Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 3Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 4Single Answer
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
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3
Question 5Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 6Single Answer
What is Net National Product
A
the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B
the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C
the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D
The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Question 7Single Answer
National income is the
A
net national product at market price
B
net national product at factor cost
C
net domestic product at market price
D
net domestic product at factor cost
Question 8Single Answer
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
A
financial system
B
tax system
C
patents and copyrights
D
Public sector undertakings
Question 9Single Answer
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
A
2nd plan
B
3rd plan
C
5th plan
D
6th plan
Question 10Single Answer
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
A
sales tax
B
custom tax
C
excise tax
D
income tax
Question 11Single Answer
Which of the following estimates the National Income in India
A
National Income Committee
B
Planning Commission
C
Reserve Bank Of India
D
Central Statistical Organisation
Question 12Single Answer
India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in
A
April 1951
B
April 1955
C
April 1957
D
April 1978
Question 13Single Answer
11th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year
A
2008
B
2009
C
2010
D
2012
Question 14Single Answer
Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct
A
treat urban waste water by 2011-12
B
Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
C
attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
D
increase forest and tree cover by 15% points
Question 15Single Answer
Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Finance Minister
D
Commerce Minister
Question 16Single Answer
Temperature can be expressed as derived quantity in terms of
A
length and mass
B
mass and time
C
length, mass and time
D
None of these
Question 17Single Answer
Electron volt is a unit of
A
potential difference
B
charge
C
energy
D
capacity
Question 18Single Answer
Dimensions of impulse are
A
[MLT –1]
B
[MLT²]
C
[MT–2]
D
[ML–1T–3]
Question 19Single Answer
Potential is measured in
A
joule/coulomb
B
watt/coulomb
C
newton–second
D
None of these
Question 20Single Answer
One Nanometer is equal to
A
10–9m
B
10–6m
C
10–10m
D
10–3m
Question 21Single Answer
Maxwell is the unit of
A
magnetic susceptibility
B
intensity of Magnetisation
C
magnetic Flux
D
magnetic Permeability
Question 22Single Answer
Which of the following is derived physical quantity ?
A
Mass
B
Velocity
C
Length
D
Time
Question 23Single Answer
What are the units of magnetic permeability ?
A
Wb A–1 m–1
B
Wb–1 Am
C
Wb A m–1
D
Wb A–1 m
Question 24Single Answer
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre:
A
Anygora
B
Rayon
C
Nylon
D
Polyster
Question 25Single Answer
Which one of the following is not contained in Portland cement ?
A
Ca3Al2O6
B
Ca3SiO5
C
Ca2SiO4
D
Ca3(PO4)2
Question 26Single Answer
What is the reson for white cement to be white ?
A
It does not contain carbon
B
It does not contain silicon
C
It does not contain iron
D
It does not contain calcium
Question 27Single Answer
Which fertilizer is assimilated directly by the plant ?
A
Super phosphate
B
Nitrolim
C
Muriate of Potash
D
Humus
Question 28Single Answer
Which of the following chemicals is used in foam fire extinguishers ?
A
Aluminium sulphate
B
Copper sulphate
C
Cobalt sulphate
D
Nickel sulphate
Question 29Single Answer
What is a mixture of potassium nitrate, powdered charcoal and sulphur called ?
A
Glass
B
Cement
C
paint
D
Gun powder
Question 30Single Answer
Which one of the following chemicals is used in beauty parlours for hair – setting ?
A
Sulphur based
B
Phosphorus based
C
Silicon based
D
Iron based
Question 31Single Answer
Which one of the following is used as a mordant in dyeing and tanning industry ?
A
Magnesium oxide
B
Magnesium carbonate
C
Magnesium chloride
D
Magnesium sulphate
Question 32Single Answer
Which of the following contain enzymes for cellular respiration ?
A
Dictyosomes
B
Endoplasmic reticulum
C
lysosomes
D
Mitochondria
Question 33Single Answer
Which one among the following nutrients is a strctural
A
Cell membrane
B
Plasma membrane
C
Cell wall
D
Nucleus
Question 34Single Answer
Which one among the following nutrients is a structural component of the cell wall of plants ?
A
Manganese
B
Potassium
C
Phosphorus
D
Calcium
Question 35Single Answer
Which of the following groups is present in animal cells ?
