SSC JE (Civil) 2023 Official Paper-I (Held On: 10 Oct, 2023 Shift 3) (English)

SSC JE (Civil) 2023 Official Paper-I (Held On: 10 Oct, 2023 Shift 3) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.

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Section 1

General Intelligence and Reasoning

48 questions Section Test

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark and complete the given pattern

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Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

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Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No cat is a dog. All dogs are rats. Some bears are cats. Conclusions: I. All rats can never be cats. II. No bear is a rat. III. All bears can never be dogs.

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Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Tissue 2. Organ 3. Nucleus 4. Organ system 5. Cells

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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (697, 13, 866) (15, 91, 8296)

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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (19, 53, 215) (22, 15, 110)

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Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given pair. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Quadrilateral: Four

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Select the option that is related to the sixth letter-cluster in the same way as the first letter- cluster is related to the second letter-cluster and the third letter-cluster is related to the fourth letter-cluster. BLG : DPM : : HSD: JWJ :: ? : HOV

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Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Horse 2. Monkey 3. Elephant 4. Grasshopper 5. Ant

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In a certain code language, 'AUDIT' is coded as BWGHR and 'HEAVY' is coded as IGDUW. How will ‘INDEX’ be coded in that language?

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Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term? 12 : 2 :: ? : 4 :: 243 : 9

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The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

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Cricket commentators – Boycott, Sidhu, Sunny, Shastri, and Harsha along with two guest speakers Kapil and Srikanth – have to sit in a row to get a photograph taken. Harsha and Shastri being the youngest among the group sit on either side. Since Kapil and Srikanth are guest speakers they sit together. But Kapil and Sunny do not get along with each other and should be seated with at least 2 persons between them. Sidhu being the victim of all their leg-pulling is upset and sits with one of the young commentators. Among the following, who could be seated at the centre?

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Six students P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. R is an immediate neighbour of both T and U. P is sitting third to the right of U. Q is sitting immediate left to S. S is sitting second to the right of P. What is the position of T with respect to P?

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Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 18, 34, 40, 78, 84, 166, 172, ?

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Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? SXT, PVU, MTV, JRW, ?

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Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Vacuum 2. Vague 3. Vacancy 4. Valley 5. Vaccinate

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Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/numbers of consonants/vowels in the word) UK : POUND

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In a certain code language, “DISTRUST” is written as “24” and “ABASEMENT” is written as “27”. How will “BUFFER” be written in that language?

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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 32, 49, ?, 89, 112, 137, 164

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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtraction/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (5, 3, 6) (7, 2, 17)

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A woman said to a man, “Your paternal grandfather is the husband of the mother-in-law of my brother’s wife”. How is that man related to that woman?

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Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.

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Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ E I _ U A _ I O _ _ E _ O U A _ I O U

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Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? IYMV, JXNU, LVPS, ? , SOWL

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A person starts from point H and moves 4 km towards the west. He turns left and moves 6 km. He then turns right and moves 2 km and turns left and moves 1 km. He then takes a left turn and moves 6 km and stops at point D. How much and in which direction does he need to move to reach point H?

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Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) Black : White :: Head : ?

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In a certain code language, ‘MENTAL’ is written as ‘103’ and ‘RULE’ is written as ‘56’. How will ‘VERBAL’ be written in that language?

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Which of the following option figures will complete the pattern in the figure given below?

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Shruti departs from her home and walks 26 m towards the east. She then turns left and walks 18 m. She turns right and walks 34 m. She takes a right turn again and walks 30 m. She then takes a left turn and walks 10 m. She takes a final left turn and walks 12 m to stop at Point X. How far and in which direction is her home from Point X? (Assume that all the turns are $90^\circ$ turns only.)

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Three different positions of the same dice are shown Find the number on the face opposite the face having 2 '

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How many square are there in the given figure?

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Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at ' PQ ' as shown. RW 5 BZ 7

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Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the signs and balance the given equation. 5 25 5 11 * 9 = 23

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Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

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Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Spear 2. Specific 3. Special 4. Species 5. Sparrow

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Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? HCYU, AKUO, TSQI, ?, FIIA

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Select the option that is related to the sixth letter-cluster in the same way as the first letter- cluster is related to the second letter-cluster and the third letter-cluster is related to the fourth letter-cluster. RGY : OEV : :GPS : DNP :: ? : MKP

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In a certain code language, 'COUNTRY' is coded as '73', and 'MAP' is coded as '51’. How will 'TRAVEL' be coded in that language?

