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SSC JE (Civil) Official Paper-I (Held On: 05 Jun, 2024 Shift 1) (English)
SSC JE (Civil) Official Paper-I (Held On: 05 Jun, 2024 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
एक निश्चित तर्क का पालन करते हुए, 126, 135 से संबंधित है। उसी तर्क का अनुसरण करते हुए, 214, 223 से संबंधित है। उसी तर्क का अनुसरण करते हुए, 425 निम्नलिखित में से किससे संबंधित है? (नोट: संख्याओं को उसके घटक अंकों में विभाजित किए बिना, पूर्ण संख्याओं पर संक्रि याएँ की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए 13 – 13 पर संक्रि याएँ जैसे कि 13 में जोड़ना/घटाना/गुणा करना आदि की जा सकती हैं। 13 को 1 और 3 में विभक्त करने और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रि याएँ करने की अनुमति नहीं है।)
MCQ
Correct answer: 434
2
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? BFA, EIE, HLI, KOM, NRQ, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: QUU
3
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Root 2. Branch 3. Twig 4. Trunk 5. Leaf
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
4
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
5
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: All lions are tigers. All lions are pigeons. All tigers are apes. Conclusions: (I) All pigeons are apes. (II) At least some tigers are pigeons.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion (II) follows.
6
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: KING
7
यदि शब्द SHORTEN के प्रत्येक अक्षर को अंग्रेेजी वर्णानुक्रम में व्यवस्थि त किया जाए, तो कितने अक्षर/अक्षरों की स्थि ति अपरिवर्तित रहेगी?
MCQ
Correct answer: एक
8
14 is related to 42 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 25 is related to 75. To which of the following is 44 related, following the same logic? (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 132
9
QTRU is related to SVTW in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TWUX is related to VYWZ. To which of the following is LOMP related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: NQOR
10
L, A, N, T, E, R, and S are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). L sits third to the right of E. E sits second to the right of T. S sits third to the left T. N sits third to the left of A. Who is sitting to the immediate left of A?
MCQ
Correct answer: L
11
ZX 9 is related to ML 3 in a certain way. In the same way, VT 12 is related to KJ 4. To which of the following is RP 15 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: IH 5
12
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 16, 25, 34, 43, 52, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 61
13
In a certain code language, ‘don’t worry you’ is coded as ‘ab kl gy’ and ‘you have no’ is coded as ‘gy ad mn’. How is ‘you’ coded in the given language?
MCQ
Correct answer: gy
14
MILK is related to OLPL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TILE is related to VLPF. To which of the following is STAR related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: UWES
15
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 82, 83, 80, 81, 78, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 79
16
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 13 ÷ 2 – 15 + 120 × 4 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 11
17
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
18
Pillar E is to the east of Pillar D. Pillar A is to the west of Pillar D. Pillar B is to the north of Pillar A. Pillar C is to the south of Pillar A. Pillar E is to the south of F. Pillar G is to the South of E. What is the position of Pillar F with respect to Pillar C?
MCQ
Correct answer: North – East
19
Six babies Ria, Sia, Tia, Urja, Vani and Winnie are born one after the other but not necessarily in the same order. All of them were born in different cities. Only two babies were born before the one who was born in Raipur. Only one baby was born between Sia, who was born in Delhi and the baby born in Raipur. Tia was born before Urja and just after the baby born in Haridwar. Tia was not born in Raipur. Ria was born in Bhopal and just before Vani. Tia was born immediately before the baby born in Ballia. Winnie was not born in Pune. Which baby was born in Raipur?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vani
20
In a certain code language, ‘PFE’ is coded as ‘54’ and ‘NUJ’ is coded as ‘36’. What is the code for ‘AZL’ in the given language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 42
21
उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए जो निम्नलिखित शब्दों के सार्थक और तार् किक क्रम-विन्यास को दर्शाता है। 1. डॉक्टर 2. इलाज 3. दुर्घटना 4. चोट 5. दवा
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 4, 1, 5, 2
22
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some bikes are trucks. All trucks are planes. Conclusion 1: Some bikes are planes. Conclusion 2: No truck is a bike.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion (1) follows
23
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.) (48, 23, 47) (22, 27, 38)
MCQ
Correct answer: (16, 31, 39)
24
Which numbers should come in place of the two question marks ‘?’ in the same sequence to make the series logically complete? 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ?, 34, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 21, 55
25
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 33 × 3 ÷ 2 + 10 − 5 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 17
26
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? YXB, FEI, MLP, TSW, AZD, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: HGK
27
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? TOJ, NID, HCX, BWR, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: VQL
28
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) (5, 20) (10, 90)
MCQ
Correct answer: (9, 72)
29
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 7
30
13 is related to 190 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 10 is related to 145. To which of the following is 20 related following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 295
31
‘JK 2’ is related to ‘MN 12’ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical and numerical order. In the same way, ‘IJ 25’ is related to ‘LM 150’. To which of the following is ‘RS 24’ related following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: UV 144
32
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−‘, what will come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following equation? 24 B 12 D 39 A 13 C 15 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 300
33
In a certain code language, ‘VALUES’ is coded as ‘13579$’ and ‘VALUED’ is coded as ‘573#91’. What is the code for ‘D’ in the given code language?
