1. A perfect frame should satisfy the relation
(A) $M=3 j-3$
(B) $M=3 j-2$
(C) $M=2 j-4$
(D) $M=2 j-3$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $M=3 j-2$
(C) $M=2 j-4$
(D) $M=2 j-3$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
2. A maximum shear stress occurs on the cross-section of the shaft at
its
(A) Outermost surface
(B) Neutral axis
(C) Inner surface
(D) Above Neutral axis
(E) Answer not known
(B) Neutral axis
(C) Inner surface
(D) Above Neutral axis
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
3. Unit of moment of Resistance is
(A) $N$
(B) $N.mm$
(C) $N/mm$
(D) $N/mm^2$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $N.mm$
(C) $N/mm$
(D) $N/mm^2$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
4. Bending is classified under
(A) Direct stress
(B) Indirect stress
(C) Combined stress
(D) Shear stress
(E) Answer not known
(B) Indirect stress
(C) Combined stress
(D) Shear stress
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
5. Polar moment of inertia of a solid shaft of diameter (D) is
(A) $\frac{\pi}{16} \times D^3$
(B) $\frac{\pi}{16} \times D^4$
(C) $\frac{\pi}{32} \times D^3$
(D) $\frac{\pi}{32} \times D^4$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{\pi}{16} \times D^4$
(C) $\frac{\pi}{32} \times D^3$
(D) $\frac{\pi}{32} \times D^4$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
6. The point where the whole area of the figure is assumed to be
concentrated is defined as
(A) Centroid
(B) Centre of gravity
(C) Moment of inertia
(D) Point of area
(E) Answer not known
(B) Centre of gravity
(C) Moment of inertia
(D) Point of area
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
7. The bending moment at the free end of a cantilever beam carrying any
type of load is
(A) Zero
(B) Minimum
(C) Maximum
(D) Equal to the load
(E) Answer not known
(B) Minimum
(C) Maximum
(D) Equal to the load
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
8. The value of ‘P’ in the elastic bar, shown below is
(A) $\mathrm{P}=20 \mathrm{kN}$
(B) $\mathrm{P}=10 \mathrm{kN}$
(C) $\mathrm{P}=50 \mathrm{kN}$
(D) $\mathrm{P}=60 \mathrm{kN}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\mathrm{P}=10 \mathrm{kN}$
(C) $\mathrm{P}=50 \mathrm{kN}$
(D) $\mathrm{P}=60 \mathrm{kN}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
9. Compressive strain is expressed as
(A) $e_c=\frac{\text { Decrease in length }}{\text { Original length}}$
(B) $e_c=\frac{\text { Increase in length }}{\text { Original length}}$
(C) $e_c=\frac{\text { Change in Volume }}{\text { Original Volume}}$
(D) $e_c=\frac{\text { Decrease in length }}{\text { Original volume}}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $e_c=\frac{\text { Increase in length }}{\text { Original length}}$
(C) $e_c=\frac{\text { Change in Volume }}{\text { Original Volume}}$
(D) $e_c=\frac{\text { Decrease in length }}{\text { Original volume}}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
10. A rectangular section of depth 'd' and breadth 'b' under any
load is to have throughout compressive stresses. The eccentricity of
load along axis of the depth (or) along axis of the breadth should not
exceed
(A) one fourth of depth (or) breadth
(B) one sixth of depth (or) breadth
(C) one third of depth (or) breadth
(D) one eighth of depth (or) breadth
(E) Answer not known
(B) one sixth of depth (or) breadth
(C) one third of depth (or) breadth
(D) one eighth of depth (or) breadth
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
11. Limit of eccentricity for a rectangular section of breadth 'b'
and depth 'd' to avoid tension in the section is that
(A) $e \leq \frac{d}{10}$
(B) $e \leq \frac{d}{8}$
(C) $e \leq \frac{d}{6}$
(D) $e \leq \frac{d}{4}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $e \leq \frac{d}{8}$
(C) $e \leq \frac{d}{6}$
(D) $e \leq \frac{d}{4}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
12. Area and Moment of Inertia of a round steel rod of diameter 1.5 cm
is
(A) $1.700 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and $0.29 \mathrm{~cm}^4$
(B) $1.767 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and $0.2485 \mathrm{~cm}^4$
(C) $2.800 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and $0.30 \mathrm{~cm}^4$
(D) $1.900 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and $0.50 \mathrm{~cm}^4$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $1.767 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and $0.2485 \mathrm{~cm}^4$
(C) $2.800 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and $0.30 \mathrm{~cm}^4$
(D) $1.900 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and $0.50 \mathrm{~cm}^4$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
