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:__________ ?
A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55
Question 2Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 3Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 4Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 5Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
Question 6Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Question 7Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 8Single Answer
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say
Question 9Single Answer
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A
16
B
25
C
28
D
30
Question 10Single Answer
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121
Question 11Single Answer
Passage :
information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.
We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values
Chemistry but not in Physics.
A
318
B
198
C
213
D
206
Question 12Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.
We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values
Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.
A
558
B
718
C
628
D
None of these
Question 13Single Answer
Passage :
For the next four question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.
Let x% people read all the three newspapers.
Since 8% people do not read any newspapers.
(x – 24) + (x – 7) + (x + 4) + (30 – x) + (36 – x) + (28 – x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 – 31 = 92
→ x = 92 – 67 = 25
What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?
A
20%
B
25%
C
30%
D
40%
Question 14Single Answer
Passage :
For the next four : question that follow :
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.
Let x% people read all the three newspapers.
Since 8% people do not read any newspapers.
(x – 24) + (x – 7) + (x + 4) + (30 – x) + (36 – x) + (28 – x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 – 31 = 92
→ x = 92 – 67 = 25
What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?
A
19%
B
31%
C
44%
D
None of these
Question 15Single Answer
Passage :
For the next four : question that follow :
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.
Let x% people read all the three newspapers.
Since 8% people do not read any newspapers.
(x – 24) + (x – 7) + (x + 4) + (30 – x) + (36 – x) + (28 – x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 – 31 = 92
→ x = 92 – 67 = 25
What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?
A
38%
B
48%
C
51%
D
None of these
Reasoning
Question 16Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these
Question 17Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None
Question 18Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 19Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 20Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 21Single Answer
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 22Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
A
T
B
L
C
E
D
Y
E
X
Question 23Single Answer
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 24Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 25Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
A
V
B
T
C
E
D
A
E
B
Question 26Single Answer
Passage :
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
A
X
B
W
C
I
D
H
Question 27Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG
Question 28Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM
Question 29Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four
Question 30Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three
General Awareness
Question 31Single Answer
When was Gorkha rule established in Kumaon for the first time ?
A
1780
B
1790
C
1804
D
1815
Question 32Single Answer
Mughal Prince who took shelter in Srinagar Garhwal was :
A
Shah Jahan
B
Humayun
C
Suleman Shikoh
D
Jahangir
Question 33Single Answer
Mauryan Inscriptionsdating back to Ashoka have been found in :
A
Mana
B
Malari
C
Kalsi
D
Niti
Question 34Single Answer
In Skandapurana,'Garhwal' region is referred toas :
A
Manas Khand
B
Kedar Khand
C
Dev bhoomi
D
Uttarakhand
Question 35Single Answer
By what name 'Kumaon region' was known in the ancient literature ?
A
Kedar
B
Manas Khand
C
Punya
D
Dev Bhumi
Question 36Single Answer
Who was the first British Commissioner of Kumaon ?
A
Trail
B
E.Gardner
C
Lushington
D
Batton
Question 37Single Answer
The King of Garhwal who was killed after being defeated by Gorkhas was :
A
Sudarshan Shah
B
Pradyumna Shah
C
Pradeep Shah
D
Fatehpati Shah
Question 38Single Answer
Name the ruler of Garhwal who was known as 'Adinath'.
A
Ajai Pal
B
Sahaj Pal
C
Man Pal
D
Shyam Shah
Question 39Single Answer
Who established the 'Garhdesh Seva Sangh' ?
A
Sridev Suman
B
Badri Datt Pande
C
Rampal
D
Gopi Chand
Question 40Single Answer
Who was the first Chairman of 'Uttarakhand Kranti Dal' ?
A
D.D. Pant
B
Badri Datt Pande
C
Diwakar Bhatt
D
Mathura Prasad
Question 41Single Answer
Who was the last Chand king of Kumaun ?
A
Mohan Chand
B
Mahendra Chand
C
Kalyan Chand
D
Pradyuman Chand
Question 42Single Answer
Who was the founder of the Katyuri dynasty ?
A
Basant Dev
B
Nimber Dev
C
Lakhan Pal Dev
D
Subhik Raj Dev
Question 43Single Answer
From which year was "Almora Akhbar" published ?
A
1871
B
1771
C
1971
D
1870
Question 44Single Answer
"SALT" incident took place on ?
A
5 September 1942
B
6 September 1942
C
10 September 1942
D
8 September 1942
Question 45Single Answer
Dola - Palki movement was related to :
A
Weavers
B
Shepherds
C
Farmers
D
Craftsmen
Question 46Single Answer
Which country test-fired the long-range ballistic missile kheibar ?