MCQ
Correct answer: #
34
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? MQU, JRT, GSS, DTR, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: AUQ
35
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
36
OTNQ is related to SXRU in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JOIL is related to NSMP. To which of the following is MRLO related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: QVPS
37
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word REWINDS is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
MCQ
Correct answer: One
38
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A − B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’, ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’, and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’. How is K related to L if ‘L + A − B ÷ K × G + F’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Son’s wife
39
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
40
Ajay starts from his home and drives 5 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns right, and drives 4 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 5 km and reached his office. In which direction is the office with respect to his home? (All turns are $90^\circ$ turns only, unless specified.)
MCQ
Correct answer: South-east
41
SX 27 is related to ZE 9 in a certain way. In the same way, KP 72 is related to RW 24. To which of the following is FK 3 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: MR 1
42
11 is related to 66 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 22 is related to 132. To which of the following is 41 related, following the same logic? (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 246
43
In a certain code language, ‘K + L’ means ‘K is the mother of L’, ‘K – L’ means ‘K is the sister of L’, ‘K × L’ means ‘K is the husband of L’, ‘K ÷ L’ means ‘K is the father of L’. How is R related to U if ‘P × Q − R ÷ S + T − U’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother’s father
44
In a certain code language, ‘RICE’ is coded as ‘5379’ and ‘COLD’ is coded as ‘8432’. What is the code for ‘C’ in the given code language?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
45
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘÷’ and ‘×’ are interchanged? 39 + 27 ÷ 108 × 9 – 16 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 347
46
A, B, C, D, P, Q, and R are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order) .R sits fourth to the left of B. D sits second to the right of B.A is an immediate neighbour of B and D. Q sits third to the left of A.P is an immediate neighbour of Q and R. Who is sitting third to the right of R?
MCQ
Correct answer: C
47
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? HXK, GWL, FVM, EUN, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: DTO
48
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
49
इस प्रश्न में शब्दों का एक युग्म दिया गया है जो एक-दूसरे से एक निश्चित संबंध रखते हैं। समान संबंध रखने वाले शब्द-युग्म का चयन करें। (शब्दों को सार्थक हिंदी शब्दों के रूप में माना जाना चाहिए और शब्द में अक्षरों की संख्या/व्यंंजनों/स्वरों की संख्या के आधार पर शब्दों को एक दूसरे से संबंधित नहीं किया जाना चाहिए।) करुणा : सहानुभूति (Compassion : Sympathy)
MCQ
Correct answer: सुस्पष्ट : वाक्पटु (Lucid : Eloquent)
Section 2
General Awareness
51 questions
Section Test
50
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? WLI, BJJ, GHK, LFL, QDM, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: VBN
51
Sahil Sarabhai is standing in the middle. On one side, his wife Monisha is pulling him with a force of 100 N eastward, whereas his mother, Maya is pulling him with a force of 150 N westward. What will be the net force on Sahil and towards whom will he move in the end if at all?
MCQ
Correct answer: 50N, Maya
52
Which phylum of the animal kingdom is made up of segmented insects like earthworms?
MCQ
Correct answer: Annelida
53
Which keyboard shortcut can be used to Print the Microsoft Word document?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ctrl + P
54
Who among the following was an Anglo-Indian teacher of the Hindu college of Calcutta to initiate the Young Bengal Movement?
MCQ
Correct answer: Henry Vivian Derozio
55
What is the term for the process of water loss from plant leaves through tiny openings called stomata?
MCQ
Correct answer: Transpiration
56
Which of the following money supply measures is commonly known as the aggregate monetary resources?