13. Moment Distribution method is suited for
(A) Indeterminate pin jointed Truss
(B) Rigid Frames
(C) Space Frames
(D) Trussed Beam
(E) Answer not known
(B) Rigid Frames
(C) Space Frames
(D) Trussed Beam
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
14. The carry-over factor is defined as the ratio of 'X' at the
fixed farend to 'Y' at the rotating near-end, where 'X' and 'Y' are
(A) Applied moment and carry over moment respectively
(B) Carry-over moment and applied moment respectively
(C) Applied moment and fixed end moment respectively
(D) Fixed end moment and applied moment respectively
(E) Answer not known
(B) Carry-over moment and applied moment respectively
(C) Applied moment and fixed end moment respectively
(D) Fixed end moment and applied moment respectively
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
15. Mohr's Theorem II is used to determine
(A) Bending Moment
(B) Shear Force
(C) Deflection
(D) Slope
(E) Answer not known
(B) Shear Force
(C) Deflection
(D) Slope
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
16. A fixed beam of span ‘l’ is subjected to UDL of ‘w’ per unit length,
then in its bending moment diagram, the point of contraflexure occur at
a distance of
(A) $0.289 l$ from both ends
(B) $0.211 l$ from both ends
(C) $0.422 l$ from both ends
(D) $0.578 l$ from both ends
(E) Answer not known
(B) $0.211 l$ from both ends
(C) $0.422 l$ from both ends
(D) $0.578 l$ from both ends
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
17. When a fixed beam of span 'L' is subjected to a central point
load 'W', then in bending moment diagram, the point of contraflexure
occurs at a distance of
(A) $\frac{L}{2}$ from both ends
(B) $\frac{L}{4}$ from both ends
(C) $\frac{L}{8}$ from both ends
(D) $\frac{L}{16}$ from both ends
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{L}{4}$ from both ends
(C) $\frac{L}{8}$ from both ends
(D) $\frac{L}{16}$ from both ends
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
18. A portal frame fixed at the base is indeterminate by
(A) 3 degrees
(B) 2 degrees
(C) 1 degree
(D) 4 degrees
(E) Answer not known
(B) 2 degrees
(C) 1 degree
(D) 4 degrees
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
19. Which of the following is a differential equation of deflection?
(A) $\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{M}{E I}$
(B) $\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{M I}{E}$
(C) $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=\frac{M}{E I}$
(D) $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=\frac{M E}{I}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{M I}{E}$
(C) $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=\frac{M}{E I}$
(D) $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=\frac{M E}{I}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
20. The term applied to the dislodgement of plaster work from the
background is
(A) Flaking
(B) Peeling
(C) Crazing
(D) Blistering
(E) Answer not known
(B) Peeling
(C) Crazing
(D) Blistering
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
21. The accumulation of excess water in the upper layers of mass
concrete is known as
(A) Bleeding
(B) Curing
(C) Laitance
(D) Dampness
(E) Answer not known
(B) Curing
(C) Laitance
(D) Dampness
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
22. The process of removal of entrapped air in the concrete is termed as
(A) Consolidation
(B) Transportation
(C) Compaction
(D) Curing
(E) Answer not known
(B) Transportation
(C) Compaction
(D) Curing
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
23. The innermost central portion or core of the tree is called the
(A) Pith
(B) Heartwood
(C) Sap wood
(D) Cambium layer
(E) Answer not known
(B) Heartwood
(C) Sap wood
(D) Cambium layer
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
24. This preservative gives timber protection against the attack of
white ants
(A) ASCU treatment
(B) Abel's process
(C) Creosoting
(D) Tarring
(E) Answer not known
(B) Abel's process
(C) Creosoting
(D) Tarring
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
25. The metallic oxide used in the form of powder in a paint is called
(A) Extender
(B) Base
(C) Vehicle
(D) Drier
(E) Answer not known
(B) Base
(C) Vehicle
(D) Drier
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
26. The aggregates most of which are retained on the 4.75 mm I.S. sieve
and contain only that much of fine material are termed as
(A) Fine aggregates
(B) Coarse aggregates
(C) Silt
(D) Sand
(E) Answer not known
(B) Coarse aggregates
(C) Silt
(D) Sand
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
27. The reaction of cement when mixed with water is called
(A) Aeration
(B) Evaporation
(C) Segregation
(D) Hydration
(E) Answer not known
(B) Evaporation
(C) Segregation
(D) Hydration
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
28. Dicalcium silicate denoted as
(A) $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{~S}$
(B) $\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{~S}$
(C) $\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{~A}$
(D) $\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{~S}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{~S}$
(C) $\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{~A}$
(D) $\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{~S}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
29. A junction at which two walls meet at an angle other than
$90^{\circ}$ is known as
(A) Squint junction
(B) Irregular junction
(C) Cross-junction
(D) T-junction
(E) Answer not known
(B) Irregular junction
(C) Cross-junction
(D) T-junction
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
30. The Trees should be planted ______ 'm' away from the centre of the carriage way.
(A) 20
(B) 16
(C) 12
(D) 8
(E) Answer not known
(B) 16
(C) 12
(D) 8
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
31. Plastic Limit is defined as
(A) The soil which able to free flow
(B) Minimum moisture content in which the soil remains in plastic stage
(C) Maximum moisture content, does not cause reduction in volume
(D) None of these
(E) Answer not known
(B) Minimum moisture content in which the soil remains in plastic stage
(C) Maximum moisture content, does not cause reduction in volume
(D) None of these
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
32. Classification of cohesive soils is revealed from
(A) the values of liquid and plastic limit
(B) the values of liquid and shrinkage limit
(C) the values of liquid limit and plasticity index
(D) the values of plastic limit and plasticity index
(E) Answer not known
(B) the values of liquid and shrinkage limit
(C) the values of liquid limit and plasticity index
(D) the values of plastic limit and plasticity index
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
33. The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of a given soil is
(A) Void Ratio
(B) Porosity
(C) Air Content
(D) Air Ratio
(E) Answer not known
(B) Porosity
(C) Air Content
(D) Air Ratio
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
34. The masonry stones laid on both upstream and downstream side of the
vent to retain the sides of approaches of water course and also to
protect them from erosion of water
(A) Pier
(B) Wing walls
(C) Revetment
(D) Apron
(E) Answer not known
(B) Wing walls
(C) Revetment
(D) Apron
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
35. Plate load test is generally performed to determine
(A) Ultimate bearing capacity of soil
(B) Shear strength
(C) Porosity
(D) Permeability
(E) Answer not known
(B) Shear strength
(C) Porosity
(D) Permeability
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
36. Structures constructed for crossing highly fluctuating streams which
will be in submerged condition during high floods
(A) culvert
(B) canal
(C) causeway
(D) channel
(E) Answer not known
(B) canal
(C) causeway
(D) channel
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
37. Ruling gradients provided in Plain Area is
(A) $1: 100$
(B) $1: 150$
(C) $1:500$
(D) $1: 1000$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $1: 150$
(C) $1:500$
(D) $1: 1000$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
38. The primary object of providing camber is
(A) Easy drainage
(B) Improved appearance
(C) Easy separation of up and down traffic
(D) Easy overtaking facility
(E) Answer not known
(B) Improved appearance
(C) Easy separation of up and down traffic
(D) Easy overtaking facility
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
39. The success of surface dressing mainly depends on
(A) aggregate type
(B) quality of binder used
(C) quantity of binder used
(D) the correct proportion of binder and aggregate
(E) Answer not known
(B) quality of binder used
(C) quantity of binder used
(D) the correct proportion of binder and aggregate
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
40. The ______ loading is adopted on heavy military vehicles to run on
National Highways, State Highways and other important roads where heavy
loading is expected.
(A) IRC class AA
(B) IRC class A
(C) IRC class B
(D) IRC class 70R
(E) Answer not known
(B) IRC class A
(C) IRC class B
(D) IRC class 70R
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
41. The sum of the suction head $\left(H_S\right)$ and delivery head
$\left(H_d\right)$ is known as
(A) Manometric head
(B) Pressure head
(C) Velocity head
(D) Static head
(E) Answer not known
(B) Pressure head
(C) Velocity head
(D) Static head
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
42. The most economical section of a trapezoidal channel is one which
has the hydraulic mean depth equal to
(A) $\frac{1}{2}$ depth
(B) $\frac{1}{2}$ breadth
(C) $\frac{1}{2}$ sloping side
(D) $\frac{1}{4}($ depth + breadth $)$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{1}{2}$ breadth
(C) $\frac{1}{2}$ sloping side
(D) $\frac{1}{4}($ depth + breadth $)$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
43. The co-efficient of discharge $\left(C_d\right)$ of a venturimeter
is within the limit
(A) $0.7-0.9$
(B) $0.6-0.8$
(C) $0.55-0.75$
(D) $0.95-0.99$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $0.6-0.8$
(C) $0.55-0.75$
(D) $0.95-0.99$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
44. In order to avoid the tendency of separation at the throat in a
venturimeter, the ratio of diameter at throat to that of the pipe should
be
(A) $\frac{1}{16}$ to $\frac{1}{8}$
(B) $\frac{1}{8}$ to $\frac{1}{4}$
(C) $\frac{1}{4}$ to $\frac{1}{3}$
(D) $\frac{1}{3}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{1}{8}$ to $\frac{1}{4}$
(C) $\frac{1}{4}$ to $\frac{1}{3}$
(D) $\frac{1}{3}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
45. Which of the following statements are true about flow through pipes?
(i) Energy gradient line always drops in the direction of flow because of loss of head
(ii) Hydraulic gradient line may rise or fall depending on the pressure changes.
(iii) Hydraulic gradient line is always above the energy gradient line
(i) Energy gradient line always drops in the direction of flow because of loss of head
(ii) Hydraulic gradient line may rise or fall depending on the pressure changes.
(iii) Hydraulic gradient line is always above the energy gradient line
(A) (i) and (iii) only
(B) (i) and (ii) only
(C) (ii) and (iii) only
(D) (i) only
(E) Answer not known
(B) (i) and (ii) only
(C) (ii) and (iii) only
(D) (i) only
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
46. If the fluid particles move in Zig-Zag way the flow is called
(A) unsteady
(B) non-uniform
(C) turbulent
(D) incompressible
(E) Answer not known
(B) non-uniform
(C) turbulent
(D) incompressible
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
47. The pressure due to 2 metres of water column is
(A) 19.62 KPa
(B) 4.905 KPa
(C) 20 KPa
(D) 200 KPa
(E) Answer not known
(B) 4.905 KPa
(C) 20 KPa
(D) 200 KPa
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
48. When the fluid is rest, the shear stress is
(A) Maximum
(B) Zero
(C) Unpredictable
(D) 5
(E) Answer not known
(B) Zero
(C) Unpredictable
(D) 5
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
49. The increase of Temperature
(A) increase the viscosity of a liquid
(B) decrease the viscosity of a liquid
(C) decrease the viscosity of a gas
(D) increase the viscosity of a gas
(E) Answer not known
(B) decrease the viscosity of a liquid
(C) decrease the viscosity of a gas
(D) increase the viscosity of a gas
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b, d
50. Parallax in aerial photographs is an error due to
(A) Movement of camera and ground relief
(B) Overlap in photographs
(C) Distortion caused by camera lens
(D) Distortion due to lack of focus
(E) Answer not known
(B) Overlap in photographs
(C) Distortion caused by camera lens
(D) Distortion due to lack of focus
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
51. In the interaction of EM energy with a surface, the term volume
phenomenon is used for
(A) Scattering
(B) Reflection
(C) Absorption
(D) Emission
(E) Answer not known
(B) Reflection
(C) Absorption
(D) Emission
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the atmospheric particles may be a surface phenomenon (e.g., scattering) or volume phenomenon (e.g., absorption). Scattering and absorption are the main processes that alter the properties of the electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere.
