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In the following, four roll numbers or centre codes are given. Three share a common pattern or belong to one group, but one is different. Select the odd one out.
301441, 301551, 321327, 301660
301441
301551
321327
301660
Correct answer
301441
In the following, four roll numbers or centre codes are given. Three share a common pattern or belong to one group, but one is different. Select the odd one out.
680422, 681901, 681502, 540345
680422
681901
681502
540345
Correct answer
680422
In the following, four roll numbers or centre codes are given. Three share a common pattern or belong to one group, but one is different. Select the odd one out.
720626, 720334, 700211, 720997
720626
720334
700211
720997
Correct answer
720626
Complete the analogy.
J : L :: V : ?
Z
Y
X
T
Correct answer
Z
Complete the analogy.
LOP : PRT :: VWZ : ?
ZZD
ZAC
BCD
BAD
Correct answer
ZZD
Find the missing term in the series: A, E, I, M, ?
O
P
Q
R
Correct answer
O
Find the missing term in the series: C, G, K, O, ?
S
T
U
V
Correct answer
S
Find the missing term in the series: B2D, D4F, F6H, H8J, ?
J10L
J12L
I10L
L10J
Correct answer
J10L
Find the missing number in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
24
30
32
36
Correct answer
24
Find the missing number in the series: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
90
95
92
93
Correct answer
90
Find the missing number in the series: 4, 11, 25, 53, ?
100
109
115
118
Correct answer
100
Complete the analogy.
% : Percentage :: # : ?
Hash
Number
Symbol
Telephone
Correct answer
Hash
Complete the analogy.
36 : 216 :: 18 : ?
54
81
162
108
Correct answer
54
Complete the analogy.
1024 : 32 :: 256 : ?
8
16
24
32
Correct answer
8
Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: 16, 36, 54, 64
16
36
54
64
Correct answer
16
Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: \(24, 42, 54, 68\)
24
68
54
42
Correct answer
24
Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: 97, 89, 91, 83
97
89
91
83
Correct answer
97
Statement: "All vehicles must pass emission tests before their registration is renewed".
Which conclusion follows?
All old vehicles will be banned automatically
Fuel prices will be reduced soon
Traffic rules will become stricter for parking
Pollution from vehicles is a concern
Correct answer
All old vehicles will be banned automatically
Statement: "Streetlights in residential colonies will be switched to LED bulbs." Which conclusion follows?
LED lights are more decorative
Residents dislike the current lights
LED lights use less electricity
Streetlights will be switched off at night
Correct answer
LED lights are more decorative
Statement: "Due to a major IT outage, bank branches will remain closed for two days." What is the immediate course of action?
Inform customers and provide alternate services
Train staff on handling outages
Upgrade the entire banking network
Wait for the power supply to be restored
Correct answer
Inform customers and provide alternate services
Select the word that appears last in alphabetical order:
HOOK, HOOKED, HOOKS, HOOP
HOOK
HOOKED
HOOKS
HOOP
Correct answer
HOOK
In a dictionary, which comes first: QUEST, QUERY, QUEUE, QUELL?
QUEUE
QUERY
QUELL
QUEST
Correct answer
QUEUE
In a dictionary, which comes first? PREFIX, PREGNANT, PRELUDE, PRECISE
PRECISE
PREGNANT
PRELUDE
PREFIX
Correct answer
PRECISE
Find the odd one out: Rose, Lily, Mango, Jasmine
Rose
Lily
Mango
Jasmine
Correct answer
Rose
A shopkeeper buys an article at \(\text{₹}240\) and sells it at a profit of \(25%\). What is the selling price?
260
\(\text{₹}280\)
\(\text{₹}300\)
\(\text{₹}320\)
Correct answer
260
From the letters C R E T A P U, which valid English word can be made?
CAPTURE
CURPETA
ACEPTUR
CRAPUTE
Correct answer
CAPTURE
Using all letters of E P M R E L A, which word is correct?
EMPERAL
PREMEAL
PREMALE
PREAMLE
Correct answer
EMPERAL
A company promotes mostly male employees despite an equal number of male and female candidates. What is the valid inference?
Company favours males
Females are less qualified
Males work more hours
Promotions based on seniority
Correct answer
Company favours males
In an airline, foreign passengers are offered free upgrades more often than domestic passengers in the same booking class. Which inference is valid?
Domestic seats are cheaper
Foreigners complain less
Foreigners pay more
Upgrade policy favours foreigners
Correct answer
Domestic seats are cheaper
Rainwater harvesting in a town increased water storage by \(40%\) without rainfall change.
Which inference is valid?
