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Subjects : Computer Awareness, General Studies, English, Reasoning, Civil, Hindi, General Science, Chemistry, Physics, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge

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Computer Awareness

Q 1 :
Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?
  1. A.Window
  2. B.Pop-up menu
  3. C.Message box
  4. D.Taskbar
Q 2 :
What is active desktop ?
  1. A.a term that is synonymous with viewing your desktop as web page
  2. B.a feature to customize your desktop to display informating you can update from the internet
  3. C.both a and b above mentioned
  4. D.A software
  5. E.None of these
Q 3 :
What is meant by an active window?
  1. A.A window that is minimized
  2. B.The window currently receiving user input
  3. C.Any window currently open
  4. D.The window opened first
Q 4 :
What was America Online (AOL) primarily known for during the early popularization of consumer Internet access?
  1. A.An online service providing Internet access and proprietary online content
  2. B.A computer operating system
  3. C.A spreadsheet application
  4. D.A database management system
Q 5 :
An application is
  1. A.word processing, accounting and engineering programs are example of application programs
  2. B.computer program designed to enable users to perform specific job functions
  3. C.Both a and b above mentioned
  4. D.a document
  5. E.None of these

General Studies

Q 6 :
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
Q 7 :
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A.Ministry of Finance 
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
Q 8 :
Devaluation of a currency means
  1. A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
  2. B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
  3. C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
  4. D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Q 9 :
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
            1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
            2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
            3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 2
  4. D.1,2 and 3
Q 10 :
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
  1. A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
  2. B.Indira Mahila Yojna
  3. C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
  4. D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna

English

Q 11 :
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
Q 12 :
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
Q 13 :
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
Q 14 :
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
Q 15 :
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 

Reasoning

Q 16 :
‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
  1. A.Area
  2. B.Volume
  3. C.Length
  4. D.Sound
  5. E.Energy
Q 17 :
'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
  1. A.Fruit
  2. B.Stem
  3. C.Flower
  4. D.Root
  5. E.None of these
Q 18 :
Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
  1. A.Water        :           Drink
  2. B.Light         :        Night
  3. C.Teach       :      Student
  4. D.Air             :        Breathe
  5. E.Food         :        Hunger
Q 19 :
'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
  1. A.Fruit
  2. B.Stem
  3. C.Flower
  4. D.Root
  5. E.None of these
Q 20 :
'Jackal' is related to 'Carnivorous', in the same way as 'Goat' is related to
  1. A.Omnivorous
  2. B.Carnivorous
  3. C.Herbivorous
  4. D.Multivorous
  5. E.None of these

