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Question 1Single Answer
A water supply distribution system for an averagely-populated township is to be designed for
  1. A
    Maximum daily demand 
  2. B
    Maximum hourly demand and fire demand 
  3. C
    Average demand 
  4. D
    Maximum daily demand and fire demand or maximum hourly demand, whichever is higher
Question 2Single Answer
Consider the following statements :
1. There will be no defects in select grade timbers.
2. The codal values for strength of grade-II timer without defects may be reduced by 37.5%.
3. For timber used as columns, the permissible stress in ungraded timbers is adopted with a multiplying factor of 0.50.
4. In case of wind force and earthquakes, a modification factor of 1.33 is adopted. Which of the above statements are correct ? 
  1. A
    1 and 3 only
  2. B
    1 and 4 only
  3. C
    2 and 4 only
  4. D
    2 and 3 only
Question 3Single Answer
Consider the following statements regarding timber :
1. The strength of timber increases by Kiln seasoning.
 2. Cutting of wood is to be done prior to treatment.
3. Water seasoning is good for prevention of warping.
4. ASCU treatment enhances the strength of wood. Which of the above statements are correct ?
  1. A
    1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B
    2, 3 and 4 only
  3. C
    1, 3 and 4 only
  4. D
    1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 4Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. IS 3583 refers to Burnt Clay Paving Bricks.
2. IS 5779 refers to Burnt Clay Soling Bricks.
3. IS 3952 refers to Burnt Clay Hollow Bricks.
4. IS 2222 refers to Burnt Clay Lay Bricks.
Which of the above statements are correct?
  1. A
    1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B
    1, 2 and 4 only
  3. C
    3 and 4 only
  4. D
    1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 5Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. A high aggregate impact value indicates strong aggregates.
2. A low aggregate crushing value indicates high crushing strength of aggregates.
3. Aggregates having elongation index values greater than 15% are generally considered suitable for pavement construction.
4. Flakiness index of aggregates should not be less than 25% for use in road construction.
Which of the above statements are correct?
  1. A
    2 and 3 only
  2. B
    2 and 4 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. D
    1 and 4 only
Question 6Single Answer
One bag of Portland cement, 50 kg in weight, would normally have a bulk volume of
  1. A
    30 l 
  2. B
    35 l
  3. C
    40 l
  4. D
    45 l
Question 7Single Answer
AsCu, a preservative for wood, developed by the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, comprises of chemicals:
  1. A
    1 : 1 : 1
  2. B
    1 : 2 : 3
  3. C
    1 : 2 : 4
  4. D
    1 : 3 : 4
Question 8Single Answer
Consider the following statements related to autoclave bricks:
1.Less water absorption compared to other bricks.
2.Noise reduction
3.It is cheap compared to other types of bricks.
4.Requirement of bulk volume of mortar in joints being relatively less compared to other types of brick masonry.
5.Not recommended for outer walls. 
Which of the above statements are relevant to the use of ‘autoclave’ bricks? 
  1. A
    1, 2 and 4
  2. B
    1, 3 and 5
  3. C
    2, 3 and 4
  4. D
    2, 4 and 5
Question 9Single Answer
The minimum number of annular rings to be seen in every 2.54 cm in the radial direction from the core for timber to be classified as ‘Dense’ is
  1. A
    10
  2. B
    20
  3. C
    25
  4. D
    30
Question 10Single Answer
If the actual thickness of a brick masonry wall is 19 cm, its effective length is 2.70 m, its effective height is 2.82 m and its code specified stiffening coefficient is 1.2 then, for design considerations, the slenderness ratio of the wall will be taken as
  1. A
    11.8
  2. B
    12.4
  3. C
    14.2 
  4. D
    14.8
Question 11Single Answer
Consider the following forms of water in a hydrated cement paste:
1.Capillary water
2.Chemically combined water
3.Interlayer water
4.Adsorbed water 
Which of the above forms of water will, on its/their removal, cause shrinkage of the paste? 
  1. A
    1, 2 and 3
  2. B
    1, 2 and 4
  3. C
    2, 3 and 4
  4. D
    1, 3 and 4
Question 12Single Answer
Consider the following statements:High early strength of cement is obtained as a result of
1.Fine grinding.
2.Decreasing the lime content
3.Burning at higher temperature
4.Increasing the quality of gypsum. 
Which of the above statements are correct? 
  1. A
    1 and 2
  2. B
    1 and 3
  3. C
    2 and 3
  4. D
    3 and 4
Question 13Single Answer
Consider the following statements related to ‘composite mortar’:
1.Addition of lime to cement mortar improves its workability
2.Composite mortar is obtained by adding 10% by weight of cement and mixing with water.
3.Composite mortar is not preferred in tall buildings.
4.Mechanical grinding is essential for developing composite mortar.Which of the above statements are true in this case? 
  1. A
    1, 2 and  3 only
  2. B
    1, 3 and  4 only
  3. C
    2, 3 and  4 only
  4. D
    1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 14Single Answer
Consider the following statements related to ‘non-destructive testing’ of concrete:
1.Indentation test is used to assess the quality of concrete.