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Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 11 × 12 ÷ 78 + 6 – 57 = 88

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Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All microwaves are ovens. No oven is an induction. Conclusions: I. At least some microwaves are inductions. II. No microwave is an induction.

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Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word). Dishonesty : Distrust :: Carelessness : ___________

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A is the sister of B. C is the husband of B. D is the father of A. How is D related to C?

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Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F and G, each has a different age. C is older than D. A is the youngest among all. Only four people are older than C. E is older than G but younger than F. F is not the oldest. The age of how many persons is between the ages of B and G?

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If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 13 – 182 × 14 ÷ 25 + 16 = ?

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Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. ahr 47 D

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Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 97, 97, 82, 82, 67, 67, ?

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Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? ABDG, ?, EFHK, GHJM, IJLO

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Section 2

General Awareness

50 questions Section Test

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 35 + 84 × 4 ÷ 3 – 11 = 87

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Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. 9 : 30 :: 11 : 36 :: 15 : ?

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Vinai Kumar Saxena, who took over as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on 26th May 2022, hails from ________.

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Which of the following compounds is a heterocyclic compound?

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Select the correct statement.

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Which letter symbol represents the Semi-arid steppe climate according to Köppen's scheme?

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In which of the following cases has the Supreme Court of India opined that the Constitution of India is founded on the bedrock of the balance between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy?

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Duleep Trophy is a first class _________ tournament held in India.

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Which muscles can help modify the curvature in an eye lens?

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In which state of India is shifting cultivation known as ‘Bringa’?

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What are the places where the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table called?

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Biodiversity is defined as a:

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Which of the following monuments was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah?

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Which of the following is the correct sentence about the mitotic cell division?

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Pandit Shivnath Mishra, Padma Shri Awardee in 2022, is well known for his contribution to which of the following musical instruments?

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While Proclamation of emergency is in operation, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period not exceeding ___________________at a time.

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Which of the following risks, with reference to the usage of technology during green revolution, was significantly reduced by the services provided by the research institutes established by the government?

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In which year was India’s first paperless budget presented in the Parliament?

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In August 2022, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar took over as the 14th Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Which of the following posts has he NOT served earlier?

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At which place was India’s first Grass Conservatory launched by the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department in November 2021?

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Identify which of the following statements about Tata Iron and Steel plant are correct. 1. It is lies very close to the Mumbai-Kolkata railway line and about 240 km away from Kolkata. 2. The rivers Subarnarekha and Kharkai provide water to the plant. 3. The iron ore for the plant comes from Noamundi and Badam Pahar. 4. The Coking coal for the plant comes from Jharia and west Bokaro coalfields.

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Which hard, rubbery and elastic material has the ability to stretch and rise due to the action of baking powder or yeast?

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Which of the following is the style of temple architecture popular in northern India?

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How much wage compensation per trainee is provided under PM DAKSH Yojana including Common Cost Norms for trainees having 80% and above attendance in Reskilling/Up- skilling?

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Match the columns Names of Cyclones Water body from where they developed i Cyclone Ta uk tae a Bay of Bengal ii Cyclone Ya as b Gulf of Mexico iii Hurricane Katrina c Arabian Sea iv Hurricane Ingrid d Atlantic Ocean

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In which Province of India was the Bardoli Satyagraha launched?

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Who among the following become the first Indian player to get elected in the Athletes’ Commission of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)?

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How many members’ signatures are required to initiate the impeachment process against the President of India.

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How can you insert a new row or column MS Excel?

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What is the diameter of the largest lens objective used at Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin, USA?

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Bagurumba is a folk dance of which tribe of Assam?

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Who invites the leader of the majority party to form the Government?

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The trial for Meerut conspiracy took place under whose Viceroyalty?

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Which of the following statements is related to Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA)?

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How many members were given the task of taking care of administration of the Mauryan army?

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According to which Article of the Indian Constitution is the population census a Union subject?