The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the atmospheric particles may be a surface phenomenon (e.g., scattering) or volume phenomenon (e.g., absorption). Scattering and absorption are the main processes that alter the properties of the electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere.
52. A curve consists of two arcs of different radii bending in the same
direction is
(A) Simple Curve
(B) Complex Curve
(C) Compound Curve
(D) Reverse Curve
(E) Answer not known
(B) Complex Curve
(C) Compound Curve
(D) Reverse Curve
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
53. Two curves of varying radii bending in opposite direction with a
common tangent is called
(A) Simple Curve
(B) Compound Curve
(C) Reverse Curve
(D) Transition Curve
(E) Answer not known
(B) Compound Curve
(C) Reverse Curve
(D) Transition Curve
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
54. When the line of sight is inclined, having an angle of elevation,
the Tachometer formula for distance with staff held vertical is
(A) $k S+C$
(C) $k S \cos \theta+C \cos \theta$
(B) $k S \cos \theta+C$
(D) $k S \cos ^2 \theta+C \cos \theta$
(E) Answer not known
(C) $k S \cos \theta+C \cos \theta$
(B) $k S \cos \theta+C$
(D) $k S \cos ^2 \theta+C \cos \theta$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
55. The contour lines having different elevations can intersect only in
case of ______
(A) Plane ground
(B) Valley
(C) River bed
(D) An overhanging cliff
(E) Answer not known
(B) Valley
(C) River bed
(D) An overhanging cliff
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
56. The most commonly used set of theodolite operations are
(A) right face and right swing
(B) right face and left swing
(C) left face and left swing
(D) left face and right swing
(E) Answer not known
(B) right face and left swing
(C) left face and left swing
(D) left face and right swing
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
57. The staff reading taken on a point of known elevation is known as
(A) Fore sight reading
(B) Intermediate sight reading
(C) Back sight reading
(D) Change point reading
(E) Answer not known
(B) Intermediate sight reading
(C) Back sight reading
(D) Change point reading
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
58. Distance between two neighbouring brass rings is
(A) Less than 20 cm
(B) 20 cm
(C) 1 m
(D) 5 m
(E) Answer not known
(B) 20 cm
(C) 1 m
(D) 5 m
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
59. The line passing through North Pole and South Pole is called
(A) True Meridian
(B) Magnetic Meridian
(C) Arbitrary Meridian
(D) Meridian
(E) Answer not known
(B) Magnetic Meridian
(C) Arbitrary Meridian
(D) Meridian
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
60. Physical pollution of water may occur due to
(A) Nitrate
(B) Silica
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Suspended matter
(E) Answer not known
(B) Silica
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Suspended matter
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
61. An underground conduit used for the removal of sewage is called as
(A) Sullage
(B) Garbage
(C) Sewer
(D) Sewage
(E) Answer not known
(B) Garbage
(C) Sewer
(D) Sewage
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
62. A small masonry chambers constructed below the street inlets to
prevent the flow of grit, sand or debris in sewer line is known as
(A) Man hole
(B) Lamp hole
(C) Catch basin
(D) Drop manhole
(E) Answer not known
(B) Lamp hole
(C) Catch basin
(D) Drop manhole
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
63. Imhoff tanks are known as
(A) Two storey tank
(B) Single storey tank
(C) Three storey tank
(D) Sedimentation tank
(E) Answer not known
(B) Single storey tank
(C) Three storey tank
(D) Sedimentation tank
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
64. A mass curve diagram is the plot of
(A) Accumulated inflow Vs Time
(B) Accumulated outflow Vs Demand
(C) Accumulated inflow Vs Accumulated outflow
(D) Accumulated inflow Vs Demand
(E) Answer not known
(B) Accumulated outflow Vs Demand
(C) Accumulated inflow Vs Accumulated outflow
(D) Accumulated inflow Vs Demand
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
65. Suitable water distribution network for localities which expand
irregularly, and where the water pipes have to be laid at random due to
the absence of any planned full fledged road network, is
(A) Dead end system
(B) Grid iron system
(C) Ring system
(D) Radial system
(E) Answer not known
(B) Grid iron system
(C) Ring system
(D) Radial system
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
66. The bacteria which can survive without oxygen is called
(A) Anaerobic bacteria
(B) Aerobic bacteria
(C) Pathogenic bacteria
(D) Non-pathogenic bacteria
(E) Answer not known
(B) Aerobic bacteria
(C) Pathogenic bacteria
(D) Non-pathogenic bacteria
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
67. The impurity which is electrically charged and remain in continuous
motion in water is called
(A) Suspended Impurities
(B) Dissolved Impurities
(C) Colloidal Impurities
(D) Floating Impurities
(E) Answer not known
(B) Dissolved Impurities
(C) Colloidal Impurities
(D) Floating Impurities
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
68. Waters are considered "Soft", if their hardness is in-between
(A) $0-50 \mathrm{ppm}$
(B) $50-100 \mathrm{ppm}$
(C) $100-150 \mathrm{ppm}$
(D) $150-200 \mathrm{ppm}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $50-100 \mathrm{ppm}$
(C) $100-150 \mathrm{ppm}$
(D) $150-200 \mathrm{ppm}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
69. Optimum value of fluoride in drinking water is
(A) $5 \mathrm{mg} / 1$
(B) $1.8 \mathrm{mg} / 1$
(C) $1 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{l}$
(D) $1.5 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{l}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $1.8 \mathrm{mg} / 1$
(C) $1 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{l}$
(D) $1.5 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{l}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
70. Calculate the cost of plastering if quantity of plastering is 24
sq.m. and rate of plastering is Rs. 8.50 per sq.m.
(A) Rs. 200
(B) Rs. 250
(C) Rs. 300
(D) Rs. 204
(E) Answer not known
(B) Rs. 250
(C) Rs. 300
(D) Rs. 204
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
71. If capacity of the septic tank is $4.00 \mathrm{cu} . \mathrm{m}$.
depth of water is 1.20 m , find the floor area of tank
(A) 4.8 sq.m.
(B) 5.8 sq.m.
(C) 3.34 sq.m.
(D) 4.34 sq.m.
(E) Answer not known
(B) 5.8 sq.m.
(C) 3.34 sq.m.
(D) 4.34 sq.m.
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
72. Match the following:
Items of work Unit of Measurement
A. Earthwork Excavation 1. Quintal
B. Masonry well sinking 2. Numbers
C. Supply of steel 3. Metre
D. Supply of switches and plugs 4. Cubic metre
Items of work Unit of Measurement
A. Earthwork Excavation 1. Quintal
B. Masonry well sinking 2. Numbers
C. Supply of steel 3. Metre
D. Supply of switches and plugs 4. Cubic metre
(A) A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
(B) A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
(C) A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4
(D) A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
(E) Answer not known
(B) A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
(C) A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4
(D) A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
73. Unit of measurement of Reinforcement Steel is
(A) Quintal
(B) Sq.m.
(C) mm
(D) number
(E) Answer not known
(B) Sq.m.
(C) mm
(D) number
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
74. What is the cement requirement using thumb rule for cement mortor
$1: 3-1 \mathrm{~m}^3$ ?