A
Israel
B
Iran
C
UAE
D
Ukraine
Question 47Single Answer
Which city is set to launch Kaveri 2.0 web-based property registration application ?
A
Chennai
B
Bengaluru
C
Pune
D
Mysuru
Question 48Single Answer
Araku Valley Coffee, which was seen in the news, is from which state ?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Assam
D
West Bengal
Question 49Single Answer
Which country recently launched its home grown space rocket Nuri ?
A
Russia
B
South Korea
C
Israel
D
UAE
Question 50Single Answer
Tina Turner, which was seen in the news, was associated with which profession ?
A
Author
B
Singer
C
Politician
D
Sports Person
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Civil
Question 51Single 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 52Single 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 53Single 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 54Single 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 55Single 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 56Single 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 57Single 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 58Single 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 59Single 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 60Single 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 61Single 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 62Single 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 63Single 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 64Single 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 65Single 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 66Single Answer
The overflowing sheet of water on a weir is called :
A
creek
B
crest
C
limp
D
nappe
Question 67Single 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 68Single 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 69Single 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 70Single 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 71Single 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 72Single 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 73Single 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 74Single Answer
Which of the following compounds of cement is responsible for early strength ?
A
C4AF
B
C3S
C
C3A
D
C2A
Question 75Single 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 76Single 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 78Single 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 79Single 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 80Single 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 81Single 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 82Single 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 83Single 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 84Single 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 85Single 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 86Single 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 87Single 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 88Single 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 89Single 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 90Single 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 91Single 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 92Single 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 93Single 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 94Single 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 95Single 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 96Single 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 97Single 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 98Single 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 99Single 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 100Single 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 101Single 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 102Single 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 103Single 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 104Single Answer
Pigment volume concentration (PVC) of paint is defined as :
A
B
C
D
Question 105Single Answer
The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) was founded in the year :
A
1927
B
1934
C
1950
D
1982
Question 106Single 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 107Single 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 108Single 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 109Single 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 110Single Answer
What is a SI unit for dynamic viscosity ?
A
Pascal second
B
Pascal
C
Stoke
D
Newton
Question 111Single 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 112Single 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 113Single 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 114Single 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 115Single 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 116Single 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 117Single 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 118Single 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 119Single 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 120Single 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 121Single 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 122Single 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 123Single 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 124Single 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 125Single 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 126Single 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 127Single 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 128Single 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 129Single 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 130Single 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 131Single 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 132Single 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 133Single 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 134Single 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 135Single 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 136Single 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 137Single 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 138Single 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 139Single 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 140Single 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 141Single 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 142Single 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 143Single 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 144Single 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 145Single 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 146Single 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 147Single 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 148Single 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 149Single 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 150Single 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 :
A
4.27 kN/m3
B
0.29 kN/m3
C
3.40 kN/m3
D
6.27 kN/m3
Question 151Single Answer
A rectangular channel of bed width 2 m is to be laid at a bed slope of 1 in 1000. Find the hydraulic radius of the canal cross-section for the maximum discharge condition? Take Chery's constant as 50 :
A
2 m
B
1 m
C
0.5 m
D
0.25 m
Question 152Single Answer
The scale of a map is represented by representative fraction as 1 : 4000. The distance between two points A and B in the map is 10 cm. The distance AB on the ground is (in km units) :
A
4
B
0.04
C
0.4
D
40
Question 153Single Answer
A square footing for a column carries a total load (including the self-weight of footing) of 1760 kN. The safe bearing capacity of soil is 200 kN/m3. Using M20 grade concrete and Fe415 steel, the area of footing (rounded to the nearest integer) will be :
A
9 m2
B
16 m2
C
2 m2
D
25 m2
Question 154Single Answer
In a standard penetration test, what is the weight of the hammer and the dropping height used as per IS 2131 - 1981?
A
2.6 kg, 310 mm
B
63.5 kg, 450 mm
C
4.89 kg, 450 mm
D
63.4 kg, 750 mm
Question 155Single Answer
A cantilever beam of span L carries a uniformly distributed load of W kN /unit length. What is the maximum deflection occurring in the beam ? (Take E as the modulus of elasticity and I as the moment of inertia of thebeam section)
A
wL4/8EI
B
wL3/6EI
C
wL3/48EI
D
wL2/8EI
Question 156Single Answer
According to IS 654 : 1962, the maximum water absorption percentage of Class AA type Manalore pattern tiles is :
A
29%
B
35%
C
18%
D
25%
Question 157Single Answer
Which of he following is a semi - modular canal outlet ?