A
Mitochondria, Cell membrane, Cell wall, Cytoplasm
B
Chloroplasts, Cytoplasm, Vacuole, Nucleus
C
Nucleus, Cell membrane, Mitochondria, Cytoplasm
D
Vacuole, cell membrane, Nucleus, Mitochondria
Question 36Single Answer
For which among the following is not a true fruit ?
A
Apple
B
Date
C
Grape
D
Plum
Question 37Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a constituent of cell membrane ?
A
Cholesterol
B
Glycoplids
C
Proline
D
Phospholipids
Question 38Single Answer
The replication of DNA is a pre-requisite for a eukaryotic cell to undergo division. During the cell cycle, the DNA replicates in
A
S–phase
B
G1–phase
C
G2–phase
D
M-phase
Question 39Single Answer
During which stage of mitosis does cytokinesis usually occur in animals ?
A
Phophase
B
Metaphase
C
Anaphase
D
Telophase
Question 40Single Answer
Lysosome arises from
A
endoplasmic reticulum
B
golgi apparatus
C
nucleus
D
mitochondria
Question 41Single Answer
What fraction of India's total area is covered by Rajasthan?
A
Around 5%
B
Around 15%
C
Around 10%
D
Around 20%
Question 42Single Answer
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A
Rajasthan's total geographical area is around 3.42 Lakh Sq. Km.
B
Total Populations of Rajasthan is around 10 crore.
C
Out of total population of Rajasthan, 24.9% people live in urban regions.
D
All of the above
Question 43Single Answer
Which district has highest population in Rajasthan?
A
Jaipur
B
Jaisalmer
C
Udaipur
D
Ajmer
Question 44Single Answer
What fraction of Rajasthan's total area is covered by Thar Desert?
A
Around 30%
B
Around 40%
C
Around 60%
D
Around 70%
Question 45Single Answer
The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
A
Gurjar Pratiharas
B
Chauhans
C
Solankis
D
Sisodias
Question 46Single Answer
The Jhamarkotra mines of Rajasthan are best known for which among the following minerals?
A
Mica
B
Zinc
C
Rock Phosphate
D
Lime Stone
Question 47Single Answer
What is the population of Scheduled Caste in Rajasthan?
A
20.3%
B
21%
C
17.8%
D
21.6%
Question 48Single Answer
According to census 2011, what is the literacy rate in Rajasthan?
A
60%
B
78%
C
66%
D
55%
Question 49Single Answer
How many people are working in Rajasthan (in percentage)?
A
56%
B
23%
C
43.6%
D
52.4%
Question 50Single Answer
The word 'Rajputana' for Rajasthan was first used by:
A
James Todd
B
George Thomas
C
Geogra Greeson
D
Kushal Labh
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General Knowledge and General Science
Question 51Single Answer
How many districts are there in Rajasthan in 2021?
A
21
B
16
C
30
D
33
Question 52Single Answer
Rajasthan shares the longest border with which state?
A
Gujarat
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Haryana
Question 53Single Answer
Which district of the Rajasthan does not touch the international border?
A
Ganganagar
B
Bikaner
C
Barmer
D
Jodhpur
Question 54Single Answer
Which of the following districts of Rajasthan has shortest international boundary?
A
Jaisalmer
B
Bikaner
C
Barmer
D
Ganganagar
Question 55Single Answer
With how many states Rajasthan shares its border?
A
7
B
5
C
6
D
3
Question 56Single Answer
What is the Official Language of Rajasthan?
A
Hindi
B
Rajasthani
C
English
D
Marwari
Question 57Single Answer
On which day Rajasthan Diwas is observed every year?
A
April 30th
B
February 28th
C
March 30th
D
April 28th
Question 58Single Answer
Which of the following is the state animal of Rajasthan?
A
Chinkara
B
Tiger
C
Sloth bear
D
Stork Crane
Question 59Single Answer
Which desert is located in Rajasthan?
A
Gobi Desert
B
Thar Desert
C
Sahara Desert
D
Kalahari Desert
Question 60Single Answer
What is the state tree of Rajasthan?
A
Rhododendron
B
Palmyra palm
C
Deodar
D
Khejri
Question 61Single Answer
Which of the national parks is not situated in Rajasthan?
A
Panna national park
B
Ranthabore national park
C
Bandipur national park
D
Sariska national park
Question 62Single Answer
Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in Rajasthan?
