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SSC JE (Civil) Official Paper-I (Held On: 07 Jun, 2024 Shift 1) (English)
SSC JE (Civil) Official Paper-I (Held On: 07 Jun, 2024 Shift 1) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
47 questions
Section Test
1
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series? 743, 648, 553, 458, 363, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 268
2
NRMJ is related to PTOL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QUPM is related to SWRO. To which of the following is TXSP related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: VZUR
3
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 225, 200, 183, 174, ?, 168
MCQ
Correct answer: 169
4
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at OG as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
5
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Rectangle 2. Hexagon 3. Nonagon 4. Triangle 5. Pentagon
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 1, 5 ,2, 3
6
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/deleting/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, 24, 12) (7, 36, 13)
MCQ
Correct answer: (9, 66, 15)
7
AF 19 is related to CH 16 in a certain way. In the same way, GL 23 is related to IN 20. To which of the following is MR 36 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: OT 33
8
If ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ‘−’, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’, what will be come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation? 35 C 4 D 7 B 10 A 2 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
9
YV15 is related to TQ13 in a certain way. In the same way, VS19 is related to QN17. To which of the following is XU13 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: SP11
10
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
11
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number triads. 2-8-32 5-20-80 (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole number, 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: 3-12-48
12
In a certain code language, ‘BORN’ is coded as ‘6248’ and ‘NEST’ is coded as ‘9873’. What is the code for ’N’ in the given code language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
13
L, M, N, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the center (not necessarily in the same order). Only three people sit between F and N when counted from the left of F. Only three people sit between L and E when counted from the left of L. Only three people sit between G and D when counted from the left of G. D sits to the immediate left of N. M is not an immediate neighbour of E. Who sits third to the right of M?
MCQ
Correct answer: F
14
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
15
In a certain code language, ‘we are friends’ is written as ‘aj er kl’ and ‘friends are forever’ is written as ‘er aj pu’. How is ‘forever’ written in the given language?
MCQ
Correct answer: pu
16
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? FXI, CUF, ZRC, WOZ, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: TLW
17
Santhosh starts from his home and drives 5 km towards the east. He then takes a right turn, drives 8 km, turns left, and drives 3 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 5 km and turns left, then drives 3 km to reach 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
18
A dice has its faces marked by numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Two positions of the same dice are shown below. Which of the given statements follows? I) The sum of face 9 and the face opposite to it is a multiple of 3. II) Face 8 has a prime number as its opposite face.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both statements I and II follow.
19
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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statement: Some ceilings are skies. Some skies are blue. Conclusion 1: Some ceilings are blue. Conclusion 2: Some skies are not blue.
MCQ
Correct answer: Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows
20
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word ACQUIRE is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
MCQ
Correct answer: Three
21
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 L related to R if ‘N − S ÷ L × M + Q − R’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother’s sister
22
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
23
In a certain code language, ‘BEAR’ is coded as ‘9715’ and ‘RUST’ is coded as ‘8962’. What is the code for ‘R’ in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
24
IK 3 is related to EO 7 in a certain way. In the same way, YO 5 is related to US 9. To which of the following is ZU 5 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: VY 9
25
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? ACKP, GIQV, MOWB, SUCH, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: YAIN
26
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 kites are rocks. All rocks are lakes. All lakes are planets. Conclusions: (I) All rocks are planets. (II) At least some lakes are kites.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
27
In a certain code language, ‘DEFAULT’ is coded as ‘DTLUAFE’ and ‘BROUGHT’ is coded as ‘BTHGUOR’. What is the code for ‘FANTASY’ in the given language?
MCQ
Correct answer: FYSATNA
28
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? LQO, MRP, NSQ, OTR, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: PUS
29
What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 4 − 8 ÷ 12 + 16 × 2 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 92
30
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
31
5 is related to 67 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 7 is related to 93. To which of the following is 11 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: 145
32
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/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Horse : Mare
MCQ
Correct answer: Buck : Doe
33
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. 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.) (36, 75) (42, 87)
MCQ
Correct answer: (45, 93)
34
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
35
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word FORCING is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
MCQ
Correct answer: Zero
36
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? BFH, CGI, DHJ, EIK, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: FJL
37
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.) (4, 32, 8) (9, 54, 6)
MCQ
Correct answer: (7, 77, 11)
38
LMNB is related to PQRF in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, CDFH is related to GHJL. To which of the following is KTSO related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: OXWS
39
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/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Large : Big
MCQ
Correct answer: Same : Alike
40
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? BLF DJH FHJ HFL
MCQ
Correct answer: JDN
41
11 is related to 77 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 16 is related to 112. To which of the following is 21 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: 147
42
PS 77 is related to UX 108 in a certain way. In the same way, RK 18 is related to WP 49 . To which of the following is BW 59 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: GB 90
43
What will come in place of the question mark in the following equation if ' and “_"are interchanged and x and “-"are interchanged? 31+14-28 ×7→13=?
