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KPTCL Junior Engineer Exam (Civil) - English

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Civil Engineering

1
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
2
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. C.1
3
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
4
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.รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€น0.5 L
  2. B.0.85 L
  3. C.2 L
  4. D.0.75 L
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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'
16
The overflowing sheet of water on a weir is called :
  1. A.creek
  2. B.crest
  3. C.limp
  4. D.nappe
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
Select the correct statement related to increasing the carbon content in steel from 0.2 to 0.9 percent .
  1. A.Increasing the carbon content in steel decreases the yield stress and increases the ductility
  2. B.Increasing the carbon content in steel increases the yield stress and reduces the ductility
  3. C.Increasing the carbon content in steel decreases the yield stress and does not affect the ductility
  4. D.Increasing the carbon content in steel does not have any effect on the yield stress or ductility
22
Which of the following laws states that pressure or intensity of pressure at a point is static fluid is equal in all directions ?
  1. A.Newton's law
  2. B.Pascal's law
  3. C.Darcy's law
  4. D.Hydrostatic law
23
The determination of plasticity index and the percentage by weight of clay mineral finer than 2 µ present in the soil were done for two soil samples A and B. The ratio of plasticity index to the percentage of clay size particle for the samples A and B are given in the table .
Soil sample      Ratio of plasticity index to percentage of clay size particle
Sample A          Less than 0.75
Sample B          Greater than 1.25 The two soil sample A and B are classified as
  1. A.Sample A : Inactive; Sample B : Active
  2. B.Sample A : Active; Sample B : Normal
  3. C.Sample A : Active; Sample B : Inactive
  4. D.Sample A : Normal ; Sample B : Inactive
24
Which of the following compounds of cement is responsible for early strength ?
  1. A.C4AF
  2. B.C3S
  3. C.C3A
  4. D.C2A
25
According to SP : 27 - 1984, the thickness of slab or RC slab shall be measured to the nearest of :
  1. A.0.0002 m
  2. B.0.005 m
  3. C.0.0001 m
  4. D.0.01 m
26
Classify the following pollutants as primary pollutants (PP) and secondary pollutants (SP). Ozone, Carbon monoxide, Particulate matter, photochemical smog, Nitrogen oxides, Aerosol/mist, Hydrocarbons, Perory - Acetyl - Nitrate, Sulphur dioxide.
  1. A.PP : Ozone, Photochemical smog, Aerosol/mist, Peroxy – Acetyl - Nitrate
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นSP : Carbon monoxide, Particulate matter, Nitrogen oxides, Hydrocarbons, Sulphur dioxide
  2. B.SP : Carbon monoxide, Particulate matter, Aerosol/mist, Peroxy - Acetyl - Nitrate
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นSP : Nitrogen oxides, Hydrocarbons, Sulphur dioxide, Ozone, Photochemical smog
  3. C.PP : Carbon monoxide, Particulate matter, Hydrocarbons, Sulphur dioxide
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นSP : Ozone, Photochemical smog, Aerosol/mist, Peroxy - Acetyl - Nitrate
  4. D.PP : Ozone, Photochemical smog, Carbon monoxide, Particulate matter, Nitrogen oxides
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นSP : Aerosol/mist, Peroxy - Acetyl - Nitrate, Hydrocarbons, Sulphur dioxide
27
Saturated unit weight of soil is the ratio of : 
  1. A.bulk unit weight of a soil when it is fully saturated
  2. B.saturated bulk unit weight to total void
  3. C.total void to saturated bulk unit weight
  4. D.total void to saturated bulk unit weight
28
Identify the test to be conducted for the determination of the modulus of subgrade reaction in pavement design .
  1. A.Plate bearing test
  2. B.Triaxial test
  3. C.CBR test
  4. D.Direct shear test
29
In limit state design, the design bond stress for deformed bars (conforming to IS 1786) for M20 concrete mentioned in IS 456 : 2000 is (in N/mm2 units) :
  1. A.1.2
  2. B.1.8
  3. C.1.68
  4. D.1.92
30
Which of the following can be considered as a taking off point in road planning in India ?
  1. A.Lucknow plan
  2. B.Delhi plan
  3. C.Bombay plan
  4. D.Nagpur plan
31
The following two statements pertain to a simply supported under reinforced concrete beam. Select the correct option with regard is these statements .
1. The failure of the beam takes place due to the yielding of steel .
2. The moment of resistance of the beam is more than that of the balanced section of the beam .
  1. A.Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false
  2. B.Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true
  3. C.Both statement 1 and 2 are true
  4. D.Both statement 1 and 2 are false
32
A continuous beam ABC with span AB = BC = L is shown in the figure. Support A is fixed type, and supports B and C are roller type. The kinematic indeterminacy of the beam is :