A
Dal Lake
B
Fateh Sagar Lake
C
Pushkar Lake
D
Jaisamand Lake
Question 63Single Answer
Which city is known as the Salt city of Rajasthan?
A
Bhilwara
B
Alwar
C
Sambhar
D
Kishangarh
Question 64Single Answer
The Taj Mahal of Rajasthan Jaswant-Thada is situated in which district?
A
Bikaner
B
Udaipur
C
Ajmer
D
Jodhpur
Question 65Single Answer
Who is known as the 'Iron man of Rajasthan'?
A
Govind Giri
B
Haribhau Upadhayay
C
Damodar Lal Vyas
D
Motilala tejawat
Question 66Single Answer
Which city of Rajasthan is known as City of Mountains?
A
Jhalawar
B
Durlabh
C
Sonargarh
D
Dungarpur
Question 67Single Answer
Literacy rate in Rajasthan is_____
A
66.1
B
60.1
C
55.1
D
62.1
Question 68Single Answer
Population density in Rajasthan is______
A
230
B
200
C
250
D
225
Question 69Single Answer
Rajasthan does not share its state border with_____
A
Punjab
B
Haryana
C
Gujarat
D
Goa
Question 70Single Answer
Rajasthan has border length with Punjab____km.
A
80
B
81
C
89
D
85
Question 71Single Answer
What is the state flower of Rajasthan?
A
Rohinda
B
Marigold
C
Sunflower
D
Hibiscus
Question 72Single Answer
What is state dance of Rajasthan?
A
Drum Dance
B
Ghoomar Dance
C
Chari Dance
D
Fire Dance
Question 73Single Answer
Decadal population growth in Rajasthan is____%.
A
21.31
B
22.23
C
20.21
D
21.44
Question 74Single Answer
Female literacy in Rajasthan is_____%
A
52.33
B
52.22
C
51.30
D
52.66
Question 75Single Answer
The number of Ramasar sites in Rajasthan_____
A
3
B
4
C
2
D
1
Question 76Single Answer
The number of forest division in Rajasthan is_____
A
9
B
12
C
11
D
13
Question 77Single Answer
The length of longest highways (NH - 15) in Rajasthan is_____ km
A
887.3
B
850.33
C
887.23
D
887.11
Question 78Single Answer
The total GRAM PANCHAYAT SAMITI in Rajasthan are_____
A
11362
B
11320
C
11203
D
11341
Question 79Single Answer
The number of MLAs in Rajasthan is_____
A
200
B
201
C
203
D
204
Question 80Single Answer
Gross irrigated area in Rajasthan____ million hectares.
A
8.00
B
8.01
C
8.09
D
8.15
Question 81Single Answer
When was Sariska Tiger Reserve declared as a National Park?
A
2001
B
1997
C
1992
D
1988
Question 82Single Answer
What is the other Popular name of Thar Desert?
A
Calm Desert
B
Great Indian Desert
C
Silk Desert
D
Death Valley
Question 83Single Answer
What was the capital of Rajasthan before Jaipur?
A
Chittorgarh
B
Jhalawar
C
Amber
D
Jaisalmer
Question 84Single Answer
What Percentage of the Thar Desert is located in India?
A
50%
B
75%
C
85%
D
95%
Question 85Single Answer
The District Baran and Bundi fall into which Division?
A
Kota
B
Udaipur
C
Jodhpur
D
Ajmer
Question 86Single Answer
How many Districts of Rajasthan shares a border with Gujarat?
A
5 Districts
B
4 Districts
C
6 Districts
D
7 Districts
Question 87Single Answer
How many Districts of Rajasthan shares a border with Madhya Pradesh?
A
8 Districts
B
10 Districts
C
9 Districts
D
5 Districts
Question 88Single Answer
How many Districts of Rajasthan share a border with Haryana?
A
3 Districts
B
4 Districts
C
9 Districts
D
7 Districts
Question 89Single Answer
What is Rajasthan's border length with Pakistan?
A
1,170 Km
B
1,222 Km
C
506 Km
D
425 Km
Question 90Single Answer
Which city is the Gateway to the Thar Desert?
A
Nagaur
B
Barmer
C
Bikaner
D
Jodhpur
Question 91Single Answer
Who was elected as the President of the European Council ?