Rainfall rose
Water was used less
Collection efficiency increased
Population decreased
Correct answer
Rainfall rose
An employee misses deadlines frequently but meets some targets. What should a manager infer?
Employee is careless
Employee has too much work
Employee is dishonest
Employee may need support
Correct answer
Employee is careless
A company’s profit fell 5% despite 15% revenue growth. Which is the best inference?
Costs increased significantly
Employees worked less
Customers bought fewer products
Management bonuses increased
Correct answer
Costs increased significantly
City pollution levels decreased \(5%\), but the number of vehicles increased by \(8%\). Which is the logical judgement?
Vehicles became more fuel-efficient
People drove less
Pollution data is wrong
Weather reduced pollution
Correct answer
Vehicles became more fuel-efficient
If # = addition, $ = division, @ = subtraction, and % = multiplication, what is the value of {(96 # 24) $ 6} @ (12 % 3)?
-16
18
20
14
Correct answer
-16
If @ = addition, # = multiplication, $ = subtraction, and % = division, then find the value of 18 # 3 $ 5 @ 12 % 4.
20
22
26
52
Correct answer
20
If $ = subtraction, * = multiplication, @ = addition, and % = division, then evaluate 90 $ 25 * 2 @ 8% 2.
68
44
134
74
Correct answer
68
Given that the factory produced 1000 units in the first year, 1100 in the second, and 1200 in the third, what would be the estimated output for the fourth year?
1250
1300
1350
1450
Correct answer
1250
Profits of a firm were 100,000 and increased 8% yearly. What is the profit at the end of 4 years?
134391
135000
134000
136049
Correct answer
134391
An investment of 100,000 earns 7% compound interest yearly. What is the value after 5 years?
140255
138000
140000
139500
Correct answer
140255
In a family, X is the brother of Y. Y is the mother of Z.
How is Z related to X?
Daughter
Father-in-law
Niece / Nephew
Wife
Correct answer
Daughter
Pointing to a girl, Vikas said, "She is the daughter of my wife’s brother".
How is the girl related to Vikas?
Aunt of Vikas
Cousin of Vikas
Niece of Vikas
Sister of Vikas
Correct answer
Aunt of Vikas
A shopkeeper bought 50 apples for \(\text{₹}500\). He sold them at \(\text{₹}12\) each. What is his profit?
\(\text{₹}100\)
\(\text{₹}120\)
\(\text{₹}80\)
\(\text{₹}150\)
Correct answer
\(\text{₹}100\)
A sum triples itself in 12 years at simple interest. Find the rate per annum.
Correct answer
In the following question, two statements are followed by four conclusions. You have to assume the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read the conclusions carefully and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.
Statements:
I. Some pens are pencils.
II. All pencils are erasers.
Conclusions:
A. Some pens are erasers.
B. All erasers are pens.
C. No pen is an eraser.
D. All pens are pencils.
Only A
Only B
Only C
Only D
Correct answer
Only A
Statements:
Some stars are planets.
Some planets are habitable.
Which conclusion logically follows?
Some stars are habitable
All habitable are planets
Some planets are stars
Some habitable are stars
Correct answer
Some stars are habitable
Statements:
All smartphones are devices.
Some devices are expensive.
Which conclusion logically follows?
Some smartphones are expensive
No smartphone is expensive
All devices are smartphones
Some expensive items are devices
Correct answer
Some smartphones are expensive
A shopkeeper buys 300 notebooks at \(\text{₹}25\) each. He sells 120 notebooks at a 20% profit, 100 notebooks at a 10% loss, and the remaining at the cost price. What is his overall profit or loss percentage on the entire purchase?
4.67%
3.87%
4.12%
5.27%
Correct answer
4.67%
Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium, Water
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Helium
Water
Correct answer
Oxygen
Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: Typhoid, Malaria, Diabetes, Cholera
Typhoid
Malaria
Diabetes
Cholera
Correct answer
Typhoid
Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: Insulin, Thyroxine, Adrenaline, Pepsin
Insulin
Thyroxine
Adrenaline
Pepsin
Correct answer
Insulin
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the World Happiness Report 2025?
Finland ranked as the happiest country for the eighth consecutive year.
India improved its ranking from \(126^{th}\) in 2024 to \(118^{th}\) in 2025.
The report evaluates happiness based on six key factors.
Afghanistan ranked higher than Sierra Leone and Lebanon in the 2025 report.
Correct answer
Finland ranked as the happiest country for the eighth consecutive year.
Which satellite was launched to monitor the Sun in real-time?
Cartosat
RISAT-2
Aditya-L1
GSAT-30
Correct answer
Cartosat
In NITI Aayog, what does NITI stand for?
