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SSC JE (Civil) 2023 Official Paper-I (Held On: 11 Oct, 2023 Shift 1) (English)
SSC JE (Civil) 2023 Official Paper-I (Held On: 11 Oct, 2023 Shift 1) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
49 questions
Section Test
1
Ram departs from his home at 5:00 a.m. and starts running towards the north for 50 km, then turns right and runs again for 50 km. He takes a right turn again and runs for 30 km. Lastly, he turns right and runs for 50 km. How far is he from his home?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20 km
2
Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, each has scored different marks in the first semester examination. Only two people scored more than Q. P scored more than Q but less than O. M scored more than R but less than S. Only 3 students scored more than S. N scored the least among all. The scores of how many students are between the scores of P and R?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
3
Select the pair that follows the same pattern as that followed by the given two sets of pairs. Both pairs follow the same pattern. GIK : TRP NPR : MKI
MCQ
Correct answer: DFH :WUS
4
In a certain code language, 'WALK' is written as '77' and 'DRIVE' is written as '102'. How will 'SWIM' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 60
5
If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 114 ÷ 85 × 5 – 4 + 33 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 149
6
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Forty 2. Fortify 3. Forum 4. Forte 5. Fortitude
MCQ
Correct answer: 42513
7
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? JPWL, MGAF, PXEZ, ?, VFMN
MCQ
Correct answer: SOIT
8
In a certain code language, 'ALMOND' is coded as 4-48-52-60-56-16 and 'SHEEP' is coded as 76-32-20-20-64. How will 'CASHEW' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12-4-76-32-20-92
9
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark(?) in the given series? 73, 68, 70, 65, ?, 62, 64
MCQ
Correct answer: 67
10
If '+' means '−', '−' means '×', '×' means '÷', '÷ 'means '+', what will come in place of the question mark? 50 - 6 ÷ 8 + 24 × 6 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 304
11
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) Clay : Pottery :: Sand : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Glass
12
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.) Sweet Potato : Root
MCQ
Correct answer: Pepper : Spice
13
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 birds are cows. Some cows are dogs. Conclusions: I. Some dogs are birds. II. Some cows are birds.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
14
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Grasshopper 2. Whale 3. Beetle 4. Crocodile 5. Frog
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
15
In the following statements A, B, C, D and E denotes +, ̶ , x , ÷ and =, respectively. Which of the statement is correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8A6C5D15E14B4
16
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown. AJK 34 V 9
MCQ
Correct answer: VEXLA
17
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 10
18
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark and complete the given pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
19
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Crumble 2. Character 3. Crevice 4. Crunchy 5. Cushion 6. Charlatan
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 6, 3, 1, 4, 5
20
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: 4 K
21
In a certain code language, ‘MADRAS’ is written as ‘112’ and ‘JAMMU’ is written as ‘82’. How will ‘PUNJAB’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 104
22
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at PQ ' as shown et 6 ry Qp up
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
23
‘R + S’ means ‘R is the mother of S’, ‘R * S’ means ‘R is the father of S’, ‘R – S’ means ‘R is the husband of S’, and ‘R $ S’ means ‘R is the daughter of S’. If E $ F – G + H, how is E related to H?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sister
24
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
25
Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows containing four people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. In the first row, A, B, C and D are seated and all of them are facing the south. In the second row, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing the north. Thus, each person faces another person from the other row. The person facing Z is sitting third to the left of A. W is sitting second to the left of Z. B is the only neighbour of C and sits at extreme end. D is facing the one who is the immediate neighbour of Y and X. Who amongst the following faces Z?
MCQ
Correct answer: B
26
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. WARD, WERD, ? , WORD, WURD
MCQ
Correct answer: WIRD
27
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
28
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? ABDE, FGIJ, KLNO, PQST, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: UVXY
29
A girl starts from her house and drives 10 km south. Then turns left and drives 20 km. She then takes a left and drives 20 km. Then, turning to her left and she drives 5 km. She takes a final left turn, drives 10 km and stops at her final destination. How far and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach her home?
