| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil) - Kerala State Electricity Board |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 004/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 129/2024 |
| Date of Test | 22 January 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
What is the unit of stress in the SI system ?
Answer
A. Pascal
2
Hooke's law is valid up to
Answer
B. Proportional limit
3
For a cantilever beam subjected to a point load at its free end, the bending moment at the ļ¬xed end is
Answer
B. Maximum
4
The ļ¬exural stress in a beam is directly proportional to
Answer
B. Bending moment
5
The deļ¬ection at the free end of a cantilever carrying a point load at the free end is proportional to
Answer
C. Load * LengthĀ³
6
Slenderness ratio is given by
Answer
B. Eļ¬ective length/Radius of gyration
7
A propped cantilever beam is an example of
Answer
B. Statically indeterminate structure
8
Inļ¬uence lines are drawn for
Answer
D. All of the above
9
Moment distribution method is suitable for
Answer
B. Indeterminate structures
10
Kanis method involves
Answer
A. Displacement compatibility
11
A fully submerged body in a ļ¬uid is in a stable state of equilibrium if
Answer
C. Centre of buoyancy is above the centre of gravity
12
Which of the following equations represent the velocity potential of a function ?
Answer
B. Ī¦ = -
13
Critical ļ¬ow will takes place in an open channel when
Answer
A. For a given discharge, the speciļ¬c force is minimum
14
If a pipe of radius R is running half full under the action of gravity, the hydraulic depth is
Answer
D. ĻR/4
15
Reynolds and Froude numbers are equally signiļ¬cant in
Answer
A. Movement of ship
16
A hyetograh is drawn as a plot of
Answer
B. Rainfall intensity with time
17
Dupuit's assumptions are applicable for
Answer
C. Water table aquifer
18
Rating curves for stream discharge are relationships between the
Answer
A. Discharge and stage of ļ¬ow
19
The energy loss due to sudden expansion in a pipe can be expressed as
Answer
B. - /2g
20
If the alignment of an artiļ¬cial channel is below the bed level of a river, the type of cross drainage structure provided is
Answer
D. Super Passage
21
The length being considered for the determination of brick work quantity in centre line method for the plan view given in ļ¬gure below is the thickness of brick wall is 20 cm
Answer
B. 37.2 m
22
Consider the following statements with respect to quantity estimate preparation I. Brick work for walls shall be taken in cu m. II. Honeycomb brick work for walls and partitions shall be taken in cu m stating the thickness of the wall and the pattern of honey combing. III. Brick edging by the side of roads shall be taken in running metre IV. Brick work in arches for span up to 6m shall be taken in cu m separately and centering shall be taken in sq m. Choose the right combination of statements from the options given below.
Answer
C. Statement I and III are true and II and IV are false
23
The quantity of cement, in mĀ³, required for preparing concrete of mix proportion 1 : 2 : 4 is:
Answer
A. 0.22 mĀ³
24
An R.C.C. beam of length 5.1 m is having depth as 450 mm and width as 350 mm. The end cover for the steel reinforcement is 50 mm and the bottom -top cover is 25 mm. Both straight and cranked bars are of mild steel and are having hooks at both ends. The crank given is 45Ā° and is there on both sides of the bar. The diameter of the bar is 20 mm. The length given in bar bending schedule for the straight bar and cranked bar are
Answer
C. 5.36 m and 5.72 m respectively
25
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List -I K. Scrap Value L. Salvage Value M. Market Value N. Book Value List - II 1. The value at the end of the utility period without being dismantled 2. The amount shown in account book after allowing necessary depreciations 3. The value of dismantled materials at the end of utility period 4. The amount that can be obtained from the open market if the property is put for sale
Answer
B. K-3, L-1, M-4, N-2
26
Consider the following statements with respect to Electro Magnetic (EM) Spectrum in remote sensing I. Shorter the wave length, more is the energy content. II. The Gamma ray, X-ray and most part of ultraviolet region are not used in remote sensing due to the more energy in those regions. III. Near infrared region is used to study thermal condition of the object emitting EM. IV. The wavelength at which EM radiations are partially or wholly transmitted through the atmosphere are known as atmospheric windows and are used to acquire remote sensing data. Choose the right combination of statements from the options given below.
