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SSC JE Civil 9 Oct 2023 Shift 1 Official Paper-I (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

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

13 – 145 × 29 ÷ 52 + 11 = ?

  1. ((a))

    106

  2. ((b))

    117

  3. ((c))

    94

  4. ((d))

    83

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Answer: ((a))

106

2

Vipul departs from his home and walks 20 m towards the east. He then turns left and walks 15 m. He turns left again and walks 10 m. He then takes a right turn and walks 20 m. He then takes a left turn and walks 14 m. He takes a final left turn and walks 45 m to stop at Point X. How far is he from a pole which is 10 m to the south of his house?

(Assume that all the turns are 90° turns only.)

  1. ((a))

    10 m

  2. ((b))

    14 m

  3. ((c))

    6 m

  4. ((d))

    4 m

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Answer: ((a))

10 m

3

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

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)

Crew : Sailor :: Army : ?

  1. ((a))

    Police

  2. ((b))

    Battlefield

  3. ((c))

    Soldier

  4. ((d))

    War

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Answer: ((a))

Police

5

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

Alisha is an athlete who runs 10 km towards the south and then turns to the left. After running 6 km, she again turns to the left and runs 10 km. Now, In which direction is she from the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    West

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    North

  4. ((d))

    East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West

7

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some chips are wafers.

No wafer is a toffee.

All desserts are chips.

Conclusions:

I. All chips can never be toffees.

II. No dessert is a wafer.

III. Some toffees are desserts.

  1. ((a))

    Only I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only III follows

  3. ((c))

    None follows

  4. ((d))

    Only I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I follows

8

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

KLJH, FGEC, ABZX, VWUS, ?

  1. ((a))

    PQSM

  2. ((b))

    QRPN

  3. ((c))

    QRTV

  4. ((d))

    QRNP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PQSM

9

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

8, 10, 24, 58, 120, ?

  1. ((a))

    234

  2. ((b))

    243

  3. ((c))

    218

  4. ((d))

    216

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

234

10

Seven people L, M, N, O, P,Q and R are sitting in a straight line adjacent to one another, facing the north (not necessarily in the given order).

P is sitting third to the left of Q. N is an immediate neighbour of O and Q. L is sitting third to the right of Q. R is the immediate neighbour of L and M.

Who is sitting to the immediate right of P?

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    O

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

11

In a certain code language, “MERITORIOUS” is written as “10” and “OBJECTIONABLE” is written as “12”. How will “PREPATORY” be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

12

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)

Lyric : Song :: Stanza : ?

  1. ((a))

    Essay

  2. ((b))

    English

  3. ((c))

    Poem

  4. ((d))

    Literature

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Answer: ((a))

Essay

13

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

Bird : Ornithology :: Plant : _______

  1. ((a))

    Physics

  2. ((b))

    Botany

  3. ((c))

    Trees

  4. ((d))

    Chemistry

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Answer: ((a))

Physics

14

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

13, 34, 63, 108, 177, 278, ?

  1. ((a))

    423

  2. ((b))

    491

  3. ((c))

    432

  4. ((d))

    419

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

423

15

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.

NTD : OVG : : KPM: LRP :: ? : UXQ

  1. ((a))

    SVN

  2. ((b))

    TVM

  3. ((c))

    TVN

  4. ((d))

    SUM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SVN

16

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

XUOA, DYME, JCKI, PGIO, ?

  1. ((a))

    UKGU

  2. ((b))

    ULGU

  3. ((c))

    VLGU

  4. ((d))

    VKGU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UKGU

17

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the si×th term?

8 ∶ 1 ∶∶ ? ∶ 2 ∶∶ 200 ∶ 5

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

18

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

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.

33 ∶ 627 ∶∶ 47 ∶ 893 ∶∶ 21 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    399

  2. ((b))

    385

  3. ((c))

    371

  4. ((d))

    407

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

399

20

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

153 × 9 - 5 + 32 ÷ 90 = ?

  1. ((a))

    150

  2. ((b))

    160

  3. ((c))

    143

  4. ((d))

    155

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150

21

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/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)

(6, 12, 9)

(16, 10, 13)

  1. ((a))

    (15, 7, 11)

  2. ((b))

    (19, 24, 5)

  3. ((c))

    (3, 14, 8)

  4. ((d))

    (13, 38, 4)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(15, 7, 11)

22

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

17, 57, 22, 52, ?, 47

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    51

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

23

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

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

  1. Country
  2. Continent
  3. City
  4. Municipality
  5. State
  1. ((a))

    5, 3, 2, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 5, 3, 4

  3. ((c))

    2, 1, 5, 3, 4

  4. ((d))

    1, 2, 5, 4, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 3, 2, 4, 1

25

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. city
  2. building
  3. state
  4. country
  5. continent
  1. ((a))

    2, 1, 4, 3, 5

  2. ((b))

    3, 4, 2, 1, 5

  3. ((c))

    2, 1, 3, 4, 5

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 4, 5, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 1, 4, 3, 5

26

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

MCWF, OFUE, ? , SLQC, UOOB

  1. ((a))

    PHTC

  2. ((b))

    OHSE

  3. ((c))

    PITD

  4. ((d))

    QISD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PHTC

27

In a code language, 'COURT' is written as TROOC and 'SPORT' is written as TRIPS. How will 'BLIND' be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    BNELD

  2. ((b))

    DNILB

  3. ((c))

    DNALB

  4. ((d))

    DNCLB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BNELD

28

In a certain code language, ‘LESSON’ is written as ‘IDPPNK’ and ‘CLASS’ is written as ‘ZIZPP’. How will ‘CHAPTER’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    MDZZOQE

  2. ((b))

    ZEZMQDO

  3. ((c))

    DOZEZMQ

  4. ((d))

    MZQEDZO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MDZZOQE

29

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

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

JSGXK : ADXIB :: LFCWE : CQTHV :: BDXOF : ?

  1. ((a))

    SOXWZ

  2. ((b))

    SOOZW

  3. ((c))

    ZOOWX

  4. ((d))

    WXOZD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SOXWZ

32

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

FDQE, KJXM, PPEU, ?, ZBSK

  1. ((a))

    VULB

  2. ((b))

    UVLC

  3. ((c))

    VUKB

  4. ((d))

    VULC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VULB

33

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

Cot : Wood

  1. ((a))

    Cloth : Cotton

  2. ((b))

    Stove : Gas

  3. ((c))

    Utensil : Cook

  4. ((d))

    Jewellery : Leg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cloth : Cotton

34

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

In a certain code language, ‘CHECK’ is written as ‘110’ and ‘CORRECT’ is written as ‘114’. How will ‘WRONG’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    106

  3. ((c))

    95

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

36

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

Each of the seven friends, Kirti, Siya, Amita, Preeti, Deepika, Jeet and Pari, has scored different marks in an exam. Pari has scored more than Kirti but less than Siya. Deepika has scored less than Preeti but more than Amita. Kirti has scored more than Preeti but less than Pari. Siya is not the highest scorer.