MCQ
Correct answer: 15 km, west
30
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. 26 : 375 :: 41 : 600 :: 53 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 780
31
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 /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.) (6, 5, 25) (8, 3, 37)
MCQ
Correct answer: (9, 1, 44)
32
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 3, 6, 18, ?, 1944
MCQ
Correct answer: 108
33
In a certain code language, “KTG” is written as “38” and “MAY” is written as “39”. How will “DBC” be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
34
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark and complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
35
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘ב, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (81 D 9) B 3 A 3 = 3 B ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 10
36
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
37
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Frighten 2. Filigree 3. Festive 4. Familiar 5. Filibuster 6. Freight
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 3, 5, 2, 6, 1
38
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BOMP, DPOQ, ? , HRSS,
MCQ
Correct answer: FQQR
39
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. JOS : GMR : : YHL : VFK :: ? : PMD
MCQ
Correct answer: SOE
40
एक कॉलेज की वाद-विवाद प्रतियोगिता में, छह छात्रााओं - सविता, कविता, नमिता, दीया, पिया और रिया को 2 बराबर टीमों में बांटा गया है, जिनके बीच प्रतियोगिता होनी है। प्रत्येक टीम में बराबर सदस्य हैं, और दोनों टीमें दो पंक्ति यों में एक-दूसरे के आमने-सामने बैठी हैं। पिया किसी भी पंक्ति के सिरे पर नहीं बैठी है। कविता, रिया के ठीक बगल में बैठी है। दीया, रिया के बाईं ओर दूसरे स्थाान पर बैठी है। पिया के ठीक बगल में बैठी नमिता, दीया के विकर्णतः सामने बैठी है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन एक-दूसरे के विकर्णत: सामने बैठी हैं?
MCQ
Correct answer: रिया और सविता
41
Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: No pumpkin is a guava. No guava is a pea. Some peas are potatoes. Conclusions: (I) Some pumpkins are potatoes. (II) Some peas are pumpkins. (III) Some pumpkins are not potatoes.
MCQ
Correct answer: Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows
42
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 12 : 137 :: 8 : ? :: 5 : 18
MCQ
Correct answer: 57
43
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 573, 562, 549, 532, 513, 490, ?, 430
MCQ
Correct answer: 461
44
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) Robbers : Gang :: Players : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Team
45
A # B means ‘A is the sister of B’ A @ B means ‘A is the brother of B’ A & B means ‘A is the wife of B’ A % B means ‘A is the daughter of B’ If R # P @ Q % Z & X, then how is P related to X?
MCQ
Correct answer: Son
46
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark in the given figure to complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
47
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) Attraction : Repulsion :: Vertical : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Horizontal
48
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) (9, 162, 6) (12, 72, 2)
MCQ
Correct answer: (21, 189, 3)
49
Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ J H H _ H H _ H H J _
MCQ
Correct answer: H J J H
Section 2
General Awareness
49 questions
Section Test
50
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 21 : 152 :: 19 : ? :: 11 : 82
MCQ
Correct answer: 138
51
प्रभा अत्रेे का संबंध मुख्यतः किस घराने से है?
MCQ
Correct answer: किराना घराना
52
Under which Amendment Act has the electorate been widened by lowering the age to 18 years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 61st
53
Where was the 44th Chess Olympiad held?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chennai
54
What does air drainage do in cold climate?
MCQ
Correct answer: It protects plants from frost damages.
55
Which of the following is a mathematical expression of Dalton's partial pressure law? (Where P = Pressure, T = Temperature, V = Volume, n = number of moles)
MCQ
Correct answer: pTotal = p1 + p2 + p3 + _______ (at constant T, V)
56
Who decided to go ahead with his plans of invasion of Afghanistan resulting in the first Anglo-Afghan War?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lord Auckland
57
Which of the following is a non-benzenoid compound?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tropone
58
Who accidentally discovered the synthesis of ether in 1850, by reacting alcohols with alkyl iodides in the presence of sulphuric acid?
MCQ
Correct answer: Alexander William Williamson
59
How many shrines exist in the Panchayatana style of architecture?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
60
In 1910, who applied the newly developed method of radioactive dating to minerals in the first attempt to quantitatively estimate the age of the Earth?