MCQ
Correct answer: M3
57
In which state is the ‘Barauni’ coal based power station located?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bihar
58
What is the reason behind the Indian peninsular region not showing drastic change during winters and having a moderate temperature?
MCQ
Correct answer: moderating Influence of the sea
59
Which constitutional authority is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution?
MCQ
Correct answer: Attorney General of India
60
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cricket – 11 players in a team
61
____________ assumed the charge as Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India with effect from November 1, 2022.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mritunjay Kumar Narayan
62
One characteristic of viruses is that they do not show any signs of life unless they enter a living host and start multiplying using the host’s cell. What is the main reason behind this?
MCQ
Correct answer: They lack cell membrane and other organelles.
63
Which of the following is used to remove formatting from a selected paragraph in many word processing programs?
MCQ
Correct answer: Clear Formatting
64
Why cannot we write the chemical formula of a compound formed by chlorine and sodium as ClNa instead of NaCl?
MCQ
Correct answer: The rule is to write the name of the metal first.
65
Which of the following is a green alga found in vast masses of a variety of marine and fresh waters?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cladophora
66
Who was appointed as the first woman Chair person of the Railway Board by the Government of India on 31 August 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jaya Verma Sinha
67
Which of the following organisms belong to the Phylum Protozoa?
MCQ
Correct answer: Amoeba, Paramecium, Plasmodium
68
In 2001, Eric A Cornell along with which two scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physics for achieving 'Bose-Einstein Condensation'?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wolfgang Ketterle and Carl E Wieman
69
According to Census of India 2011, which state recorded the second lowest literacy rate in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh
70
The ________ is famous for ‘Karewa’ formations.
MCQ
Correct answer: Kashmir Himalayas
71
What does the term 'e-commerce' refer to?
MCQ
Correct answer: Buying and selling of goods and services over the internet
72
What percentage of women were nominated to the panel of Vice-Chairpersons in the Upper House on 20 July 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: 50%
73
Which ministry launched the KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan in September 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
74
The Assam Darrang and Lakhimpur Districts (Assimilation of Laws on State Subjects) (Repealing) Act, 2022, received the Governor’s assent in _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: February 2023
75
Which juice is released in our gall bladder that facilitates the digestion of fats?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bile
76
Which of the following organisations was founded by Jyotiba Phule to propagate caste equality?
MCQ
Correct answer: Satyashodhak Samaj
77
Which of the following animals are endemic to Australia?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kangaroo
78
In which of the following cities of India was the 1st Mayor’s Trophy International Grandmaster Chess Tournament - 2023 organised?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indore
79
Which of the following statements is/are correct? I.M0 is called broad money II.M1 is called narrow money III.M0 = Currency in Circulation + Bankers’ Deposits with RBI + ‘Other’ Deposits with RBI
MCQ
Correct answer: Only II and III
80
भारतीय संविधान की प्रस्तावना में स्वतंत्रता के निम्नलिखित में से किस आयाम का उल्लेख नहीं है?
MCQ
Correct answer: अवसर
81
Manish Desai was in the news for taking charge of which post in the Press Information Bureau in September 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Principal Director General
82
Most seawater has about how much salt in every 1,000 g (about a ) of water?
MCQ
Correct answer: 35 g
83
In which of the following forms of government does the executive enjoy the right to dissolve the Legislature?
MCQ
Correct answer: Parliamentary form of government
84
According to Census of India 1901, what was the total population of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 238.40 million
85
Olefiant gas belongs to which of the following functional groups?
MCQ
Correct answer: Alkenes
86
Which chemical reaction occurs when you mix vinegar (acetic acid) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)?
MCQ
Correct answer: Neutralisation
87
Which of the following is the third largest ocean in the world and is present on the southern side of Asia?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indian Ocean
88
What is the chemical formula for ammonia?
MCQ
Correct answer: NH3
89
Since the attraction between molecules of gas is very low, what benefit do we get from this property of gas?
MCQ
Correct answer: Compressed and stored in smaller cylinders
90
What is the name of the scheme under which the Government of India has planned to provide skill training for 2 crore women as announced in August 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lakhpati Didi
91
When did the new judicial system of setting up two courts (Criminal and civil) in each district start?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1772 C.E.
92
Which of the following locations is known for lignite coal production?
MCQ
Correct answer: Neyveli
93
According to the Preamble, what does the promotion of fraternity assure?