National Institution for Technology and Innovation
National Institution for Transforming India
National Initiative for Transforming India
National Initiative for Technology and Innovation
Correct answer
National Institution for Technology and Innovation
What specific property of cosmic X-rays does the XPoSat mission by ISRO aim to study?
Frequency
Intensity
Spectral shift
Polarization
Correct answer
Frequency
Which of the following refers to the paradox of increased savings in the short term reducing the ability to save in the long term?
Giffen paradox
Leontief paradox
Paradox of thrift
Easterlin paradox
Correct answer
Giffen paradox
Who is known as the father of economics?
Karl Marx
Adam Smith
Alfred Marshall
Edmund Burke
Correct answer
Karl Marx
What does T in the SWOT analysis stand for?
Talent
Table
Threat
Transaction
Correct answer
Talent
Which ruler issued the famous copper plate inscription of Uttaramerur describing a detailed village administration system?
Rajaraja Chola I
Kulottunga I
Parantaka I
Mahendravarman I
Correct answer
Rajaraja Chola I
The ruler who adopted the title of ’Parameswara’ and expanded the Chola power overseas was:
Vijayalaya Chola
Rajendra Chola I
Aditya Chola I
Rajaraja Chola I
Correct answer
Vijayalaya Chola
Hematite is a major source of ______ .
Zn
Fe
Al
Mn
Correct answer
Zn
Which one of the following is a radioactive isotope of carbon?
Carbon - 12
Carbon - 13
Carbon - 14
Carbon - 6
Correct answer
Carbon - 12
Which commission recommended the establishment of the Inter-State Council?
Sarkaria Commission
Punchhi Commission
Ashok Mehta Committee
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Correct answer
Sarkaria Commission
High concentration of which molecule maintains \(460^{\circ}C\) temperature by the greenhouse effect on Venus?
CO
\(NH_3\)
\(N_2\)
\(CO_2\)
Correct answer
CO
Which government scheme primarily focuses on improving access to banking, insurance, and remittance facilities for all households in India?
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Stand-Up India Scheme
Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
What is the standard unit of electric current in the International System?
Volt
Ohm
Farad
Ampere
Correct answer
Volt
Which of the following best describes the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction from a physics perspective?
It increases the kinetic energy of the reacting molecules.
It provides an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy.
It increases the potential energy of the products.
It shifts the equilibrium of the reaction towards the products.
Correct answer
It increases the kinetic energy of the reacting molecules.
The Higgs boson helps scientists understand:
Speed of light
Origin of gravity
How particles acquire mass
Magnetic poles
Correct answer
Speed of light
In which year did India win the Kabaddi World Cup for the first time?
2004
2007
2010
2016
Correct answer
2004
How many points does a player need to win a standard badminton game?
15
18
21
25
Correct answer
15
India’s inaugural gold in Olympic hockey post-independence was secured in:
1948, London
1952, Helsinki
1956, Melbourne
1960, Rome
Correct answer
1948, London
Which of the following architectural styles is famous for its large gateways called ’Gopurams’?
Gothic
Dravidian
Vesara
Nagara
Correct answer
Gothic
Which of the following features is not typically associated with Rajput forts and palaces?
Courtyards
Gopurams
Jharokhas
Chhatris
Correct answer
Courtyards
The concept of the Five-Year Plans in India was borrowed from:
South Africa
France
Brazil
Soviet Union(USSR)
Correct answer
South Africa
Who authored The Palace of Illusions, a retelling of the Mahabharata from Draupadi’s perspective, and received the Hutch Crossword Book Award for it?
Anuja Chauhan
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Kiran Desai
Arundhati Roy
Correct answer
Anuja Chauhan
In India, the Mixed Economy was adopted in which of the following Five-Year plans?
Sixth Five-Year Plan
Second Five-Year Plan
Third Five-Year Plan
Fourth Five-Year Plan
Correct answer
Sixth Five-Year Plan
Which American author won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1998 for American Pastoral?
John Updike
Philip Roth
Don DeLillo
Toni Morrison
Correct answer
John Updike
The Industrial Licensing Policy during the Fifth Five-Year Plan was relaxed for which of the following types of industries?
Small and medium-scale industries
Large-scale heavy industries
Foreign-owned industries
Luxury goods industries
Correct answer
Small and medium-scale industries
Identify the correct sequence of the central dogma of the cell.
DNA \(\rightarrow\) RNA \(\rightarrow\) Protein
RNA \(\rightarrow\) DNA \(\rightarrow\) Protein
Protein \(\rightarrow\) RNA \(\rightarrow\) DNA
RNA \(\rightarrow\) Protein \(\rightarrow\) DNA
Correct answer
DNA \(\rightarrow\) RNA \(\rightarrow\) Protein
Kho-Kho is governed by which Indian federation?