MCQ
Correct answer: Arthur Holmes
61
According to the 2011 census, Daman and Diu has the lowest sex ratio among all union territories of India with only ______ females per 1000 males.
MCQ
Correct answer: 618
62
As per Amendment of article 51A clause (k) said, “who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of _________ years.”
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 to 14 years
63
Which of the following measures of money supply is considered least liquid?
MCQ
Correct answer: M4
64
Which of the following is the riverine port in India that has also been a witness to India's struggle for independence, World Wars l and II and socio-cultural changes taking place in the country?
MCQ
Correct answer: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Trust
65
The weather in India, during winter months, is impacted by the distribution of surface pressure from ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: central and western Asia
66
What is the rate of the heating and cooling of the oceanic water compared to land?
MCQ
Correct answer: Slower
67
__________ built the town of Thanjavur and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini there.
MCQ
Correct answer: Vijayalaya
68
Who among the following mentioned that ‘Collective Responsibility can be achieved only through the instrumentality of the Prime Minister’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dr BR Ambedkar
69
Who among the following was conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour in the year 2023 by the India-UK Achievers Honours in London for his contribution to economic and political life?
MCQ
Correct answer: Manmohan Singh
70
Osmosis is a diffusion movement of _________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: water
71
Who among the following was appointed as the new Economic Affairs Secretary in April 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ajay Seth
72
Which of the following amendments made the Fundamental Duty of parents to provide education to their children between the age of 6 and 14 years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 86th Amendment Act, 2002
73
Which of the following programmes was launched on 15 August 1983 with an objective to provide guarantee of employment to at least one member of the landless households for about 100 days in a year?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rural-Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP)
74
How many children in total were conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2023 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on 23 January 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: 11
75
Which is the most common type of budding yeast, capable of fermenting sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol and commonly used in baking and brewing?
MCQ
Correct answer: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
76
Which of the following is a capital goods industry?
MCQ
Correct answer: Manufacturing of plants and machineries
77
Select the correct combination of Indian classical dance and their respective dancer.
MCQ
Correct answer: Anita Ratnam – Bharatanatyam
78
Which of the following developed India’s first gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine GARDASIL-9, in September 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
79
Match the column A with column B Column A Elements Column-B (Group in Periodic Table) a Hydrogen i Group 13 b. Helium ii. Group-2 c Beryllium iii. Group-1 d Boron iv Group 18
MCQ
Correct answer: a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
80
According to the Census 2011, arrange the following states/union territories on the basis of literacy rates, in ascending order. A) Mizoram B) Lakshadweep C) Kerala
MCQ
Correct answer: , (B), (C)
81
When replying to or forwarding an email, what should you check before sending to ensure accuracy?
MCQ
Correct answer: The email subject line
82
Prior to the 1991 Census of India, the concept of literacy was defined as essentially illiterate children below the age of ______ years.
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
83
Select the INCORRECT statement about HDL.
MCQ
Correct answer: High levels of HDL cholesterol raise the risk for heart diseases and stroke.
84
The parliamentary elections, Presidential and Vice Presidential elections and the office of the Election Commission come under which list of the Constitution of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Union list
85
In November 2022, who among the following was appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand government?
MCQ
Correct answer: Prasoon Joshi
86
Which of the following Magadha Emperors annexed Anga into his Empire?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bimbisara
87
What does the ‘Print Range’ option allow you to specify when printing slides in PowerPoint?
MCQ
Correct answer: The range of slides to be printed
88
Perennial snow is a characteristic of the cold climate group which is denoted as _____ letter code according to the Köppen classification of climate types.
MCQ
Correct answer: EF
89
Which of the following crops is an example of a Rabi crop?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mustard
90
The Abhinandan Saroja National Award 2021 was conferred on which of the following dancers?
MCQ
Correct answer: Aparna Satheesan
91
Which of the following is a dynamic function of money?
