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Civil Engineering

Q 1 :
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
Q 2 :
 A combined sewerage system is more appropriate for developed areas where
  1. A.Rainfall occurs for a very few days in a year 
  2. B.Rainfall occurs almost uniformly throughout the year 
  3. C.Air temperatures are nearly uniform throughout the year 
  4. D.Air temperatures through the year include extremes during certain runs of days 
Q 3 :
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
  1. A.40.5m3
  2. B.50m3
  3. C.75m3
  4. D.94.7m3
Q 4 :
The design overflow rate of a sedimentation tank is chosen considering
  1. A.Flow rate through the tank 
  2. B.Diameter of the particle intended to be removed 
  3. C.Volume of the sedimentation tank 
  4. D.Detention time in the tank
Q 5 :
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? 
  1. A.1, 2, 3 and 4 
  2. B.1, 2 and 3 only 
  3. C.1, 2 and 4 only 
  4. D.3 and 4 only   
Q 6 :
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
Q 7 :
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
Q 8 :
Gase(s) emitted during rotting or decomposition of timber is /are mainly
  1. A.Methane and Hydrogen
  2. B.Hydrogen Sulphide
  3. C.Carbonic acid and Hydrogen
  4. D.Ammonia
Q 9 :
Efflorescence of bricks is due to
  1. A.Excessive burning of bricks
  2. B.High silt content in brick clay
  3. C.High porosity of bricks
  4. D.Soluble salts present in parent clay
Q 10 :
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 ? 
  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
Q 11 :
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
Q 12 :
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
Q 13 :
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?
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 4 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.3 and 4 only
Q 14 :
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?
  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.1 and 2 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1 and 3 only
Q 15 :
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?
  1. A.1 and 3 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 4 only
  4. D.2 and 4 only
Q 16 :
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 17 :
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 18 :
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 19 :
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 20 :
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 21 :
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 22 :
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 23 :
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 24 :
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 25 :
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 26 :
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 27 :
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 28 :
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 29 :
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 30 :
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 31 :
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 32 :
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 33 :
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 34 :
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 35 :
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 36 :
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 37 :
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 38 :
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 39 :
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 40 :
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 41 :
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 42 :
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 43 :
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 44 :
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 45 :
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
Q 46 :
Excrescences in wood are
1.Defects found in trees
2.Formed due to injuries inflicted on trees when they are growing
3.Defects which render wood suitable as firewood only
  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.1 and 2 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.2 and 3 only
Q 47 :
What treatment is adopted for making timber fire-resistant?
  1. A.ASCU treatment
  2. B.Abel’s process
  3. C.Creosoting
  4. D.Tarring 
Q 48 :
Deterioration of structure of timber due to dry rot is:
1.Caused by fungi
2.Due to dry-spell after heavy rains
3.Due to attack of termites
4.ndicated by surface stripes on scantlings  
  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.3 and 4
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.1 and 4
Q 49 :
Alternate wetting and drying of timber :
1.Results in shrinkage and swelling
2.Brings about wet rot onset
3.Increases the durability
4.Causes transmission of spores from germination  
  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
Q 50 :
As per I.S. classification, the minimum compressive strength of a first class brick should be
  1. A.75 kg/cm3
  2. B.100kg/cm3
  3. C.125 kg/cm3
  4. D.150 kg/cm3

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