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Match the following columns Colum-A (Type of Forest) Column B Example of Plant i Himalayan Coniferous a Pine deodar ii Deciduous Dry b A vice n nia ii Mangrove Delta c Teak A in Terminal i a iv.EvergreenNorth-east, Western Ghats d Jamun Ficus Dip t ero carpus

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Which of the following statements are correct about western disturbances? Statement 1. Western disturbances are storms that originate in the Caspian or Mediterranean Sea, and bring non-monsoonal rainfall to northwest India. Statement 2. The disturbance travels from the western to the eastern direction. Statement 3. Western disturbances are storms that originate due to high pressure areas.

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What does data encryption involve?

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Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan was an exponent of ________.

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The number of participant countries in the first Asian Games was _____.

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As per the provisional figures of the 2011 census, the literacy rate has registered an increase of ____ percentage points since 2001.

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Identify the group of peninsular rivers.

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Which of the following rivers falls into the Arabian sea?

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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?

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Which disease is transmitted to humans by a flavivirus that can cause inflammation in the brain?

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Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam, a Padma Bhushan awardee, is well recognized for his efforts for getting classical status to which of the following dance forms?

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In March 2023, how many PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park sites were announced?

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Which of the following is a secondary function of money?

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Select the correct plot of ideal gas in the given figure.

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Section 3

General Engineering Civil and Structural

102 questions Section Test

Where did Lord Wavell call a conference between Congress and Muslim League leaders to reach an agreement?

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100

According to the Census of India 2011, India’s decadal growth rate was _________.

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101

The bearings of two lines AB and AC measured by using a surveyor’s compass are S $26^\circ$ 40’ E and N $18^\circ$ 30’ W, respectively. The value of ∠BAC measured in clockwise direction is ________.

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102

Which of the following is a type of pump based on the type of power?

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103

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?

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104

In an old plan, a line was drawn to a magnetic bearing of $7^\circ$ 25’ with a magnetic declination of $2^\circ$ 5’ west. If the present magnetic declination is $9^\circ$ 40’ west, then the new magnetic bearing should be drawn at __________.

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105

For which of the following applications in levelling is an inverted staff reading most suitable?

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106

The difference between the total head line and the hydraulic grade line in an open-channel flow is called:

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107

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of air pollution?

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108

As per IS 2386 (1963), the aggregate crushing value is calculated by using a single sized aggregate, which is:

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109

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the grading limits of fine aggregates?

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110

Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: Runoff is a function of precipitation, intensity, duration and its coverage. Statement 2: The size of catchment has a definite effect on the runoff. More the area, lesser will be the runoff.

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111

Find the value of shear force at one-fourthof the given span from the left support as shown in the below diagram L/2 L/2

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112

Which material is used for shuttering equipment, that require very little maintenance and can be used for years?

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113

As per IS 1203-1978 in the penetration test of bitumen, a standard tapered needle is used to calculate:

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114

The check for traversing by deflection angle method in a closed traverse of n sides is:

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115

In the case of a _________, the brickwork is not measured in cubic metres.

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116

What should be the unit of measurement for earthwork in excavation in any type of soil and honeycomb brick work?

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117

DDT belongs to the category of ______________.

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118

The processes used for the manufacture of cement can be classified into ________ types.

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119

Which of the following statement for the included angle method is/are true? Statement 1: Included angles can be measured either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Statement 2: The measured clockwise angles are interior angles if the direction of progress around the survey is counter-clockwise.

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120

Offsets from the tangents method of curve setting can be adopted if _____________.

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121

Consider the following statements regarding, the function of base course and sub-base course in pavement layers: i.Prevent mud-pumping in rigid pavement ii.Protect sub-grade of rigid pavement from frost action iii.Provide tensile strength to the flexible pavement iv.Distribute the load in flexible pavement v.Prevent warping stresses in rigid pavement. Which of the above statements are correct?

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122

A centrifugal pump, driven by a directly coupled 2 kW motor of speed 1400 rpm, is proposed to be connected to a motor of speed 2800 rpm. The power of the motor should be:

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123

Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: A loose, permeable, sandy soil has a higher infiltration capacity than that of a tight, clayey soil. Reason: A soil with poor under-drainage has a higher infiltration capacity.

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124

Which of the following does NOT represent the grade of Bitumen based on viscosity?