MCQ
Correct answer: Basis of credit and liquidity
92
The 7th Commonwealth youth games will be held in:
MCQ
Correct answer: 2023
93
Match the animals with the forests in which they are found Forests Animals 1 Montane forests a Camel 2 Thorn forest and scrubs b Yak 3 Mangrove Forests c Crocodile
MCQ
Correct answer: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
94
Which of the following is a genetically modified plant?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bt cotton
95
As per Finance Bill 2023 receipts arising from life insurance policies issued on or after 1 April 2023 shall be considered as income from other sources if the premium paid exceeds _____________ each year.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹5,00,000
96
The interspecies interaction that has a favourable influence on the participating species' per capita reproduction and/or survivability is called:
MCQ
Correct answer: mutualism
97
Match the following columns Colum A Enzyme Column-B (Secreted from) i. Pty al in a Small intestine i. Pepsin b. Salivary glands iii Alkaline phosphatase c Stomach iv Malta se d. Liver
MCQ
Correct answer: i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
98
The centralisation of the administration of India took place under which Act?
MCQ
Correct answer: Charter Act of 1833
Section 3
General Engineering Civil and Structural
102 questions
Section Test
99
Kongampattu AV Murugaiyan, was conferred the Padma Shri Award in 2022 for his relentless pursuit in playing the:
MCQ
Correct answer: thavil
100
Syyed Ahmed Barelvi was the founder of which Muslim Reform Movement?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wahabi movement
101
Punching shear may occur in loose sand with density less than _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: 35%
102
Proper experimental knowledge about the porosity and water absorption capacity of a coarse aggregate is required as its affects the durability of concrete because of: I. Freezing and thawing II. Reaction with chemically reactive fluids III. Increasing the workability of concrete
MCQ
Correct answer: (i), (ii), and (iii)
103
If the pipes are connected in parallel, the total loss of head is:
MCQ
Correct answer: the same in each pipe
104
As per Indian Standard code (IS-456), what should be the minimum clear cover provided during the design of a water tank during moderate exposure conditions?
MCQ
Correct answer: 30 mm
105
Which of the following terms describes the location, type, mark, length and bending details of each bar in a structure's reinforcing drawing?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bar bending schedule
106
Which term indicates the stages in which the total predetermined cost of construction of the project is to be spread over?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cost planning
107
A BG track is laid with a sleeper density of N+3. The width of the sleeper is 20.25 cm. Find the minimum depth of the ballast cushion.
MCQ
Correct answer: 30.5 cm
108
The least count of a theodolite is _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 second
109
Which of the following scales may NOT give accurate measurements of a plan drawn on a paper, due to shrinkage after few years?
MCQ
Correct answer: Engineer’s scale and representative fraction
110
A current meter is a device used for measuring the:
MCQ
Correct answer: velocity of the flow of the fluid
111
An RCC beam of width 250 mm and effective depth 450 mm is subjected to a nominal shear stress of 1.25 N/mm2. What is the value of shear force due to design load coming on the section?
MCQ
Correct answer: 140.625 kN
112
As per IS 456, the stripping time of the soffit formwork to slabs (props to be refixed immediately after removal of formwork) is ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 3 days
113
Which of the following accelerating admixtures is harmful for reinforced concrete and pre- stressed concrete?
MCQ
Correct answer: Calcium chloride
114
Which of the following is NOT a property of coir fibres?
MCQ
Correct answer: Resistance to dynamic loading
115
When the precipitation of a storm reaches the ground, it must fill up a basin, which is lower than its surroundings, before it can flow over the surface. The volume of water trapped in the basin, which is lower than its surroundings, is called __________________.
MCQ
Correct answer: depression storage
116
Hollow pre-cast concrete blocks possess good thermal insulation because of the:
MCQ
Correct answer: air entrapped within the block
117
Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: Direction of the movement of a storm over the catchment area has a definite effect on the runoff. Statement 2: If the storm moves against the flow direction, then the base period will be comparatively more and less peak flow may be expected.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true, and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
118
A trapezoidal canal carries a discharge of 40 cumec and has the permissible mean velocity of 0.95 m/s. The bed width of the canal is _______________. Take the side slope of the canal as 1 : 1 and the width/depth ratio as 6.5.
MCQ
Correct answer: 15.40 m
119
Which of the following types of soil have excellent workability as a construction material?
MCQ
Correct answer: Well graded gravel
120
Which of the following test apparatus is used to determine initial setting time and final setting time?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vicat’s apparatus
121
The Cd value of an orifice of d/D = 0.5 (d = diameter of orifice and D = diameter of the pipe) lies in the range ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.60 to 0.62
122
As a precaution in cold weather concreting, cement containing ________ should be selected.