MCQ
Correct answer: 69
44
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’, ‘A − B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. How is S related to M if ‘N × S ÷ A + R − M’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother’s father
45
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? VWZ, BCF, HIL, NOR, TUX, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: ZAD
46
In a group of five friends, each has a different age. Sony is younger than Ramesh. Mohan is younger than Chand. Only two people are older than Chand. Sita is younger than Mohan. Who is the second youngest in the group?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mohan
47
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 96, 104, 112, ?, 128, 136
MCQ
Correct answer: 120
Section 2
General Awareness
51 questions
Section Test
48
Kirti starts from point A and walks 1 km towards east. She takes a right turn and walks 2 km. She then takes a left turn and walks 3 km. She takes a right turn and walks 4 km. She takes a left turn and walks 5 km. She takes a final left turn and walks 6 km to reach a point B. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should she walk in order to reach point A again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified otherwise.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 9 km west
49
A, B, C, D, P, Q, and R are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Only D sits between B and C when counted from the left of B. P sits fourth to the right of D.R is an immediate neighbour of both P and C.Q is not an immediate neighbour of P. How many people are sitting between D and A when counted from the left of A?
MCQ
Correct answer: Two
50
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 82 + 52 ÷ 26 × 13 − 4 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: −18
51
According to Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2022, Government of India, which state produced 44.48% groundnut of India during the year 2021-2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gujarat
52
Which institution was formed on 2 April 1990?
MCQ
Correct answer: SIDBI
53
Besides the cell organelles, there are various types of non-living components within a cell, which are known as:
MCQ
Correct answer: Cytoplasmic Inclusion
54
Choose the correct statement/s from the following. i. It is difficult to carry one’s wealth under a barter system of transactions. ii. Money is perishable and it cannot be stored. iii. An increase in the price level can diminish the purchasing power of currency.
MCQ
Correct answer: i and iii
55
Which of the following states initiated Mukhyamantri Digital Seva Yojana for women empowerment through increasing digital reach of women by providing 3 years internet services (data) along with smart phones in 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajasthan
56
In the ecosystem, there can be multiple food chains, but only a limited number of trophic levels. Based on this statement which of the following is NOT true? A: Each level in the food chain represents one trophic level B: Organisms in the lowest trophic level have the highest population as a lot of energy is available for their survival C: There is a loss of energy as it is being absorbed by organisms at the higher trophic level D: Organisms at the highest trophic level make their own food and do not fully depend on the lower trophic organisms for energy.
MCQ
Correct answer: D
57
In which year was the Swaran Singh Committee set up by the Indira Gandhi Government?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1976
58
In which state is the Bhitarkanika National Park located?
MCQ
Correct answer: Odisha
59
According to Census of India 2011, what is the percentage of Hindu population in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 79.8%
60
The National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2021 was given to:
MCQ
Correct answer: Kumar Sanu
61
What is the height of Mahendragiri which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1501 meters
62
What does the 'Print Range' option allow you to specify while printing a document?
MCQ
Correct answer: Specific area or range of pages to print
63
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to the Directive Principles of State Policy?
MCQ
Correct answer: Articles 36-51
64
What did the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 in India lay down?
MCQ
Correct answer: Legal underpinnings for achieving universal elementary education
65
As of July 2023, who is the Chief Minister of Karnataka?
MCQ
Correct answer: Siddaramaiah
66
Who sworn in as a member of the Union Public Service Commission in September 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dinesh Dasa
67
What is the most common factor for the yellowing of the Taj Mahal gradually over the years?