Who among the following has NOT scored more than Preeti?

  1. ((a))

    Jeet

  2. ((b))

    Siya

  3. ((c))

    Pari

  4. ((d))

    Amita

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jeet

38

Ram pointed towards a lady and said, “Her daughter is the wife of my son-in-law.” What relation does Ram have with the woman he pointed towards?

  1. ((a))

    Husband

  2. ((b))

    Father

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Husband

39

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

40

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.

9 ∶ 38 ∶∶ 13 ∶ ? ∶∶ 24 ∶ 83

  1. ((a))

    57

  2. ((b))

    44

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

41

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the # signs and balance the given equation.

25 # 8 # 21 # 3 # 5 # 4 # 4

  1. ((a))

     ̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

  2. ((b))

     ̶ , +, ÷, ×, =, +

  3. ((c))

    +,  ̶ , ÷, ×, =, +

  4. ((d))

     ̶ , +, ÷, =, ×, +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 ̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

42

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

FTFX, GVCT, ?, IZWL, JBTH

  1. ((a))

    HEVP

  2. ((b))

    HUTM

  3. ((c))

    HSRU

  4. ((d))

    HXZP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HEVP

43

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

8 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 8

  1. ((a))

    × + − ÷

  2. ((b))

    ÷ − + ×

  3. ((c))

    × ÷ + −

  4. ((d))

    ÷ + − ×

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× + − ÷

44

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

  1. Adequate
  2. Aphorism
  3. Amplify
  4. Aphrodite
  5. Amorphous
  6. Adamant
  1. ((a))

    6, 1, 3, 5, 2, 4

  2. ((b))

    6, 3, 1, 5, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    6, 1, 3, 2, 5, 4

  4. ((d))

    6, 1, 5, 3, 2, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6, 1, 3, 5, 2, 4

45

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Only 1 person sits to the left of D. A is an immediate neighbour of D. Only 2 people sit between F and D. Only 3 people sit between C and G. B is not an immediate neighbour of G. Only 2 people sit between E and A.

Who sits to the immediate left of G?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

46

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)

(7, 5, 24)

(8, 2, 60)

  1. ((a))

    (4, 8, 39)

  2. ((b))

    (6, 3, 36)

  3. ((c))

    (9, 3, 72)

  4. ((d))

    (6, 3, 18)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(4, 8, 39)

47

K @ L means ‘L is the husband of K’

K & L means ‘K is the mother of L’

K # L means ‘K is the son of L’

If A & B @ C # D @ E, the how is B related to D?

  1. ((a))

    Son's wife

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Mother

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son's wife

48

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

  1. Unaware
  2. Unable
  3. Unavoidable
  4. Unacceptable
  5. Unanimous
  6. Unaffected
  1. ((a))

    4, 2, 6, 5, 3, 1

  2. ((b))

    2, 4, 6, 5, 3, 1

  3. ((c))

    2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 4, 5, 6, 3, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 2, 6, 5, 3, 1

49

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:

Some plates are cups.

All cups are spoons.

Conclusions:

I. Some spoons are plates.

II. All spoons are plates.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

50

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

According to the Indian Bureau of mines 2020, which two states of India have the maximum gold ore reserves?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Bihar and Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh

52

The term 'kick off' is related to which of the following games?

  1. ((a))

    Cricket

  2. ((b))

    Football

  3. ((c))

    Badminton

  4. ((d))

    Hockey

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cricket

53

Which of the following is referred to as ‘credit money’?

  1. ((a))

    Money value = Commodity value

  2. ((b))

    Money value > Commodity value

  3. ((c))

    Money value = 10 percent less than Commodity value

  4. ((d))

    Money value < Commodity value

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Money value = Commodity value

54

What is the dimension of a basketball court?

  1. ((a))

    28 × 18 m

  2. ((b))

    28 × 15 m

  3. ((c))

    28 × 22 m

  4. ((d))

    28 × 20 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 × 18 m

55

‘The Trophic-Dynamic Aspect of Ecology’ was studied by whom in the year 1942?

  1. ((a))

    Rachel Carson

  2. ((b))

    Raymond L Lindeman 

  3. ((c))

    Frederic Clements 

  4. ((d))

    Alexander Humboldt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rachel Carson

56

The Plan for Partition of India is known as the:

  1. ((a))

    15th Aug Plan

  2. ((b))

    3rd June Plan

  3. ((c))

    5th May Plan

  4. ((d))

    18th July Plan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15th Aug Plan

57

How do colours contribute to effective presentation and documents in MS PowerPoint?

  1. ((a))

    Colours help in copying and pasting content between documents

  2. ((b))

    Colours create a sense of hierarchy and emphasise important information.

  3. ((c))

    Colours make the content appear larger and more prominent.

  4. ((d))

    Automatically correct spelling and grammar errors in the text.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Colours help in copying and pasting content between documents

58

Which of the following Legislative Bills proposed to set-up the Indian Antarctic Authority (IAA) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    The Indian Antarctic (Amendment) Bill, 2022 

  2. ((b))

    The Indian Antarctic (Amendment) Bill, 2021

  3. ((c))

    The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2021 

  4. ((d))

    The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Indian Antarctic (Amendment) Bill, 2022 

59

Which of the following is the correct match of the column-A column-B?

Column-A (Type of Rock)Column-B (Example)
i.Sedimentary rocksa.Granite
ii.Igneous rocksb.Limestone
iii.Metamorphic rocksc.Gneiss
  1. ((a))

    i - a, ii - c, iii - b

  2. ((b))

    i - c, ii - b, iii - a

  3. ((c))

    i - c, ii - a, iii - b

  4. ((d))

    i - b, ii - a, iii - c

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i - a, ii - c, iii - b

60

Who was responsible for killing the last Mauryan King?

  1. ((a))

    Vasudev Kanva

  2. ((b))

    Simuka

  3. ((c))

    Kanishka

  4. ((d))

    Pushyamitra Sunga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vasudev Kanva

61

In which of the following years was the ‘New Economic Policy’ introduced in India?

  1. ((a))

    1991

  2. ((b))

    1993

  3. ((c))

    1992

  4. ((d))

    1990

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1991

62

Which of the following is the correct match of the column-A with column-B?

Column-A (River)Column-B (Place of Origin)
i.Gangaa.Amarkantak
ii.Chenabb.Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar
iii.Narmadac.Gangotri glacier
iv.Krishnad.Spiti
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

63

What is in situ conservation method of biodiversity?

  1. ((a))

    It concerns with the conservation of species in botanic gardens and captive breeding programmes.

  2. ((b))

    It concerns with the conservation areas as ‘warehouses’ of biological information.  

  3. ((c))

    It concerns with the cryopreservation of gametes. 

  4. ((d))

    It concerns with the protective maintenance of threatened species in zoological parks.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It concerns with the conservation of species in botanic gardens and captive breeding programmes.

64

According to the Multidimensional Poverty Index 2022, which was the poorest state?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

65

Which of the following is a collection of authoritative terminology originally compiled from IUPAC recommendations published by the scientific divisions of the union?