  1. A.2
  2. B.3
  3. C.5
  4. D.4
33
The soils transported and deposited by a river or a stream care called :
  1. A.aeolian soils
  2. B.alluvial soils
  3. C.lacustrine soils
  4. D.marine soils
34
What is the mechanical extra widening required for a two-lane pavement of width 7 m on a horizontal curve of radius 250 m, if the longest wheel base of a vehicle expected on the road is 5 m with a design speed of 70 km/h ?
  1. A.0.155 m
  2. B.0.225 m
  3. C.0.100 m
  4. D.0.552 m
35
The following are some of the errors that area associated with a total station survey work. Vertical collimation error, Centering error, Horizontal collimation error, Eccentricity error Categorize the given errors as those due to temporary adjustments (T) and permanent adjustments (P).
  1. A.T : Vertical collimation error, Horizontal collimation error
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นP : Centering error, Eccentricity error
  2. B.T : Centering error, Horizontal collimation error, Eccentricity error
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นP : Vertical collimation error
  3. C.T : Eccentricity error, Horizontal collimation error
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นP : Centering error, Vertical collimation error, Eccentricity error
  4. D.T : Centering error
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นP : Vertical collimation error, Horizontal collimation error, Eccentricity error
36
According to IS 800 : 2007, identify the property which is considered as a mechanical property of structural steel, important in design .
  1. A.Unit mass
  2. B.Maximum percent elongation on a standard gauge length
  3. C.Co - efficient of thermal expansion
  4. D.Poisson ration
37
Which of the following methods is NOT used for measuring air content in fresh concrete ?
  1. A.Blaine air permeability method
  2. B.Gravimetric method
  3. C.Pressure method
  4. D.Volumetric method
38
Which of the following methods is NOT used for the calculation of depreciation of a structure ?
  1. A.Straight line method
  2. B.Quantity survey method
  3. C.Geometric projection method
  4. D.Declining balance method
39
The failure of an over reinforced concrete beam is due to :
  1. A.compression failure
  2. B.mid failure
  3. C.shear failure
  4. D.tension failure
40
In which type of estimate is 'Court yard' NOT considered ?
  1. A.Unit rate estimate
  2. B.Plinth area estimate
  3. C.Lump sum estimate
  4. D.Cub rate estimate
41
Match the items in List 1 (name of quantities) with those in List 2 (unit of quantities in the SI system). Use codes in List for matching .
รขโ‚ฌโ€น List 1                                   List 2
M. Dynamic viscosity         1. N/m
N. Kinematic viscosity        2. N.m
O. Surface tension             3. N.s/m2
P. Energy                            4. m2/s
  1. A.M-3, N-4, O-2, P-1
  2. B.M-3, N-4, O-1, P-2
  3. C.M-4, N-3, O-1, P-2
  4. D.M-2, N-4, O-1, P-3
42
A reinforced concrete beam is subjected to the following bending moments .
Moment due to dead load = 50 kNm
Moment due to live load = 50 kNm
Moment due to seismic load = 20 kNm
The design bending moment for limit state of collapse is :
  1. A.120 kNm
  2. B.180 kNm
  3. C.144 kNm
  4. D.150 kNm
43
In a workshop shade, trusses are spaced at 4 m centre to centre. The purlins are spaced at 1.4 m centre to centre along the slope of 300. The (Dead Load + Live load) is 3 kNm2 and the wind load in 5 kNm2. The vertical and the inclined point loads, respectively, will be :
  1. A.14.54 kN and 28 kN
  2. B.17.8 kN and 48 kN
  3. C.20 kN and 24 kN
  4. D.18 kN and 21 kN
44
What will be the percentage of passing aggregate for the grading zone 1 of sieve size 1.18 mm ?
  1. A.100%
  2. B.10% - 20%
  3. C.7% - 25%
  4. D.30% - 70%
45
The annual or periodical payment for repayment of the capital amount invested on a property for a specified period is known as :
  1. A.depreciation
  2. B.obsolescence
  3. C.amortization
  4. D.annuity
46
Among the following river training works, which are aligned either parallel or at an angle to the banks, identify the one having a difference in alignment when compared to others :
  1. A.Flood walls
  2. B.Guide banks
  3. C.Groynes
  4. D.Levees
47
The test commonly to determine the grade of bitumen in terms of its hardness is :
  1. A.the penetration test
  2. B.the ductility test
  3. C.the softening point test
  4. D.the flash and fire point test
48
A level section has formation width of 10 m, side slope of 1 : 2 (vertical : horizontal) and central height of 2 m. Determine the quantity of earthwork required for a 1 km length of formation (in m3) .
  1. A.24,000
  2. B.20,000
  3. C.18,000
  4. D.28,000
49
Which type of odour characteristic is NOT used for classifying odour of a given water sample as per IS 3025 (part-5) 1983 ?
  1. A.Degree of sweetness
  2. B.Degree of turbidity
  3. C.Degree of pungency
  4. D.Degree of smokiness
50
The liquid limit and plastic limit of clay materials is 45% and 25% respectively, what is the activity of clay materials if 20% by weight of particles of size less than 2 microns ?
  1. A.0
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.1
51
Among the following corrections applied for tape measurement, identify the correction which is NOT always negative in sign :
  1. A.Sag
  2. B.Slope of taype
  3. C.Pull
  4. D.Wrong alignment
52
A village has a population of 200 with as average rate of water demand as 100 litre per capita per day. A rapid sand filter having an average filtration rate of 100 litre/hour/m2 is to be designed for water treatment. The area of rapid sand filter required is : (Take the ratio of maximum demand to average demand as 1.5.)
  1. A.8.00 m2
  2. B.14.50 m2
  3. C.10.00 m2
  4. D.12.50 m2
53
If the bearing of the side AB of a regular hexagon traverse ABCDFFA shown in the figure is 36o45', the bearing of the adjacent side BC of the traverse is :