A
Pipe outlet discharging freely in the atmosphere
B
Gibb's rigid module
C
Khann's rigid module
D
Submerged pipe outlet
Question 158Single Answer
If the latitude and departure of a line AB with the bearing measured at A are 40 m, and 30 m, respectively, estimate the length of the line AB :
A
35 m
B
70 m
C
50 m
D
10 m
Question 159Single Answer
If velocity potential (Ø) exists in a fluid flow, then the flow is said to be :
A
laminar
B
turbulent
C
irrotational
D
rotational
Question 160Single Answer
Among the following air pollutants, identify the ones responsible for the greenhouse effect.
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Methane
3. Sulphur dioxide
4. Chlorofluorocarbons
5. Carbon monoxide
A
1, 2, 3, 5
B
3, 4, 5
C
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D
1, 2, 4
Question 161Single Answer
What is the unit of measurement used for expansion joint work in concrete ?
A
m2
B
kg
C
m3
D
m
Question 162Single Answer
For the occurrence of laminar flow through pipes, the value of Reynolds' number shall be less than :
A
6000
B
2000
C
4000
D
5000
Question 163Single Answer
The following details pertain to the crussing of a canal and a natural drain. Bed level of canal = + 171 m; Full supply depth of canal = 1.6 m; Bed level of drain = + 169.2 m; Depth of flow in the drain corresponding to high flood discharge = 2.5 m.
The type of cross drainage work to be designed at the crossing location is:
A
an aqueduct
B
a super passage
C
a canal syphon
D
a syphon aqueduct
Question 164Single Answer
Which of he following is a sedimentary rock ?
A
Limestone
B
Dolerite
C
Granite
D
Gneiss
Question 165Single Answer
The amount of water content remaining in a unit volume of soil after downward gravity drainage has ceased is called :
A
field capacity
B
permanent wilting point
C
readily available moisture
D
seepage water
Question 166Single Answer
How many groups of soils come under the Indian standard soil classification system ?
A
4
B
18
C
8
D
12
Question 167Single Answer
Which of the following four is not the method of valuation of open land ?
A
Belting method
B
Comparative method
C
Progression method
D
Abstractive method
Question 168Single Answer
Which of the following terms represents the torque that produces a twist of one reaian in a shaft of unit length ?
A
Flexural rigidity
B
Torsional rigidity
C
Moment of resistance
D
Torsional stress
Question 169Single Answer
The following statements (S1, S2, S3) pertain to mass concreting. Which of the following statements are correct ?
S1: The materials preferred for mass concrete are : Portland cement with low heat of hydration, Pozzolants, Aggregates (coarse and fine), Water, Admixture, Coolants.
S2 : Slump of mass concrete shall be the same or more than ordinary concrete work.
S3 : Concrete with a low water cement ratio, correctly consolidated and properly cured provided durability to mass concrete work.
A
S1 and S3 only
B
S1, S2, S3
C
S2 and S3 only
D
S1 and S2 only
Question 170Single Answer
While carrying out civil engineering work. Muster Roll is used for the purpose of :
A
payment of permanent staff in the work executing departmnet
B
recording of attendance of the permanent staff in the work executing department
C
recording the attendance of daily labourers employed in a work, and the quantity of work done by them
D
payment of the material at site
Question 171Single Answer
Which of the following is a statically indeterminate structure ?
A
two hinged arch
B
three hinged arch
C
Cantilever beam
D
Simply supported beam
Question 172Single Answer
Highest momentary peak discharge at the respective point of observation in river flow, which is equaled or exceeded once every year, is known as :
A
back water
B
annual flood
C
avulsion
D
base flood
Question 173Single Answer
What is the deflection at the free end of a cantilever beam of length L subjected to point load P as shown in the diagram where E is Young's modulus and I is the moment of inertia ?
A
PL2 / 3EI
B
PL2 / 6EI
C
4PL3 / 3EI
D
PL3 / 3EI
Question 174Single Answer
In N is the number of sides of a closed traverse, then select the INCORRECT cheks applied on a close traverse :
A
The fore bearing of the last line should be equal to its back bearing ±1800 measured at the initial station
B
The sum of measured interior angles should be equal to (2N - 4) right angles
C
The sum of measured exterior angles should be equal to (2N + 4) right angles
D
The sum of measured exterior angles should be equal to the sum of measured interior angles
Question 175Single Answer
Which of the following methods is NOT used for assessment of the rateable value of a property (building complex) ?
A
Rental method
B
Capital value method
C
Profit based method
D
Annuity method
Question 176Single Answer
Identify the work (with code E, F, G, H) is which the units of measurement for estimation of quantities are not identical ?
E. Turfing of bounds of a canal
F. Wood work for door shutter
G. Centering and shuttering, formwork
H. Well sinking