  1. ((a))

    Gold Book

  2. ((b))

    Purple Book

  3. ((c))

    Red Book

  4. ((d))

    Orange Book

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gold Book

66

Which of the following is an inanimate object that forms the environment?

  1. ((a))

    Plants

  2. ((b))

    Water

  3. ((c))

    Fungi

  4. ((d))

    Fish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plants

67

Whose invasion of India resulted in the third battle of Panipat?

  1. ((a))

    Ahmad Shah Abdali

  2. ((b))

    Dost Mohammad

  3. ((c))

    Nadir Shah

  4. ((d))

    Babur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ahmad Shah Abdali

68

Appointment, posting and promotion of District Judge in a state are made by __________________.

  1. ((a))

    Chief justice of the high court of the state in consultation with the governor

  2. ((b))

    Governor in consultation with the High Court

  3. ((c))

    President in consultation with the High Court

  4. ((d))

    Chief Minister in consultation with Chief justice of High Court

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief justice of the high court of the state in consultation with the governor

69

Apart from income tax, there will also be TDS at ______ and gift tax on digital assets to be paid by the receiver, depending on certain conditions.

  1. ((a))

    1%

  2. ((b))

    2%

  3. ((c))

    5%

  4. ((d))

    4%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1%

70

Khagen Mahanta was a notable person in the folk music of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

71

What is the horizontal field view of one eye in human beings?

  1. ((a))

    150°

  2. ((b))

    50°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    170°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150°

72

According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty?

  1. ((a))

    To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals

  2. ((b))

    To promote the spirit of brotherhood

  3. ((c))

    To safeguard public property

  4. ((d))

    To vote in public election

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals

73

The book ‘Mitakshara’ is related to which of the following fields?

  1. ((a))

    Agriculture

  2. ((b))

    Politics

  3. ((c))

    Finance

  4. ((d))

    Judiciary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agriculture

74

The question consists of two statements, namely, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Use them to choose the correct alternative.

Assertion (A): Pocket money given by parents is included while estimating national income

Reason (R): It represents a transfer of payment from parents to children

  1. ((a))

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. ((b))

    A is true and R is false

  3. ((c))

    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

  4. ((d))

    A is false but R is true 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

75

Who was the captain of India’s Under-19 Women’s cricket team that won the inaugural edition of the Women’s Under-19 T-20 World Cup in January 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Sweta Sherawat

  2. ((b))

    Shafali Verma

  3. ((c))

    Archana Devi

  4. ((d))

    Richa Ghosh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sweta Sherawat

76

The weight loss and marked depletion of subcutaneous fat and muscle mass are characteristic features of which syndrome occurs in infants?

  1. ((a))

    Marasmus

  2. ((b))

    Down syndrome

  3. ((c))

    Eczema

  4. ((d))

    Pertussis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Marasmus

77

Which city is known as the ‘Silicon Plateau’?

  1. ((a))

    Hyderabad

  2. ((b))

    Ahmedabad

  3. ((c))

    Bengaluru

  4. ((d))

    Chandigarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hyderabad

78

Match the hills of India with their regions.

HillsRegions
1.Javadi Hillsa.Eastern Ghats
2.Doddabettab.Western Ghats
3.Jaintia Hillsc.Purvanchal
4.Patkai Hillsd.Meghalaya Plateau
  1. ((a))

    1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d

  2. ((b))

    1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c

  3. ((c))

    1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - c

  4. ((d))

    1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - c

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d

79

The total members who participate in the election of president is called _________.

  1. ((a))

    First Voters Group

  2. ((b))

    Electoral College

  3. ((c))

    President College 

  4. ((d))

    Elite Election Group

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

First Voters Group

80

What is the architectural style of the Brihadisvara temple in Tamil Nadu?

  1. ((a))

    Gadaga

  2. ((b))

    Nagara

  3. ((c))

    Champa

  4. ((d))

    Dravidian

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gadaga

81

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the periodic table?

  1. ((a))

    There are 18 periods and 7 groups in the periodic table.

  2. ((b))

    Group 2 elements are called alkaline earth metals.

  3. ((c))

    There are 7 periods and 18 groups in the periodic table.

  4. ((d))

    Noble gases are included in group 18.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

There are 18 periods and 7 groups in the periodic table.

82

The geothermal gradient is defined as the increase in temperature with depth in the earth. Accordingly, in normal continental crust, the rate of temperature rise within the first 3 to 5 kilometres of the Earth's surface is approximately _________.

  1. ((a))

    25 °C/km

  2. ((b))

    40 °C/km

  3. ((c))

    10 °C/km

  4. ((d))

    70 °C/km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 °C/km

83

‘Pashto’ language is spoken in which of the following neighbouring countries of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Sri Lanka and Maldives

  2. ((b))

    Nepal and Bhutan

  3. ((c))

    Afghanistan and Pakistan

  4. ((d))

    China and Myanmar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sri Lanka and Maldives

84

The Sangeet Natak Akademi of India recognises 8 dance forms of Indian classical dance. Which of the following is NOT included?

  1. ((a))

    Chhau

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi

  3. ((c))

    Sattriya

  4. ((d))

    Bharatanatyam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chhau

85

What is the term for the unwanted and unsolicited messages that are sent over the internet? 

  1. ((a))

    Malware

  2. ((b))

    Phishing

  3. ((c))

    Spam

  4. ((d))

    Hacking

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Malware

86

How much energy is released from 1 gm of fat?

  1. ((a))

    4 calories

  2. ((b))

    9 calories

  3. ((c))

    4.2 calories

  4. ((d))

    5 calories

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 calories

87

Article 19 of the Constitution of India had originally guaranteed _________________ rights. 

  1. ((a))

    eight

  2. ((b))

    seven

  3. ((c))

    six

  4. ((d))

    five

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

eight

88

Name the programme launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to empower all healthcare workers engaged in oxygen management and administration with the essential knowledge and skills.

  1. ((a))

    National Oxygen Management Programme

  2. ((b))

    National Oxygen Development Programme

  3. ((c))

    National Oxygen Supervision Programme

  4. ((d))

    National Oxygen Stewardship Programme

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Oxygen Management Programme

89

In September 2022, who among the following was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Amitabh Bachchan

  2. ((b))

    Vinod Khanna

  3. ((c))

    Asha Parekh

  4. ((d))

    Rajinikanth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amitabh Bachchan

90

Which of the following article of the Constitution lays down that the National Flag and National Anthem must be respected?

  1. ((a))

    Art 51A (a) 

  2. ((b))

    Art 51A (d)   

  3. ((c))

    Art 51A (b)

  4. ((d))

    Art 51A ( c)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Art 51A (a) 

91

Which of the following programmes was initiated in 1979 with the objective of upgrading the traditional skills of rural youth belonging to families living below the poverty line, with family income below ₹3,500 per year?