A
Ursula von der Leyen
B
Antonio Costa
C
Emile Noël
D
Ilze Juhansone
Question 92Single Answer
Which country successfully launched the hypersonic cruise missile named ROCKS ?
A
China
B
Russia
C
India
D
United States
Question 93Single Answer
The United Nations a plan to combat climate change and biodiversity loss, What is this plan called ?
A
The Paris Agreement
B
The Global Framework for Nature and People
C
The Kyoto Protocol 2.0
D
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Expansion
Question 94Single Answer
Which cryptocurrency experienced a major price decline ?
A
Bitcoin
B
Ethereum
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
Question 95Single Answer
Which country legalized recreational cannabis use nationwide ?
A
Canada
B
Mexico
C
Australia
D
Netherlands
Question 96Single Answer
A archaeological discovery in Egypt unearthed a well - preserved tomb believed to belong to which pharaoh ?
A
Ramses II
B
Tutankhamun
C
Cleopatra
D
Hatshepsut
Question 97Single Answer
Which country's leader was elected President of the European Council ?
A
Germany
B
Portugal
C
France
D
Italy
Question 98Single Answer
India its first indigenous aircraft carrier, What is its name ?
A
INS Vikrant
B
INS Arihant
C
INS Kolkata
D
INS Gomati
Question 99Single Answer
The Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report is released by which ministry in India ?
A
Ministry of Health
B
Ministry of Education
C
Ministry of Jal Shakti
D
Ministry of Defence
Question 100Single Answer
What type of solar power plant was installed by Central Railway ?
A
Rooftop Solar
B
Concentrated Solar Power
C
Floating Solar
D
Solar Thermal Power
Civil Engineering
Question 101Single 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 ?
A
11 to 15 mm
B
8 to 10 mm
C
15 to 17 mm
D
5 to 7 mm
Question 102Single 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) .
A
B
C
1
D
Question 103Single Answer
Select the correct statement with respect to an over - reinforced cement concrete section under the working stress method .
A
The compressive stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum tensile stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit
B
Tensile steel stress and maximum compressive stress in concrete simultaneously reach their allowable limits
C
The allowable limiting stress is reached in concrete before the steel stress reaches the limiting value
D
The tensile stress in steel reaches the allowable limit before the maximum compressive stress in concrete reaches the allowable limit
Question 104Single 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
A
0.5 L
B
0.85 L
C
2 L
D
0.75 L
Question 105Single Answer
What is the principle of plane surveying ?
A
Working from part to whole
B
Working from point to area
C
Working from angle to volume
D
Working from whole to part
Question 106Single 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 :
A
100 m
B
1000 m
C
600 m
D
150 m
Question 107Single 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 :
A
20
B
25
C
15
D
10
Question 108Single Answer
What is the effect of fly ash in concrete ?
A
Reduces the secondary hydration process
B
Increases the heat of hydration
C
Increases the amount of air entrainment
D
Reduces the heat of hydration
Question 109Single 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 :
A
M 20 and M 30
B
M 20 and M 25
C
M 22 and M 40
D
M 15 and M 25
Question 110Single Answer
Identify the property that changes as a function of the geometrical dimensions of a section in structural materials :
A
Mass density
B
Moment of inertia
C
Poission’s ratio
D
Modulus of elasticity
Question 111Single 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 ?
A
120
B
140
C
70
D
60
Question 112Single Answer
No deduction is made in the quantity estimation for plastering work in cement mortar for openings having size up to :
A
0.5 m2
B
1.0 m2
C
3 m2
D
0.75 m2
Question 113Single Answer
What is the height of slump cone mould used for testing the workability of the concrete ?
A
20 cm
B
10 cm
C
30 cm
D
25 cm
Question 114Single 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
A
Statements S1 is true and Statement S2 is false
B
Both statements S1 and S2 are false
C
Statements S1 is false and Statement S2 is true
D
Both statements S1 and S2 are true
Question 115Single Answer
If the quadrantal bearing of a line AB is S 31'35' E, then its whole circle bearing is equal in :
A
121o25'
B
148o25'
C
58o25'
D
211o25'
Question 116Single Answer
The overflowing sheet of water on a weir is called :
A
creek
B
crest
C
limp
D
nappe
Question 117Single 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 ?
A
10 - 25 mm
B
25 - 50 mm
C
0 - 10 mm
D
50 - 100 mm
Question 118Single Answer
Which of the following is Kharif season in India ?