Answer
C. Statements I and IV are true and II and III are false
27
Let the cost of cutting and depositing 1 mĀ³ of earth be c, the overhaul cost be cā, and the cost of 1 mĀ³ of earth from a borrow pit be s. The economic overhaul distance e is:
Answer
A. e = (s + c)/cā
28
Choose the correct option from the following with respect to the distance calculation in total station survey
Answer
C. By measuring the phase shift between the transmitted wave and received wave
29
A contour canal is constructed in a terrain where the slope of cut is 1 V : 1H and the slope of ļ¬ll is 1V : 2H. If the bottom width, depth and velocity of ļ¬ow are 3m, 2m and 1 m/s respectively, the discharge through the canal is
Answer
B. 12 mĀ³/s
30
Two-peg method is a
Answer
D. To make the line of collimation parallel to the axis of the bubble tube in dumpy level
31
The equation to ļ¬nd the minimum depth of foundation to prevent the soil moving laterally under pressure using Rankine's formula is given by
Answer
D. D = (p/w)[(1 ā sin Ļ)/(1 + sin Ļ)]Ā²
32
What is the minimum thickness of footing(if not designed) for a reinforced concrete footing resting on pile as per the National Building Code of India 2016
Answer
D. 300 mm
33
Name the type of strengthening joint in stone masonry in which the projection of one stone ļ¬ts into the depression of the adjacent stone
Answer
B. Table joint
34
Name the type of arch in which the radius of the intrados equals the span and the centres are on the springing line
Answer
C. Gothic Arch
35
Name a wooden ļ¬xture which is ļ¬xed to the ļ¬oor under a door frame, which enables the door to be cut short enough to clear ļ¬oor coverings on the inside
Answer
C. Threshold
36
Wooden planks used to ļ¬x the ends of common rafters projecting beyond the sloping top of a gabled wall is known as
Answer
D. Barge board
37
Calculate the theoretical capacity of an escalator in persons/hour if the width of step is 0.8 m and rated speed is 0.5 m/s
Answer
C. 6750
38
In building construction, if adequate test data are not available, the target strength for mix proportioning of an M25 grade of concrete as per IS 456:2000
Answer
A. 31.6
39
Name the type of steel beam to beam connection which is used to connect beams and girders at diļ¬erent levels in which the connection is made with the aid of a plate and angle cleats or bolt and rods.
Answer
B. Hanger connection
40
In heated air curing method of prefabricated concrete construction, the concrete elements are kept in contact with hot air with a relative humidity not less than
Answer
D. 80%
41
Find the total expected time of an activity if the optimistic time estimate is 8 days, pessimistic time estimate is 12 days and most likely time estimate is 10 days
Answer
C. 10 days
42
Name the type of pointing made by making a projection in the form of V-shape
Answer
C. Weathered pointing
43
Identify the drum mixer in which the drum remains rotating in one direction and is emptied by means of the hopper which tilts to receive the discharge
Answer
B. Closed drum mixer
44
Which type of ļ¬ooring is suitable to be used in libraries, theatres, art galleries and broadcasting stations where perfectly noiseless type of ļ¬ooring is desired
Answer
A. Cork ļ¬ooring
45
As per IS 456-2000, the permissible limits for inorganic solids in the water used for mixing and curing shall be
Answer
C. 3000 mg/I
46
Decay of wood is caused if pH of the acidic medium is
Answer
C. < 4
47
Which of the following mortar is suitable for pointing works ?
Answer
C. Cement mortar
48
While using vibrators for compaction, the concrete shall be placed in a thickness not more than
Answer
B. 60 cm
49
Identify the admixture which permits the reduction of water to the extent upto 30 percent without reducing workability
Answer
D. Super Plasticizer
50
For any given conditions of test, the strength of workable concrete mix is dependent only upon water cement ratio is stated by
Answer
C. Abrams
51
The ļ¬re demand (in litres/minute) for a population of 81000 as per National Board of Fire Underwriters formula is
Answer
C. 37,980
52
Coagulation using ferric chloride is most eļ¬ective in the range : (i) 3.0 - 5.5 (ii) above 8.5 (iii) 3.5 to 6.5 (iv) above 7.0. out of these statements, which is true ?
Answer
D. Only (ii) and (iii)
53
As per IS10500(2012), the permissible limit for free residual chlorine in drinking water is
Answer
A. 1 mg/l
54
For a septic tank, the surface area of the tank required for every 10 litres per minute of peak ļ¬ow rate at a temperature of 25Ā°C is
Answer
D. 0.92 mĀ²
55
The detention period in primary sedimentation tanks for sewage treatment is taken as
Answer
B. 2 h to 2.5 h
56
As per the Schedule VI of Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 the limit for COD of eļ¬uent for discharge into inland surface water is
Answer
D. 250 mg/l
57
If the dissolved oxygen of a diluted water sample (with dilution factor 50) measured immediately after preparation is 7.3 mg/L and the dissolved oxygen at the end of the 3rd day of incubation at 27 deg C is 5.5 mg/L, BOD of the sample is
Answer
D. 90 mg/l
58
The saturation dissolved oxygen value for fresh water at 0 deg C is
Answer
B. 14.92 mg/l
59
For circular sewer of diameter 0.25 m running half full, the hydraulic mean radius is
Answer
C. 0.06 m
60
As per NAAQS (2009), the 24-hour time-weighted average concentration of NOā in ecologically sensitive areas is:
Answer
D. 80 Ī¼g/mĀ³
61
For two way slabs of shorter spans (up to 3.5m) with mild steel reinforcement, the span to overall depth ratios of continuous slabs is _____ may generally assumed to satisfy vertical deļ¬ection limits for loading up to 3 kN/mĀ² as per IS 456-2000
Answer
A. 40
62
The design bond stress of M35 concrete in limit state method for plain bars in tension is
Answer
B. 1.7
63
Given a singly reinforced beam with effective depth 550 mm, cover 55 mm, width 300 mm, and Aāā = 2100 mmĀ², using M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel, classify the section.