  1. ((a))

    Training to Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM)

  2. ((b))

    National Rural Employment Programme (NREP)

  3. ((c))

    Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY)

  4. ((d))

    Rural-Landless Employment Guarantee Programme ( RLEGP)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Training to Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM)

92

Which of the following is the most common omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable oils, nuts (especially walnuts), flaxseed and leafy vegetables that help prevent heart disease and stroke?

  1. ((a))

    Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

  2. ((b))

    Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

  3. ((c))

    Arachidonic acid (ARA)

  4. ((d))

    Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

93

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

  1. ((a))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj – Sattriya

  2. ((b))

    Elam Endira Devi – Manipuri

  3. ((c))

    Surendra Nath Jena – Kuchipudi

  4. ((d))

    Guru Bipin Singh – Mohiniyattam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pandit Birju Maharaj – Sattriya

94

What is the correct sequence of the following ports of India from North to South?

A. Kochi port

B. Mormugao port

C. Kandla port

D. Mumbai port

  1. ((a))

    B, A, D, C

  2. ((b))

    A, B, C, D

  3. ((c))

    A, D, B, C

  4. ((d))

    C, D, B, A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B, A, D, C

95

A Parliamentary delegation from ________, led by HE Wangchuk Namgyel, called on the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 7th February 2023.

  1. ((a))

    Myanmar

  2. ((b))

    Bhutan

  3. ((c))

    Nepal

  4. ((d))

    Turkey

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Myanmar

96

Match the column-A with column-B.

Column-A (Rock)Column-B (Structure type)
i.Sedimentary rocksa.Stratification and lamination
ii.Igneous rocksb.crystalline structure
iii.Metamorphic rocksc.Foliation
  1. ((a))

    i - c, ii - b, iii - a

  2. ((b))

    i - a, ii - c, iii - b

  3. ((c))

    i - a, ii - b, iii - c

  4. ((d))

    i - b, ii - a, iii - c

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i - c, ii - b, iii - a

97

Tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha was a musician trained by Mian Kader Baksh of the _________.

  1. ((a))

    Delhi gharana

  2. ((b))

    Farrukhabad gharana

  3. ((c))

    Punjab gharana

  4. ((d))

    Lucknow gharana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi gharana

98

The headquarters of the Ghadar Party was located at which place?

  1. ((a))

    San Francisco

  2. ((b))

    New York

  3. ((c))

    Chicago

  4. ((d))

    Washington

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

San Francisco

99

Which parameter is kept constant in Boyle’s Law?

  1. ((a))

    Pressure and mass

  2. ((b))

    Temperature

  3. ((c))

    Mass

  4. ((d))

    Temperature and pressure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pressure and mass

100

According to Census of India 2011, what was the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu?

  1. ((a))

    993

  2. ((b))

    991

  3. ((c))

    931

  4. ((d))

    996

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

993

General Engineering (100 questions)

101

A manometer is an instrument used for measuring the pressure acting on a column of fluid, which consists of a U-shaped tube of liquid in which the difference in pressures acting in the two arms of the tube causes the liquid to reach different heights in the two arms. Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the manometer?

  1. ((a))

    Difficulty in construction

  2. ((b))

    Need for levelling

  3. ((c))

    No over-range protection

  4. ((d))

    Large and bulky size

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Difficulty in construction

102

What is the minimum value of effective depth of a cantilever RCC beam of span 7 m to satisfy the vertical deflection limit as per IS 456-2000?

  1. ((a))

    350 mm

  2. ((b))

    500 mm

  3. ((c))

    269.2 mm

  4. ((d))

    1000 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

350 mm

103

Match the following.

Air PollutantEffect
I.Carbon monoxideA.Asphyxia
II.Halogenated solventsB.Attack(s) the liver
III.HydrocarbonsC.Cause(s) cancer
  1. ((a))

    I - A, II - C, III - B

  2. ((b))

    I - C, II - B, III - A

  3. ((c))

    I - A, II - B, III - C

  4. ((d))

    I - C, II - A, III - B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I - A, II - C, III - B

104

A 3-degrees curve is situated on a ruling gradient of 1 in 250 on a broad Gauge track. What should be the actual ruling gradient considering the grade compensation of curvature?

  1. ((a))

    0.12%

  2. ((b))

    0.28%

  3. ((c))

    1 in 300

  4. ((d))

    1 in 280

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.12%

105

If a pitot tube is placed with its nose facing downstream, the liquid:

  1. ((a))

    does not rise in the tube 

  2. ((b))

    falls in the tube to a height of v22g\rm \frac{v^2}{2 g}

  3. ((c))

    rises in the tube to a height of v22g\rm \frac{{v}^2}{2g}

  4. ((d))

    does not fall in the tube

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

does not rise in the tube 

106

____________ is the best suited method of irrigation for arid conditions in hot and windy areas so as to achieve optimum usage of irrigation water.

  1. ((a))

    Drip irrigation method

  2. ((b))

    Sprinkler irrigation method

  3. ((c))

    Furrow irrigation method

  4. ((d))

    Border strip method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Drip irrigation method

107

If a cantilever retaining wall is to retain soil to its full height H, for the analysis of bending moment at its base, the distance from the base where the total force due to backfill acts, is ________.

  1. ((a))

    0.25 H

  2. ((b))

    0.5 H

  3. ((c))

    H

  4. ((d))

    0.33 H

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.25 H

108

A map of a certain area is drawn on a sheet. The distance on the map is 1 dm and that on the ground is 5 km. The representative fraction for the given data is _____________. (Note that ‘dm’ means decimetre.)

  1. ((a))

    150000\frac{1}{50000}

  2. ((b))

    1500\frac{1}{500}

  3. ((c))

    1500000\frac{1}{500000}

  4. ((d))

    15000\frac{1}{5000}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150000\frac{1}{50000}

109

For zenith angles greater than 90°, the telescope of the total station will be _________.

  1. ((a))

    pointing to the left of the observer

  2. ((b))

    pointing to the right of the observer

  3. ((c))

    pointing downwards

  4. ((d))

    pointing upwards

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pointing to the left of the observer

110

Municipal solid waste is also known as:

  1. ((a))

    street sweepings

  2. ((b))

    leachate

  3. ((c))

    municipal rubbish 

  4. ((d))

    refuse

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

street sweepings

111

Consider the following statements in a situation where cement and steel are supplied by the department.

I: 10% profit should be added on the cost of cement and steel.

II: Cost of carriage from godown to site work should be added.

Which of the following options is true?

  1. ((a))

    Only statement II is true

  2. ((b))

    Both statements I and II are true

  3. ((c))

    Only statement I is true

  4. ((d))

    Both statements I and II are false

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only statement II is true

112

The number of vibrations of a sound wave per unit time is measured in ________.

  1. ((a))

    pressure second

  2. ((b))

    hertz

  3. ((c))

    decibel

  4. ((d))

    bel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pressure second

113

Which of the following types of trees belong to the endogenous trees?