2.Resonant Frequency Method is based on a laboratory test.
3.Compressive strength of concrete is estimated through Pulse Velocity Measurement.
4.Dynamic modulus of Elasticity is determined by a Sonometer Test.
5.Thickness of concrete can be estimated by in-situ Rebound Hammer Test. 
Which of the above statements are correct? 
  1. A
    1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B
    1, 2 and 5 only
  3. C
    1, 2, 3 and 4 only
  4. D
    1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 
Question 15Single Answer
What is the amount of water required for a workable RC of mix 1 : 2: 4 by weight., when W/C is 0-60 and unit weight of concrete is 2400 kg/m3?
  1. A
    165 l
  2. B
    205 l
  3. C
    245 l
  4. D
    285 l 
Question 16Single Answer
Which IS code is used for classification of timber for seasoning purposes?
  1. A
    IS : 4970-1973
  2. B
    IS : 1708-1969
  3. C
    IS : 1141-1958
  4. D
    IS : 399-1963 
Question 17Single Answer
Consider the following with regard to the application of preservation of timber:
1.Increase in the life span of the member
2.Increase in the strength of the timber
3.Removal of moisture
4.Prevention of growth of fungi by killing them 
Which of the above are correct?
  1. A
    1, 2, 3 and 4
  2. B
    2 and 4 only
  3. C
    1 and 4 only
  4. D
    2 and 3 only
Question 18Single Answer
The plies in plywood are so placed that the grains of each ply are
  1. A
    Parallel to each other
  2. B
    At right angle to one another
  3. C
    45° oblique to adjacent grain
  4. D
    Not constrained by any consideration
Question 19Single Answer
Which of the following is an ODD one as regards ‘requirement of good brick-earth’?
  1. A
    It must be free from lumps of lime
  2. B
    It should not be mixed with salty water
  3. C
    It must be non-homogeneous
  4. D
    It should not contain vegetable and organic matter 
Question 20Single Answer
The compressive strength of heavy-duty bricks, as per IS : 2980-1962, should not be less than
  1. A
    440 kg/cm2
  2. B
    175 kg/cm2
  3. C
    100kg/cm2
  4. D
    75kg/cm2 
Question 21Single Answer
What will be the depth of penetration of the plunger in Vicat Apparatus (IS : 5513 - 1976) from the bottom of the Vicat Mould, when the cement paste is tested for standard consistency, according to IS 4031 – 1988 ?
  1. A
    11 to 15 mm
  2. B
    8 to 10 mm
  3. C
    15 to 17 mm
  4. D
    5 to 7 mm
Question 22Single Answer
Two sewer pipelines A and B (having the same diameter and made of the same material) are laid at a bed slope of 1 in 225 and 1 in 625, respectively. Determine the ratio of their carrying capacities (QA to QB) .
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
    1
  4. D
Question 23Single Answer
Select the correct statement with respect to an over - reinforced cement concrete section under the working stress method .
  1. A
    The compressive stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum tensile stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit
  2. B
    Tensile steel stress and maximum compressive stress in concrete simultaneously reach their allowable limits
  3. C
    The allowable limiting stress is reached in concrete before the steel stress reaches the limiting value
  4. D
    The tensile stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum compressive stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit
Question 24Single Answer
A cantilever beam of span L is built - in at the support. It is restrained against lateral deflection and torsion at the free end. The effective length of compression flange for the beam as per IS 800 : 2007 is
  1. A
    0.5 L
  2. B
    0.85 L
  3. C
    2 L
  4. D
    0.75 L
Question 25Single Answer
What is the principle of plane surveying ?
  1. A
    Working from part to whole
  2. B
    Working from point to area
  3. C
    Working from angle to volume
  4. D
    Working from whole to part
Question 26Single Answer
According is IS 5968 : 1987, the minimum radius of radius of curve to be provided in the alignment of unlined canals carrying a discharge of less than 30 cumecs up to 15 cumecs is :
  1. A
    100 m
  2. B
    1000 m
  3. C
    600 m
  4. D
    150 m
Question 27Single Answer
A Pelton wheel is to be designed for a pitch diameter of 1 m and jet diameter of 0.1 m. The number of buckets on the runner computed by Taygun’s formula is :
  1. A
    20
  2. B
    25
  3. C
    15
  4. D
    10
Question 28Single Answer
What is the effect of fly ash in concrete ?
  1. A
    Reduces the secondary hydration process
  2. B
    Increases the heat of hydration
  3. C
    Increases the amount of air entrainment
  4. D
    Reduces the heat of hydration
Question 29Single Answer
As per IS 456 : 2000, the minimum grade of concrete to be used for plain concrete and reinforced concrete, respectively, in concrete works exposed directly along the sea coast are :
  1. A
    M 20 and M 30
  2. B
    M 20 and M 25
  3. C
    M 22 and M 40
  4. D
    M 15 and M 25
Question 30Single Answer
Identify the property that changes as a function of the geometrical dimensions of a section in structural materials :
  1. A
    Mass density
  2. B
    Moment of inertia
  3. C
    Poission’s ratio
  4. D
    Modulus of elasticity
Question 31Single Answer
As per IRC (Indian Roads Congress) recommendation, what will be the designed stopping sight distance (in metres) at the vehicle speed of 80 km/h on a rural highway ?