A
March / April to June / July
B
December / January to April / May
C
May / June to October / November
D
October / November to April / May
Question 119Single Answer
The estimated value of a built - up property at the end of its useful life without dismantled is called :
A
market value
B
book value
C
scrap value
D
salvage value
Question 120Single 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 :
A
2.5 m2
B
0.55 m2
C
1.10 m2
D
0.25 m2
Question 121Single Answer
Select the correct statement related to increasing the carbon content in steel from 0.2 to 0.9 percent .
A
Increasing the carbon content in steel decreases the yield stress and increases the ductility
B
Increasing the carbon content in steel increases the yield stress and reduces the ductility
C
Increasing the carbon content in steel decreases the yield stress and does not affect the ductility
D
Increasing the carbon content in steel does not have any effect on the yield stress or ductility
Question 122Single Answer
Which of the following laws states that pressure or intensity of pressure at a point is static fluid is equal in all directions ?
A
Newton's law
B
Pascal's law
C
Darcy's law
D
Hydrostatic law
Question 123Single Answer
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
A
Sample A : Inactive; Sample B : Active
B
Sample A : Active; Sample B : Normal
C
Sample A : Active; Sample B : Inactive
D
Sample A : Normal ; Sample B : Inactive
Question 124Single Answer
Which of the following compounds of cement is responsible for early strength ?
A
C4AF
B
C3S
C
C3A
D
C2A
Question 125Single Answer
According to SP : 27 - 1984, the thickness of slab or RC slab shall be measured to the nearest of :
A
0.0002 m
B
0.005 m
C
0.0001 m
D
0.01 m
Question 126Single Answer
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.
bulk unit weight of a soil when it is fully saturated
B
saturated bulk unit weight to total void
C
total void to saturated bulk unit weight
D
total void to saturated bulk unit weight
Question 128Single Answer
Identify the test to be conducted for the determination of the modulus of subgrade reaction in pavement design .
A
Plate bearing test
B
Triaxial test
C
CBR test
D
Direct shear test
Question 129Single Answer
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) :
A
1.2
B
1.8
C
1.68
D
1.92
Question 130Single Answer
Which of the following can be considered as a taking off point in road planning in India ?
A
Lucknow plan
B
Delhi plan
C
Bombay plan
D
Nagpur plan
Question 131Single Answer
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 .
A
Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false
B
Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true
C
Both statement 1 and 2 are true
D
Both statement 1 and 2 are false
Question 132Single Answer
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 :
A
2
B
3
C
5
D
4
Question 133Single Answer
The soils transported and deposited by a river or a stream care called :
A
aeolian soils
B
alluvial soils
C
lacustrine soils
D
marine soils
Question 134Single Answer
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 ?
A
0.155 m
B
0.225 m
C
0.100 m
D
0.552 m
Question 135Single Answer
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).
A
T : Vertical collimation error, Horizontal collimation error
P : Centering error, Eccentricity error
B
T : Centering error, Horizontal collimation error, Eccentricity error
P : Vertical collimation error
C
T : Eccentricity error, Horizontal collimation error
P : Centering error, Vertical collimation error, Eccentricity error
D
T : Centering error
P : Vertical collimation error, Horizontal collimation error, Eccentricity error
Question 136Single Answer
According to IS 800 : 2007, identify the property which is considered as a mechanical property of structural steel, important in design .
A
Unit mass
B
Maximum percent elongation on a standard gauge length
C
Co - efficient of thermal expansion
D
Poisson ration
Question 137Single Answer
Which of the following methods is NOT used for measuring air content in fresh concrete ?
A
Blaine air permeability method
B
Gravimetric method
C
Pressure method
D
Volumetric method
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following methods is NOT used for the calculation of depreciation of a structure ?
A
Straight line method
B
Quantity survey method
C
Geometric projection method
D
Declining balance method
Question 139Single Answer
The failure of an over reinforced concrete beam is due to :
A
compression failure
B
mid failure
C
shear failure
D
tension failure
Question 140Single Answer
In which type of estimate is 'Court yard' NOT considered ?
A
Unit rate estimate
B
Plinth area estimate
C
Lump sum estimate
D
Cub rate estimate
Question 141Single Answer
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 .