  1. ((a))

    Oak

  2. ((b))

    Bamboo

  3. ((c))

    Deodar

  4. ((d))

    Pine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oak

114

As per IS 3495 part-3 (1992), soluble salts, if present in bricks, will cause efflorescence on the surface of bricks. If the white deposits cover about 10% of the surface, the efflorescence is said to be ________.

  1. ((a))

    nil

  2. ((b))

    slight

  3. ((c))

    moderate

  4. ((d))

    heavy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

nil

115

In a compaction test, the dry unit weight stops increasing after optimum moisture content because:

  1. ((a))

    water particles start occupying space of soil grains

  2. ((b))

    of capillary action

  3. ((c))

    of bulking of soil

  4. ((d))

    the electrical double layer stops expanding

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

water particles start occupying space of soil grains

116

As per the Dicken’s formula Qp = C.M3/4 for the calculation of peak drainage discharge, the term ‘M’ represents:

  1. ((a))

    rainfall intensity over the entire area

  2. ((b))

    slope of the ground surface

  3. ((c))

    time of concentration

  4. ((d))

    catchment area in sq. km.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rainfall intensity over the entire area

117

Which of the following keeps a record of receipts, issues and running balance of certain items of stock, especially of fitting items?

  1. ((a))

    Stock items

  2. ((b))

    Bin card

  3. ((c))

    Quantity account

  4. ((d))

    Value account

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stock items

118

In traffic control, the conflict points are reduced to bare minimum and the delays are minimised by designing:

  1. ((a))

    horizontal curve

  2. ((b))

    super-passage

  3. ((c))

    road intersection

  4. ((d))

    bridges

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

horizontal curve

119

The total amount of dissolved salts allowable concentrations in mixing water in order to obtain a good strength concrete in terms of parts per million (ppm) as per IS 456 is ________.

  1. ((a))

    2000 ppm

  2. ((b))

    1000 ppm

  3. ((c))

    15000 ppm

  4. ((d))

    10000 ppm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2000 ppm

120

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

Assertion: The orographic type of precipitation that is caused by moving masses of moist air may get lifted up to higher altitudes, due to presence of mountains as barriers.

Reason: Moving masses of moist air are lifted up to higher altitudes due to presence of mountains as barriers and consequently, they undergo cooling, condensation and precipitation.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

  3. ((c))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

121

The type of timber recommended for constructional purpose, whose modulus of elasticity in bending is above 12.5 kN/mm2, is classified as ________ timber.

  1. ((a))

    Group C

  2. ((b))

    Group A

  3. ((c))

    Group B

  4. ((d))

    Group D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Group C

122

Which method involves driving piles along both sides of an existing wall and inserting a needle in the form of pile caps through the existing one?

  1. ((a))

    Miscellaneous method

  2. ((b))

    Pit method

  3. ((c))

    Pile method

  4. ((d))

    Vibro-flotation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Miscellaneous method

123

Which of the following is an acoustical property of the construction material?

  1. ((a))

    Thermal resistivity

  2. ((b))

    Creep

  3. ((c))

    Transmission

  4. ((d))

    Hygroscopicity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thermal resistivity

124

The total area enclosed by an irrigation canal that can be included in an irrigation project for supplying water to agricultural land by a network of canals is known as _________.

  1. ((a))

    culturable command area

  2. ((b))

    gross command area

  3. ((c))

    culturable cultivable area

  4. ((d))

    unculturable area

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

culturable command area

125

The coefficient of passive pressure Kp is __________ if the coefficient of active pressure Ka is 1/4.

  1. ((a))

    0.33

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    0.25

  4. ((d))

    0.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.33

126

With increase in the input power of pump, the efficiency of pump _________.

  1. ((a))

    decreases

  2. ((b))

    remains the same

  3. ((c))

    It is independent of the power

  4. ((d))

    increases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

decreases

127

A proper compaction of freshly prepared concrete results in:

(i) Achieving maximum strength of concrete

(ii) Expelling entrapped air in concrete

(iii) Change in fineness modulus of aggregate

  1. ((a))

    Only (ii)

  2. ((b))

    Both (i) and (ii)

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Only (i)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only (ii)

128

Select the correct statement related to water distribution pipe systems.

  1. ((a))

    Sluice valves are provided only once, at the start of pipe system.

  2. ((b))

    Air valves are provided at all the low points.

  3. ((c))

    Drain valves are provided at all the high points.

  4. ((d))

    Drain valves are provided at all the low points.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sluice valves are provided only once, at the start of pipe system.

129

Read the given statements about crop water requirement and select the correct option.

Statement 1: Duty will be less for a crop requiring more water.

Statement 2: The water lost due to percolation will be more and hence the duty will be more.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

  2. ((b))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

130

A reinforced concrete retaining structure that provides skeletal support to earthen materials is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    backfill

  2. ((b))

    erosion

  3. ((c))

    lateral pressure

  4. ((d))

    plasticity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

backfill

131

The standard consistency test of cement is conducted by using ________.

  1. ((a))

    Casagrande’s apparatus

  2. ((b))

    Blaine’s permeability apparatus

  3. ((c))

    Le Chatelier’s apparatus

  4. ((d))

    Vicat’s apparatus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Casagrande’s apparatus

132

In a shrinkage limit experiment, mercury is used for:

  1. ((a))

    Prevent shrinkage of soil

  2. ((b))

    determine volume at plastic limit

  3. ((c))

    fill the voids of soil sample

  4. ((d))

    determine dry volume of soil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prevent shrinkage of soil

133

If the magnetic bearing of the Sun at a certain place in the Southern Hemisphere during noon is 336° 29’, then the magnetic declination at that place is __________.

  1. ((a))

    66° 29’ E

  2. ((b))

    66° 29’ W

  3. ((c))

    23° 31’ E

  4. ((d))

    23° 31’ W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66° 29’ E

134

Which of the following is NOT a structural stability criterion of a gravity dam?

  1. ((a))

    Overspill

  2. ((b))

    Crushing

  3. ((c))

    Sliding

  4. ((d))

    Overturning

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Overspill

135

A cantilever beam is subjected to two point loads as shown in the given diagram.

Find the shear force and bending moment acting at the support of the beam.

  1. ((a))

    SF = 50000 N, BM = 80 kN-m

  2. ((b))

    SF = 10 kN, BM = 80 kN-m

  3. ((c))

    SF = 50 kN, BM = 8000 N-m 

  4. ((d))

    SF = 50 kN, BM = 50 kN-m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SF = 50000 N, BM = 80 kN-m

136

During rainy season, if the rainfall is sufficient during the crop period, less quantity of irrigation water shall be required and therefore, the duty of the irrigation canal will be _______________.

  1. ((a))

    more

  2. ((b))

    No relation between the duty and the rainfall

  3. ((c))

    the same

  4. ((d))

    less

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

more

137

Which of the following is obtained by rotating a log of wood against a sharp knife of rotary cutter?

  1. ((a))

    Batten board

  2. ((b))

    Veneers

  3. ((c))

    Laminboard

  4. ((d))

    Plywood

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Batten board

138

Which of the following is NOT the requirement of an ideal permanent way?