(A) 720 kg
(B) 480 kg
(C) 360 kg
(D) 288 kg
(E) Answer not known
(B) 480 kg
(C) 360 kg
(D) 288 kg
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
75. The quantity of cement required for $1 \mathrm{~m}^3$ of cement
concrete $1: 2: 4$ is
(A) 324 kg
(B) 243 kg
(C) 414 kg
(D) 423 kg
(E) Answer not known
(B) 243 kg
(C) 414 kg
(D) 423 kg
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
76. The brick work is not measured in cu.m. in case of
(A) One or more than one brick wall
(B) Brick work in arches
(C) Reinforced brick work
(D) Half brick work
(E) Answer not known
(B) Brick work in arches
(C) Reinforced brick work
(D) Half brick work
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
77. As per the Bureau of Indian Standard's Recommendation, dimensions of
works shall be measured to an accuracy of
(A) 0.01 metre
(B) 0.005 metre
(C) 0.001 metre
(D) 0.1 metre
(E) Answer not known
(B) 0.005 metre
(C) 0.001 metre
(D) 0.1 metre
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
78. ______ is an important original record of actual measurement.
(A) Measurement Book (M-Book)
(B) Cash Book
(C) Bill Book
(D) Attendance Book
(E) Answer not known
(B) Cash Book
(C) Bill Book
(D) Attendance Book
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
79. As per I.S. 800-2007, the effective length of a steel column fixed
at both ends is _____ (L= Length of the column)
(A) $0.5 L$
(B) $0.65 L$
(C) $0.85 L$
(D) $L$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $0.65 L$
(C) $0.85 L$
(D) $L$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
80. As per I.S. 800, maximum effective slenderness ratio $(L / r)$ for a
structural steel members always in tension, is
(A) 180
(B) 250
(C) 300
(D) 400
(E) Answer not known
(B) 250
(C) 300
(D) 400
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
81. The minimum number of longitudinal bars provided in the rectangular
column shall be
(A) 8
(B) 6
(C) 4
(D) 2
(E) Answer not known
(B) 6
(C) 4
(D) 2
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
82. For design of steel structures as per IS 800-2007, the partial
safety factor for material due to resistance of member to buckling as
(A) 1.0
(B) 1.10
(C) 1.15
(D) 1.20
(E) Answer not known
(B) 1.10
(C) 1.15
(D) 1.20
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
83. With respect to lintel beam design, what angle of triangular load
dispersion is often assumed?
(A) $25^{\circ}$
(B) $45^{\circ}$
(C) $60^{\circ}$
(D) $90^{\circ}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $45^{\circ}$
(C) $60^{\circ}$
(D) $90^{\circ}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
84. The partial safety factor for failure in tension by yielding
$\gamma_{m 0}$ value for design of tension member is
(A) 1.00
(B) 1.10
(C) 1.25
(D) 2.50
(E) Answer not known
(B) 1.10
(C) 1.25
(D) 2.50
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
85. Anchorage value of bend shall be taken as
(A) 4 times the diameter of the bar for each $45^{\circ}$ bend
(B) 5 times the diameter of the bar for each $45^{\circ}$ bend
(C) 6 times the diameter of the bar for each $45^{\circ}$ bend
(D) 3 times the diameter of the bar for each $45^{\circ}$ bend
(E) Answer not known
(B) 5 times the diameter of the bar for each $45^{\circ}$ bend
(C) 6 times the diameter of the bar for each $45^{\circ}$ bend
(D) 3 times the diameter of the bar for each $45^{\circ}$ bend
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
86. The basic value of span to effective depth ratio for span upto 10 m
for a cantilever is
(A) 20
(B) 26
(C) 9
(D) 7
(E) Answer not known
(B) 26
(C) 9
(D) 7
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
87. High voids ratio in concrete is the result of
(A) Poor workability of concrete
(B) Large void ratio in coarse aggregate
(C) Poor quality of cement
(D) Low water-cement ratio
(E) Answer not known
(B) Large void ratio in coarse aggregate
(C) Poor quality of cement
(D) Low water-cement ratio
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
88. The moment of resistance of an over reinforced section is determined
on the basis of
(A) Tensile force developed in steel
(B) Compressive force developed in concrete
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Compressive force developed in steel
(E) Answer not known
(B) Compressive force developed in concrete
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Compressive force developed in steel
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
89. The limiting value of depth of neutral axis from top of the section
for Fe 415 steel is
(A) 0.46
(B) 0.53
(C) 0.51
(D) 0.48
(E) Answer not known
(B) 0.53
(C) 0.51
(D) 0.48
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
90. PEER is
(A) Program for Emergency and Engage Response
(B) Program for Enhancement and Engage Response
(C) Program for Enhancement of Energy Response
(D) Program for Energy and Engage Response
(E) Answer not known
(B) Program for Enhancement and Engage Response
(C) Program for Enhancement of Energy Response
(D) Program for Energy and Engage Response
(E) Answer not known
Answer: *
Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER)
Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER)
91. The Internal rate of return is given by the formula $I=$
(A) $\frac{S}{(1+i)^n}$
(B) $\frac{R}{(1+r)^n}$
(C) $\frac{P}{(1+i)^n}$
(D) $\frac{P}{(1+r)^n}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{R}{(1+r)^n}$
(C) $\frac{P}{(1+i)^n}$
(D) $\frac{P}{(1+r)^n}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
92. Cash flowing out from the organisation due to transaction like
wages, salary etc. is said to be
(A) Cash debit
(B) Sources of cash
(C) Cash inflow
(D) Cash outflow
(E) Answer not known
(B) Sources of cash
(C) Cash inflow
(D) Cash outflow
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
93. The amount of security deposit to be deposited by the tender is
(A) $1 \%$ of the tender amount
(B) $10 \%$ of the tender amount
(C) $15 \%$ of the tender amount
(D) $20 \%$ of the tender amount
(E) Answer not known
(B) $10 \%$ of the tender amount
(C) $15 \%$ of the tender amount
(D) $20 \%$ of the tender amount
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
94. In which type of contract there is possibility of unbalanced tender?
(A) Percentage Rate Contract
(B) Lumpsum Contract
(C) Item Rate Contract
(D) Turn Key Contract
(E) Answer not known
(B) Lumpsum Contract
(C) Item Rate Contract
(D) Turn Key Contract
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
In an Item Rate Contract, there's a possibility of unbalanced tendering, where contractors might bid lower on certain items that are measured and paid based on actual quantities, potentially leading to increased overall costs if those quantities end up being higher than estimated.
In an Item Rate Contract, there's a possibility of unbalanced tendering, where contractors might bid lower on certain items that are measured and paid based on actual quantities, potentially leading to increased overall costs if those quantities end up being higher than estimated.
95. Free float is mainly used to
(A) Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the
total float of preceding activity
(B) Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of succeeding activity
(C) Establish priorities
(D) Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of either the preceding or succeeding activities
(E) Answer not known
(B) Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of succeeding activity
(C) Establish priorities
(D) Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of either the preceding or succeeding activities
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
96. The amount of time by which the activity completion time can be
delayed without interfering with the start of succeeding activities is
called
(A) Total float
(B) Free float
(C) Independent float
(D) Interfering float
(E) Answer not known
(B) Free float
(C) Independent float
(D) Interfering float
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
97. Payment of Wages Act was passed in the year
(A) 1926
(B) 1936
(C) 1946
(D) 1930
(E) Answer not known
(B) 1936
(C) 1946
(D) 1930
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
98. The administrative head of each circle
(A) The Secretary
(B) The Chief Engineer
(C) The Superintending Engineer
(D) The Executive Engineer
(E) Answer not known
(B) The Chief Engineer
(C) The Superintending Engineer
(D) The Executive Engineer
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
99. Force in the member AB, ($F_{AB}$) of the joint of a pin jointed
frame shown below is equal to
(A) 10 kN (Tension)
(B) 10 kN (Compression)
(C) ‘0’ kN
(D) 10 kN (Torque)
(E) Answer not known
(B) 10 kN (Compression)
(C) ‘0’ kN
(D) 10 kN (Torque)
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
100. In a circular shaft, shear stress is $80 \mathrm{~N} /
\mathrm{mm}^2$, shear strain is $80 \times 10^{-3}$, its shear modulus
is equal to
(A) $80 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(B) $1000 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(C) $800 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(D) $100 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $1000 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(C) $800 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(D) $100 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