MCQ
Correct answer: Unity and integrity of the nation
94
On 1st September 2023, who was appointed as Chairman and CEO of Railway Board?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jaya Verma Sinha
95
Swaran Singh Committee was established by the government under which Prime Minister in 1976 to make recommendations regarding fundamental duties?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indira Gandhi
96
Hemant Chauhan, who received the Padma Shri in 2023, is associated with:
MCQ
Correct answer: Gujarati music
97
Who was the music director of the film Bees Saal Baad, which was released in 1962?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hemant Kumar
98
Which of the following statements is correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: A neutron has no electrical charge.
99
Which of the following is the most common nutritional cause of anaemia?
MCQ
Correct answer: Iron deficiency
100
Who among the following was forced to leave his ancestral throne due to the invasion of the Uzbeks?
MCQ
Correct answer: Babur
Section 3
General Engineering Civil and Structural
100 questions
Section Test
101
The Moody chart, a logarithmic chart between frction factor and _______for a variety of relative roughness in a pipe flow.
MCQ
Correct answer: Reynolds number
102
When an economical canal cross-section is formed partly in cutting and partly in filling, such that the quantity of earth in cutting is equal to the quantity of earth in filling, the depth of cutting under that situation is known as __________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: Balancing depth
103
Self-priming pumps overshadow the function of the ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: self-auxiliary device
104
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: A gravity weir is the one in which uplift pressure caused by seepage of water below the floor is resisted entirely by the weight of the floor. Reason: In the non-gravity type weir, the floor thickness is kept relatively less and the uplift pressure is largely resisted by the bending action of the reinforced concrete floor.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
105
On what principle does a reciprocating pump work?
MCQ
Correct answer: Create a reciprocating motion by sucking and discharge of fluid by using piston
106
Which type of lime is commonly used in soil stabilisation to improve the engineering properties of clay soils and enhance their load-bearing capacity?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hydrated lime or Quicklime
107
For a very deep footing in loose sand, the type of soil failure will be:
MCQ
Correct answer: punching shear failure
108
As per Indian Road Congress, what is the design speed adopted for Indian Expressways?, Consider the nature of terrain is ‘Plain’ and Cross slope of ground is less than 10%.
MCQ
Correct answer: 120 km/h
109
Match the major dams of India with their types.
MCQ
Correct answer: A-3, B-1, C-2
110
Which of the following statements gives an INCORRECT application of GPS?
MCQ
Correct answer: GPS can be used to determine the position of a point in deep, underground mines.
111
Which of the following precautions need to be adopted for concreting in sub-zero temperature? (i) Pre-heating of materials of concrete (ii) Economical heating of materials of concrete (iii) Admixtures of anti-freezing materials (iv) Electrical heating of concrete mass
MCQ
Correct answer: (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
112
which of the following IS sieve size is used, to check the fineness of cement by sieve test?
MCQ
Correct answer: 90 μm
113
Consider a rectangular column cross section of size 4 m × 2 m. Identify the correct statement.
MCQ
Correct answer: The point load shall be applied within the rhombus located at centre with diagonals size 1.33 mx0.66m to ensure no tensile stresses developed in column cross section
114
Which of the following parts of a rebound test apparatus moves with the mass attached to the spring after bouncing back?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rider
115
Identify the correct option by considering the given statements with respect to overtaking sight distance. Statement A: Minimum overtaking sight distance required for the safe overtaking manoeuvre depends on skill and reaction time of driver. Statement B: Minimum overtaking sight distance required for the safe overtaking manoeuvre depends on gradient of road.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both the statements are correct
116
As per the Indian standard code (2470 - 1985, Part 1), the minimum width of the septic tank assumed for design purpose is _____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 75 cm
117
Ozone layer is important for us to protect us from UV rays. Which of the following is correct regarding ozone?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ozone is a pollutant gas for both animals and human beings.
118
How does the atmospheric pressure (AP) vary with respect to the altitude?
MCQ
Correct answer: AP decreases with increase in altitude
119
Which of the following paints has the least adhesive power on smooth surface and is ideal for rough surfaces?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cement paint
120
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: A cavity type tube well draws water from the bottom as well as from the sides of the well.
121
A simply supported RCC beam of effective length 5 m and section of size 200 mm × 300 mm is having flexural strength of18 kN-m. Calculate the maximum external udl that can be applied to the beam before failure. Take self-weight as 1 kN/m.