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
A
M-3, N-4, O-2, P-1
B
M-3, N-4, O-1, P-2
C
M-4, N-3, O-1, P-2
D
M-2, N-4, O-1, P-3
Question 142Single Answer
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 :
A
120 kNm
B
180 kNm
C
144 kNm
D
150 kNm
Question 143Single Answer
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 :
A
14.54 kN and 28 kN
B
17.8 kN and 48 kN
C
20 kN and 24 kN
D
18 kN and 21 kN
Question 144Single Answer
What will be the percentage of passing aggregate for the grading zone 1 of sieve size 1.18 mm ?
A
100%
B
10% - 20%
C
7% - 25%
D
30% - 70%
Question 145Single Answer
The annual or periodical payment for repayment of the capital amount invested on a property for a specified period is known as :
A
depreciation
B
obsolescence
C
amortization
D
annuity
Question 146Single Answer
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 :
A
Flood walls
B
Guide banks
C
Groynes
D
Levees
Question 147Single Answer
The test commonly to determine the grade of bitumen in terms of its hardness is :
A
the penetration test
B
the ductility test
C
the softening point test
D
the flash and fire point test
Question 148Single Answer
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) .
A
24,000
B
20,000
C
18,000
D
28,000
Question 149Single Answer
Which type of odour characteristic is NOT used for classifying odour of a given water sample as per IS 3025 (part-5) 1983 ?
A
Degree of sweetness
B
Degree of turbidity
C
Degree of pungency
D
Degree of smokiness
Question 150Single Answer
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 ?
A
0
B
2
C
3
D
1
Question 151Single Answer
Among the following corrections applied for tape measurement, identify the correction which is NOT always negative in sign :
A
Sag
B
Slope of taype
C
Pull
D
Wrong alignment
Question 152Single Answer
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.)
A
8.00 m2
B
14.50 m2
C
10.00 m2
D
12.50 m2
Question 153Single Answer
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 :
A
216o15'
B
96o45'
C
83o15'
D
156o45'
Question 154Single Answer
Pigment volume concentration (PVC) of paint is defined as :
A
B
C
D
Question 155Single Answer
The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) was founded in the year :
A
1927
B
1934
C
1950
D
1982
Question 156Single Answer
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 :
A
back sight and intermediate sight
B
intermediate sight and back sight
C
back sight and fore sight
D
fore sight and back sight
Question 157Single Answer
Which of the following Indian Standard Codes provides conservatively imposed loads for buildings and structures ?
A
IS 875 (part 4) – 1987
B
IS 875 (part 1) – 1987
C
IS 875 (part 3) – 1987
D
IS 875 (part 2) – 1987
Question 158Single Answer
Activity of soil is ratio of the plasticity index to :
A
percentage of compressive strength
B
percentage by weight of clay fraction
C
liquidity index
D
percentage of sensitivity
Question 159Single Answer
Kor watering in irrigation is defined as :
A
the first watering which is given to seeds sown in the plot for germination
B
the first watering which is given to a crop when the crop is a few centimeters high
C
the first watering which is given to a crop before transplanting
D
the first watering which is given to a plot when the crop is transplanted
Question 160Single Answer
What is a SI unit for dynamic viscosity ?
A
Pascal second
B
Pascal
C
Stoke
D
Newton
Question 161Single Answer
Arrange the following building materials in the increasing order of density of materials .
Granite, Steel, River sand, Water
A
Water, River sand, Steel, Granite
B
River sand, Granite, Water, Steel
C
River sand, Water, Granite, Steel
D
Water, River sand, Granite, Steel
Question 162Single Answer
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 ?
A
440o45'
B
80o45'
C
79o15'
D
330o15'
Question 163Single Answer
Select the correct statement with respect to a slow sand filter :
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
B
The rate of filtration is in the range of 100 - 150 m3/m2/day
C
The effective size of sand particles shall be 0.15 to 0.3 mm, and their uniformity coefficient shall be preferably below 3
D
Backwashing daily or on alternate days is necessary for cleaning
Question 164Single Answer
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 ?
A
4.000 m3/s
B
2.085 m3/s
C
1.000 m3/s
D
8.000 m3/s
Question 165Single Answer
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 .