101. Bending stresses in beams are produced due to
(A) Constant Axial forces
(B) Constant Shear forces
(C) Constant Bending moment
(D) Constant Twisting moment
(E) Answer not known
(B) Constant Shear forces
(C) Constant Bending moment
(D) Constant Twisting moment
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
102. The radius of gyration is usually referred to with respect to
_______ system of the section.
(A) Centroidal axes
(B) Principal axes
(C) Major axis
(D) Minor axis
(E) Answer not known
(B) Principal axes
(C) Major axis
(D) Minor axis
(E) Answer not known
Answer:
103. The section modulus of a rectangular section having width (b) and
depth (d) is
(A) $\frac{b d}{6}$
(B) $\frac{b d^2}{6}$
(C) $\frac{b d^3}{6}$
(D) $\frac{b^2 d}{6}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{b d^2}{6}$
(C) $\frac{b d^3}{6}$
(D) $\frac{b^2 d}{6}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b, d
104. The value of bending moment at fixed end for a cantilever beam of
span $6 m$ with concentrated load of 30 kN at free end is
(A) 180 kNm
(B) 60 kNm
(C) 90 kNm
(D) 120 kNm
(E) Answer not known
(B) 60 kNm
(C) 90 kNm
(D) 120 kNm
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
105. A simply supported beam of span ‘L’ carries a concentrated load ‘W’
at its midspan. The maximum bending moment ‘M’ is
(A) $\frac{W L}{2}$
(B) $\frac{W L}{4}$
(C) $\frac{W L}{8}$
(D) $\frac{W L}{12}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{W L}{4}$
(C) $\frac{W L}{8}$
(D) $\frac{W L}{12}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
106. Total Elongation produced in a bar due to its self-weight is given
by
(A) $\frac{9.81 \rho l^2}{2 E}$
(B) $\frac{9.81 \rho l^2}{E}$
(C) $\frac{9.81 \rho l}{E}$
(D) $\frac{9.81 \rho^2 l}{2 E}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{9.81 \rho l^2}{E}$
(C) $\frac{9.81 \rho l}{E}$
(D) $\frac{9.81 \rho^2 l}{2 E}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
$\delta=\frac{\gamma L^2}{2 E}=\frac{W L}{2 A E}$
$\delta=\frac{\gamma L^2}{2 E}=\frac{W L}{2 A E}$
107. The section modulus of a Rectangular Section is proportional to
(A) Area of the section
(B) Square of the Area of the Section
(C) Product of the Area and Depth
(D) Product of the Area and Width
(E) Answer not known
(B) Square of the Area of the Section
(C) Product of the Area and Depth
(D) Product of the Area and Width
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
108. What is the polar modulus of a solid circular metal shaft of
diameter 4 cm ?
(A) $14 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^2$
(B) $4 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^2$
(C) $4 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^3$
(D) $8 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^3$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $4 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^2$
(C) $4 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^3$
(D) $8 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^3$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
109. A _______ load is one which is considered to act a point.
(A) Concentrated
(B) Uniformly distributed
(C) Trapezoidal
(D) Uniformly varying
(E) Answer not known
(B) Uniformly distributed
(C) Trapezoidal
(D) Uniformly varying
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
110. Section Modulus of a beam is always given by formula
(A) $\frac{\pi d^3}{32}$
(B) $\frac{d b^3}{12}$
(C) $\frac{b d^2}{6}$
(D) $\frac{I_{X X}}{Y_{\max }}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{d b^3}{12}$
(C) $\frac{b d^2}{6}$
(D) $\frac{I_{X X}}{Y_{\max }}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
111. When an eccentric load is acting on a column, it produces
(A) Direct stress
(B) Bending stress
(C) Direct stress and bending stress
(D) No stresses
(E) Answer not known
(B) Bending stress
(C) Direct stress and bending stress
(D) No stresses
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
112. _______ is a vertical member subjected to direct compressive force.
(A) Strut
(B) Beam
(C) Column
(D) Tie
(E) Answer not known
(B) Beam
(C) Column
(D) Tie
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
113. Euler's load for a column when both ends fixed is
(A) $p_E=\frac{\pi^2 E I}{L^2}$
(B) $p_E=\frac{\pi^2 E I}{4 L^2}$
(C) $p_E=\frac{4 \pi^2 E I}{L^2}$
(D) $p_E=\frac{2 \pi^2 E I}{L^2}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $p_E=\frac{\pi^2 E I}{4 L^2}$
(C) $p_E=\frac{4 \pi^2 E I}{L^2}$
(D) $p_E=\frac{2 \pi^2 E I}{L^2}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
114. The sum of the distribution factors for all the members at a joint
of a rigid jointed frame for moment distribution is equal to
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) $-\frac{1}{2}$
(D) $\frac{1}{2}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) 1
(C) $-\frac{1}{2}$
(D) $\frac{1}{2}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
115. In moment distribution method, the fraction of the total resisting
moment supplied by the member at a joint in frames is called _______
(A) The stiffness factor
(B) The relative stiffness factor
(C) The distribution factor
(D) The carry-over factor
(E) Answer not known
(B) The relative stiffness factor
(C) The distribution factor
(D) The carry-over factor
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
116. What is the maximum positive bending moment value of a fixed beam
subjected to an uniformly distributed load (UDL) throughout the span?
(A) $\frac{W L^2}{12}$
(B) $\frac{W L^2}{24}$
(C) $\frac{W L^2}{36}$
(D) $\frac{W L^2}{48}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{W L^2}{24}$
(C) $\frac{W L^2}{36}$
(D) $\frac{W L^2}{48}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
117. The upward deflection caused by the prop in a propped cantilever,
carrying udl throughout its length
(A) $\frac{p l^3}{2 E I}$
(B) $\frac{p l^2}{3 E I}$
(C) $\frac{p l^3}{3 E I}$
(D) $\frac{p l^4}{3 E I}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{p l^2}{3 E I}$
(C) $\frac{p l^3}{3 E I}$
(D) $\frac{p l^4}{3 E I}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
118. A cantilever beam of 2.5 m long is loaded with a UDL of $10\mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}$ over a length of 1.5 m from the fixed end.
Taking $E I=1.9 \times 10^{12} \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{mm}^2$, then the maximum deflection of a beam at free end is
(A) 5.30 mm
(B) 6.10 mm
(C) 6.20 mm
(D) 6.30 mm
(E) Answer not known
(B) 6.10 mm
(C) 6.20 mm
(D) 6.30 mm
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
119. In a cantilever beam the maximum deflection occurs at its
(A) Free End
(B) Point of loading
(C) Throughout
(D) Fixed End
(E) Answer not known
(B) Point of loading
(C) Throughout
(D) Fixed End
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
120. The piles used in the construction of Coffer dams
(A) Bearing Piles
(B) Sheet Piles
(C) Friction Piles
(D) Compaction Piles
(E) Answer not known
(B) Sheet Piles
(C) Friction Piles
(D) Compaction Piles
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
121. According to Rankine's formula, the minimum depth of foundation
should be
(A) $P / W\left[\frac{1+\sin \phi}{1-\sin \phi}\right]^2$
(B) $P / W\left[\frac{1-\sin \phi}{1+\sin \phi}\right]^2$
(C) $P / W\left[\frac{1+\cos \phi}{1-\cos \phi}\right]^2$
(D) $P / W\left[\frac{1-\cos \phi}{1+\cos \phi}\right]^2$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $P / W\left[\frac{1-\sin \phi}{1+\sin \phi}\right]^2$
(C) $P / W\left[\frac{1+\cos \phi}{1-\cos \phi}\right]^2$
(D) $P / W\left[\frac{1-\cos \phi}{1+\cos \phi}\right]^2$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
122. Admixtures which slow down the initial setting time of concrete is
known as
(A) Accelerators
(B) Retarders
(C) Plasticisers
(D) Inhibitors
(E) Answer not known
(B) Retarders
(C) Plasticisers
(D) Inhibitors
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
123. Increasing the water content in concrete will
(A) Increase the strength
(B) Decrease the strength
(C) Decrease the cement content
(D) Increase the cement content
(E) Answer not known
(B) Decrease the strength
(C) Decrease the cement content
(D) Increase the cement content
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
124. Timber surface is coated with hot coal tar with help of brush. Coal
tar becomes workable when heated. This process is known as
(A) Charring
(B) Spraying
(C) Tarring
(D) Dipping and Steeping
(E) Answer not known
(B) Spraying
(C) Tarring
(D) Dipping and Steeping
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
125. Radial splits in timber originating from 'Bark' and narrowing
towards the 'Pith' are known as
(A) Heart Shakes
(B) Star Shakes
(C) Cup Shakes
(D) Knots
(E) Answer not known
(B) Star Shakes
(C) Cup Shakes
(D) Knots
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
126. For high strength concrete, the best aggregate is
(A) Rounded
(B) Irregular
(C) Angular
(D) Flaky
(E) Answer not known
(B) Irregular
(C) Angular
(D) Flaky
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
127. ______ percent of materials which passes through a specific sieve
is said to be the size of aggregate.
