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Question 1Single Answer

'अच्छा' शब्दाचा विरुद्धार्थी कोणता शब्द आहे ?

A खराब
B सुंदर
C प्रेम
D धन्यवाद

Question 2Single Answer

'सुन्दर' शब्दाचा समानार्थी कोणता शब्द आहे ?

A बुद्धिमता
B खराब
C प्रसन्न
D भयानक

Question 3Single Answer

'स्नेह' शब्दाचा विरुद्धार्थी कोणता शब्द आहे ?

A द्वेष
B आक्रोश
C असहमत
D समझौता

Question 4Single Answer

'उदास' शब्दाचा समानार्थी कोणता शब्द आहे ?

A आनंदी
B निराश
C प्रसन्न
D उत्साही

Question 5Single Answer

'अद्य' शब्दाचा समानार्थी कोणता शब्द आहे ?

A कल
B पुन्हा
C आज
D अब

Question 6Single Answer

पुढील शब्दाच्या कोणत्या भागाने "नामपद" शब्द सांगा?

A प्रयोगपद
B सर्वनाम
C क्रियापद
D विशेषण

Question 7Single Answer

"आपल्या शिक्षकाने आमच्या विद्यालयातील पुस्तकांना सुंदर नाम" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "नाम" असा अर्थ आहे?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 8Single Answer

"रामला आपलं पुस्तकाचं अंगूठ नकलायला आहे" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "पुस्तकाचं" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 9Single Answer

"तुम्ही आपल्या मित्राला काय प्रेम करता?" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "मित्राला" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 10Single Answer

"सर्व विद्यार्थ्यांना आवश्यक गोड अभ्यास करावा" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "विद्यार्थ्यांना" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 11Single Answer

"उपास्य देवतांच्या पूजेसाठी फूल घालता येतात" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "उपास्य" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 12Single Answer

"रामाने गुलाब लावलं" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "रामाने" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 13Single Answer

"माझ्या आवडत्या पुस्तकात सर्व वस्तूंची फोटो आहे" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "माझ्या" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 14Single Answer

"हा पुस्तक तुम्हाला किती आवडला?" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "तुम्हाला" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

Question 15Single Answer

"माझ्या आवडत्या फुलाच्या रंगात तुम्ही त्याचा उपयोग कसा करता?" - या वाक्यात, कोणत्या शब्दाच्या भागाने "तुम्ही" असा अर्थ आहे ?

A सर्वनाम
B क्रियापद
C विशेषण
D नामपद

English

Question 16Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

Aa
Ban
Csome
Dthe

Question 17Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

ASteal the car
BYou should have the stolen car
CGet someone to steal the car
DThey have stolen the car

Question 18Single Answer

The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

AThe hardworking salesman collected the payment.
Bthe salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
Cto collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
DThe hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.

Question 19Single Answer

I had to stop all my work to complete this project.

AAll other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
BFor completing this project all other work must be stopped
CFor completing this project I had to stop all my work
DTo complete this project all other work had been stopped by me

Question 20Single Answer

They have published the names of all the successful candidates.

AThe candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
BThe names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
CThe candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
DThe names of all the successful candidate were published by them.

Question 21Single Answer

The online shopping site lowered the prices.

ALowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
BThe prices were lowered by the online shopping site
CThe prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
DThe prices have been lowered by the online shopping site

Question 22Single Answer

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A presented , stay
Bintroduced , keep
Cannounce , make
Dcreated , let
Eproclaimed , hold

