| Post Name | Deputy Engineer (Civil) & Assistant Engineer (Hydrology) - Kerala Co- operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd & Ground Water |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 067/2022 |
| Category Code | 216/2021, 387/2021 |
| Date of Test | 8 June 2022 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Determine the deflection at free end of the cantilever of span 4 m in which a point
load of 10 kN is acting at a distance of 3 m from fixed end. Take flexural rigidity as
50 102 kN m2.
Answer
C. 27.0 mm
2
A three span continuous beam with one end fixed and other supports on rollers, the
degree of Static indeterminacy is
Answer
B. 3
3
The sum of distribution factor in moment distribution method is
Answer
A. 1
4
A simply supported T beam section with flange 10 1 cm and web depth from flange
10 cm with 1 cm thickness carrying a uniformly distributed load of 10 kN/m over a span
of 4 m.The maximum bending stress in the section is at
Answer
B. 7.75 cm from N.A
5
A pin jointed plane truss considered as stable and determinate, if
Answer
C. m + r = 2j
6
A continuous beam ABC with support A hinged, B & C are on rollers have span AB, BC
are 6 m & 4 m respectively. There is an internal hinge at the middle of span BC at D.
Find the value of ordinate at D corresponding to the I.L.D for the shear at A.
Answer
D. –1/3
7
A three hinged parabolic arch has a span of L, central rise h and loaded with a uniformly
distributed load of w/unit length on the span. The value of bending moment in the arch
on quarter span is
Answer
D. Zero
8
A simply supported beam AB of span 8 m supports a point load of 20 kN at 2 m from
support A and a uniformly distributed load of 15 kN/m for a length of 4 m from support
B. The location of maximum bending moment in the beam is at
Answer
D. 3.33 m from right support
9
Kanis method is a
Answer
A. Displacement method
10
In stress strain diagram proof stress is measured corresponding to a strain of
Answer
A. 0.2%
11
A concrete block 2 m high, 2 m wide and 1 m thick is used for holding mud at one side
of the block as shown in the Fig. l. The density of concrete is 2500 kg/m 3 while the
density of the mud is 1600 kg/m3. Take specific weight of water as 10 kN/m3. If the co-
efficient of friction between the ground and the concrete block is 0.16, then the mud
height(h) at which the block will start to slide is
Fig. 1
Answer
A. 1 m
12
For the cylindrical log of wood freely floating in water as shown in Fig. 2, go through the
following statements
Fig. 2
I. As the depth of submergence increases the metacentric height decreases
II. As the depth of submergence increases the buoyancy height from centre decreases
III. Irrespective of the depth of submergence the body is in stable equilibrium
IV. Irrespective of the depth of submergence body is always in neutral equilibrium
Choose the correct statement combination out of the above :
Answer
Question Cancelled
13
The velocity at a point in a two-dimensional flow is V⃗ = 3î + 4ĵ m/s. The equation of a streamline through the point is
Answer
B. 4 dx − 3 dy = 0
14
On an immersed body in a flowing fluid, the drag force is due to
Answer
C. the dynamic fluid force component in the direction of flow
15
The range of Froude number of a weak hydraulic jump is
Answer
B. 1.7 to 2.5
16
A rainfall of intensity 30 mm/hour is occurring over a catchment area of 2 km 2. The
duration of the rainfall is 3 hours. It was calculated that the total surface runoff reaching
the river is 60,000 m3. The total rainfall and total abstractions in this rainfall are
Answer
B. 9 cm, 6 cm
17
The total rainfall for a 3 hour storm is 9 cm and loss rate is 2 cm/hour. The flood-hydrograph peak is 330 m³/s and base flow is 30 m³/s. The peak of the 3-hour unit hydrograph is
Answer
A. 100 m³/s
18
The available moisture content of soil with depth is 20 cm/m. The root zone depth of the
crop being cultivated is 1 m. The field is to be irrigated when 50% of the available
moisture content in the root zone is depleted. The daily consumptive use of water for the
crop is 10 mm. The water application efficiency over the field is 50%. The frequency of
irrigation and depth of water for the cultivation are
Answer
C. 10 days, 20 cm
19
The current-meter rating curve in Fig. 3 has slope 0.01 and y-intercept 0.12. The maximum permitted count is 20,000 revolutions per second. In measuring a stream, 6000 revolutions were observed in one minute. The water velocity is
Answer
D. 1.12 m/s
20
Through Recuperation test it was obtained that the specific yield of soil is 0.01 hr –1. The
sides of the open well is fully covered with concrete and the inner diameter of the well is
2 m. If the well works under a safe depression head of 1.4 m, the ratio between safe
yield to specific capacity
Answer
B. 1.4 m
21
A theodolite, the telescope of which can be revolved in a vertical plane about its
horizontal axis, is known as a
Answer
A. Transit theodolite
22
A 20 m tape is found to be 0.1 m too short throughout measurement. If the distance
measured is recorded as 200 m, what will be the actual distance measured ?