รขโ‚ฌโ€น
  1. A.216o15'
  2. B.96o45'
  3. C.83o15'
  4. D.156o45'
54
Pigment volume concentration (PVC) of paint is defined as :
    55
    The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) was founded in the year :
    1. A.1927
    2. B.1934
    3. C.1950
    4. D.1982
    56
    In a leveling survey work, the first staff reading taken in a staff station after shifting the instrument and the last staff reading taken to a staff sation before the instrument in shifted are, respectively :
    1. A.back sight and intermediate sight
    2. B.intermediate sight and back sight
    3. C.back sight and fore sight
    4. D.fore sight and back sight
    57
    Which of the following Indian Standard Codes provides conservatively imposed loads for buildings and structures ?
    1. A.IS 875 (part 4) – 1987
    2. B.IS 875 (part 1) – 1987
    3. C.IS 875 (part 3) – 1987
    4. D.IS 875 (part 2) – 1987
    58
    Activity of soil is ratio of the plasticity index to :
    1. A.percentage of compressive strength
    2. B.percentage by weight of clay fraction
    3. C.liquidity index
    4. D.percentage of sensitivity
    59
    Kor watering in irrigation is defined as :
    1. A.the first watering which is given to seeds sown in the plot for germination
    2. B.the first watering which is given to a crop when the crop is a few centimeters high
    3. C.the first watering which is given to a crop before transplanting
    4. D.the first watering which is given to a plot when the crop is transplanted
    60
    What is a SI unit for dynamic viscosity ?
    1. A.Pascal second
    2. B.Pascal
    3. C.Stoke
    4. D.Newton
    61
    Arrange the following building materials in the increasing order of density of materials .
    Granite, Steel, River sand, Water
    1. A.Water, River sand, Steel, Granite
    2. B.River sand, Granite, Water, Steel
    3. C.River sand, Water, Granite, Steel
    4. D.Water, River sand, Granite, Steel
    62
    The bearing of a line AB is 150o15' and the angle ABC between line AB and BC is 110o30' as shown in the given figure .