(A) $50-60 \%$
(B) $85-100 \%$
(C) $70-90 \%$
(D) $80-85 \%$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $85-100 \%$
(C) $70-90 \%$
(D) $80-85 \%$
(E) Answer not known
Answer:
128. A type of bond in a brick masonry in which each course consist of
alternate headers and stretchers, is called
(A) English bond
(B) Flemish bond
(C) Stretching bond
(D) Heading bond
(E) Answer not known
(B) Flemish bond
(C) Stretching bond
(D) Heading bond
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
129. The cementing property in cement is mainly due to
(A) Lime
(B) Iron oxide
(C) Magnesia
(D) Sulphur
(E) Answer not known
(B) Iron oxide
(C) Magnesia
(D) Sulphur
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
130. For Water Bound Macadam Road, the recommended Camber is
(A) 1 in 24 to 1 in 30
(B) 1 in 30 to 1 in 48
(C) 1 in 60 to 1 in 80
(D) 1 in 80 to 1 in 120
(E) Answer not known
(B) 1 in 30 to 1 in 48
(C) 1 in 60 to 1 in 80
(D) 1 in 80 to 1 in 120
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
131. Lower Water Content required, when clay is completely saturated
condition is known as ______
(A) Liquid Limit
(B) Plastic Limit
(C) Shrinkage Limit
(D) Moisture Limit
(E) Answer not known
(B) Plastic Limit
(C) Shrinkage Limit
(D) Moisture Limit
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
132. Which BIS code is required for the IS soil classification?
(A) IS 1498-1970
(B) IS 1499-1790
(C) IS 1488-1970
(D) IS 1970-1498
(E) Answer not known
(B) IS 1499-1790
(C) IS 1488-1970
(D) IS 1970-1498
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
133. The clear distance between the end supports of a bridge is termed
as
(A) total span
(B) clear total span
(C) clear span
(D) span
(E) Answer not known
(B) clear total span
(C) clear span
(D) span
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
134. The difference of levels of the downstream and upstream water
surface of the bridge
(A) Span of the bridge
(B) Width of the stream
(C) Scour depth
(D) Afflux
(E) Answer not known
(B) Width of the stream
(C) Scour depth
(D) Afflux
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
135. Traffic density is
(A) number of vehicles using the road per day
(B) the character of traffic using the road per day
(C) design speed of vehicles on that road
(D) total average weight of the vehicles passing over the road per day
(E) Answer not known
(B) the character of traffic using the road per day
(C) design speed of vehicles on that road
(D) total average weight of the vehicles passing over the road per day
(E) Answer not known
Answer: *
Traffic density is the number of vehicles per unit of length of a road segment.
Traffic density is the number of vehicles per unit of length of a road segment.
136. Main disadvantage of traffic signal is
(A) Increase the traffic handling capacity of road
(B) Allow crossing of heavy traffic with safety
(C) Rear-end collisions may increase
(D) Forming compact planners for vehicle
(E) Answer not known
(B) Allow crossing of heavy traffic with safety
(C) Rear-end collisions may increase
(D) Forming compact planners for vehicle
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
137. A shape of camber gives flat profile at the middle and steep
profile towards the edges is called ______
(A) straight line camber
(B) combined camber
(C) composite camber
(D) parabolic camber
(E) Answer not known
(B) combined camber
(C) composite camber
(D) parabolic camber
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
138. The structural foundation of the road is called
(A) Subgrade
(B) Base course (or) soling
(C) Sub base
(D) Formation
(E) Answer not known
(B) Base course (or) soling
(C) Sub base
(D) Formation
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
139. The water bearing strata which is capable of yielding appreciable
quantities of ground water is
(A) An Aquifer
(B) An Aquiclude
(C) An Aquifuge
(D) Zone of saturation
(E) Answer not known
(B) An Aquiclude
(C) An Aquifuge
(D) Zone of saturation
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
140. Efficiency of power transmission through pipe is given by ______.
$H$ = Total head at inlet, $h_f$ = Head loss due to friction
$H$ = Total head at inlet, $h_f$ = Head loss due to friction
(A) $\frac{H-h_f}{H}$
(B) $\frac{H}{H+h_f}$
(C) $\frac{H-h_f}{H+h_f}$
(D) $\frac{H}{H-h_f}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{H}{H+h_f}$
(C) $\frac{H-h_f}{H+h_f}$
(D) $\frac{H}{H-h_f}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
141. If the Reynold number is less than 2000, the type of flow is
(A) Laminar flow
(B) Turbulent flow
(C) Uniform flow
(D) Compressible flow
(E) Answer not known
(B) Turbulent flow
(C) Uniform flow
(D) Compressible flow
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
142. The ratio of Actual discharge to the theoretical discharge is known
as
(A) Coefficient of velocity
(B) Coefficient of discharge
(C) Coefficient of contraction
(D) Coefficient of resistance
(E) Answer not known
(B) Coefficient of discharge
(C) Coefficient of contraction
(D) Coefficient of resistance
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
143. The rate of flow through a venturimeter varies as
(A) $H$
(B) $\sqrt{H}$
(C) $H^{3 / 2}$
(D) $H^{5 / 2}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\sqrt{H}$
(C) $H^{3 / 2}$
(D) $H^{5 / 2}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
144. Which branch of surveying is used to find the elevations of given
points with respect to given or assumed datum?
(A) Levelling
(B) Contouring
(C) Traversing
(D) Plane table
(E) Answer not known
(B) Contouring
(C) Traversing
(D) Plane table
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
145. Loss of head at exit of a pipe is given as
(A) $\frac{V^2}{2 g}$
(B) $\frac{V^2}{g}$
(C) $\frac{V^3}{g}$
(D) $\frac{V^3}{2 g}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\frac{V^2}{g}$
(C) $\frac{V^3}{g}$
(D) $\frac{V^3}{2 g}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
146. Continuity Equation can take the form
(A) $A_1 v_1=A_2 v_2$
(B) $\rho_1 A_1=\rho_2 A_2$
(C) $\rho_1 A_1 v_1=\rho_2 A_2 v_2$
(D) $\rho_1 A_1 v_2=\rho_2 A_2 v_1$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $\rho_1 A_1=\rho_2 A_2$
(C) $\rho_1 A_1 v_1=\rho_2 A_2 v_2$
(D) $\rho_1 A_1 v_2=\rho_2 A_2 v_1$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
147. The Resultant Hydrostatic force acts through a point known as
(A) centre of gravity
(B) centre of buoyancy
(C) centre of pressure
(D) mid centre
(E) Answer not known
(B) centre of buoyancy
(C) centre of pressure
(D) mid centre
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
148. What is the pressure at a point 4 m below the free surface of
water?