AIFC
KKFI
AIKWF
KKDFI
Correct answer
AIFC
In which Commonwealth Games did India record its highest medal tally?
2010 Delhi
2002 Manchester
2018 Gold Coast
2022 Birmingham
Correct answer
2010 Delhi
The National Sports Awards in India are usually presented by whom?
The Prime Minister of India
The President of India
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
The Chief Justice of India
Correct answer
The Prime Minister of India
Which of the following is NOT a DNA-binding motif?
Leucine zipper
Helix-turn-helix
Beta bundle
Zinc finger
Correct answer
Leucine zipper
Which celestial body is worshiped during Chhath Puja?
Sun
Moon
Earth
Stars
Correct answer
Sun
Which of the following cultural festivals is celebrated in Maharashtra by worshiping bulls and cattle?
Holi
Bail Pola
Gudi Padwa
Makar Sankranti
Correct answer
Holi
The policy of "paramountcy" as practiced by the British in India implied that:
Indian princely states had absolute sovereignty and were independent of British control.
The British Crown had ultimate authority and the interests of the British Empire were supreme in India.
Indian rulers were equal partners with the British in governing the subcontinent.
Local self-governance was to be immediately introduced in all princely states.
Correct answer
Indian princely states had absolute sovereignty and were independent of British control.
The "Lahore Resolution" of 1940 is a pivotal moment in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Analyze the key arguments presented in the resolution and discuss the factors that contributed to its adoption by the Muslim League, ultimately leading to the demand for a separate state.
It primarily focused on securing greater political representation and safeguards for Muslims within a united India.
The resolution argued that Muslims constituted a distinct nation with their own culture and identity, necessitating a separate sovereign state in the Muslim-majority regions, driven by fears of marginalization in a Hindu-majority India and the perceived failure of constitutional safeguards.
It was solely a tactical move by the Muslim League to exert pressure on the Indian National Congress for greater concessions.
The resolution was largely influenced by the British government’s policy of "Divide and Rule" and did not reflect the genuine aspirations of the majority of Indian Muslims.
Correct answer
It primarily focused on securing greater political representation and safeguards for Muslims within a united India.
Which reform after 1991 effectively ended the ’License Raj’ by eliminating compulsory industrial licensing for most sectors while redefining the state’s role in industrial resource allocation?
It transferred all industrial licensing powers to state governments under the 73rd Amendment
It abolished industrial licensing for all industries, including those linked to strategic concerns
It ended compulsory licensing for most industries but retained it selectively for a few critical sectors
It created a parallel market-led licensing regime while retaining the Planning Commission’s allocation role
Correct answer
It transferred all industrial licensing powers to state governments under the 73rd Amendment
Which statement best describes the change in the role of the public sector introduced by the New Industrial Policy of 1991?
Public sector undertakings were expanded into all service sectors
The reserved list for public sector undertakings was eliminated entirely
PSUs were granted complete market autonomy and privatized simultaneously
The number of industries reserved for the public sector was reduced to a core of strategic interest
Correct answer
Public sector undertakings were expanded into all service sectors
What is the new approach toward minor offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?
Life imprisonment
Community service and reformative punishment
Death penalty
No action taken
Correct answer
Life imprisonment
In Oct 2024, who assumed the office as the Chief Minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
Manoj Sinha
Omar Abdullah
Ghulam Nabi Azad
Mehbooba Mufti
Correct answer
Manoj Sinha
What is the primary instrument used in the dance of Manipur?
Flute
Tabla
Violin
Pung
Correct answer
Flute
Which famous number in Kuchipudi involves the dancer balancing on a brass plate?
Tarangam
Shabdam
Kalaapam
Jatiswaram
Correct answer
Tarangam
Which dance form in Sattriya is characterized by vigor and majestic beauty, distinct from the graceful Chali?
Rajagharia Chali
Kharmanar Nach
Sukananni
Jhumura
Correct answer
Rajagharia Chali
Hsuan Tsang, the Chinese traveler, visited India during the reign of which ruler?
Chandragupta 1
Simuka
Harshavardhana
Samudragupta
Correct answer
Chandragupta 1
The naval battle of Kandalursalai took place during the reign of which ruler?
Vijayalaya
Parantaka
Rajendra I
Rajaraja I
Correct answer
Vijayalaya
Match the following cultural periods with their tools or features.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Neolithic | a. Polished stone tools |
| 2. Mesolithic | b. Microliths |
| 3. Chalcolithic | c. Copper tools |
| 4. Iron Age | d. Painted Grey Ware |
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Correct answer
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
Which one of the following states has the highest gold ore reserves in India?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Bihar
Gujarat
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
In which region is "Powada" folk music performed, which praises heroes and warriors?