Answer
C. Section is over reinforced
64
The limiting moment of resistance in kNm of a beam with M25 concrete and Fe 415 steel having 200 mm depth and 400 mm eļ¬ective depth is
Answer
A. 110.4
65
The anchorage value of a standard U-type hook shall be equal to _____ times the diameter of the bar as per IS 456-2000
Answer
B. 16
66
The unsupported length between end restraints shall not exceed _____ times the least lateral dimensions of column as per IS 456-2000
Answer
D. 60
67
As per IS 456-2000, what will be the theoretical value of eļ¬ective length of column eļ¬ectively held in position and restrained against rotation at one end but not held in position nor restrained against rotation at the other end L = unsupported length of the column
Answer
A. 2 L
68
Calculate the equivalent shear in kN of a beam from the data given below Ultimate shear force = 27 kN, Ultimate torsional moment = 2.3 kNm, Ultimate moment = 10 kNm, breadth of beam = 230 mm, eļ¬ective depth of the beam = 460 mm
Answer
B. 43
69
Calculate the bearing pressure in N/mmĀ² under the column from the following data Size of column is 350mm Ć 350mm, safe bearing capacity of soil is 200kN/mĀ². Ultimate axial load in footing including the self-weight of footing is 2700kN.
Answer
A. 22.04
70
The maximum shear stress in N/mmĀ² permitted in M25 concrete as per IS 456-2000 is
Answer
D. 3.1
71
Pick the correct statement as per IS 800-2007
Answer
A. Poisson ratio = 0.3; modulus of rigidity = 0.769 Ć 10āµ N/mmĀ²
72
Calculate the design wind pressure in N/mĀ² for a 12 m high water tank in Allahabad: zone 2, wind speed 47 m/s, and kā = kā = kā = 1.
Answer
D. 1325.4
73
Find the shape factor of a triangular section of base 'b' and height 'h'
Answer
C. 2.343
74
The eļ¬ective throat thickness of 6 mm weld is
Answer
D. 4.2 mm
75
The bending moment at which beams fails by lateral buckling when subjected to a uniform moment is called as
Answer
B. Elastic Critical moment
76
What is permissible concrete stress N/mmĀ² of M50 concrete subjected to direct tension as per IS 3370 part 2 ?
Answer
C. 2.1
77
The minimum area of longitudinal reinforcement of any type or grade within the pile shaft shall be _______ of the cross-sectional area of the pile shaft.
Answer
D. 0.4%
78
What purpose we are providing a shear key in the retaining wall ?
Answer
B. If the factor of safety against sliding is less
79
The distance required at the end of a pre-tensioned tendon for developing the maximum tendon stress by bond is _____
Answer
A. Transmission length
80
What is minimum permissible stress limit in N/mmĀ² of group A timber subjected to bending and tension along the grain ?
Answer
D. 18
81
The dry density of a soil mass having speciļ¬c gravity 2.6 and void ratio 0.3 will be
Answer
D. 2gm/cc
82
Water plasticity ratio of a soil is also known as
Answer
C. Liquidity Index
83
Which of the following equation is correct ?
Answer
A. =
84
The depth of tension crack for a dam built in cohesive soil is
Answer
B. z_c=2c/Ī³
85
If the retaining wall moves away from the ļ¬ll, the lateral earth pressure is said to be
Answer
B. Active Pressure
86
Which one of the following method is not used for the analysis of the stability of slopes
Answer
D. Coulomb's method
87
The degree of saturation of a partially saturated soil is 40%, and then the air content of the soil is
Answer
C. 60%
88
The bearing capacity of clayey soil with unconļ¬ned compressive strength of 20kN/mĀ² is
Answer
C. 57 kN/mĀ²
89
The corrected N value after dilatancy correction for a standard penetration test with recorded N Value of 25 is
Answer
D. 20
90
Ratio of ultimate bearing capacity of circular footing to that of strip footing, if the diameter of circular footing and width of strip footing are same and having equal depth is
Answer
C. 0.6
91
While calculating the sight distance, the driver's eye above road surface is assumed to be
Answer
D. 120 cm
92
Rate of change of centrifugal acceleration for computing length of transition curve for a vehicle with design speed V kmph is given by
Answer
A. 80/(75 + V) m/sĀ³
93
As per ICAO, basic runway length should be increased at the rate of P% per Q metre rise in elevation from MSL. The value of P and Q are respectively.
Answer
A. 7 and 300
94
For a sleeper density of (n + 5), the number of sleepers required for constructing a broad gauge railway track of length 650 m is given by
Answer
B. 900
95
The yard, where trains are received, sorted out and new trains formed and dispatched is known as
Answer
D. Marshalling yard
96
Subsidence is a pavement deļ¬ciency which is caued by
Answer
B. Abrupt lowering of the road surface due to poor drainage
97
The number of conļ¬ict points for two way traļ¬c on T-intersection is
Answer
C. 18
98
Highway Geometrics are designed for
Answer
D. 98th percentile speed
99
The maximum number of vehicles beyond which the rotary may not function eļ¬ectively is
Answer
D. 3000 vehicles per hour
100
General plan for the future layout of a city is known as
Answer
A. Master Plan
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