Question 23Single Answer

Assets

Aliabilities
Bresponsibilities
Cestates
Dprofits

Question 24Single Answer

Affidavit

A Affirmation
BSlander
COath
DTestimony

Question 25Single Answer

Hollow

AAlveolate
BCleft
C Cavernous
DSolid

Question 26Single Answer

Cosset

AIgnoreb
BClose
CCaress
DFondle

Question 27Single Answer

Ogle

ALeer
BGaze
CIgnore
DGawk

Question 28Single Answer

Intrinsic

AElemental
BInnate
CConnate
DAcquired

Question 29Single Answer

Coalesce

ASeparate
BAdhere
CCleave
DAmalgamate

Question 30Single Answer

Loiter

Alag
BHasten
CAmble
DLoii

General Knowledge

Question 31Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

AMinistry of Finance
BMinistry of Information and Broadcastin
CMinistry of Rural Development
DPlanning Commission

Question 32Single Answer

Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by

AMinistry of Finance
BMinistry of Information and Broadcastin
CMinistry of Rural Development
DPlanning Commission

Question 33Single Answer

Devaluation of a currency means

AFixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
BReduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
CFixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
DPermitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

Question 34Single Answer

In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from

Ametastable state to any lower state
Bany higher state of lower state
Cmetastable state to ground state
Dany higher state to ground state

Question 35Single Answer

10^-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is

Abetween 7 and 8
Bbetween 5 and 6
Cbetween 6 and 7
Dbetween 10 and 11

Question 36Single Answer

The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on

Athe nature of enzymes involved
Bthe nature of the substrate
Cthe amount of carbon dioxide released
Dthe amount of oxygen utilised

Question 37Single Answer

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

AMalik Muhammad Joyce
BRaskhan
CRich Khusrow
DRich Hasan

Question 38Single Answer

Which is the national game of Bhutan ?

Abadminton
Bbasketball
Cfootball
Darchery

Question 39Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A1946
B1947
C1948
D1950

Question 40Single Answer

Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?

ARaja Ram Mohan Roy
BSwami Vivekananda
CRabindranath Tagore
DMahatma Gandhi

Question 41Single Answer

Which city serves as the capital of Maharashtra?

APune
BNagpur
CNashik
DMumbai

Question 42Single Answer

Who was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in May 2026?

AEknath Shinde
BUddhav Thackeray
CAjit Pawar
DDevendra Fadnavis

Question 43Single Answer

Maharashtra Day is celebrated every year on?

A26 January
B15 August
C2 October
D1 May

Question 44Single Answer

Maharashtra was formed on which date?

A26 January 1950
B1 May 1960
C15 August 1947
D1 November 1956

Question 45Single Answer

Which city hosts the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature?

APune
BNagpur
CAurangabad
DNashik

Civil Engineering

Question 46Single Answer

A water supply distribution system for an averagely-populated township is to be designed for

AMaximum daily demand
BMaximum hourly demand and fire demand
CAverage demand
DMaximum daily demand and fire demand or maximum hourly demand, whichever is higher

Question 47Single Answer

A combined sewerage system is more appropriate for developed areas where

ARainfall occurs for a very few days in a year
BRainfall occurs almost uniformly throughout the year
CAir temperatures are nearly uniform throughout the year
DAir temperatures through the year include extremes during certain runs of days

Question 48Single Answer

100 m³ of sludge holds a moisture content of 95%. If its moisture content chagnes to 90%, the volume of this sludge will then be

A40.5m³
B50m³
C75m³
D94.7m³

Question 49Single Answer

The design overflow rate of a sedimentation tank is chosen considering

AFlow rate through the tank
BDiameter of the particle intended to be removed
CVolume of the sedimentation tank
DDetention time in the tank

Question 50Single Answer

Consider the following statements in respect of flow equalization in a waste water treatment plant :
1. Biological treatment is enhanced because shock loadings are eliminated or minimized
2. Flow equalizations is an attractive option for upgrading the performance of overloaded treatment plants.
3. Inhibiting substances can be diluted and pH can be stabilized
4. Thickening performance of primary sedimentation tanks following grit removal is improved.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A1, 2, 3 and 4
B1, 2 and 3 only
C1, 2 and 4 only
D3 and 4 only

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Civil Engineering

Question 51Single 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 ?