MCQ
Correct answer: 76 kN/m
122
The sound pressure is measured in:
MCQ
Correct answer: N/m2
123
An oil of mass density 800 kg/m3 is contained in a vessel. Calculate the height of water required to develop an equivalent hydrostatic pressure as that developed by oil of height 30 m. Take acceleration due to gravity as 9.81 m/sec2
MCQ
Correct answer: 24 m
124
Timber can be treated to make it fire-resistant by which of the following processes?
MCQ
Correct answer: Soaking it in ammonium sulphate
125
As per IS 800:2007, the slenderness ratio (λ) of a steel member is given by______.Where, L=Effective length of member, r=Radius of gyration of member.
MCQ
Correct answer: λ = L / r
126
Which of the fallowing is the effect of lumps present in cement?
MCQ
Correct answer: Decreased stregth in concrete
127
Which of the following is NOT the main criterion for selection of hydraulic pumps?
MCQ
Correct answer: atmospheric pressure
128
Find the quantity of brickwork for underground septic tank shown in the given figure.
MCQ
Correct answer: 7.895 m3
129
Surrounding atmospheric pressure is taken as datum to find______
MCQ
Correct answer: gauge pressure
130
Which of the following scenario explains the term ‘skid’ experienced by vehicles?
MCQ
Correct answer: Occurs when path travelled along road surface is more than circumferential movement of the wheels due to their rotation.
131
Magnetic bearing of a line is 10 ̊ 30’ and the magnetic declination is 2 ̊ East. If, due to seasonal variations, the magnetic declination changes to 2 ̊ West, find the magnetic bearing of the line in quadrantal bearing system.
MCQ
Correct answer: N 14 ̊ 30’ E
132
What is the use of an electrostatic precipitator?
MCQ
Correct answer: Particulate pollutant control
133
Which of the following types of soil is known for its high load-bearing capacity and stability, making it ideal for use in construction of foundations?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sandy soil
134
Which of the following type of asphalt is better suited for surface sealing and dust control in flexible pavements?
MCQ
Correct answer: Emulsified asphalt
135
Which of the following compounds gives rapid hardening with an early gain in strength with a higher heat of hydration in OPC Cement?
MCQ
Correct answer: C3S
136
The _______ process is a type of process mainly used to recover energy from solids in one form or another.
MCQ
Correct answer: thermal
137
In which of the following staircase classifications is the stair slab supported parallel to the riser at two or more locations, causing the slab to bend longitudinally between the supports?
MCQ
Correct answer: Stair slab spanning longitudinally
138
In the case design of an axially loaded short RCC column, the meaning of axial loading refers to:
MCQ
Correct answer: uniform compressive strain distribution across the cross section
139
During the calibration of a rectangular suppressed weir in a 40 cm crest width laboratory channel, the discharge passing over the weir was measured volumetrically. What is the coefficient of discharge of the weir if it was found to pass a discharge of 0.025 m3/sec under the head of 0.1 m?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cd = 0.66
140
A material has the modulus of elasticity equal to 3 times its modulus of rigidity. Which of the following statements may be INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: There is a change in the volume of the material.
141
Following the fundamental principles of surveying, the minimum number of control points required for establishing a new station is ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
142
______ determines the thickness of plywood board.
MCQ
Correct answer: number of plie layers
143
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: A cross regulator is provided on the main canal at the downstream side of the take-off to head up the water level and to enable the off-taking channel to draw the required amount of water. Reason: During the periods of low discharges in the parent channel, the cross regulator raises the water level of the upstream and feeds the off-take channel.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
144
The Los Angeles testing machine is commonly used to determine which property of the coarse aggregate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Abrasion resistance
145
Calculate the hoop tension developed at the base of wall in a circular water tank, having diameter 12.6 m and depth of water storage 4m. Take specific weight of water as 10 kN/m3.
MCQ
Correct answer: 252 kN
146
If a cantilever beam is subjected to an upward point load at the free end, the nature of the stresses developed will be:
MCQ
Correct answer: compressive above the neutral axis and tensile below the neutral axis of the beam cross-section
147
In approximate quantity method of estimation, earthwork excavation is measured in ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: running metre
148
In approximate quantities method of preparing approximate estimate, wall foundations are measured in _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: metre
149
Match the major dams of India with the rivers on which they are built.