    What is the bearing of line BC ?
    1. A.440o45'
    2. B.80o45'
    3. C.79o15'
    4. D.330o15'
    63
    Select the correct statement with respect to a slow sand filter :
    1. A.The filtering medium has effective size 0.45 to 0.7 mm, uniformity coefficient 1.3 to 1.7, multiple graded layers of sand with bacteria and odour removal
    2. B.The rate of filtration is in the range of 100 - 150 m3/m2/day
    3. C.The effective size of sand particles shall be 0.15 to 0.3 mm, and their uniformity coefficient shall be preferably below 3
    4. D.Backwashing daily or on alternate days is necessary for cleaning
    64
    What will be the carrying capacity of a horizontal rectangular channel 4 m wide, conveying a discharge of 1 cumecs per meter width of channel ?
    1. A.4.000 m3/s
    2. B.2.085 m3/s
    3. C.1.000 m3/s
    4. D.8.000 m3/s
    65
    Select the correct option with regard to the following statements (S1, S2) pertaining to consolidation in soils :
    S1: A soil is termed as normally consolidated, if the present effective orver burden pressure is less than maximum to which the soil was ever been subjected to in the past .
    S2: The large the value of co - efficient of consolidation, the shorter it takes for full consolidation to occur .
    1. A.S1 is true and S2 is false
    2. B.Both S1 and S2 are false
    3. C.Both S1 and S2 are true
    4. D.S1 is false and S2 is true
    66
    A real fluid in which the shear stress is directly proportional to the velocity gradient is known as :
    1. A.non - newtonian fluid
    2. B.newtonian fluid
    3. C.ideal fluid
    4. D.plastic fluid
    67
    An airport runway fill needs 8,50,000 m3 of soil compacted to void ratio of 0.7. The required soil is to be taken from a borrow pit having an in situ void ratio of 0.8. If the transportation cost is Rs.10 per m3, estimated cost for the filling work is (in Rs.) :
    1. A.82,00,000
    2. B.90,00,000
    3. C.50,00,000
    4. D.85,00,000
    68
    If p is internal pressure, d is diameter and t is thickness of wall for a thin cylindrical shell, then the value of hoop stress will be :
    1. A.pt/4d
    2. B.pd/4t
    3. C.pd/2t
    4. D.td/4p
    69
    As per IS 800 : 2007, in the design of beams/plate girders, when the web of a member acting alone is inadequate, different types of stiffeners are provided. Match the type of stiffeners provided in List 1 with the requirement to be satisfied by them in List 2 .
    (Use the Code in the lists for matching)
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นList 1                                                                               List 2
    รขโ‚ฌโ€นB. Intermediate transverse wed stiffener         1. Provide local reinforcement to wed under shear and bearing
    C. Load carrying stiffiener                                2. Improve the buckling strength of a slender Web due to shear
    D. Bearing stiffener                                          3. Prevent local buckling of web due to concentrated loading
    E. Diagonal stiffener                                        4. Prevent local crushing of web due to concentrated loading
    1. A.B - 3, C - 2, D - 4, E - 1
    2. B.B - 4, C - 3, D - 1, E - 2
    3. C.B - 2, C - 3, D - 4, E - 1
    4. D.B - 4, C - 3, D - 2, E - 1
    70
    A canal was designed for a full supply discharge of 60 cumee. The average supply discharge in the canal is 40 cumee. The capacity factor of the cannal is :
    1. A.6.0
    2. B.4.00
    3. C.0.67
    4. D.0.45
    71
    Sewers must be checked for minimum velocities at their minimum hourly flows which is equal to :
    1. A.1/4 average daily flows
    2. B.1/2 average daily flows
    3. C.average daily flows
    4. D.1/3 average daily flows
    72
    What is the permissible limit of organic mater present in water for mixing concrete as per IS 456 - 2000 ?
    1. A.200 mg/ l
    2. B.3000 mg/ l
    3. C.2000 mg/ l
    4. D.400 mg/ l
    73
    A horizontal pipeline AB of diameter d cpmveus water, flowing from A to B. The U - tube manometer with mercury as manometric liquid can be used for the measurement of :
    1. A.difference in the total energy between two points A and B
    2. B.difference in the pressure head between two points A and B
    3. C.difference in the velocity between the points A and B
    4. D.difference in the kinetic head at the two points A and
    74
    A cantilever of beam span l is fixed at one end, the other end resting freely on the middle of a simply supported cross-beam of the same span and section. If the cantilever beam is now loaded with a uniform load of w per unit length, find the reaction at the free end offered by the cross beam.
      75
      Select the INCORRECT obstacle in chaining in a chain survey:
      1. A.Obstracle to ranging only
      2. B.Obstracle to chanining only
      3. C.Obstracle to plotting
      4. D.Obstracle to chanining and ranging