MCQ
Correct answer: higher C3S and lower C2S
123
Determine the total pressure on a circular plate of diameter 2 m, which is placed vertically in water in such a way that the Centre of the plate is 2.5 m below the free surface of the water.
MCQ
Correct answer: 77048 N
124
A simple U-tube manometer connected to a pipe in which liquid is flowing with a uniform speed will give ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: gauge pressure
125
In the design of T beam , If Mu > Mu,lim then the section is designed as a___________, Where Mu = Ultimate flexural strength of beam Mu,lim = limiting moment of resistance of a beam
MCQ
Correct answer: Doubly reinforced section
126
Which of the following materials is a sustainable and green building material that can be used in construction?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bamboo
127
Based on the slenderness ratio, a steel column is found to be an intermediate column. The failure of such a column is visible as:
MCQ
Correct answer: a mixed mode of buckling and crushing
128
In expansion joints, the loads are transferred through:
MCQ
Correct answer: dowel bars
129
As per IS 456:2000, which of the statement regarding longitudinal reinforcement in the RCC column is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: Minimum 8 longitudinal bars is to be provided in a column having helical reinforcement within the helical region.
130
Register of arrears of wages due to work people is recorded in _______
MCQ
Correct answer: part II of the muster roll
131
If the actual velocity of jet at the vena contracta in an orifice meter is ‘V’, the depth of the centre of orifice below the free surface is ‘h’ and ‘g’ is the gravitational acceleration, then the coefficient of velocity ‘Cv’ is:
MCQ
Correct answer: V / (2gh)1/2
132
For field compaction of soil, in cohesive soil the combination of tamping action and kneading action on soil is achieved by:
MCQ
Correct answer: sheep foot rollers
133
A tacheometer was set at a station and the readings were taken on two points, which were 100 m and 150 m apart and had staff intercepts of 3.98 m and 5.98 m, respectively. If an externally focusing tacheometer was used for the observation, then the values of focal length (f), stadia interval (i) and distance (d) between the objective and the vertical axis of the instrument could be _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: f = 0.3 m, i = 12 mm, d = 20 cm
134
Rankine theory considers the stress in a soil mass when it reaches in the state of _____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: plastic equilibrium
135
A magnetic compass can be used to measure __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: both magnetic meridian and magnetic bearing
136
Consider the following statements with respect to long wall-short wall method. Which of the following statement is/are correct? I. The wall that is taken first is treated as the length, though the length may be lesser. II. The wall with longer length has to be taken as the long wall.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only statement I is true
137
The air vessel in a reciprocating pump is:
MCQ
Correct answer: fitted in the delivery pipe
138
Formation of ___________ type(s) of rocks involves biological activity in addition to complex mechanical or chemical processes.
MCQ
Correct answer: sedimentary
139
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: Incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuels releases carbon dioxide as the major pollutant.
140
The distance travelled by an electromagnetic wave in one second is called ____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: wave velocity
141
The maximum shear stress (in N/mm2) in a reinforced concrete beam of M-25 grade as per IS 456-2000 is given as:
MCQ
Correct answer: 1
142
For a railway track, the width of the formation depends upon which of the following? i. Type of sleepers ii. Type of ballast iii. Type of gauge iv. Number of tracks, i.e. single or double track
MCQ
Correct answer: Both iii and iv
143
As per IS 456-2000, the flexural strength of a rectangular section of a singly reinforced RCC beam does NOT depend on which of the given options?
MCQ
Correct answer: Temperature
144
Arrange the following steps for painting of surfaces in a sequential manner. 1. First coat 2. Final coat 3. Prime coat 4. Surface preparation
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 3, 1, 2
145
The maximum value of the radius of gyration is obtained if a material _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: is placed farthest from the centroid
146
Select the correct statement regarding the 1st and 2nd moment of area of a circular lamina with radius ‘R’.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1st moment of area is may be either –ve or +ve based on the chosen reference axes, but 2nd moment of area is always +ve.
147
Which of the following compounds is responsible for slow hardening, less heat of hydration, and greater resistance to the chemical attack in OPC Cement?