MCQ
Correct answer: A-2, B-3, C-1
150
Which of the following is NOT a field of application of rapid-hardening cement?
MCQ
Correct answer: Massive dams
151
Identify whether the following statements are true or false. Statement I: Domestic sewage is a major source of water pollution. Statement II: Water collected/available at source will always be pure.
MCQ
Correct answer: Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
152
Calculate the effective depth of a cantilever beam of span 2.5m, based on the provisions given on ‘effective depth ratios for spans up to 10m’ in IS 456 : 2000
MCQ
Correct answer: 357.14 mm
153
Match the following.
MCQ
Correct answer: I-A, II-B, III-A
154
For a given soil sample, with increase in compaction effort, the Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) ……………. (Assume all other factors remain the same)
MCQ
Correct answer: Decreases
155
If water is flowing through a pipe of diameter 8 cm under 40 N/cm2of pressure and with 3 m/s of mean velocity, what will be the kinetic head? (Acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/s2.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.45 m
156
Which of the following statements about municipal solid waste is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: It is solid waste that is transported with water as sewage.
157
The capacity of doing work by a skilled labour in the form of quantity of work per day is known as ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: outturn work
158
How much deduction should be made in the hollows of blocks during a hollow concrete block wall construction?
MCQ
Correct answer: No deduction
159
Which section of reinfoced concrete strcture typically does NOT experience moment reduction due to moment redistribution?
MCQ
Correct answer: continuous slab
160
What is the by-product that is formed by smelting Pig iron at $1500^\circ$C?
MCQ
Correct answer: Blast furnace slag
161
Two simply supported beams with central (mid span) concentrated loads have the following particulars. Compare the slope at the ends.
MCQ
Correct answer: Slope of beam A = Slope of beam B
162
Which of the following staff readings is/are taken at a turning point, that necesiates instruments change point in levelling work? A)Fore sight B)Back sight C)Intermediate sight
MCQ
Correct answer: Both A and B
163
Which of the following laws states that the compressive strength of hardened concrete is inversely proportional to the water-cement ratio, when the concrete mix is of workable consistency?
MCQ
Correct answer: Abram’s Law
164
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: A channel should be designed for a velocity that will neither deposit the sediment nor scour the bed and banks. This velocity is known as non-scouring and non- silting velocity. Reason: If the velocity of flow is too low, the sediment held in suspension will settle down; whereas, if the velocity is too high, the water will scour the bed and sides of the canal.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
165
To obtain the liquid limit of a soil, a graph is plotted between :
MCQ
Correct answer: water content and number of blows
166
The following is the data sheet from a levelling book. The INCORRECT option is _______. BS = Back Sight, HI=Height of instrument, IS = Intermediate Sight, FS = Fore Sight, RL =Reduced Level, BM = Bench Mark and CP = Change Point) (All figures are in metre.)
MCQ
Correct answer: RL of Station U is 142.35 m
167
The value of nominal shear stress for beam of varying depth is given by ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mu -tanβ pq
168
The priming of a centrifugal pump is necessary:
MCQ
Correct answer: to remove air from the parts of the pump
169
The main components of a hydrological cycle can be classified as transportation components and storage components. An example of a storage component of the hydrological cycle is _____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: groundwater
170
As per IRC specifications, the maximum spacing of contraction joints in reinforced cement concrete slab of thickness 20 cm is ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 14 m
171
Which of the following tools is used to check the difference in cross levels or the superelevation in a highaway?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cant board
172
Which of the following is correct expression to find the hypotenusal allowance used to compute horizontal distance on a sloping ground?, where Ɵ=Angle of sloped ground
MCQ
Correct answer: Measured length on sloped ground(SecƟ -1)
173
A high steep camber is NOT desirable to:
MCQ
Correct answer: transverse tilt and skid of vehicle
174
According to Kennedy’s theory, if the velocity of the flow is such that there is no silting or scouring action in the canal bed, then that velocity is known as ______________.
MCQ
Correct answer: critical velocity
175
Using plinth area method, estimate the construction cost of a building having plinth area of 15 m2, if the plinth area rate is Rs.2000/- per m2.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹30,000
176
What are the latitude and the departure of a 300 m traverse line with a bearing of $240^\circ$?
MCQ
Correct answer: Latitude=-150 m and departure=- 450
177
If the load on an RCC lintel due to the wall above it is in the form of a triangular portion, then the angle subtended by a triangle at either end of the lintel shall be:
MCQ
Correct answer: 60 degrees each
178
What are fixed time traffic signals?