  1. ((a))

    There must be certain amount of elasticity in the track.

  2. ((b))

    There must be provisions of easy renewals.

  3. ((c))

    It should always be straight.

  4. ((d))

    The drainage system must be perfect.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

There must be certain amount of elasticity in the track.

139

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the manometer?

  1. ((a))

    Simple construction

  2. ((b))

    Small operating range

  3. ((c))

    Suitability for use in low-pressure applications

  4. ((d))

    Better sensitivity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Simple construction

140

The relative error in a closed traverse survey with perimeter of 500 m is 1 in 2000. If the closing error lies in the fourth quadrant (Positive - Y and Negative - X), then the errors in latitude and departure, closer to two decimal point, will be ________, respectively.

  1. ((a))

    0⋅2 m\rm \sqrt{0 \cdot 2} {~m} and −0⋅15 m\rm -\sqrt{0 \cdot 15} {~m}

  2. ((b))

    0.2 m and -0.15

  3. ((c))

    0.2 m and 0.15

  4. ((d))

    0⋅2 m\rm \sqrt{0 \cdot 2} {~m} and 0⋅15 m\rm \sqrt{0 \cdot 15} {~m}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0⋅2 m\rm \sqrt{0 \cdot 2} {~m} and −0⋅15 m\rm -\sqrt{0 \cdot 15} {~m}

141

Warning signs are also known as __________.

  1. ((a))

    cautionary signs

  2. ((b))

    prohibitory signs

  3. ((c))

    mandatory signs

  4. ((d))

    regulatory signs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cautionary signs

142

As per IS 11624-1986, what will be the water quality rating of irrigation water when electrical conductivity (EC) is in the range of 1500 to 3000 (micromhos/cm)?

  1. ((a))

    Medium

  2. ((b))

    Very high

  3. ((c))

    High

  4. ((d))

    Low

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Medium

143

According to IS 456:2000, The value of design bond stress in limit state method for plain bars in tension depends on the:

  1. ((a))

    none of the given option

  2. ((b))

    grade of the steel

  3. ((c))

    grade of the concrete

  4. ((d))

    length of the bar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

none of the given option

144

Which of the following is the most important property of the section in a compression member of any steel structure?

  1. ((a))

    Modulus of elasticity

  2. ((b))

    Moment of inertia

  3. ((c))

    Section modulus

  4. ((d))

    Weight of material

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Modulus of elasticity

145

In measurement of masonry activity, no deduction is made for ______.

  1. ((a))

    the end of a beam with cross sectional area > 0.05 m2

  2. ((b))

    bed plates exceeding 10 cm thickness

  3. ((c))

    the end of purlin up to 0.05 m2

  4. ((d))

    wall plates exceeding 10 cm thickness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the end of a beam with cross sectional area > 0.05 m2

146

Which of the following is NOT employed in the secondary treatment of sewage? 

  1. ((a))

    Skimming tanks

  2. ((b))

    Trickling filters

  3. ((c))

    Contact beds

  4. ((d))

    Sand filters

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Skimming tanks

147

Under which of the following conditions will a steel column fail in buckling?

  1. ((a))

    The column is short.

  2. ((b))

    less than 180

  3. ((c))

    A steel column cannot fail in buckling.

  4. ((d))

    greater than 180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The column is short.

148

The Froude number is the ratio of two forces, which are:

  1. ((a))

    buoyancy force and inertia force

  2. ((b))

    inertia force and gravity force

  3. ((c))

    viscous force and buoyancy force

  4. ((d))

    inertia force and pressure force

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

buoyancy force and inertia force

149

According to IS 456:2000, for limit state method of collapse in flexure, which of the following assumptions is correct?

  1. ((a))

    The tensile strength of the concrete is taken into account.

  2. ((b))

    The maximum strain in concrete at the outermost compression fibre is taken as 0.0035 in bending.

  3. ((c))

    The relationship between the stress strain distribution in concrete is assumed to be straight.

  4. ((d))

    Plane section normal to axis does not remain plane after bending.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The tensile strength of the concrete is taken into account.

150

The constant head permeability test is used for _______.

  1. ((a))

    fine grained soil

  2. ((b))

    organic soil

  3. ((c))

    clayey soil

  4. ((d))

    coarse grained soil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fine grained soil

151

The following is the table containing data recorded during curve setting by using the two theodolite method.

PointChord LengthTangential AngleDeflection AngleTheodolite reading at
Point of CurvePoint of Tangency
P112.26 m0° 21' 25"A
P220 m1° 12' 5"B
P320 m1° 12' 5" C
P420 m1° 12' 5"3° 57' 40"
<br>

The values of A, B and C are ____, ____ and ____, respectively.

  1. ((a))

    A = 0° 21’ 25”; B = 1° 54’ 55”; C = 177° 14’ 25”

  2. ((b))

    A = 0° 21’ 25”; B = 1° 33’ 30”; C = 357° 14’ 25”

  3. ((c))

    A = 0° 21’ 25”; B = 1° 33’ 30”; C = 177° 14’ 25”

  4. ((d))

    A = 0° 21’ 25”; B = 1° 33’ 30”; C = 182° 45’ 35”

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A = 0° 21’ 25”; B = 1° 54’ 55”; C = 177° 14’ 25”

152

The moment of inertia of a body is a measurement of:

  1. ((a))

    its resistance against translation

  2. ((b))

    its resistance against shear

  3. ((c))

    its resistance against linear deformation

  4. ((d))

    its resistance against rotation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

its resistance against translation

153

The shear strength of an RCC beam depends on which of the following factors?

  1. ((a))

    The grade of the concrete

  2. ((b))

    The type of cement

  3. ((c))

    The grade of the steel

  4. ((d))

    The zone of fine aggregate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The grade of the concrete

154

The bearing of the magnetic meridian of a line is S 32° 10’ W. If the magnetic declination is 7° 40’ East, then the true bearing is _______________.

  1. ((a))

    S 25° 30’ W

  2. ((b))

    212° 10’

  3. ((c))

    S 39° 50’ W

  4. ((d))

    205° 30’

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S 25° 30’ W

155

Consider the following methods used to establish a point in the field. (Refer to the figure below.)

Method 1: Point O is plotted by measuring only the distances MO and NO.

Method 2: Point O is plotted by measuring only the angles NMO and MNO.

Which of these methods also represents the principle of trigonometrical levelling?

  1. ((a))

    Method 1 only

  2. ((b))

    Neither Method 1 nor Method 2

  3. ((c))

    Method 2 only

  4. ((d))

    Both Method 1 and Method 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Method 1 only

156

What is the meaning of ‘ISMB 200’ in the steel design?