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125

The ratio Nc/Nq for a purely cohesive soil is ________. (Nc and Nqare Terzaghi bearing capacity factors)

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126

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

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127

Match the basic terms used in the runoff given in the first column with their meanings in the second column.

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128

Direct stress due to self-weight and extreme bending stress at the base of a masonry dam is given as 22 N/mm2 and 44 N/mm2, respectively. Determine the value of extreme resultant stresses.

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129

Calculate the approximate mass density of oil with 4.5m3 of volume and 40 kN of weight. (Consider g = 10 m/s2)

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130

In case of staggered or zigzag riveting in the design of tension members of steel structures, the net cross-sectional area along the chains of rivets is:

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131

The quantity of water in a reservoir, which cannot be utilised under normal operating conditions and is stored below the minimum pool level, is known as _____________.

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132

As per the Indian Railways, the gauge is defined as:

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133

Dupit’s equation is expressed for series-connected pipes as: (where L1, L2, and L3 are lengths of pipe 1, 2 and 3, d1, d2, d3 are diameter of pipe 1, 2 and 3, L is equivalent length of pipe are D is equivalent diameter of pipe)

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134

Which of the following laboratory methods is more suitable to determine the permeability of less permeable soils?

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135

The constituents of paint in suspension are held by which vehicle that also help in its evenly distribution?

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136

Identify water-borne diseases from the following. I. Typhoid II. Hepatitis III. Malaria

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137

The mechanical device which is used to measure flow velocity, where the number of revolutions of the wheel per unit time are proportional to the velocity of the flowing water is the ____________.

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138

Salvage value is the ___________ of an asset after all depreciation has been fully expensed.

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139

Silt ejector is provided _____________.

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140

A road pavement should have which of the following qualities?

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141

Which of the following options explain the effect of cold weather on concrete? (i) Delay in setting and hardening (ii) Freezing of concrete at early age (iii) Alternate Freezing and Thawing

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142

As per IS 11624-1986, what will be the water quality rating of irrigation water when residual sodium carbonate (RSC) is in the range of 1.5 to 3?

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143

Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: Good-quality irrigation water is one of the favourable conditions for sub-surface irrigation practice. Reason: Irrigation water of bad quality may block the buried perforated pipes in artificial sub-surface irrigation.

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144

Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: When the crossing site is such that the canal FSL is well above the stream HFL, the choice between aqueduct and siphon aqueduct is made depending on the stream discharge. Statement 2: For larger stream discharges (i.e. when the stream bed is much wider), an aqueduct is more suitable than a siphon aqueduct which requires lowering of the stream bed by a drop.

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145

In India, the authority to issue the environmental no objection certificate to start an industry lies with the ___________.

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146

The dimension of Manning’s roughness coefficient ‘n’ is:

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147

As per components of the sewerage system, what is the meaning of ‘outfall sewer’?

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148

The foundation of the structure is designed for:

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149

If a compression member of a steel structure is effectively held in position and restrained against rotation at both the ends, then which of the following options represents the effective length of the member?

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150

Before stone seasoning, dressing of stones is done as it provides: i. uniform appearance ii. good mortar joints iii. proper bedding iv. poor water absorption

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151

Level surface in terms of leveling is a ______.

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152

Which of the given options is NOT a commonly used minor method of disinfection of water during its treatment process?

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153

Blaine air permeability apparatus is used to determine the ________ of Portland cement.

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154

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to soil/land pollution?

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155

Silt content in fine aggregates leads to ________.

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156

The science that deals with the occurrence, circulation and distribution of water of the earth and the earth’s atmosphere is known as __________.

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157

Hook length for a straight bar in terms of the diameter of bar, d is:

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158

Which of the following methods of quarrying is suitable for costly, soft and stratified rocks such as sandstone, limestone, laterite, marble and slate?

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159

As per IS 2470 codes, which of the following should be the minimum width of a septic tank for five users?

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160

In a fillet welded connection of steel structures, the sides containing the right angle of the fillet are called _____.

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161

Traffic engineering does NOT include which of the following? i. Geometric design ii. Traffic studies and analysis iii. Road user characteristics iv. Marshall mix design

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162

The system of signal in which clusters of signals along a route display an opposite indication at the same moment is called __________.