A
S1 is true and S2 is false
B
Both S1 and S2 are false
C
Both S1 and S2 are true
D
S1 is false and S2 is true
Question 166Single Answer
A real fluid in which the shear stress is directly proportional to the velocity gradient is known as :
A
non - newtonian fluid
B
newtonian fluid
C
ideal fluid
D
plastic fluid
Question 167Single Answer
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.) :
A
82,00,000
B
90,00,000
C
50,00,000
D
85,00,000
Question 168Single Answer
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 :
A
pt/4d
B
pd/4t
C
pd/2t
D
td/4p
Question 169Single Answer
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)
List 1 List 2
B. 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
A
B - 3, C - 2, D - 4, E - 1
B
B - 4, C - 3, D - 1, E - 2
C
B - 2, C - 3, D - 4, E - 1
D
B - 4, C - 3, D - 2, E - 1
Question 170Single Answer
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 :
A
6.0
B
4.00
C
0.67
D
0.45
Question 171Single Answer
Sewers must be checked for minimum velocities at their minimum hourly flows which is equal to :
A
1/4 average daily flows
B
1/2 average daily flows
C
average daily flows
D
1/3 average daily flows
Question 172Single Answer
What is the permissible limit of organic mater present in water for mixing concrete as per IS 456 - 2000 ?
A
200 mg/ l
B
3000 mg/ l
C
2000 mg/ l
D
400 mg/ l
Question 173Single Answer
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 :
A
difference in the total energy between two points A and B
B
difference in the pressure head between two points A and B
C
difference in the velocity between the points A and B
D
difference in the kinetic head at the two points A and
Question 174Single Answer
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.
A
B
C
D
Question 175Single Answer
Select the INCORRECT obstacle in chaining in a chain survey:
A
Obstracle to ranging only
B
Obstracle to chanining only
C
Obstracle to plotting
D
Obstracle to chanining and ranging
Question 176Single Answer
The basis for classification of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) as grade 33, 43 and 53 as per IS 10262 is :
A
28 days compressive strength
B
fineness value and setting time
C
soundness value
D
setting time
Question 177Single Answer
The mass of a chunk of moist soil is 20 kg and its dry density is 1500 kg/m3. What is the void ratio of the soil if the specific gravity is 2.50 and density of water is 10000 kg/m3
A
66.67%
B
72.35%
C
44.45%
D
56.67%
Question 178Single Answer
The maximum effective slenderness ratio for the compression flange of a steel beam against lateral torsional bucking as per IS 800 - 2007 is :
A
400
B
180
C
250
D
300
Question 179Single Answer
As old building has a future life of 15 years. The rate of interest on capital is 7%. If the coefficient of annual sinking fund is 0.43, then what will be value of year's purchase?
A
4
B
3
C
2.36
D
2
Question 180Single Answer
The value used for the prevention of reversal of flow in a pipeline is :
A
an air value
B
a check
C
a scour value
D
a butterfly value
Question 181Single Answer
In earthquake resistant design, response reduction factor (R) for steel special moment resisting frame (SMF) design as per IS 800 : 2000 is :
A
1.5
B
5.0
C
1.0
D
2.5
Question 182Single Answer
In mix design for M25 concrete, the assumed standard deviation for estimation of target mean strength of concrete mix, as recommended by IS 456 : 2000 is (in N/mm2) :
A
5.0
B
4.5
C
3.5
D
4.0
Question 183Single Answer
Which of the following CANNOT be considered as a hard surface lining of cannal ?
A
Boulder lining
B
Soil cement lining
C
Asphaltic concrete lining
D
Plaster lining
Question 184Single Answer
The following radings were obtained during differential leveling.
Reduced Level (RL) of point A is 240.000 m. The fore sight and back sight between points A and TPI in 1.420 m and 2.024 m, respectively. Fore sight and back sight between points TP1 and TP2 is 2.100 m and 1.986 m, respectively. The back sight from B is 1.722 m. These are marked on the givenfigure. What is the RL at turning point – 2 (TP2)? All values are in meteres.
A
242.024
B
241.202
C
240.604
D
240.490
Question 185Single Answer
Which of the following actions is NOT a permanent adjustment in case of trasit theodolite ?
A
Axis of the telescope levewl adjusted to paralled to the line of collimation
B
Axis of the plate level adjusted to perpendicular to vertical axis
C
Bringing the vertical axis of the theorolite exactly over the station mark
D
Horizontal axis is perpendicular to vertical axis when the instrument is levelled
Question 186Single Answer
Which of the following actions is NOT a permanent adjustment in case of trasit theodolite ?