MCQ
Correct answer: Acid rain
68
Identify whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) and select the correct option. A. On solidification, molten magma forms sedimentary rocks. B. Igneous rocks can be intrusive or extrusive. C. Under the effect of high temperatures and pressure, sedimentary rocks change to metamorphic rocks. D. Under the effect of high temperatures and pressure, igneous rocks change to metamorphic rocks.
MCQ
Correct answer: FTTT
69
Which government agency released the draft Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations on 14 September 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
70
Which of the following are the requisite qualifications of Supreme Court judges? 1) He should be a citizen of India. 2) He should have been a High Court judge for five years or should have been a High Court advocate for ten years. 3) He should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President. 4) He should be a minimum of 35 years old.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only 1, 2 and 3
71
What is the keyboard shortcut to edit the contents of a cell in Microsoft Excel?
MCQ
Correct answer: F2
72
Pandit Kumar Gandharva received the ________________________ in 1977 for his contributions in the field of Hindustani Classical music.
MCQ
Correct answer: Padma Bhushan
73
Which sport is Leander Paes associated with?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tennis
74
Where was the Paramhans Mandali formed in the year 1840 to eradicate the Caste System?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bombay
75
What is the chemical reaction that occurs when fats or oils combine with a strong alkali, such as sodium hydroxide, to make soap?
MCQ
Correct answer: Saponification
76
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2023 aims to make the _______________ only conclusive age proof that can be used as a single document for various purposes.
MCQ
Correct answer: Birth Certificate
77
The type of carbohydrate predominantly found in potatoes is __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Starch
78
Who was the first Sultan of the Sultanate period who arranged for the translation of Hindu scriptures from Sanskrit to Persian?
MCQ
Correct answer: Firoz Shah Tughlaq
79
Which phylum includes organisms with radial symmetry, such as sea anemones and jellyfish?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cnidaria
80
The Parsi reform movement Rahnumai Mazdayasna Sabha was founded in which year?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1851
81
When was the 'Vivad se Vishwas II (Contractual Disputes)' scheme announced by the Union Finance Minister?
MCQ
Correct answer: Union Budget 2023-24
82
Which river has its source in the Western Ghats range of Karnataka state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kaveri
83
Who can appoint the judges of the High Court?
MCQ
Correct answer: President
84
Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial biome?
MCQ
Correct answer: Taiga
85
In which of the following Indian States was the 50th All India Inter-Institutional Table Tennis Championships organised in 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Andhra Pradesh
86
The excess cadmium accumulation in our body, damages which part of the body?
MCQ
Correct answer: Liver and kidneys
87
Which of the following is the most important disease related to Vitamin C deficiency?
MCQ
Correct answer: Scurvy
88
In which year did Rudolf Virchow develop his ideas by publishing his famous formula 'Omnis cellula-e cellula', which became a part of the foundation of cell theory?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1855
89
The primary function of which globular structure is to produce and assemble the ribosomes of the cell?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nucleolus
90
Brine water is saturated or strongly impregnated with which of the following ionic compounds?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sodium chloride
91
Meera shifted to a new house and was fixing light bulbs in her apartment. One of the three bulbs she fixed did not light up. Upon testing she realised it was a case of fused bulb. So, she bought a new one which then lit up perfectly. Select the correct option that describes what happened to the fused bulb.
MCQ
Correct answer: The filament inside it was broken
92
According to Census of India 2011,India’s population accounts for _______ of the world’s population.
MCQ
Correct answer: 17.5%
93
What is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth?
MCQ
Correct answer: 9.8 m/s^2
94
Which of the following statements is true? A. Igneous rocks are used as fuel by igniting them. B. Sedimentary rocks can never change into metamorphic rocks or magma. C. Igneous rocks can change into sedimentary rocks over a long period of time. D. Magma can form sedimentary rocks on cooling.
MCQ
Correct answer: C
95
Which Article of the Constitution of India grants citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly and freedom to practice any profession?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 19
96
What is the purpose of the geo-portal 'Greening and Restoration of Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW)' developed by NITI Aayog?
MCQ
Correct answer: Identifying suitable areas for agroforestry interventions
97
Which of the following organisations was established in 1906?
MCQ
Correct answer: All India Muslim League
98
Which element is a transition metal in Group 9 of the periodic table?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cobalt (Co)
Section 3
General Engineering Civil and Structural
102 questions
Section Test
99
What is u in the equation s = ut + ½ at2, which represents the position-time relation?