MCQ
Correct answer: C2S
148
A beam cross section has shape of an angle section as given below. Which of the following cross sections has the same nature of shear stress distribution as that of the below angle section?
MCQ
Correct answer: T Section
149
A vehicle was stopped by fully jamming the breaks in 1.8 s and the skid marks measured 9 m. Determine the average skid resistance. Take g =10 m/s2.
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.556
150
The ratio of the total length of streams of all orders within a basin to its area is called ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: drainage density
151
The gross command area for a distributary is 10,000 ha and 80% of this is culturable. The intensity of irrigation is 50% for wheat and 30% for rice. Determine the total area cultivated by wheat and rice.
MCQ
Correct answer: 6400 ha
152
Which of the following is NOT a retarding admixture?
MCQ
Correct answer: Calcium chloride
153
The following observations were made in an open-traverse compass survey. Bearing of Line AB is S $35^\circ$ 30’ E, whereas the included angles measured clockwise at stations B, C, D and E are $105^\circ$ 20’, $265^\circ$ 50’, $20^\circ$ 10’ and $325^\circ$ 40’, respectively. The bearing of Line CD is ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: S $24^\circ$ 20’ E
154
The geographical information system is capable of integrating _________ to capture, store, retrieve, analyse and display the spatial data.
MCQ
Correct answer: multi-sector, multi-level and multi-period database systems
155
Which of the following options represents the satellite-based positioning systems run by Russia?
MCQ
Correct answer: TSIKADA and GLONASS
156
The number of days for which a crop remains in a field is known as crop period. The crop period is also defined as the number of days between ____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: sowing and harvesting of a crop
157
The carbon credit system helps _________________.
MCQ
Correct answer: reduce greenhouse gas emissions
158
Minimum shear reinforcement is provided in an RCC beam under which of the following conditions?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nominal shear stress is less than design shear strength of concrete
159
Sprinkler irrigation is the best method of irrigation for standing crops in _________________ in fields.
MCQ
Correct answer: undulating sandy soil
160
Consider the following distances: d1 = distance travelled by the vehicle after applying the breaks. d2 = distance travelled by overtaking vehicle, during reaction time for overtaking. d3 = distance travelled by overtaking vehicle, during total overtaking time. d4= distance travelled by overtaken vehicle, during total overtaking time. The Overtaking Sight Distance, on a road with one-way traffic will be equal to:
MCQ
Correct answer: d 2 + d 3
161
What is the relation between the delivery head of the centrifugal pump and the shaft speed (N)?
MCQ
Correct answer: The delivery head is directly proportional to N2.
162
Trapezoidal sections with rounded corners for large canals or triangular sections with circular bottoms for small canals are the most suitable sections for __________________ canals.
MCQ
Correct answer: lined
163
For cast in situ lining, identify the false statement.
MCQ
Correct answer: The recurring maintenance charges are high.
164
In which process of manufacturing of cement are the raw materials ground, mixed and fed to the rotary kiln in the dry state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dry process
165
A new system of sanitation is needed over the old conservancy system because:
MCQ
Correct answer: the old system may pollute the city’s water supplies
166
In the double integration method for a simply supported beam subjected to UDL over its entire span, the slope and deflection calculation will require:
MCQ
Correct answer: the boundary condition as well as the symmetry condition
167
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using rods and bars as a tension member of steel structures?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tensile strength
168
If the normal and shear stress corresponding the failure are plotted, then a curve is obtained. The plot or curve is called the ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: strength envelope
169
For ________, measuring is required individually in order to provide extra rates of associated components.
MCQ
Correct answer: brickwork in arches
170
Which of the following is NOT a way by which traffic volume data is presented?
MCQ
Correct answer: Modal average
171
Which of the following is manufactured from particles of wood or other lingo cellulose materials, which are agglomerated, formed and pressed together using an organic binder together in the presence of heat, pressure or moisture?
MCQ
Correct answer: Particle board
172
Which of the following is a purpose served by lintel?