A1 and 3 only
B1 and 4 only
C2 and 4 only
D2 and 3 only

Question 52Single 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 ?

A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 53Single Answer

Gase(s) emitted during rotting or decomposition of timber is /are mainly

AMethane and Hydrogen
BHydrogen Sulphide
CCarbonic acid and Hydrogen
DAmmonia

Question 54Single Answer

Efflorescence of bricks is due to

AExcessive burning of bricks
BHigh silt content in brick clay
CHigh porosity of bricks
DSoluble salts present in parent clay

Question 55Single Answer

Disintegration of bricks masonry walls is primarily due to
1. Efflorescence
2. Magnesium sulphate in brick
3. Calcined clay admixtures
4. Kankar nodules
Which of the a above statements are correct ?

A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 2 and 4 only
C3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 56Single 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?

A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 2 and 4 only
C3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 57Single 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?

A2 and 3 only
B2 and 4 only
C1 and 3 only
D1 and 4 only

Question 58Single Answer

Consider the following statements regarding refractory bricks in furnaces:
1. The furnace is fired at temperatures more than 1700°C.
2. Silica content in the soil should be less than 40%.
3. Water absorption of bricks should not exceed 10%
4. Chrome bricks are known as basic bricks. Which of the above statements are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 4 only
C1 and 3 only
D3 and 4 only

Question 59Single Answer

Consider the following statements about lime:
1. Calcination of limestone results in quick lime.
2. Lime produced from pure variety of chalk is hydraulic lime.
3. Hydrated lime is obtained by treating quick lime with water.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1 and 3 only

Question 60Single Answer

Consider the following statements:
1. If more water is added to concrete for increasing its workability, it results into concrete of low strength.
2. No slump is an indication of a good workable concrete.
3. Higher the slump of concrete, lower will be its workability.
4. Workability of concrete is affected by water content as well as water-cement ratio.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A1 and 3 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 4 only
D2 and 4 only

Question 61Single Answer

One bag of Portland cement, 50 kg in weight, would normally have a bulk volume of

A30 l
B35 l
C40 l
D45 l

Question 62Single Answer

AsCu, a preservative for wood, developed by the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, comprises of chemicals:

A1 : 1 : 1
B1 : 2 : 3
C1 : 2 : 4
D1 : 3 : 4

Question 63Single 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?

A1, 2 and 4
B1, 3 and 5
C2, 3 and 4
D2, 4 and 5

Question 64Single 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

Question 65Single 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

A11.8
B12.4
C14.2
D14.8

Question 66Single 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?

A1, 2 and 3
B1, 2 and 4
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 3 and 4

Question 67Single 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?

A1 and 2
B1 and 3
C2 and 3
D3 and 4

Question 68Single 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?

A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 3 and 4 only
C2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 69Single 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?

A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 2 and 5 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Question 70Single 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?

A165 l
B205 l
C245 l
D285 l

Question 71Single 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 ?

A11 to 15 mm
B8 to 10 mm
C15 to 17 mm
D5 to 7 mm

Question 72Single 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 (Q_A to Q_B) .

Question 73Single Answer

Select the correct statement with respect to an over - reinforced cement concrete section under the working stress method .

AThe compressive stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum tensile stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit
BTensile steel stress and maximum compressive stress in concrete simultaneously reach their allowable limits
CThe allowable limiting stress is reached in concrete before the steel stress reaches the limiting value
DThe tensile stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum compressive stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit

Question 74Single 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

Aâ€‹â€‹0.5 L
B0.85 L
C2 L
D0.75 L

Question 75Single Answer

What is the principle of plane surveying ?

AWorking from part to whole
BWorking from point to area
CWorking from angle to volume
DWorking from whole to part

Question 76Single 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 :

A100 m
B1000 m
C600 m
D150 m

Question 77Single 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 :

Question 78Single Answer

What is the effect of fly ash in concrete ?