MCQ
Correct answer: Initial velocity
100
Which chief minister launched the process of distributing 'Orunodoi Cards' to new beneficiaries in October 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Himanta Biswa Sarma
101
Calculate the slenderness ratio and classify the column type in accordance with IS 456 : 2000, if the diameter of column is 300 mm and effective length 3m.
MCQ
Correct answer: 10; short column
102
The 3R Principle is a concept for ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: waste management
103
Estimate the quantity of plastering required to plaster both the face of a wall of 5 m long, 4m high and 30 cm thickness, Ignore thickness faces of wall
MCQ
Correct answer: 40 sq. m
104
Following are the data of an externally focusing telescope used for at ache o metric survey. Staff intercept 1.52 m Interval between stadia hair 5 mm Distance between the vertical axis of the telescope and the objective 120 mm Focal length of the objective 0.3 m The value of the multiplying constant is
MCQ
Correct answer: 60
105
A 15 cm diameter orifice discharging from a tank issues out a jet of diameter 12.75 cm diameter at a vena contracta. The coefficient of contraction is ______________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.722
106
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: To prevent water logging, intercepting drains can be provided along the course of irrigation canals, in places where the percolation of water is detected. Reason: The percolating water is intercepted by drains and the water is carried to other natural water courses.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
107
How is municipal solid waste classified on the basis of its source?
MCQ
Correct answer: House refuse, street refuse and trade refuse
108
What is the chemical combination formula of Plaster of Paris?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ca SO 4 H 20
109
Which of the following types of joints is a temporary joint left between subsequent concreting operations?
MCQ
Correct answer: Construction joint
110
Calculate the net area of the tension member consists a drilled hole of diameter 22 mm to place a M20 bolt. Take thickness of the tension member as 10 mm and gross area 1000 mm2.
MCQ
Correct answer: 780 mm2
111
The maximum water-cement ratios for plain cement concrete and reinforced cement concrete under severe exposure conditions are ___and ____respectively. Consider the aggregates are normal weight with 20 mm nominal maximum size.
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.50; 0.45
112
For construction of WBM roads, which of the following is the correct sequence of operation after spreading the crushed aggregate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dry rolling, filling voids with screening, wet rolling, application of binding material
113
If Reynolds number is less than 500, the flow is said to be laminar for the:
MCQ
Correct answer: free surface flow
114
Which method is used for the preparation of detailed estimate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Unit quantity method
115
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: In lined canals, the increased velocity eliminates the possibility of silting in the canal bed. Reason: Canal lining provides a smooth and stable surface and thus, the velocity of the flow can be increased.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
116
If the whole circle bearing of a line is zero degrees, then the reduced bearing of the line is in the ______ direction.
MCQ
Correct answer: north
117
Which of the following is NOT a source of noise pollution?
MCQ
Correct answer: Soft music
118
When the instrument is stationed near point P, the staff readings at point P and Q are 1.800 m and 2.600 m, respectively. When the instrument is stationed near point Q, the staff readings at P and Q are 1.500 m and 2.400 m, respectively. R.L. of point P is 100 m. Find the R.L. of point Q.
MCQ
Correct answer: 99.15 m
119
Match the following flood control works with their functions.
MCQ
Correct answer: A-2, B-3, C-1
120
Calculate the volume of earthwork between two sections 40 m apart, if the mid sectional area between the sections is 15 m2.
MCQ
Correct answer: 600 m3
121
Which of the following statements are correct In chain/tape surveying, the 3-4-5 method can be used: i. to setout contour line ii. to draw a perpendicular line to the chain line, iii. to draw a perpendicular offset, iv. to remove the obstacle to ranging.
MCQ
Correct answer: ii and iii
122
In order to have exactly zero tensile stress at one extreme fibre of a solid circular section (dia - D) subjected to combined direct (compressive) and bending stresses, a normal point load is needed to be placed ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: beyond a distance of 3D/8 measured towards the core from the periphery
123
For a linearly elastic, homogeneous, and isotropic material having modulus of rigidity- G and modulus of elasticity- E, the range of G is given as ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: E.E to
124
The integration constant C1 used in Macaulay’s method of anlaysis is obtained by applying_______ to the integrated(1st integral) differential equation of given beam elastic curve.