(A) 39.24 KPa
(B) 3.924 KPa
(C) 392.4 KPa
(D) 4 KPa
(E) Answer not known
(B) 3.924 KPa
(C) 392.4 KPa
(D) 4 KPa
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
149. The absolute pressure is equal to
(A) Gauge pressure - Atmospheric pressure
(B) Gauge pressure + Vacuum pressure
(C) Atmospheric pressure + Gauge pressure
(D) Atmospheric pressure - Gauge pressure
(E) Answer not known
(B) Gauge pressure + Vacuum pressure
(C) Atmospheric pressure + Gauge pressure
(D) Atmospheric pressure - Gauge pressure
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
150. The main operation in hydrographic surveying is to determine
_______ at a certain point.
(A) the depth of water
(B) the pressure of water
(C) the velocity of water
(D) the discharge of water
(E) Answer not known
(B) the pressure of water
(C) the velocity of water
(D) the discharge of water
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
151. The length of the tangent of a curve having radius ' $R$ ' and
angle of deflection ' $\Delta$ ', is given by ______
(A) $R \cos \left(\frac{\Delta}{2}\right)$
(B) $R \tan \left(\frac{\Delta}{2}\right)$
(C) $R \sin \left(\frac{\Delta}{2}\right)$
(D) $R \cot \left(\frac{\Delta}{2}\right)$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $R \tan \left(\frac{\Delta}{2}\right)$
(C) $R \sin \left(\frac{\Delta}{2}\right)$
(D) $R \cot \left(\frac{\Delta}{2}\right)$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
152. Curvature effect reduces the value of
(A) Horizontal distance
(B) Vertical distance
(C) Reduced level
(D) Vertical angle
(E) Answer not known
(B) Vertical distance
(C) Reduced level
(D) Vertical angle
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
153. Instruments used in Tachometry includes
(A) Theodolite and Stadia rod
(B) Total Station
(C) Tilting level
(D) Y-level
(E) Answer not known
(B) Total Station
(C) Tilting level
(D) Y-level
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
154. A stadia diaphragm has
(A) A single cross wire at the centre
(B) Two cross wires at equal distances from centre
(C) Two cross wires, one at the centre and another above or below it
(D) Three cross wires, one at the centre and another two at equal distances on either side
(E) Answer not known
(B) Two cross wires at equal distances from centre
(C) Two cross wires, one at the centre and another above or below it
(D) Three cross wires, one at the centre and another two at equal distances on either side
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
155. In Levelling Work, an invert is taken when the point lies
(A) above line of sight
(B) below line of sight
(C) same line of sight
(D) below ground level
(E) Answer not known
(B) below line of sight
(C) same line of sight
(D) below ground level
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
156. Anallactic lens is provided
(A) Between diaphragm and object glass
(B) Exactly at the line of intersection of vertical and horizontal axes
(C) Just before objective
(D) Between eyepiece and diaphragm
(E) Answer not known
(B) Exactly at the line of intersection of vertical and horizontal axes
(C) Just before objective
(D) Between eyepiece and diaphragm
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
157. The revenue chain consists of
(A) 16 links
(B) 100 links
(C) 150 links
(D) 10 links
(E) Answer not known
(B) 100 links
(C) 150 links
(D) 10 links
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
158. The Length of Surveyor's Chain is
(A) 33 feet
(B) 66 feet
(C) 100 feet
(D) 20 m
(E) Answer not known
(B) 66 feet
(C) 100 feet
(D) 20 m
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
159. If the observed fore bearing of a line $X Y$ is $16^{\circ}
26^{\prime}$, the back bearing of this line is
(A) $103^{\circ} 26^{\prime}$
(B) $118^{\circ} 26^{\prime}$
(C) $196^{\circ} 26^{\prime}$
(D) $206^{\circ} 26^{\prime}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $118^{\circ} 26^{\prime}$
(C) $196^{\circ} 26^{\prime}$
(D) $206^{\circ} 26^{\prime}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
160. Cyclone scrubbers are known as
(A) Spray Chamber
(B) Venturi Scrubbers
(C) Wet Cyclones
(D) Dry Cyclones
(E) Answer not known
(B) Venturi Scrubbers
(C) Wet Cyclones
(D) Dry Cyclones
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
161. Prime Lake pollutant is
(A) Iodine
(B) Phosphorous
(C) Potassium
(D) Sodium
(E) Answer not known
(B) Phosphorous
(C) Potassium
(D) Sodium
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
162. The theoretical time taken by a particle of waste water to pass
between entry and exit of a settling tank is known as
(A) detention period
(B) disposal period
(C) treatment period
(D) digestion period
(E) Answer not known
(B) disposal period
(C) treatment period
(D) digestion period
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
163. For water supply to a medium town, the daily variation factor is
(A) 1.5
(B) 2.5
(C) 3.5
(D) 3
(E) Answer not known
(B) 2.5
(C) 3.5
(D) 3
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
164. To avoid the contamination by sewage the water pipe lines should be
laid above the sewers at a vertical distance of
(A) 0.5 m
(B) 1.0 m
(C) 1.5 m
(D) 2.0 m
(E) Answer not known
(B) 1.0 m
(C) 1.5 m
(D) 2.0 m
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
Sewer line and water supply line should not have any contact with each other. Both the lines should have a separation of 3 meters for horizontal pipe lines and 50 cm for vertical pipe lines to avoid contamination of drinking water.
Sewer line and water supply line should not have any contact with each other. Both the lines should have a separation of 3 meters for horizontal pipe lines and 50 cm for vertical pipe lines to avoid contamination of drinking water.
165. The standard B.O.D. of water is taken for
(A) 2 days
(B) 3 days
(C) 5 days
(D) 10 days
(E) Answer not known
(B) 3 days
(C) 5 days
(D) 10 days
(E) Answer not known
Answer:c
166. The sodium carbonate in water
(A) causes bad taste
(B) softens the water
(C) increase hardness of water
(D) stops epidemic
(E) Answer not known
(B) softens the water
(C) increase hardness of water
(D) stops epidemic
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
167. Coagulants used in water treatment, function better when raw water
is
(A) acidic
(B) alkaline
(C) neutral
(D) acidic and alkaline
(E) Answer not known
(B) alkaline
(C) neutral
(D) acidic and alkaline
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
168. EDTA solution is used to determine by titrating it against water
for finding
(A) Hardness of water
(B) Turbidity of water
(C) Dissolved oxygen in water
(D) Residual chlorine in water
(E) Answer not known
(B) Turbidity of water
(C) Dissolved oxygen in water
(D) Residual chlorine in water
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
169. The periodicity, with which slow sand filters need cleaning is in
the order of
(A) 24-48 hours
(B) 10-15 hours
(C) 1-3 months
(D) 1-2 year
(E) Answer not known
(B) 10-15 hours
(C) 1-3 months
(D) 1-2 year
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
170. When an original estimate exceeds more than 10%, _______ is
prepared.
(A) abstract estimate
(B) detailed estimate
(C) supplementary estimate
(D) revised estimate
(E) Answer not known
(B) detailed estimate
(C) supplementary estimate
(D) revised estimate
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
171. The technique of finding the fair price of an existing building or
property is known as
(A) Estimation
(B) Valuation
(C) Pricing
(D) Costing
(E) Answer not known
(B) Valuation
(C) Pricing
(D) Costing
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
172. The unit of measurement for silt clearance in channel is
(A) $m$
(B) $m^2$
(C) $km$
(D) $m^3$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $m^2$
(C) $km$
(D) $m^3$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
173. A percentage of _______ is added as contingencies in Building
Works.
(A) $1 \%$
(B) $2 \%$
(C) $5 \%$
(D) $10 \%$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $2 \%$
(C) $5 \%$
(D) $10 \%$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
174. The unit of measurement for painting doors and windows is
(A) Sq.m
(B) Cu.m
(C) Nos
(D) m
(E) Answer not known
(B) Cu.m
(C) Nos
(D) m
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
175. What is the cement required in $\mathrm{m}^3$ using thumb rule for
cement mortor 1:4 – 1 $\mathrm{m}^3$ ?