AReduces the secondary hydration process
BIncreases the heat of hydration
CIncreases the amount of air entrainment
DReduces the heat of hydration

Question 79Single 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 :

AM 20 and M 30
BM 20 and M 25
CM 22 and M 40
DM 15 and M 25

Question 80Single Answer

Identify the property that changes as a function of the geometrical dimensions of a section in structural materials :

AMass density
BMoment of inertia
CPoission’s ratio
DModulus of elasticity

Question 81Single 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 ?

A120
B140
C70
D60

Question 82Single Answer

No deduction is made in the quantity estimation for plastering work in cement mortar for openings having size up to :

A0.5 m²
B1.0 m²
C3 m²
D0.75 m²

Question 83Single Answer

What is the height of slump cone mould used for testing the workability of the concrete ?

A20 cm
B10 cm
C30 cm
D25 cm

Question 84Single 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

AStatements S1 is true and Statement S2 is false
BBoth statements S1 and S2 are false
CStatements S1 is false and Statement S2 is true
DBoth statements S1 and S2 are true

Question 85Single Answer

If the quadrantal bearing of a line AB is S 31'35' E, then its whole circle bearing is equal in :

A121^o25'
B148^o25'
C58^o25'
D211^o25'

Question 86Single Answer

The overflowing sheet of water on a weir is called :

Acreek
Bcrest
Climp
Dnappe

Question 87Single 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 ?

A10 - 25 mm
B25 - 50 mm
C0 - 10 mm
D50 - 100 mm

Question 88Single Answer

Which of the following is Kharif season in India ?

AMarch / April to June / July
BDecember / January to April / May
CMay / June to October / November
DOctober / November to April / May

Question 89Single Answer

The estimated value of a built - up property at the end of its useful life without dismantled is called :

Amarket value
Bbook value
Cscrap value
Dsalvage value

Question 90Single Answer

The amount of cement required for 100 m²area, of damp proof course with 2.5 cm thinkness, in with proportion of 1: 2 : 4 (cement : sand : aggregate) will be :

A2.5 m²
B0.55 m²
C1.10 m²
D0.25 m²

Question 91Single Answer

What is the primary focus of kinematics in dynamics?

AForces causing motion
BMotion without forces
CEnergy conservation
DMomentum transfer

Question 92Single Answer

What is the primary purpose of evaluating bearing capacity in foundation design?

AEnsure soil can support loads without failure
BMinimize construction cost
CIncrease settlement
DEnhance aesthetic appeal

Question 93Single Answer

Which bearing capacity theory is commonly used for shallow foundations?

ATerzaghi’s theory
BRankine’s theory
CCoulomb’s theory
DTaylor’s theory

Question 94Single Answer

What field test is commonly used to estimate bearing capacity?

AStandard Penetration Test (SPT)
BProctor test
CConsolidation test
DTriaxial test

Question 95Single Answer

What is the factor of safety for allowable bearing capacity?

A2.5 to 3
B1.5 to 2
C4 to 5
D1 to 1.5

Question 96Single Answer

What is the primary property of a fluid?

AInability to resist shear stress
BHigh compressive strength
CFixed shape
DHigh rigidity

Question 97Single Answer

What is the specific gravity of a fluid?

ARatio of fluid density to water density
BRatio of fluid viscosity to water viscosity
CRatio of fluid pressure to water pressure
DRatio of fluid volume to water volume

Question 98Single Answer

What is the total pressure force on a vertical plane surface submerged in a fluid?

AF = p g h_c A
BF = p g A
CF = p h_c A
DF = p g h_c / A

Question 99Single Answer

Where is the center of pressure located for a vertical plane surface?

ABelow the centroid
BAt the centroid
CAbove the centroid
DAt the surface

Question 100Single Answer

What is the force on a curved surface submerged in a fluid?

ASum of horizontal and vertical components
BHorizontal component only
CVertical component only
DNo force

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