MCQ
Correct answer: boundary condition for slope
125
In the case of Atterberg limits of a soil, the shrinkage index of the soil will be equal to :
MCQ
Correct answer: the difference between the plastic limit and shrinkage limit
126
In order to allow the seepage water to escape without dislocating the soil particles a/an _______ is provided at the downstream end of the impervious floor of a weir.
MCQ
Correct answer: inverted filter
127
As per IS 3129-1985, the permissible tolerance for the length of finished boards shall be ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: ±8 mm
128
In triangulation, the point at which astronomical observations for the azimuth and the longitude are made by use of Laplace equation is called __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Laplace station
129
As per IS 10262 : 2019, what is the approximate amount of entrapped air to be expected in normal (non-air-entrained) concrete, when 10 mm Nominal Maximum Size of Aggregate is used in making concrete?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
130
If a steel column is designed for its stability, then the slenderness ratio is defined as the:
MCQ
Correct answer: ratio of the length to the least lateral dimension
131
Which of the given option provides the effective width of an isolated T- beam of RCC as per IS 456-2000? Assume - bf =effective width of flange, I0 = distance between points of zero moments in the beam, bw = breadth of the web, Df = thickness of flange and b = actual width of the flange.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Io / (
132
What is the function of a non-return valve?
MCQ
Correct answer: Allow the flow of liquid in one direction and prevents it from flowing back in opposite direction in a pipe flow system
133
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: The volume of water stored in a reservoir between the normal pool level and the maximum pool level is known as surcharge storage. Reason: Surcharge storage is mainly to detain the flood water so that it does not cause any danger on the downstream side.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
134
In a hydraulic jump occurring in a horizontal rectangular channel, the sequent depths are 0.25 m and 1.25 m. The energy loss in this jump is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.80 m
135
An abstract of estimated cost is prepared after obtaining the cost of each individual item of work and then adding them all together. This estimated cost is increased by 5% to account for any unforeseen expenses, which are referred to as:
MCQ
Correct answer: contingencies
136
The process that uses reclamation of saline soil, in which agricultural land is flooded with water to a depth of about 20-30 cm, is known as ____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: leaching
137
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Mohr- Coulomb failure criteria on soils. I: Mohr failure envelope is approximated as straight line but in actual, it is curved. II: Mohr failure envelope is approximated as a curved line but in actual, it is straight. III: The Mohr circle drawn for soil cannot cross the Mohr failure envelope. IV. Cohesion c and angle of internal friction φ are fundamental properties of soil and are independent of testing conditions. .
MCQ
Correct answer: I and III
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For a semicircular plate of diameter ‘D’ and radius ‘R’, with ‘y’ as the vertical axis passing through the diameter and ‘x’ as the horizontal axis passing through the diameter, the moment of inertia about the y axis will be:
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Correct answer: TD 4 128
139
Which of the following statements about the circular sewer section is INCORRECT?
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Correct answer: It has low structural stability.
140
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: The main disadvantage of drip irrigation is requirement for a high initial investment. Reason: Drip irrigation requires regular flushing and supervision.
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Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
141
As per IRC standards, an octagon with white border and red background is a ___________ sign.
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Correct answer: stop
142
As per the Environment Protection Act, 1986, what are the permitted noise limits (in decibel) for the silence zone during day time and night time?
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Correct answer: 50 and 40, respectively
143
Which of the following hydrocarbons has the lowest carbon content?
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Correct answer: Methane
144
The mean depth is calculated by ________ the depths of two consecutive sections.
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Correct answer: averaging
145
Which of the following test apparatus is used to determine the temperature susceptibility of bitumen?
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Correct answer: Ring and ball apparatus
146
Which of the following estimate in done to account the costs required to keep the built structure in working and safe condition?
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Correct answer: Repair and maintenance estimate
147
If the velocity of flow of water through the soil is 0.01 cm/s and the piezometer readings at the end points A and B of soil sample are 10 cm and 5 cm, respectively. The distance between the points A and B is 20 cm. Find the coefficient of permeability of the soil sample.
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Correct answer: 0.04 cm/s
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According to the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion in soils, which of the following statements are INCORRECT? A: Shear strength is attributable to the interlocking of soil particles and cohesion. B: Shear strength is only attributable to the internal friction between particles. C: The Y-intercept represents friction of soils. D: The Mohr–coulomb failure envelope is a straight line.