(A) $0.5 \mathrm{~m}^3$
(B) $0.33 \mathrm{~m}^3$
(C) $0.25 \mathrm{~m}^3$
(D) $0.2 \mathrm{~m}^3$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $0.33 \mathrm{~m}^3$
(C) $0.25 \mathrm{~m}^3$
(D) $0.2 \mathrm{~m}^3$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
176. Dimension of traditional brick size is
(A) $9^{\prime \prime}\times 4\ 3/8^{\prime \prime} \times 2\ 3/4^{\prime \prime}$
(B) $9^{\prime \prime}\times 4\ 1/2^{\prime \prime} \times 3 ^{\prime\prime}$
(C) $19^{\prime \prime} \times 9^{\prime \prime} \times 9^{\prime\prime}$
(D) $20^{\prime \prime} \times 10^{\prime \prime} \times 10^{\prime\prime}$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $9^{\prime \prime}\times 4\ 1/2^{\prime \prime} \times 3 ^{\prime\prime}$
(C) $19^{\prime \prime} \times 9^{\prime \prime} \times 9^{\prime\prime}$
(D) $20^{\prime \prime} \times 10^{\prime \prime} \times 10^{\prime\prime}$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a, b
177. In valuation of a building, the term "cost" indicates
(A) Actual amount incurred to produce
(B) Sales Price
(C) Present day value
(D) Income-outgoing
(E) Answer not known
(B) Sales Price
(C) Present day value
(D) Income-outgoing
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
178. The quantity of cement required for $1 \mathrm{~m}^3$ of cement
concrete $1: 4: 8$ is
(A) 167 kg
(B) 267 kg
(C) 367 kg
(D) 467 kg
(E) Answer not known
(B) 267 kg
(C) 367 kg
(D) 467 kg
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
179. The built-up covered area measured at the floor level of the
basement is called
(A) Parapet Area
(B) Basement Area
(C) Plinth Area
(D) Carpet Area
(E) Answer not known
(B) Basement Area
(C) Plinth Area
(D) Carpet Area
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
180. The unit of measurement for earth filling in excavation in
foundation is
(A) lumpsum
(B) $m^2$
(C) $m^3$
(D) m
(E) Answer not known
(B) $m^2$
(C) $m^3$
(D) m
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
181. The shear on a footing with one-way action is calculated at
(A) d/2 from the face of the column
(B) d/3 from the face of the column
(C) d from the face of the column
(D) 150 mm from the face of the column
(E) Answer not known
(B) d/3 from the face of the column
(C) d from the face of the column
(D) 150 mm from the face of the column
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
182. If the width of the foundation for two equal columns is restricted,
the shape of the footing generally adopted, is
(A) Square
(B) Rectangular
(C) Trapezoidal
(D) Triangular
(E) Answer not known
(B) Rectangular
(C) Trapezoidal
(D) Triangular
(E) Answer not known
Answer: b
183. What are the dead loads to be considered on the stairs includes the
(i) Self-weight of stair slab
(ii) Self-weight of step
(iii) Self-weight of finish
(i) Self-weight of stair slab
(ii) Self-weight of step
(iii) Self-weight of finish
(A) (i) and (ii) only
(B) (i) and (iii) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii) and (iii) only
(E) Answer not known
(B) (i) and (iii) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(D) (ii) and (iii) only
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
184. Mild exposure condition means
(A) Sheltered from rain
(B) Exposed to sea water
(C) Alternate wetting and drying
(D) Protected concrete surface
(E) Answer not known
(B) Exposed to sea water
(C) Alternate wetting and drying
(D) Protected concrete surface
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
185. Modulus of elasticity of concrete may be taken as
(A) $E_c=5000 \sqrt{f c k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(B) $E_c=500 \sqrt{f c k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(C) $E_c=415 \sqrt{f c k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(D) $E_c=6275 \sqrt{f c k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $E_c=500 \sqrt{f c k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(C) $E_c=415 \sqrt{f c k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(D) $E_c=6275 \sqrt{f c k} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
186. As per IS $456-2000$ the characteristic strength in $\mathrm{N} /
\mathrm{mm}^2$ of standard concrete varies from
(A) $10-25$
(B) $20-50$
(C) $25-55$
(D) $30-55$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $20-50$
(C) $25-55$
(D) $30-55$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
187. Slump value for column and retaining walls
(A) $25-50$
(B) $50-75$
(C) $75-150$
(D) $100-150$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $50-75$
(C) $75-150$
(D) $100-150$
(E) Answer not known
Answer:
188. As per IS 456-2000, the final deflection due to all loads should
not exceed
(A) Span/350
(B) Span/250
(C) Either Span/350 or 20 mm
(D) Span/200
(E) Answer not known
(B) Span/250
(C) Either Span/350 or 20 mm
(D) Span/200
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
189. In the doubly reinforced beam, the value of lever arm corresponding
to the excess moment is equal to
(A) $\frac{d}{2}$
(B) $d-0.446 f_{ck}$
(C) $d-d^{\prime}$
(D) $d$
(E) Answer not known
(B) $d-0.446 f_{ck}$
(C) $d-d^{\prime}$
(D) $d$
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
190. While natural calamities like earthquakes, droughts, floods,
Tsunamies and cyclones could be regarded as
(A) Major calamities
(B) Minor calamities
(C) Major and Minor calamities
(D) No calamities
(E) Answer not known
(B) Minor calamities
(C) Major and Minor calamities
(D) No calamities
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
191. Profitability Index $(\mathrm{PI})>1$ indicates
(A) No difference in taking up the project
(B) Reject the project
(C) Accept the project
(D) Reject or accept the project
(E) Answer not known
(B) Reject the project
(C) Accept the project
(D) Reject or accept the project
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
192. Examination of material or product to check its conformance to the
specified standards
(A) Isolating
(B) Testing
(C) Measuring
(D) Sampling
(E) Answer not known
(B) Testing
(C) Measuring
(D) Sampling
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
193. The degree of fire resistance construction is greater for
(A) Residential Building
(B) Warehouse
(C) Theatre
(D) Guest House
(E) Answer not known
(B) Warehouse
(C) Theatre
(D) Guest House
(E) Answer not known
Answer:
194. The flow of Time in a Network is generally
(A) From left to right
(B) From right to left
(C) Both ways
(D) Of No importance
(E) Answer not known
(B) From right to left
(C) Both ways
(D) Of No importance
(E) Answer not known
Answer: a
195. CPM is
(A) Time Oriented
(B) Resource Oriented
(C) Event Oriented
(D) Activity Oriented
(E) Answer not known
(B) Resource Oriented
(C) Event Oriented
(D) Activity Oriented
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
196. The difference between the total float and free float is
(A) Total float
(B) Free float
(C) Independent float
(D) Interfering float
(E) Answer not known
(B) Free float
(C) Independent float
(D) Interfering float
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
197. The path which gives longest time of completion of the project is
defined as
(A) Early start time
(B) Early finish time
(C) Late start time
(D) Critical path
(E) Answer not known
(B) Early finish time
(C) Late start time
(D) Critical path
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d
198. The core objective of optimization in site utilization or facility
layout planning is
(A) have peaceful atmosphere
(B) to save cost
(C) to minimise the travel distance
(D) to reduce material quantity
(E) Answer not known
(B) to save cost
(C) to minimise the travel distance
(D) to reduce material quantity
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
199. The structural stability of the structure is decided by
(A) The Chief Engineer
(B) The Superintending Engineer
(C) The Executive Engineer
(D) The Assistant Executive Engineer
(E) Answer not known
(B) The Superintending Engineer
(C) The Executive Engineer
(D) The Assistant Executive Engineer
(E) Answer not known
Answer: c
200. The check measurement for atleast 10% of work is to be performed by
(A) The Chief Engineer
(B) The Superintending Engineer
(C) The Sub-divisional Engineer
(D) The Divisional Engineer
(E) Answer not known
(B) The Superintending Engineer
(C) The Sub-divisional Engineer
(D) The Divisional Engineer
(E) Answer not known
Answer: d