  1. ((a))

    Indian standard medium weight beams of depth 200 mm

  2. ((b))

    Indian standard mild weight beams of depth 200 mm

  3. ((c))

    Indian standard mean weight beams of depth 200 mm

  4. ((d))

    Indian standard maximum weight beams of depth 200 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian standard medium weight beams of depth 200 mm

157

______ is a method of measuring the undrained shear strength of a cohesive soil.

  1. ((a))

    vane shear test

  2. ((b))

    torsion test

  3. ((c))

    triaxial test

  4. ((d))

    direct shear test

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

vane shear test

158

Calculate the most economic area of a rectangular channel section with width ‘B’ and depth ‘y’.

  1. ((a))

    y2

  2. ((b))

    By

  3. ((c))

    2y2

  4. ((d))

    3y2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

y2

159

Which of the following is a type of contouring method that can be effectively used in a hilly terrain by setting radial lines?

  1. ((a))

    Vertical control method

  2. ((b))

    Tacheometric method

  3. ((c))

    Horizontal control method

  4. ((d))

    Method of cross-section

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vertical control method

160

The repair works that are usually carried out every fourth year are known as _________. 

  1. ((a))

    quadrennial repair works

  2. ((b))

    regular repair works

  3. ((c))

    biennial repair works

  4. ((d))

    annual repair works

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

quadrennial repair works

161

A cantilever beam is loaded as per the given diagram. Find the bending moment acting at the mid span of beam.

  1. ((a))

    50 kN-m

  2. ((b))

    5000 N-m

  3. ((c))

    30 kN-m

  4. ((d))

    3000 N-m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 kN-m

162

The specific energy of flow is the energy per unit weight of water with respect to the channel bottom as datum. As level of the channel bottom goes down, ____________.

  1. ((a))

    specific energy increases

  2. ((b))

    specific energy is not depended on depth

  3. ((c))

    specific energy constant

  4. ((d))

    specific energy decreases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

specific energy increases

163

To get the corresponding lengths, we must ______one breadth to the long wall and ______ one breadth from the short wall from the centre line.

  1. ((a))

    subtract; subtract

  2. ((b))

    subtract; add

  3. ((c))

    add; add

  4. ((d))

    add; subtract

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

subtract; subtract

164

If the section factor and the hydraulic depth for a rectangular channel are 40 m and 4 m, respectively, then calculate the top width of the channel.

  1. ((a))

    5 m

  2. ((b))

    3 m

  3. ((c))

    4 m

  4. ((d))

    6 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 m

165

Which of the given options is the best suited condition for energy recovery from municipal solid waste?

  1. ((a))

    Presence of inorganic matter such as metal

  2. ((b))

    High calorific value of solid waste

  3. ((c))

    Presence of more non-renewable resources like glass

  4. ((d))

    More moisture content

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Presence of inorganic matter such as metal

166

Thermal expansion gives temperature stresses that are resisted by the weight of the rails. If the resistance provided per km of rail length is 700 kg, then find the maximum length of the continuous welded track that can be provided, neglecting all other factors.

Given for the rail:

Area of cross-section = 50 cm2.

Modulus of elasticity = 2 × 106 kg/cm2.

Coefficient of thermal expansion = 1.2 × 10-5/°C

Rise in temperature = 35°C

  1. ((a))

    60 km

  2. ((b))

    30 m

  3. ((c))

    60 m

  4. ((d))

    30 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 km

167

Following are the observations made on a closed traverse.

LineFore BearingBack Bearing
PQ35° 20'216° 40'
QR155° 30'336° 30'
RS293°113°
SP10° 50'191° 10'
<br>

If the bearing of Line RS is not affected by local attraction, the correction that needs to be applied to each angle is _________.

  1. ((a))
    • 2° 40’
  2. ((b))

    − 2° 40’

  3. ((c))

    − 0° 40’

  4. ((d))
    • 0° 40’
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • 2° 40’
168

Which of the following methods explains the process of underwater concreting?

(i) Pumping technique

(ii) Hydro valve method

(iii) Toggle bags method

(iv) Bagged concrete method

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Only (i)

  3. ((c))

    Both (i) and (ii)

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

169

Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: In level crossing, the canal water and drain water are allowed to intermingle with each other.

Statement 2: A level crossing is generally provided when a large canal and huge drainage approaches each other practically at the same level.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

170

The precipitation is collected and measured in a rain gauge. The non-recording type rain gauge extensively used in India is _______________.

  1. ((a))

    Symon’s rain gauge

  2. ((b))

    float type rain gauge

  3. ((c))

    weighing-bucket type rain gauge

  4. ((d))

    tipping-bucket type rain gauge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Symon’s rain gauge

171

Calculate the hook length of the bar in one side with a diameter of 16 mm.

  1. ((a))

    100 mm

  2. ((b))

    144 mm

  3. ((c))

    166 mm

  4. ((d))

    120 mm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 mm

172

Surfaces painted by _____________ shine like radium dials after the source of light has been cut off.

  1. ((a))

    enamel paint

  2. ((b))

    plastic paint

  3. ((c))

    oil paint

  4. ((d))

    emulsion paint

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

enamel paint

173

In the centesimal system of angular measurement, 1 Circumference = ___________

  1. ((a))

    100 grads

  2. ((b))

    400 grads

  3. ((c))

    180 grads

  4. ((d))

    360 grads

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 grads

174

With reference to compression members of steel structures, the slenderness ratio of compression is defined as the _______.

  1. ((a))

    ratio of the effective length to the actual length of the member

  2. ((b))

    ratio of the effective length to the area of section of the member

  3. ((c))

     ratio of the effective length of the member to the appropriate radius of gyration

  4. ((d))

    ratio of the length of the member to the appropriate radius of gyration

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ratio of the effective length to the actual length of the member

175

The distance between two points measured during a hot summer by using a 30 m long chain was 2.4 km. At the end of the day’s work, it was found that the chain was 2 decimetre longer. Which of the following is the correct option?

  1. ((a))

    The measured distance is 16 cm less than the actual distance.

  2. ((b))

    The measured distance is 16 m more than the actual distance.

  3. ((c))

    The measured distance is 1.6 cm more than the actual distance.

  4. ((d))

    The measured distance is 1600 cm less than the actual distance.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The measured distance is 16 cm less than the actual distance.

176

A fine grained soil has liquid limit of 55 and plastic limit of 20 as per plasticity chart. According to IS classification, the soil is represented by which of the following letter symbols?

  1. ((a))

    CL - OL

  2. ((b))

    CI - ML

  3. ((c))

    CL - ML

  4. ((d))

    CH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CL - OL

177

The length of the first sub chord is 10 m and the radius of the curve is 200 m. Find the first tangential angle for setting out a circular curve.

  1. ((a))

    100'

  2. ((b))

    100° 

  3. ((c))

    85.95°

  4. ((d))

    85.95'

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100'

178

The A-line in the unified classification system table is used to determine the plasticity index (IP) of soil sample on its liquid limit (WL). The equation for the A-line is given as ________.