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Correct answer: B and C
149
Which property of borosilicate glass makes it suitable for thermal shock resistance ?
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Correct answer: Low thermal expansion coefficient.
150
Ely = - x 3 + 0 * x + 号(x - 6)3 is the equation of deflection obtained by using Macaulay's method for the beam shown in the following figure Find the slope at A. Given EI= 10 × 1013 Nmm 2. Where x horizontal distance measured from support A 10 kN 6 m 3 m RA= 5 kN RB = 15 kN
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Correct answer: 0.0003 radians
151
In a soil’s three-phase diagram, the constituents of soil are:
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Correct answer: segregated in three parts
152
The shear stress at a point in a liquid is found to be 0.02 N/m2. The velocity gradient at this point is 0.20 s−1. What will be the viscosity of the liquid (in Poise)?
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Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
153
In a circular tube of diameter 100 mm and length 15 m with laminar flow, the Darcy friction factor is estimated to be 0.05. Calculate the Reynolds number.
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Correct answer: 1280
154
Find the effective length of an isolated cantilever RCC beam as per IS 456-2000, where the length from the free end to the face of support is 1 m, the effective depth of the beam, is 400 mm and the width of support is 300 mm.
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Correct answer: 2 m
155
As per India Road Congress, what is the carriage way width of a single lane road with raised kerbs?
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Correct answer: 75 m
156
In a sieve analysis of soil, the total weight of soil taken was 500 g. The mass of soil retained over 4.75 mm sieve was 100 g, mass retained over 2 mm sieve was 150 g, and the mass retained over 425-micron sieve was 200 g. The effective size of the soil will be:
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Correct answer: 425 microns
157
In levelling, ___________ is also called minus sight.
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Correct answer: fore sight
158
Which of the following statements about sanitary landfilling is INCORRECT?
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Correct answer: Waste is stabilised by the aerobic process alone.
159
If the water table reaches the ground level, the unit weight of soil for bearing capacity calculation is taken as:
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Correct answer: submerged unit weight
160
Which of the following is NOT the remedial measure to prevent water hammer through pipes?
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Correct answer: Creating vacuum by closing valve
161
The water-cement ratio is given by ________.
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Correct answer: Weight of water / Weight of cement
162
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
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Correct answer: The sound pressure of the faintest fastest sound that can be heard by a normal healthy individual is about 1 o micro pascals
163
In which type of seasoning is timber immersed in a solution of suitable salt, and then taken out and seasoned in ordinary way?
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Correct answer: Chemical seasoning
164
Sodium clay can be used in the core of earthen dams because it has _________ .
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Correct answer: low permeability
165
In plywood, three or more veneers in odd numbers are placed one above the other with the direction of grains of successive layers at ________ to each other.
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Correct answer: $90^\circ$
166
A material has linear strains along X, Y and Z directions as 0.05, 0.10 and 0.10, respectively. Hydrostatic stress acting at a point in the material is 25 N/mm2. Calculate the bulk modulus.
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Correct answer: 100 N/mm2
167
Which process of cement manufacturing is commonly used in modern cement plants?
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Correct answer: Dry process
168
The fineness of a cement sample is determined by using _________ method.
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Correct answer: Blaine’s air permeability
169
In regard to the resection method of plane table survey, the term ‘resector’ refers to the _____________.
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Correct answer: rays drawn from the un-plotted location of the station to the known location of the points
170
According to the Newton’s law of viscosity, the shear stress of a fluid element layer is directly proportional to the ________.
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Correct answer: rate of shear strain
171
How does the age of concrete affect its compressive strength?, consider the age limit as 28 days with continued curing.
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Correct answer: Compressive strength increases as the age of concrete increases
172
A diamond intersection on the road is a type of:
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Correct answer: Grade separated intersection
173
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
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Correct answer: Flocculation is a chemical technique that is directed towards the destabilisation of charged particles and the coagulation promotes the agglomeration of stabilised particles.
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Which of the following tests is commonly used to measure the softening point of bitumen?
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Correct answer: Ring and ball test
175
What are the two types of energy recovery processes?