Goa
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Correct answer
Goa
’Bhatiali’ is folk music sung by which group of people?
Farmers of Punjab
Fishermen of Bengal
Shepherds of Rajasthan
Nomadic tribes of Gujarat
Correct answer
Farmers of Punjab
Which mechanism is used to seal cracks in self-healing concrete?
Microcapsules with healing agents
Shape-memory polymers
Thermal expansion
External patching
Correct answer
Microcapsules with healing agents
Which test assesses a stone’s ability to resist disintegration due to moisture and temperature changes?
Impact test
Crushing test
Freezing and thawing test
Hardness test
Correct answer
Impact test
Why is engineered timber more dimensionally stable than solid wood?
It is denser
It contains more natural oils
Layers are glued in opposing directions
It is always used indoors
Correct answer
It is denser
In high-performance concrete, what is the typical water-cement ratio?
Above 0. 9
Correct answer
Geopolymer concrete is cured typically at:
Room temperature
Below freezing point
Elevated temperature
Under UV light
Correct answer
Room temperature
Which of the following materials is transparent, flexible, and can generate electricity?
Conductive concrete
Photovoltaic glass
Ferrocement
Polymer matrix
Correct answer
Conductive concrete
Asbestos cement sheets are discouraged today primarily due to:
Weak mechanical properties
High cost
Health hazards
Color fading
Correct answer
Weak mechanical properties
Geopolymer concrete differs from OPC concrete mainly in:
Not using any aggregate
Use of alkali-activated binders
Being unsuitable for structural work
Higher carbon emissions
Correct answer
Not using any aggregate
The durability of polymer-modified mortar is increased due to:
Air entrainment
Reduced hydration
Improved adhesion and flexibility
Increased permeability
Correct answer
Air entrainment
Which of the following materials is used to create lightweight concrete blocks that are commonly used in partition walls?
Perlite
Limestone
Quartz
Marble
Correct answer
Perlite
What is the main advantage of using rammed earth construction?
It requires high-energy machinery
It is highly resistant to seismic forces
It provides excellent thermal mass and natural cooling
It can be molded into complex shapes
Correct answer
It requires high-energy machinery
What is the key benefit of using metakaolin in concrete?
Faster setting
Increased slump
Improved durability
Increased porosity
Correct answer
Faster setting
Bernoulli’s equation is valid for:
Steady, incompressible, frictionless flow
Unsteady flow
Compressible flow
Rotational flow
Correct answer
Steady, incompressible, frictionless flow
Which of the following devices converts pressure energy to kinetic energy?
Pump
Nozzle
Turbine
Diffuser
Correct answer
Pump
The purpose of a surge tank is to:
Increase pipe pressure
Reduce hammer effect
Increase velocity
Raise water temperature
Correct answer
Increase pipe pressure
Flow through a pipe is considered turbulent when:
Re \(<\) 2000
Re \(>\) 4000
2000 \(<\) Re \(<\) 4000
Re \(=\) 1
Correct answer
Re \(<\) 2000
Which dimensionless number is used to characterize the type of flow (laminar or turbulent) by comparing inertia and viscous forces in a fluid?
Reynolds number
Weber number
Mach number
Froude number
Correct answer
Reynolds number
The point on a stress-strain curve beyond which the material will not return to its original shape is called?
Elastic limit
Yield point
Breaking point
Proportional limit
Correct answer
Elastic limit
The shear force is maximum at which point in a simply supported beam with central point load?
At the supports
At the center
At \(\frac{1}{4}\)th length
Uniformly along the beam
Correct answer
At the supports
A column with pinned ends carries a critical load of 10 kN. If both ends are fixed, what is the new critical load?
10 kN
20 kN
40 kN
80 kN
Correct answer
10 kN
In the moment distribution method, the sum of the distribution factors of all members meeting at a joint is always:
Equal to zero \((= 0)\)
Less than 1 \((<1)\)
Greater than 1 \((>1)\)
Equal to 1 \((= 1)\)
Correct answer
Equal to zero \((= 0)\)
The carry-over factor for a prismatic member with the far end hinged is:
0 (Zero)
-1/2
1/2
1/4
Correct answer
0 (Zero)
For a short column, the slenderness ratio should be:
Equal to 12
Less than 12
More than 12
Nearly zero
Correct answer
Equal to 12
Castigliano’s theorem:
(i) Provides a powerful tool for the analysis of statically indeterminate structures
(ii) Is based on the energy concept
(iii) Can be readily derived from Betti’s generalized reciprocal theorem
The correct answer is:
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (i) and (iii)
Both (ii) and (iii)
All (i), (ii), and (iii)
Correct answer
Both (i) and (ii)
The moment distribution method in structural analysis can be treated as:
Force method
Displacement method
Flexibility method
Finite element method
Correct answer
Force method
Sprinkler irrigation is most suitable for:
Sandy soil
Clay soil
Loamy soil
Rocky soil
Correct answer
Sandy soil
Minor irrigation projects have a command area of:
Less than 2000 hectares
More than 10000 hectares
Exactly 5000 hectares
More than 2500 hectares
Correct answer
Less than 2000 hectares
What is the main advantage of micro irrigation over conventional irrigation?