  1. A
    120
  2. B
    140
  3. C
    70
  4. D
    60
Question 32Single Answer
No deduction is made in the quantity estimation for plastering work in cement mortar for openings having size up to :
  1. A
    0.5 m2
  2. B
    1.0 m2
  3. C
    3 m2
  4. D
    0.75 m2
Question 33Single Answer
What is the height of slump cone mould used for testing the workability of the concrete ?
  1. A
    20 cm
  2. B
    10 cm
  3. C
    30 cm
  4. D
    25 cm
Question 34Single Answer
Select the correct option with regard in the following statements (S1, S2) pertaining to pavements .
S1 : Present serviceability index is used for the functional evaluation of pavement surface condition
S2 : Rigid pavements are less affected by temperature variations than flexible pavements
  1. A
    Statements S1 is true and Statement S2 is false
  2. B
    Both statements S1 and S2 are false
  3. C
    Statements S1 is false and Statement S2 is true
  4. D
    Both statements S1 and S2 are true
Question 35Single Answer
If the quadrantal bearing of a line AB is S 31'35' E, then its whole circle bearing is equal in :
  1. A
    121o25'
  2. B
    148o25'
  3. C
    58o25'
  4. D
    211o25'
Question 36Single Answer
The overflowing sheet of water on a weir is called :
  1. A
    creek
  2. B
    crest
  3. C
    limp
  4. D
    nappe
Question 37Single Answer
According to IS 456 - 2000, what is the slump of a medium degree of workability of concrete if planed in heavily reinforced sections like slabs, beams, walls, columns ?
  1. A
    10 - 25 mm
  2. B
    25 - 50 mm
  3. C
    0 - 10 mm
  4. D
    50 - 100 mm
Question 38Single Answer
Which of the following is Kharif season in India ?
  1. A
    March / April to June / July
  2. B
    December / January to April / May
  3. C
    May / June to October / November
  4. D
    October / November to April / May
Question 39Single Answer
The estimated value of a built - up property at the end of its useful life without dismantled is called :
  1. A
    market value
  2. B
    book value
  3. C
    scrap value
  4. D
    salvage value
Question 40Single Answer
The amount of cement required for 100 m2 area, of damp proof course with 2.5 cm thinkness, in with proportion of 1: 2 : 4 (cement : sand : aggregate) will be :
  1. A
    2.5 m2
  2. B
    0.55 m2
  3. C
    1.10 m2
  4. D
    0.25 m2
Question 41Single Answer
What is the primary focus of kinematics in dynamics?
  1. A
    Forces causing motion
  2. B
    Motion without forces
  3. C
    Energy conservation
  4. D
    Momentum transfer
Question 42Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of evaluating bearing capacity in foundation design?
  1. A
    Ensure soil can support loads without failure
  2. B
    Minimize construction cost
  3. C
    Increase settlement
  4. D
    Enhance aesthetic appeal
Question 43Single Answer
Which bearing capacity theory is commonly used for shallow foundations?
  1. A
    Terzaghi’s theory
  2. B
    Rankine’s theory
  3. C
    Coulomb’s theory
  4. D
    Taylor’s theory
Question 44Single Answer
What field test is commonly used to estimate bearing capacity?
  1. A
    Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
  2. B
    Proctor test
  3. C
    Consolidation test
  4. D
    Triaxial test
Question 45Single Answer
What is the factor of safety for allowable bearing capacity?
  1. A
    2.5 to 3
  2. B
    1.5 to 2
  3. C
    4 to 5
  4. D
    1 to 1.5
Question 46Single Answer
What is immediate settlement in foundation design?
  1. A
    Elastic settlement occurring instantly
  2. B
    Settlement due to consolidation
  3. C
    Settlement due to shear failure
  4. D
    Settlement due to compaction
Question 47Single Answer
What is the allowable settlement for isolated footings on clay?
  1. A
    75 mm
  2. B
    50 mm
  3. C
    25 mm
  4. D
    100 mm
Question 48Single Answer
What is the allowable settlement for isolated footings on sand?
  1. A
    50 mm
  2. B
    75 mm
  3. C
    25 mm
  4. D
    100 mm
Question 49Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of proportioning shallow foundations?
  1. A
    Ensure uniform load distribution and stability
  2. B
    Minimize material usage
  3. C
    Increase settlement
  4. D
    Enhance aesthetic appeal
Question 50Single Answer
What is an isolated footing used for?
  1. A
    Support single column loads
  2. B
    Support multiple columns
  3. C
    Distribute load over large area
  4. D
    Support bridge piers
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