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Correct answer: Combustion and pyrolysis
176
A compound pipeline consists of two pieces of identical pipes. The equivalent length of the same diameter and the same friction factor for this compound pipeline is L1 when the pipes are connected in series and is L2 when the pipes are connected in parallel. Determine the ratio of equivalent lengths, that is, L1 to L2.
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Correct answer: 8 : 1
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Which of the following methods is used for designing a turnout taking off from a staright railway track?
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Correct answer: Coles method
178
In steel and iron works, dimensions excepting cross-section and thickness of plate shall be measured to nearest ________ m except for reinforcement in reinforced concrete works.
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Correct answer: 0.001
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In the estimation of minimum radius of horizontal circular curve on non-urban highways following IRC : 73 - 1980, using the equation R= v2/(g(e + f)) , the notation ‘f ’ represents _________.
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Correct answer: Co-efficient of side friction between vehicle tyres and pavement
180
Which of the given options represents a doubly reinforced beam?
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Correct answer: A least Single layer of reinforcement in both tension and compression face
181
Select the option that is appropriate regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason. Assertion: Due to the inherent nature of various parameters involved in the process, the yield from a catchment is a random variable. Reason: The yield from a catchment is the end-product of various processes such as precipitation, infiltration and evapotranspiration operating on the catchment.
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Correct answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
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In case of unavailability of space for providing development length in an RCC beam which option shall NOT be used to satisfy the criteria of development length?
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Correct answer: Chairs
183
What does the following traffic sign indicate?
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Correct answer: Narrow bridge ahead
184
Identify the correct relationship for annual sinking fund. Where, I = Annual sinking fund, S = Total amount of sinking fund invested on that i = Rate of interest n = number of years required to get ‘S’
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Correct answer: Sinking fund () Si (1 + i)n - 1
185
Which of the following is used as a finishing coat for surfaces of X-ray rooms?
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Correct answer: Barium plaster
186
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign? i. Pedestrian Crossing ii. Men at Work iii. School iv. Truck Prohibited v. No stopping
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Correct answer: Both iv and v
187
Which of the following reinforced concrete structure is commonly used to keep the earth in vertical and stable position at locations where the ground level changes abruptly?
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Correct answer: Retaining wall
188
A slab is classified as a one-way slab if _____. Where Ly = larger dimension of the slab Lx= Shorter dimension of the slab
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Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
189
Which of the given condition is ensured in RC members due to the proper bond between reinforcing steel and surrounding concrete?
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Correct answer: Strain compatibility
190
Consider the following statements with respect to cubical content method. I. This is a preliminary estimate. II. This is an approximate estimate. Which of the following options is true?
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Correct answer: Both statements I and II are true
191
What is the interval at which expansion and contraction joints are provided in India for smooth interface laid in winter?
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Correct answer: 50 to 60 metres
192
During the alignment of a road by using direct ranging, the surveyor raises both the hands above his head and then, brings them down as a signal for his assistant. The correct action taken by his assistant would be __________.
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Correct answer: considering that the ranging rod is at correct position
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A tank has height and width as 4m and 3m, respectively. Determine the total water force, in kN, acting on the bottom of the tank when it is completely filled with water. Take density of water as 1000 kg/m3 and acceleration due to gravity as 9.81 m/sec2 (Take the length of tank as 3m.)
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Correct answer: 353.16
194
Identify the INCORRECT statement with respect to specifications on the partial safety factors for material strength, and are used in limit state design of RC structures
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Correct answer: A partial safety factor ‘1.15’ is used for steel under serviceability limit state
195
Select the INCORRECT statement regarding purification of water.
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Correct answer: Plain sedimentation is also known as type-2 settling.
196
What is the major function of a water distribution system?
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Correct answer: To carry water from the treatment plant to individual homes
197
If a device consists of one inlet and one outlet and the volume flow rates at the inlet and at the outlet are equal, then the flow through the device:
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Correct answer: is not necessarily steady
198
Which of the following statements is true regarding the compensator used in an electronic theodolite?
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Correct answer: It compensates for the effect of vertical axis tilt.
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The soil component with particles passing through 4.75 mm IS sieve but retained on 75 micron IS sieve, is known as _______.
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Correct answer: sand
200
For an irrigation project, Culturable Command area (CCA) =
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Correct answer: Culturable Command Area (CCA) = Gross Command Area (GCA) − Unculturable area