Higher water loss
Less crop yield
Efficient water usage
Requires more labor
Correct answer
Higher water loss
What is the main purpose of a diversion headwork?
Store water
Generate electricity
Divert river water into canals
Measure rainfall
Correct answer
Store water
Lining of canals is preferred to:
Increase seepage
Decrease flow velocity
Reduce evaporation
Prevent seepage and weed growth
Correct answer
Increase seepage
Dead storage in a reservoir is the volume of water:
Always lost due to evaporation
That can be used for irrigation
That lies below the outlet and is not usable
Used in emergencies only
Correct answer
Always lost due to evaporation
The economic feasibility of an irrigation project is evaluated using:
Rainfall records only
Topography maps
Benefit-cost ratio
Water quality test
Correct answer
Rainfall records only
The duty of water in irrigation planning refers to:
Crop water requirement
Water loss due to evaporation
Area irrigated per unit discharge
Storage capacity of a reservoir
Correct answer
Crop water requirement
Gumbel’s distribution is primarily used in:
Evaporation studies
Sediment yield estimation
Extreme flood frequency analysis
Baseflow separation
Correct answer
Evaporation studies
The unit hydrograph theory is applicable only to:
Snow-fed basins
Catchments with negligible baseflow
Linear and time-invariant systems
Non-linear systems
Correct answer
Snow-fed basins
A canal fall is introduced when:
Bed level rises sharply
Excess discharge exists
There is high terrain slope
Storage is to be created
Correct answer
Bed level rises sharply
In canal design, silt factor ’\(f\)’ depends primarily on:
Water depth
Flow velocity
Sediment particle size
Discharge
Correct answer
Water depth
A key concern with large irrigation projects is:
Short construction time
Instant results
Displacement and environmental impacts
High per-hectare water use
Correct answer
Short construction time
The primary function of the subgrade in pavement construction is to:
Provide drainage
Distribute loads to the soil
Enhance aesthetic appeal
Prevent water infiltration
Correct answer
Provide drainage
The term ’superelevation’ in highway design refers to:
The camber provided on straight sections of the road.
The transverse slope provided on curves to counteract centrifugal force.
The vertical alignment of the road.
The horizontal alignment of the road.
Correct answer
The camber provided on straight sections of the road.
The primary purpose of providing a median in a highway design is to:
Separate opposing traffic flows
Provide space for emergency stopping
Enhance aesthetic appeal
Reduce construction cost
Correct answer
Separate opposing traffic flows
Higher Poisson’s ratio in pavement materials causes:
Increased horizontal deformation
Decreased vertical stress
No effect on stress distribution
Reduced pavement stiffness
Correct answer
Increased horizontal deformation
What is the general trend observed in the effect of moisture content on the resilient modulus of subgrade soils?
Resilient modulus increases with increasing moisture content
Resilient modulus decreases with increasing moisture content
Resilient modulus remains unaffected by moisture content
Resilient modulus fluctuates unpredictably with moisture content
Correct answer
Resilient modulus increases with increasing moisture content
Temperature susceptibility of asphalt concrete can be minimized by:
Increasing the aggregate size
Using the polymer modified binders
Reducing the binder content
Increasing the air voids
Correct answer
Increasing the aggregate size
The stadia method is associated with:
Plane table
Compass
Tacheometry
Levelling
Correct answer
Plane table
For a soil with 3 horizontal layers (\(k_1 = 10^{-3}\), \(k_2 = 10^{-4}\), \(k_3 = 10^{-5}\) cm/s), each 1m thick, compute \(k_h\).
Correct answer
Specific gravity of a soil solid is most influenced by:
Water content
Mineral composition
Dry density
Plastic limit
Correct answer
Water content
A soil has \(LL = 80%\) and \(PI = 50%\). Its classification as per the plasticity chart is:
CH
MH
CL
ML
Correct answer
CH
In a whole circle bearing system, bearings are measured:
\(0^{\circ}\) to \(360^{\circ}\) clockwise
\(0^{\circ}\) to \(90^{\circ}\) in each quadrant
\(0^{\circ}\) to \(180^{\circ}\) only
\(0^{\circ}\) to \(360^{\circ}\) counterclockwise
Correct answer
\(0^{\circ}\) to \(360^{\circ}\) clockwise
Which of the following methods is used for plane table plotting of inaccessible points?
