. Side Slope Canal | b. Canal aligned roughly at right angles to the contours and is neither on the watershed nor in the valley |
1-c; 2-b; 3-a
1-a; 2-c; 3-b
1-a; 2-b; 3-c
1-c; 2-a; 3-b
Correct answer
1-c; 2-b; 3-a
While aligning a hill road with a ruling gradient of 5%, a horizontal curve of radius 70 m is encountered. Find the grade compensation.
1.60%
1.20%
1.36%
1.42%
Correct answer
1.60%
Identify the correct option related to the given Assertion and Reason.
Assertion (A): By providing air vessels on the suction and delivery sides of a reciprocating pump, it is possible to increase the delivery head of the pump.
Reason (R): The air vessel eliminates the acceleration head and makes discharge uniform.
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
A is false but R is true
A is true but R is false
Correct answer
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
The overall efficiency of a centrifugal pump when head is 25 m, discharge =0.04 m³/s, output power p=16 kW is ____ .
65%
60%
68.5%
62.5%
Correct answer
65%
Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R) with respect to influence of aggregate to cement ratio on fresh concrete properties of concrete.
(A): If the aggregate to cement ratio of a concrete mix is increased the concrete mix becomes lean.
(R): The quantity of paste available for lubrication decreases, if the aggregate to cement ratio is increased.
A is false but, R is true
A is true but, R is false
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Correct answer
A is false but, R is true
The PCU recommended by the IRC for agricultural tractors on rural roads is:
1.0
3.0
0.5
1.5
Correct answer
1.0
Study the given figure and identify the correct pairs with respect to different parts of the prismatic compass.
14-Agate cap, 13-Mirror, 15-Pivot, 11-Brake pin
11-Agate cap, 13-Mirror, 14- Pivot, 15-Brake pin
15-Agate cap, 13-Mirror, 14-Pivot, 11-Brake pin
15-Agate cap, 13-Mirror, 11-Pivot, 14-Brake pin
Correct answer
14-Agate cap, 13-Mirror, 15-Pivot, 11-Brake pin
Which of the following is NOT a mode of local failures in steel beams?
Torsional buckling
Buckling of thin flanges of section
Local crushing of web
Shear yield of web
Correct answer
Torsional buckling
Calculate the bulk modulus of an alloy body if its modulus of elasticity is found to be 180 Gpa. Consider that the Poisson's ratio of tested material as 0.25 .
120 GPa
140 GPa
100 GPa
160 GPa
Correct answer
120 GPa
Calculate the depth of neutral axis (measured from extreme compression fibre) of a singly reinforced concrete beam (simply supported) of size 200 mm (width) ×450 mm (depth), reinforced with 2 numbers of 16 mm diameter steel bars. Use M20 grade concrete, Fe415 steel, xu max/d =0.48 and effective cover thickness =35 mm
100.82 mm
88.74 mm
199.82 mm
50.41 mm
Correct answer
100.82 mm
Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R) with respect to Kennedy's theory applicable for channel design.
(A) Kennedy assumed that silt is kept in suspension.
(R) According to Kennedy's assumption Eddy's generated from the bed only.
A is false but, R is true
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
Correct answer
A is false but, R is true
What role does the 'schedule of rates' play in the preparation of cost estimates for civil engineering works?
It determines the interest rates for project financing.
It outlines the project timeline and milestones
It calculates the cost of construction equipment
It provides a detailed list of unit rates for various items of work
Correct answer
It determines the interest rates for project financing.
Match the columns with respect to different traffic signs used in traffic engineering.
| 1. Regulatory signs | A. prohibitory signs, restriction end signs, stop and give way signs, etc. |
|---|---|
| 2. Warning sings | B. cross road, side road right, narrow bridge, etc. |
| 3. Informatory signs | C. parking signs, flood gauge, facility information sign, etc. |
1→ A,2→ B,3→C
1→ A,2→C,3→ B
1→C,2→ A,3→ B
1→ B,2→C,3→ A
Correct answer
1→ A,2→ B,3→C
Identify the correct pair(s) from the following based on standard load taken for a specified penetration in California Bearing Ratio test on soil.
| Penetration Depth | Standard Load |
|---|---|
| 2.5 mm | 1370 kg |
| 5.0 mm | 2080 kg |
| 7.5 mm | 2780 kg |
Only 1
Only 3
Only 2 and 3
Only 1 and 2
Correct answer
Only 1
The infiltration capacity of soil does NOT depend on ____ .
initial soil moisture content
permeability of soil
rain fall intensity
type of crop grown at the considered location
Correct answer
initial soil moisture content
Identify the type of weld made between the two plates shown in the given figure.
Continuous fillet weld
Flat fillet weld
Groove weld
Lap weld
Correct answer
Continuous fillet weld
The compressive strength of structural granite, when tested according to IS 1121 (part I) : 1974, shall not be less than ____ .
325 N/mm²
144.44 N/mm²
98.06 N/mm²
208 N/mm²
Correct answer
325 N/mm²
Calculate the number of standard modular bricks of size 19×9×9 cm required for a masonry work of total volume 5 m³. (Consider 5% breakages wastage)
2825 numbers
2625 numbers
2720 numbers
2680 numbers
Correct answer
2825 numbers
Identify whether the given statements with respect to plate load test used to find ultimate bearing capacity of soil are correct or incorrect statements:
A) The plate load test is a laboratory test used to find ultimate bearing capacity of soil.
B) The bearing plate is either circular or square, made of steel not less than 25 mm in thickness.
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
Both statements are incorrect
Both statements are correct
Statement A is correct and B is incorrect
Correct answer
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
A simple U tube manometer containing mercury is connected to a pipe in which a fluid of specific gravity 0.5 and having vacuum pressure is flowing. The other end of the manometer is open to atmosphere. Calculate the vacuum pressure in the pipe. (Take acceleration due to gravity as 10 N/cm2 )
-84460 N/cm2
-48957 N/cm2
-62450 N/cm2
-55150 N/cm2
Correct answer
-84460 N/cm2
Identify the INCORRECT statement by referring to a cantilever beam in the figure.
Bending moment at point C is greater than that at point D .
Shear force at point 𝐷 is lesser than that at point 𝐵.
Shear force at point C is greater than that at point B .
Bending moment at point C is lesser than that at point B .
Correct answer
Bending moment at point C is greater than that at point D .
"As per IS 1200 (part 15):1987, the paint coefficient (multiplying factor) for fully glazed steel doors is ________.
1.5 for each side
1.0 for each side
0.5 for each side
2 for each side"
Correct answer
1.5 for each side
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