  1. ((a))

    IP = 0.5 (20 - WL)

  2. ((b))

    IP = WL - 40

  3. ((c))

    IP = 0.73 (40 - WL)

  4. ((d))

    IP = 0.73 (WL - 20)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IP = 0.5 (20 - WL)

179

To study the wind pressure effect on a hollow circular chimney, the projected area calculation is given as:

  1. ((a))

    (Height of chimney) × (Internal diameter of chimney shaft)

  2. ((b))

    (Height of chimney) × (External diameter of chimney shaft)

  3. ((c))

    (Height of chimney) × (Mean diameter of chimney shaft)

  4. ((d))

    (12\frac{1}{2}) × (Height of chimney) × (Internal diameter of chimney shaft)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(Height of chimney) × (Internal diameter of chimney shaft)

180

According to IS 800:2007, steel purlins are primarily designed as _________

  1. ((a))

    tension members

  2. ((b))

    flexural members

  3. ((c))

    compression members

  4. ((d))

    torsional members

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tension members

181

During the particle board construction by pressing in the parallel plates process, what is the orientation of wood particles with respect to the plane of the board?

  1. ((a))

    0°

  2. ((b))

    90°

  3. ((c))

    30°

  4. ((d))

    45°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0°

182

Which of the following is NOT a field of application of sulphate-resisting cement? 

  1. ((a))

    Foundation and basement

  2. ((b))

    Sewage treatment works

  3. ((c))

    Dams

  4. ((d))

    Marine structures

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Foundation and basement

183

Consider the following conditions:

  1. Concentrated loads are placed near beam supports.
  2. The depth of beam section is small, and the beam is loaded uniformly.

The design of a beam is governed by shear under which of the following conditions?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  4. ((d))

    2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

184

Following are the observations made on a closed traverse.

LineFore BearingBack Bearing
AB10° 20'190° 20'
BC155° 30'336° 30'
CA290°112°
<br>

The total error is ___________.

  1. ((a))

    − 1° 0’

  2. ((b))
    • 1° 0’
  3. ((c))
    • 3° 0’
  4. ((d))

    − 3° 0’

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

− 1° 0’

185

A pump has to pump water through a pipeline of height of 10 m above the ground at a rate of 0.2 m3/sec. The water in a sump tank is 5 m below the ground level. Neglect head loss due to friction, the pumping power required would be ____________ (Consider g = 10 m/s2).

  1. ((a))

    25 KW

  2. ((b))

    33 KW

  3. ((c))

    30 KW

  4. ((d))

    22 KW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 KW

186

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to compaction and consolidation?

  1. ((a))

    Compaction is valid for cohesive soils, whereas consolidation is applicable for all types of soils.

  2. ((b))

    Compaction releases pore water, whereas consolidation releases pore air.

  3. ((c))

    Both compaction and consolidation degrade the engineering properties of soil.

  4. ((d))

    Both compaction and consolidation improve the engineering properties of soil.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Compaction is valid for cohesive soils, whereas consolidation is applicable for all types of soils.

187

A capillary tube of diameter 4 mm is dipped into a liquid of specific gravity 0.6. The liquid rises in the tube by 20 mm, making an angle of contact of 0° with the tube. Determine the surface tension of the liquid in contact with air and the glass tube.

  1. ((a))

    0.12 N/m

  2. ((b))

    0.5 N/m

  3. ((c))

    1 N/m

  4. ((d))

    0.08 N/m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.12 N/m

188

Which of the following types of pumps should be selected in order to pump the sewage from a septic tank to the water treatment system?

  1. ((a))

    Screw pump

  2. ((b))

    Progressive cavity pump

  3. ((c))

    Vertical sump pump

  4. ((d))

    Submersible pump

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Screw pump

189

Select the correct option for the given statements related to the field test of cement.

Statement 1: When you insert your hand in a bag of cement, it should give you a hot feeling.

Statement 2: In adulteration test, take a pinch of cement and feel (rub) between the fingers; it should give a smooth feeling and not a gritty feeling.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

  4. ((d))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

190

Superplasticisers are also called ________.

  1. ((a))

    high-range water reducers

  2. ((b))

    accelerators

  3. ((c))

    low-range water reducers

  4. ((d))

    retardants

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

high-range water reducers

191

To increase the seepage flow length, ____________ are provided on the cut-off walls of the barrage or weir.

  1. ((a))

    toe walls

  2. ((b))

    sheet piles

  3. ((c))

    impervious floors

  4. ((d))

    inverted filters

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

toe walls

192

As per IRC, when designing pedestrian and traffic signals using approximate method for a two-phase system, the minimum initial period with pedestrian signal should NOT be less than:

  1. ((a))

    7 seconds

  2. ((b))

    6 seconds

  3. ((c))

    9 seconds

  4. ((d))

    4 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 seconds

193

Which of the following includes the cost of hire charges for the vehicle for an 8-hour working period in a day with the cost of the driver?

  1. ((a))

    Miscellaneous

  2. ((b))

    Labour cost

  3. ((c))

    Loading of the vehicle

  4. ((d))

    Cost of owning

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Miscellaneous

194

What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level?

  1. ((a))

    1.5 bar

  2. ((b))

    1.3 bar

  3. ((c))

    1013 mmHg

  4. ((d))

    1.013 bar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.5 bar

195

Find the moment of resistance of a balanced singly reinforced beam using the following data.

Grade of concrete : M20

Grade of steel : Fe415

b = width of the beam

d = effective depth of the beam

Use limit state method of design:

  1. ((a))

    2.96bd2

  2. ((b))

    2.66bd2

  3. ((c))

    2.07bd2

  4. ((d))

    2.76bd2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.96bd2

196

Pavements which have low or negligible flexural strength are called ____________.

  1. ((a))

    rigid pavements

  2. ((b))

    cement concrete and gravel roads

  3. ((c))

    semi rigid pavements

  4. ((d))

    flexible pavements

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rigid pavements

197

The scrap value of a building is considered _________ of the cost of construction.

  1. ((a))

    2%

  2. ((b))

    5%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2%

198

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

Assertion: Check dams of low height are constructed across the tributaries of rivers at different stages to arrest the sediments in the catchment area.

Reason: Check dams serve the purpose of detention reservoirs and keep all the sediments in suspension.

  1. ((a))

    Assertion is true but Reason is false.

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assertion is true but Reason is false.

199

Which of the following statements with respect to characteristics of solid waste is correct? 

  1. ((a))

    The refuse of a typical Indian city has less garbage percentage (by weight) than that of a city in the USA.

  2. ((b))

    The refuse of a typical Indian city has less density than that of a city in the USA.

  3. ((c))

    The refuse of a typical Indian city has more rubbish percentage (by weight) than that of a city in the USA.

  4. ((d))

    The refuse of a typical Indian city has more garbage percentage (by weight) than that of a city in the USA.

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Answer: ((a))

The refuse of a typical Indian city has less garbage percentage (by weight) than that of a city in the USA.

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Select the correct option for the given statements.

Statement 1: Bamboo can be utilised as a building material for scaffolding, bridges, houses and buildings.

Statement 2: Bamboo, like wood, is a natural composite material with a low strength-to weight ratio and cannot be useful for structures.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

  4. ((d))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

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Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

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