Intersection
Radiation
Traversing
Resection
Correct answer
Intersection
If the principal stresses are \(400 \text{ kPa}\) and \(100 \text{ kPa}\), and \(\phi=25^{\circ}\), what is the maximum shear stress \(\tau_{\text{max}}\)?
120 kPa
130 kPa
150 kPa
180 kPa
Correct answer
120 kPa
If moisture content exceeds the optimum value during soil compaction, what happens to the dry density?
It increases
It decreases
It stays the same
It fluctuates unpredictably
Correct answer
It increases
Which instrument accessory is essential to draw accurate rays in plane table surveying?
Spirit level
Alidade
Theodolite
Chain
Correct answer
Spirit level
The principle of effective stress is mainly applicable to which type of soil?
Unsaturated soil
Saturated soil
Dry soil
Organic soil
Correct answer
Unsaturated soil
For a footing resting on saturated sand, the effective stress is.
Total stress minus pore water pressure
Total stress only
Pore water pressure only
Total stress plus pore water pressure
Correct answer
Total stress minus pore water pressure
Which of the following is NOT considered a soil improvement method?
Compaction
Grouting
Chemical stabilization
Sedimentation
Correct answer
Compaction
What type of settlement occurs due to the rearrangement of soil particles immediately after loading?
Primary consolidation
Secondary compression
Immediate settlement
Chemical settlement
Correct answer
Primary consolidation
The angle of internal friction (\(\Phi\)) is usually measured by:
Standard Penetration Test
Direct Shear Test
Proctor Test
Liquid Limit Test
Correct answer
Standard Penetration Test
Biomedical waste is disposed of through:
Composting
Incineration
Landfilling
Dumping
Correct answer
Composting
What do the "3 Rs" in waste management stand for?
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
Recycle, Restore, Refill
Reduce, Reclaim, Refuse
Return, Restore, Refill
Correct answer
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
The function of a leachate collection system in landfills is to:
Collect recyclable materials
Absorb gases
Drain liquid from decomposing waste
Cover the waste
Correct answer
Collect recyclable materials
Which gas is predominantly released during anaerobic decomposition of organic waste?
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Oxygen
Ammonia
Correct answer
Carbon monoxide
What is Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF)?
Ash produced after incineration
High-quality compost
Combustible waste processed into fuel
Treated wastewater
Correct answer
Ash produced after incineration
The following is used as a biological indicator of water pollution?
E. coli
Iron bacteria
Pseudomonas
Salmonella
Correct answer
E. coli
What is the value of the ruling gradient recommended by IRC in plain terrain?
1 in 10
1 in 30
1 in 45
1 in 60
Correct answer
1 in 10
What are the factors that determine the stopping sight distance?
Pavement type only
Vehicle type only
Design speed and friction only
Speed, friction, and reaction time
Correct answer
Pavement type only
As per IS: 800-2007, what is the purpose of restricting the width-to-thickness ratios in steel sections:
To avoid global buckling
To avoid local buckling
To avoid bending
To avoid flexural torsional buckling
Correct answer
To avoid global buckling
In the design of a tension member, what should be the minimum pitch (spacing) between bolts?
16t or 200mm whichever is less
12t or 200mm whichever is less
Correct answer
16t or 200mm whichever is less
The axial compression strength of compression members is represented by curves associated with which different classes:
a, b, c, d
e, f, g
a, b, c
e, f
Correct answer
a, b, c, d
For gantry girders supporting electrically operated overhead traveling cranes, the lateral forces are increased by:
5% of the weight of the crab and the weight lifted by the crane
10% of the weight of the crab and the weight lifted by the crane
15% of the weight of the crab and the weight lifted by the crane
20% of the weight of the crab and the weight lifted by the crane
Correct answer
5% of the weight of the crab and the weight lifted by the crane
Sag rods are designed to act as:
Tension members
Compression members
Torsion member
Laterally unsupported members
Correct answer
Tension members
What is the reduction factor when the length of the joint is 250 mm and the diameter of the bolt is 22 mm?
1.0125
1
0
0.9875
Correct answer
1.0125
In the following seated angle connection, a beam transfers a vertical load of 200 kN to the column at its end. How much of this load should be considered as being transferred through the seat angle?