Civil

Q 21 :
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
Q 22 :
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
Q 23 :
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
Q 24 :
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
Q 25 :
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
Q 26 :
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
Q 27 :
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
Q 28 :
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
Q 29 :
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 
Q 30 :
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 
Q 31 :
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 
Q 32 :
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
Q 33 :
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
Q 34 :
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 
Q 35 :
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 
Q 36 :
Consider the following statements:
1.Brickwork will have high water tightness.
2.Brickwork is preferred for monument structures.
3.Bricks resist fire better than stones
4.Bricks of good quality shall have thin mortar bonds. 
Which of the above statements are correct?
  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.3 and 4
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.1 and 4
Q 37 :
Consider the following statements:A good soil for making bricks should contain
1.30% alumina
2.10% lime nodules
3.Only small quantity of iron oxides
4.15% magnesia 
Which of the above statements are correct?
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1 and 3
  3. C.1, 2 and 4
  4. D.2, 3 and 4
Q 38 :
Which compound of cement is responsible for strength of cement?
  1. A.Magnesium oxide
  2. B.Silica
  3. C.Alumina
  4. D.Calcium sulphate
Q 39 :
Which type of cement is recommended in large mass concrete works such as a dam?
  1. A.Ordinary Portland
  2. B.High Alumina
  3. C.Low-heat Portland
  4. D.Portland Cement
Q 40 :
Consider the following statements regarding ‘setting of cement’:
1.Low-heat cement sets faster than OPC.
2.Final setting time decides the strength of cement
3.Initial setting time of Portland Pozzollona is 30 minutes
4.Air-induced setting is observed when stored under damp conditions.
4.Addition of gypsum retards the setting time. 
Which of the above statements are correct? 
  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.2, 3 and 4
  3. C.3, 4 and 5
  4. D.2, 3 and 5 
Q 41 :
Consider the following statements regarding ‘strength of cement’:
1.Strength test on cement is made on cubes of cement-sand mix.
2.Water to be used for the paste is 0.25 P, where P is the water needed for normal consistency.
3.The normal consistency is determined on Le Chatelier’s principle.
4.Cubes are cast in two layers in leak-proof moulds further compacted in each layer by vibration on a machine. 
Which of the above statements are correct? 
  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 4
  4. D.3 and 4 
Q 42 :
Which of the following ingredients refer to binding material of mortar?
1.Cement
2.Lime
3.Sand
4.Ashes 
Select the correct answer using the code given below. 
  1. A.1 and 4
  2. B.3 and 4 
  3. C.1 and 2
  4. D.2 and 3
Q 43 :
Consider the following statements:
1.Bricks in masonry are bound by mortar.
2.Mortars make brick damp-proof.
3.Strength of brick in masonry is improved by plastering.
4.Addition of lime improves workability.
5.Marine construction needs sulphate-resistant cement mortar. 
Which of the above statements are relevant for ‘cement mortar’? 
  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.2, 3 and 4 
  3. C.1, 4 and 5
  4. D.3, 4 and 5 
Q 44 :
Consider the following parameters of concrete:
1.Impermeability
2.Compactness
3.Durability
4.Desired consistency
5.Workability 
Which of the above parameters are relevant for ‘water-cement ratio’? 
  1. A.4 and 5
  2. B.1 and 2
  3. C.2 and 4
  4. D.3 and 5
Q 45 :
Consider the following statements:Presence of Na2O and K2O in concrete leads to
1.Expansive reaction in concrete
2.Cracking of concrete
3.Disruption of concrete
4.Shrinkage of concrete 
Which of the above statements are correct? 
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 3
  4. D.3 and 4 
Q 46 :
The maximum total quantity of dry aggregate by mass per 50 kg of cement, to be taken as the sum of the individual masses of fine and coarse aggregates (kg), for M20 grade of concrete is
  1. A.625
  2. B.480
  3. C.330
  4. D.250
Q 47 :
Absorption capacity of an aggregate refers to the difference expresses in appropriate proportion in water content between
  1. A.A wet aggregate and a dry aggregate
  2. B.A dry aggregate and a wet aggregate
  3. C.A saturated surface-dry aggregate and a dry aggregate
  4. D.A saturated surface-dry aggregate and an over dry aggregate 
Q 48 :
Consider the following statements concerning  ‘elasticity of concrete’:
1.Stress-strain behavior of concrete is a straight line up to 10% ultimate stress.
2.Strain determination is obtained from tangent modulus.
3.Modulus of elasticity of concrete is also called as secant modulus. 
Which of the above statements are correct? 
  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 2 only
  4. D.2 and 3 only
Q 49 :
Consider the following statements :The addition of CaCl2 in concrete results in
1.Increased shrinkage
2.Decreased setting time
3.Decreased shrinkage
4.Increased setting time 
Which of the above statements are correct? 
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.3 and 4
  4. D.1 and 2
Q 50 :
Which of the following statements are correct ?
1.Knots in a tree affect the continuity of fibres.
2.Nail knots do not influence the strength of timber.
3.Druxiness of wood is not a defect.
4.Tall trees with twisted fibers give good timber for poles.
  1. A.1, 2, 3 and 4
  2. B.1, 2 and 4 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 3 only
  4. D.2, 3 and 4 only

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