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163

Proctor compaction test is made to determine moisture content at which soil will be compacted to obtain ________.

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164

According to IS 456:2000, value of design bond stress for plain bars shall be increased by _______% for deformed bars conforming to IS 1786.

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165

Shelby tube is one of the most widely used devices for:

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166

In which type of dressing are only the edges of a stone block levelled with the help of a hammer?

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167

Which of the following methods are not used for the analysis and design of watertanks?

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168

If the 30th highest hourly volume is adopted for design, there will be congestion on road for only:

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169

Which of the following sections is ideally suited for a compression member?

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170

The kinetic head of water flowing through a pipe of diameter 60 cm is 4 m, whereas the total head of the water at a cross-section, which is 6 m above the datum line, is 60 m. Determine the pressure head of water.

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171

As per IS 486:2000, in reinforced and plain concrete footings, the thickness at the edge of the footing shall not be less than ________ for footings on soils.

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172

Which of the following methods can be used to lower the water table by using gravity flow?

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173

Find the bending moment at a distance L/4 from end A of the simply supported beam as shown below.

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174

The coefficient of discharge (Cd) in terms of the coefficient of velocity (CV) and the coefficient of contraction (CC) is:

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175

The absence of a bond between reinforcing steel and surrounding concrete in a RCC beam will result in:

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176

Which of the following stresses is mainly responsible for the stability of a masonry chimney?

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177

According to IS 456:2000, for an RCC footing, the thickness of the footing at the edge shall NOT be less than _____ for footings on soils.

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178

The type of pile foundation that is installed in soft strata to build a stable foundation for heavy structures by the method of resistance is called:

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179

Which of the following is just above the blank pipe in the tube well?

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180

Pavement blocks are mostly recommended during construction due to:

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181

____________ is the method of locating an offset point from 2 different points on a chain line in such a way that all the three points form a near-equilateral triangle.

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182

Which of the following statements regarding an electronic theodolite fitted with a graduated circle encoded in an incremental system is INCORRECT?

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183

Consider the following statements regarding horizontal equivalent and contour interval. i. Horizontal equivalent between two contour lines is always constant. ii. Horizontal equivalent may be zero for a vertical cliff. iii. Contour interval should be inversely proportional to the scale. iv. For detailed design work, large contour interval is taken. Which of the given statements are correct?

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184

In India, stones with a specific gravity less than ________ are considered unsuitable for buildings.

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185

A simply supported beam of length 4 m is subjected to a udl of intensity 10 kN/m over entire span of beam. Determine the magnitude of maximum shear force acting anywhere in the beam.

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186

In soil mechanics, what is Darcy constant?

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187

The true reduced bearing is N 5 ̊ 0’ W and the magnetic declination is 2 ̊ E. Find the true bearing in the whole circle bearing system.

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188

What is the value of slope on the inside face of the flange for all the standard I-sections and channels sections of steel?

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189

The horizontal platform that is used for connecting two flights of a staircase is called ________.

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190

Which of the following may NOT be a direct effect of noise pollution?

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191

Which of the following options represents the methods that can be used effectively to locate the routes of highways or railways from a contour map?

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192

In a plane survey, the length of an arc 12 km long lying on the earth’s surface is ______ greater than the subtended chord.

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193

The density of mercury used in shrinkage limit apparatus is ______ (approx).

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194

Arrange the various zones of distribution of soil moisture in the infiltration process. A.Saturation zone B.Wetting zone C.Transmission zone D.Transition zone

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195

By which method is valuation carried out to be initial or prime cost less depreciation?

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196

Pot and Bow Sleepers are which of the following type of sleepers?

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197

Soil with particle size less than ______ mm is called fine grained soil (silt or clay).

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198

The power of a centrifugal pump depends on the rate of flow of water. The rate of flow of water from the centrifugal pump is directly proportional to the ______________.

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199

With reference to lacings under compression members of steel structures, the width of the lacing flat for 20 mm of nominal diameter of rivet is _____.

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200

A vertical gate closes a horizontal tunnel 4 m high and 3 m wide running full with water. The bottom of the vertical gate is located at a distance of 8 m from the free water surface. Determine the total fluid force( in kN) acting on the gate.

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