MCQ
Correct answer: Signals that have a fixed duration for each phase
179
Which of the following statements about carbon credits is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: Carbon credits are created when greenhouse gases rise above a baseline.
180
What do the three Rs in the 3R Principle stand for?
MCQ
Correct answer: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
181
Which of the following signs does NOT fall into the category of regulatory signs? i. No Parking Signs ii. Speed Limit Signs iii. Stop Sign iv. Slippery Road v. Parking Sign
MCQ
Correct answer: Both iv and v
182
The formal acceptance of the proposal of a work by the concerned department is known as ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: administrative approval
183
In a falling head test, the initial head level is 100 cm and the head level after 100 seconds is 10 cm. The area of cross-section of stand-pipe is 10 cm2, and the area of cross-section of soil sample is 100 cm2. Find the permeability of soil sample if the length of sample is 20 cm.
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.046 cm/s
184
A sample of soil failed in a triaxial test under a deviator stress of 200 kN/m2 when the confining pressure was 100 kN/m2. For the sample, if the confining pressure had been 200 kN/m2, what would have been the deviator stress at failure? Assume c = 0.
MCQ
Correct answer: 400 kN/m2
185
As per Euler’s theory, for which of the following end conditions is the longest effective length of a column obtained?
MCQ
Correct answer: When one end of the column is fixed and the other end is free
186
If a unit rotation is to be caused at end ‘A’ as shown in the figure, the far end being hinged support, a moment of _____ has to be applied at A, where, ‘EI’ is the flexural rigidity of beam. Take length of beam AB as 5 m.
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.6 EI
187
Compaction Test 1- Weight of hammer = 10 kg, Height of fall = 500 mm, Number of layers = 3, Number of blows per layer = 25. Compaction Test 2- Weight of hammer = 5 kg, Height of fall = 250 mm, Number of layers = 6, Number of blows per layer = 25. The ratio of compactive energy of compaction test 1 to that of compaction test 2 is:
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
188
Identify the correct methods of surface preparation used for joining old and new concrete to each other. i)Sandblasting ii)Chipping iii)Removal of surface by grinding
MCQ
Correct answer: All of i, ii and iii
189
While designing an RCC footing on soil, what should be the minimum thickness of the edge of footing as per IS 456:2000?
MCQ
Correct answer: 150 mm
190
Which of the following is an efficient method of levelling that should be adopted to measure the elevation of two points when the distance between them is NOT within the visible range of the level?
MCQ
Correct answer: Differential levelling
191
उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो अभिकथन और कारण द्वाारा अंकित निम्नलिखित दो कथनों के संबंध में उपयुक्त है। अभिकथन: वह ऋतु जिसमें फसलें मानसून के बिल्कुल शुरुआत में बोई जाती हैं और शरद ऋतु के अंत में काटी जाती हैं, खरीफ सीजन कहलाती है। कारण: खरीफ सीजन का समय अक्टूबर से मार्च तक होता है।
MCQ
Correct answer: अभिकथन सत्य है, लेकिन कारण असत्य है।
192
Tellurometer, a long-range EDM, uses ________ for distance measurement.
MCQ
Correct answer: microwaves
193
Identify the INCORRECT statement with respect to concrete Stress block in compression of a singly reinforced cement concrete section.
MCQ
Correct answer: The bending stress at extreme fibre is 0.67 fck.
194
Which of the following consistency limit of soil is indicated by rolling the soil into a thread of 3 mm, and it begins to crumble.
MCQ
Correct answer: Plastic limit
195
Which of the following types of fibre is classified as a synthetic fibre?
MCQ
Correct answer: Polyester fibre
196
Pumping of water from earth surface to the overhead tank located at relatively higher elevation is an example for_____
MCQ
Correct answer: pressure flow
197
Which of the following Informatory signs necessarily have rectangular/square shape with blue background and white/black letters or symbols? i.Speed limit signs ii.Facility Information signs iii.Parking signs
MCQ
Correct answer: Both ii and iii
198
In which of the processes of manufacturing of cement is the limestone brought from the quarries first crushed into smaller fragments?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dry process
199
Which of the following is the purpose of providing catch pits in a sewer system?
MCQ
Correct answer: To prevent the entry of silt, grit, debris, etc. contained in the rainwater
200
The coefficient of permeability has the same unit as that of _________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: velocity