200 kN
175 kN
150 kN
100 kN
Correct answer
200 kN
The IS code for the mix design of concrete is:
IS 875:1967
IS 800:2010
IS 456:2000
IS 10262: 2009
Correct answer
IS 875:1967
As per IS 456:2000, the permissible limit for chloride content in water used for plain concrete work is:
5000 mg/l
1000 mg/l
2000 mg/l
7500 mg/l
Correct answer
5000 mg/l
Nominal mix is NOT used for concrete grades higher than ______.
M15
M20
M25
M30
Correct answer
M15
The density of concrete is largely influenced by:
Admixtures
Aggregate
Cement
Water-Cement ratio
Correct answer
Admixtures
For Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), the maximum expansion as determined by Le Chatelier’s method should NOT be more than:
10 mm
12 mm
8 mm
Correct answer
10 mm
The recommended slump for mass concrete is:
10 to 15 mm
25 to 50 mm
5 to 10mm
15 to 40 mm
Correct answer
10 to 15 mm
The interfacial transition zone, generally the ____ link in the chain, is considered the strength-limiting phase in concrete.
Strongest
Weakest
Moderate
Extreme
Correct answer
Strongest
Fly ash admixture is derived from an industrial by-product. When added to concrete as an admixture, it helps to:
Increase durability
Decrease durability
Increase bleeding
Increase cracking
Correct answer
Increase durability
A batch of 5 \(m^3\) of concrete was made with the following:
Cement used = 32 bags
Water used = 490 L
Find the cement content of the mix (in \(kg/m^3\)).
300 \(kg/m^3\)
320 \(kg/m^3\)
450 \(kg/m^3\)
500 \(kg/m^3\)
Correct answer
300 \(kg/m^3\)
In two-way slabs, reinforcement is provided:
In one direction only
In two perpendicular directions
Along diagonals only
At the edges only
Correct answer
In one direction only
The effective span of a simply supported RCC beam is generally:
Clear span only
Clear span + effective depth
Clear span – effective depth
Twice the clear span
Correct answer
Clear span only
In RCC design, the maximum neutral axis depth for Fe 500 steel in a singly reinforced RCC beam is:
Correct answer
In limit state design, the characteristic strength is defined as:
Mean strength of material
Strength exceeded by \(95%\) of test results
Average of all test results
Minimum tested strength
Correct answer
Mean strength of material
A rectangular column with dimensions of 300 mm \(\times\) 600 mm is required to have 1. 2% longitudinal steel. What is the required area of steel (Ast) required (in \(\text{mm}^2\))?
2000 \(\text{mm}^2\)
1800 \(\text{mm}^2\)
2160 \(\text{mm}^2\)
3600 \(\text{mm}^2\)
Correct answer
2000 \(\text{mm}^2\)
A prestressing wire of 5 mm diameter is stressed to 80% of 1500 MPa. The force in the wire is:
Correct answer
In pre-tensioned concrete, the prestress is transferred to concrete:
Immediately after casting
After concrete has gained adequate strength
Before concrete hardens
At any convenient time
Correct answer
Immediately after casting
Overhead charges in an estimate include:
Cement cost
Material transport
Office expenses
Wages
Correct answer
Cement cost
Which value is generally the highest among all types of valuation?
Book value
Market value
Salvage value
Scrap value
Correct answer
Book value
Rent is usually calculated as a percentage of:
Salvage value
Book value
Capitalized value
Scrap value
Correct answer
Salvage value
If the rate for 1 m3 of brickwork is 6,000 and 15 m3 are required, what is the total cost, including 10% contractor's profit?
₹99,000
₹90,000
₹95,000
₹1,00,000
Correct answer
₹99,000
Which of the following is a tensile member?
Column
Beam
Strut
Tie rod
Correct answer
Column
What is the primary purpose of web stiffeners in beams?
Reduce flange width
Increase section modulus
Prevent web buckling
Control deflection
Correct answer
Reduce flange width
How to prevent Web crippling in beams?
Increasing flange width
Adding tension members
Providing bearing stiffeners
Reducing span
Correct answer
Increasing flange width
In plastic design, what is the shape factor for a rectangular section?
1.5
1.7
1.1
Correct answer
1.5
A beam with an unsymmetrical cross-section is more prone to _______.
Shear failure
Torsional buckling
Plastic collapse
Lateral deflection
Correct answer
Shear failure
In a cold-formed steel section, which failure is most likely under axial compression?
Shear
Bearing
Torsion
Local buckling
Correct answer
Shear
The critical stress in a slender column is determined using which of the following formulas?
Rankine’s formula
Johnson’s formula
Euler’s formula
Tangential formula
Correct answer
Rankine’s formula
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