MCQ
Correct answer: To support the wall above the opening
173
A 0.3 m diameter pipe carries oil of specific gravity 0.8 at flow velocity of 1.5 m/s and the pressure at a point A is 20 kN/m2 (gauge). If the point A is 3 m above the datum line, calculate the approximate total energy at point A in meters of oil.
MCQ
Correct answer: 5.65 m
174
The type pavement marking which is used as a hazard marking and guide marking for safe driving during night is known as _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: reflector unit marking
175
Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: Due to their low strength, particle boards are less durable than plywood or solid wood. However, using laminates or veneers on the surface can aid to improve durability. Statement 2: A layer of melamine can be applied to the top surface of particle boards to make them fire-resistant.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true
176
In plane table surveys, the orientation of the table only by back sighting is preferred when _____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: the plane table can be set on a point already plotted on the sheet
177
Which of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the water content of cohesionless soil?
MCQ
Correct answer: Oven drying method
178
Identify the correct statements regarding theodolite. i.The axis of the plate level must lie in a plane parallel to the vertical axis. ii.The horizontal axis must be perpendicular to the vertical axis. iii.The vertical circle vernier must read zero when the line of collimation is horizontal. iv.The axis of the altitude level must be perpendicular to the line of collimation.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only ii and iii
179
Which of the following traffic sources will cause noise of the highest level during operation?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jet aircraft at the take-off stage
180
Which of the following options represents an INCORRECT relation between the fundamental axes of a theodolite?
MCQ
Correct answer: The axis of the striding level must be perpendicular to the transit axis.
181
A rectangular channel 3 m wide carries water at a depth of 1.2 m. The bed slope of the channel is 0.0025. Calculate the hydraulic radius of the channel.
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.667 m
182
To measure vertical angles, the theodolite must be levelled with reference to ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: the altitude bubble on the index frame
183
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा स्रोोत पर आधारित नगरपालिका ठोस अपशिष्ट का एक प्रकार नहीं है?
MCQ
Correct answer: औद्योोगिक कचरा
184
Which of the given options does NOT include solid waste?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sewage
185
The mantle layer exists from the base of the crust layer to a depth of about ____________________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2,900 km
186
Defects due to fungi occur when the moisture content of timber is above ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 20%
187
If the cohesion value of soil is zero, the Mohr envelope will pass through:
MCQ
Correct answer: The origin
188
When designing steel structures, the effective length of battened compression members should be _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: increased by 10%
189
Consider the given statements. I: Rate of material used for construction includes the cost of transport. II: For material that is supplied departmentally, cost of carriage from godown to work rate shall be added. Which of the statements is/are true?
MCQ
Correct answer: Both statements I and II are true
190
सिग्नल का वह प्रकार जिसमें चरण और चक्र के समय को ट्रैैफिक की मांग के अनुसार बदल दिया जाता है, उसे _________ कहा जाता है।
MCQ
Correct answer: यातायात प्रेेरित सिग्नल
191
The value of slope at fixed support of a cantilever beam of length- L, flexural rigidity- EI, subjected to a point load ‘P’ at its mid span, and another point load ‘P’ at its free end, is:
MCQ
Correct answer: zero
192
The angle of the divergent portion of a Venturi meter is kept less than the angle of the converging portion to ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: minimise the loss of energy caused by flow separation
193
During a cement mortar plastering of a brick wall, the ratio of 1 : 4 corresponds to ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Cement : Sand
194
The painting of walls, doors and windows is measured in_______.
MCQ
Correct answer: square metre
195
Miscellaneous expenses such as office expenses, stationery, postal expenses, etc., falls under ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: overhead expenses
196
According to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, how is the term ‘Emission’ defined?
MCQ
Correct answer: Any solid or liquid or gaseous substance coming out of any chimney, duct or flue or any other outlet
197
In case of a turbulent flow in a pipe, the shear stress is:
MCQ
Correct answer: maximum at the wall and decreases linearly to zero at the centre
198
An underground water tank is to be designed. Which of the following cases is considered most appropriate for the analysis of its wall?
MCQ
Correct answer: The underground v water tank is empty
199
Which of the following statements regarding Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: PPC produces more heat of hydration than ordinary Portland cement.
200
Which of the following statements about carbon footprint is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: Carbon footprint is of the following three types: primary, secondary and tertiary.