A
Axis of the telescope levewl adjusted to paralled to the line of collimation
B
Axis of the plate level adjusted to perpendicular to vertical axis
C
Bringing the vertical axis of the theorolite exactly over the station mark
D
Horizontal axis is perpendicular to vertical axis when the instrument is levelled
Question 187Single Answer
The ability of a material in endure alternate wet and dry conditions for a long period without considerable deformation and loss of mechanical strength is called :
A
chemical resistance
B
fire resistance
C
weathering resistance
D
frost resistance
Question 188Single Answer
A newly built hose is let out for a rent of Rs. 1,000 per month inclusive of all taxes. If outgoings are at 20% of the gross rent and expected rate of return is 10%, what is the capital value by the rental method of valuation ?
A
Rs. 99,600
B
Rs. 1,12,300
C
Rs. 87,600
D
Rs. 96,000
Question 189Single Answer
What is the approximate composition of silicon dioxide (SiO2) present in ordinary Portland cement ?
A
60 - 67%
B
17 - 25%
C
40 - 50%
D
3 - 8%
Question 190Single Answer
The following statements (C1, C2, C3, C4) pertain in the characteristics of different type of canals. Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
C1 : A contour canal can irrigate command areas on both the banks.
C2 : If is possible to constract a contour canal with banks on one side only
C3 : In the case of a ridge canal, the number of cross drainage works are maximum.
C4 : Side slope canal is aligned roughly at right angles to the ground contours.
A
C1 only
B
C2 and C4 only
C
C1, C3 and C4 only
D
C1 and C3 only
Question 191Single Answer
In an incompressible static flaid column, the rate of increase of pressure in the vertical direction is equal to weight density of fluid at that point. Which of the following is the law for this statements.
A
Bernoulli's law
B
Viscosity law
C
Hydrostatic law
D
Pascal's law
Question 192Single Answer
A construction firm has estimate a net annual rent of Rs. 90,000 on a building, at the prevailing annual rate of interest of 9%. If the annual interest rate is revised to 5%, determine the increase in the capitalized value of the property.
A
Rs. 22,50,000
B
Rs. 8,00,000
C
Rs. 10,00,000
D
Rs. 18,00,000
Question 193Single Answer
. Which constituent in cemnt is to be kept minimum to avoid a sulphate attack ?
A
C2A
B
C3S
C
C3A
D
C2 AF
Question 194Single Answer
The saturation capacity, field capacity and the permanent wilting point of a soil are 47%, 27% and 14%, respectively. The available moisture for the crops grown in the soil is:
A
13%
B
27%
C
20%
D
33%
Question 195Single Answer
On a right angle two - lane road intersection with two-way traffic, the total number of potential conflict points are:
A
24
B
44
C
18
D
32
Question 196Single Answer
Which of the following methods is NOT used for finding deflection of beam ?
A
Moment area method
B
Castigliano's method
C
strain energy method
D
Moment distribution method
Question 197Single Answer
Two centrifugal pumps P and R are available for use in a pipe flow system and their head - discharge characteristics are as follows. The following statements (S1, S2 and S3) pertain to the head and discharge values during actual operation. Neglect looses in the system. Which of the following statements are correct ?
S1 : When the two pumps P and R are connected in paralled, the discharge is 0.36 cumecs corresponding to a head 35 m.
S2 : When the two pumps P and R are connected in paralled, the discharge is 0.36 cumecs corresponding to a head 70 m.
S3 : When the two pumps P and R are connected in series.
The discharge is 0.3 cumecs corresponding to a head 46 m.
A
S2 and S3
B
S2 only
C
S1 and S3
D
S1 and S2
Question 198Single Answer
As per IS 1742 - 1983 normally a sewer shall be designed for discharging ____ times the dry-weather flow flowing half-full with a minimum self-cleansing velocity of ____.
A
three; 0.75m/s
B
four; 1.75m/s
C
two; 0.5m/s
D
five; 2.4m/s
Question 199Single Answer
The determination of shear strength of a soft staturated clay deposit in the filed can be done by :
A
the tri - axial test
B
the vane shear test
C
the unconfined compression test
D
the direct shear test
Question 200Single Answer
The total unit weight of the glacial outwash soil is 5 kN/m3. The water content in the soil is 17%. Find dry unit weight :