      General Awareness & Aptitude

      1
      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
      2
      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
      3
      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
      4
      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
      5
      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
      6
      The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
      1. A.51:52
      2. B.52:53
      3. C.51:53
      4. D.52:55
      7
      Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
      1. A.√49
      2. B.0.125
      3. C.√2
      4. D.22/7
      8
      356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
      1. A.35600  
      2. B.34500
      3. C.9630
      4. D.93600
      9
      Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
      1. A.3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
      2. B.7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
      3. C.3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
      4. D.5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
      10
      What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
      1. A.36
      2. B.38
      3. C.310
      4. D.96
         
      11
      Chemistry but not in Physics.
      1. A.318
      2. B.198
      3. C.213 
      4. D.206
      12
      Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.
      1. A.558   
      2. B.718
      3. C.628  
      4. D.None of these
      13
      What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?
      1. A.20%  
      2. B.25%
      3. C.30%  
      4. D.40%
      14
      What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?
      1. A.19%  
      2. B.31%
      3. C.44%
      4. D.None of these
      15
      What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?
      1. A.38% 
      2. B.48%
      3. C.51%  
      4. D.None of these
      16
      Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states ?
      1. A.Assam
      2. B.Himachal Pradesh
      3. C.Punjab
      4. D.Tamil Nadu
      17

      "Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

      1. A.Malik Muhammad Joyce
      2. B.Raskhan
      3. C.Rich Khusrow
      4. D.Rich Hasan
      18
      Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
      1. A.badminton
      2. B.basketball
      3. C.football
      4. D.archery
      19
      When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
      1. A.1946
      2. B.1947
      3. C.1948
      4. D.1950
      20
      Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
      1. A.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
      2. B.Swami Vivekananda
      3. C.Rabindranath Tagore
      4. D.Mahatma Gandhi
      21
      What is the study of ethics primarily concerned with ?
      1. A.Economic behavior
      2. B.Human values and moral principles
      3. C.Physical health
      4. D.Political systems
      22
      Which is the longest river in India?
      1. A.Yamuna
      2. B.Ganges
      3. C.Brahmaputra
      4. D.Godavari
      23
      Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank achieved which status after deposits crossed Rs 2,000 Cr?
      1. A.Tier-I
      2. B.Tier-II
      3. C.Scheduled Bank
      4. D.Tier-III
      24
      Indian Navy participated in the 30th edition of which exercise in Hawaii in June-July 2026?
      1. A.MALABAR
      2. B.VARUNA
      3. C.TROPEX
      4. D.RIMPAC
      25
      What does SUMAN Roadmap 2030 aim to achieve?
      1. A.100% Literacy
      2. B.100% Digital Health Records
      3. C.Tiger Population Doubling
      4. D.Reduce MMR below 70 per lakh live births