Answer
C. 199 m
23
A total station is a combination of the following set of instruments :
Answer
B. electronic theodolite and electronic distance measurement
24
A staff reading taken on a point of known reduced level is termed as
Answer
D. back sight
25
The standard time meridian in India is 82° 30' E. If the standard time at any instant is 15
hr 10 min, the local mean time for a place with longitude 20° E will be equal to
Answer
D. 11 am
26
Match the Lists :
List – I List – II
(Item for Estimation) (Measurement unit)
(I) Door shutters wood work (P) cubic metre
(J) Rebar bending (Q) quintal
(K) Rock excavation (R) square metre
(L) Iron bar threading (S) centimetre
I J K L
Answer
B. R Q P S
27
A deposit taken as a guaranty from the bidder while submitting a tender is known as
Answer
C. earnest money deposit
28
Original cost of property after allowing for depreciation is known as
Answer
A. book value
29
The weight of steel reinforcement of one cubic metre is equal to
Answer
B. 7850 kg
30
A fund that is gradually accumulated by periodic or annual deposit for the replacement of
building or structure at the end of its useful life is termed as
Answer
D. sinking fund
31
Deciduous trees fall under the category of
Answer
A. Exogenous trees
32
Based on modulus of elasticity, timber used for construction purposes are classified as
Group B when
Answer
C. Modulus of elasticity in bending above 9.8 kN/mm 2 and below 12.5 kN/mm2
33
As per relevant Bureau of Indian Standard, the soundness of 43 grade Ordinary Portland
Cement tested according to Le Chatelier apparatus shall not be more than
Answer
B. 10 mm
34
Match the following :
List – I List – II
(K) Bitumen emulsion (P) fluxing asphaltic bitumen in presence of some
suitable liquid distillates of coal tar or
petroleum
(L) Blown bitumen (Q) obtained by passing air under pressure at a
higher temperature
(M) Cut-back bitumen (R) distilled to a definite viscosity or penetration
without further treatment.
(N) Straight run bitumen (S) liquid product containing bitumen to a great
extent in an aqueous medium
K L M N
Answer
A. S Q P R
35
A plastic material obtained by oxidizing linseed oil into a rubber like substance mixed
with ground cork, wood flour and pigments is known as
Answer
D. Linoleum
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36
A finely ground powder containing an admixture, forms a gas on being mixed with water
and expands the mixture to 3 or 4 times, its volume is known as
Answer
C. Pyrocell
37
Identify the processes used in conditional assessment of existing structures
(i) Visual inspection with or without NDT
(ii) Filed and Laboratory testing
(iii) Data Analysis
(iv) Sealing existing cracks
Answer
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
38
Plastic settlement cracks occur in concrete due to
(i) excess bleeding
(ii) rapid cooling
(iii) rapid early drying conditions
(iv) lack of cover
Answer
A. (i) and (iii) only
39
A special formwork which moves continuously without support from ground used in tall
building construction is known as
Answer
C. Slip form
40
A wall that is constructed to carry the load of the structure above it is known as
Answer
B. load bearing wall
41
Moment due to triangular load of masonry wall above the lintel is taken as
WL WL WL WL
Answer
A. 6
42
As per IS 456 : 2000, the pH value of water used in building construction shall be
Answer
Question Cancelled
43
The purpose of underpinning is to :
(i) strengthen an existing foundation
(ii) to deepen an existing foundation
(iii) to construct a new foundation
(iv) to construct a basement in an existing building
Answer
C. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
44
The process of scaling away patches of plaster of previous coat, due to lack of adhesion
with the undercoat is called
Answer
B. flaking
45
Match the Lists :
List – I List – II
(Pigments) (Measurement unit)
(P) Natural colour (E) Chrome yellow
(Q) Calcined colour (F) Carbon black
(R) Precipitates (G) Ochres
(S) Lakes (H) Discolouring barytes/China clay with dyes
P Q R S
Answer
C. G F E H
46
The short comings of bar charts are :
(i) Lack of degree of details
(ii) Inability of show progress of work
(iii) Time uncertainties
Answer
A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
47
Safety Week observed every year to celebrate the foundation of the National Safety
Council of India is
Answer
D. 4 – 10 March
48
The amount of time it takes to receive materials from a supplier after the initial order has
been placed is known as
Answer
B. lead time
49
The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends is
known as
Answer
B. nepotism
50
The process of comparing any measured value with its true value is known as
Answer
D. calibration
51
The distribution mains are designed for
Answer
D. Maximum hourly demand on maximum day
52
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Answer
A. Nil
53
The maximum permissible limit for fluoride in drinking water is
Answer
B. 1.5 mg/litre
54
What is the working pH range for methyl orange ?
Answer
C. 3.1 – 4.4
55
Which of the following are least soluble forms of Ca and Mg at Normal water
temperature ?
Answer
D. CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2
56
A water sample has a pH of 9.25. The concentration of hydroxyl ions in the water sample is
Answer
Question Cancelled
57
The process in which the chlorination is done beyond the break point is known as
Answer
C. Super chlorination
58
Match Group I with Group II. P. Alkalinity; Q. Hardness; R. Chlorine; S. Dissolved oxygen. 1. N/35.5 AgNO₃; 2. N/40 Na₂S₂O₃; 3. N/50 H₂SO₄; 4. N/50 EDTA.
Answer
C. P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
59
Which of the following cations impart(s) pseudo-hardness to water ?
Answer
D. Sodium
60
A single rapid test to determine the pollution status of river water is
Answer
D. Dissolved oxygen
61
As per IS 1893 : 2002 “A soft storey is one in which the lateral stiffness is less than what
% of that in the storey above or less than 80 percent of the average lateral stiffness of the
three storeys above.
Answer
A. 70 percent
62
As per IS 13920 : 2016, what is the minimum grade of structural concrete that should be
used in buildings ?
Answer
D. 20
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63
Modulus of rigidity of structural steel irrespective of its grade may be taken as:
Answer
C. 0.769 109 kN/m2
64
Minimum grade of concrete that has to be used for post tensioned concrete structures
Answer
B. M30
65
Which of the following is not a time dependent loss in pre-stressed concrete system ?
Answer
D. Elastic shortening
66
The external wind pressure acting on a roof depends on
Answer
B. Slope of roof
67
Angle of inclination to axis of member for lacing bars shall not be less than
Answer
B. 40°
68
Lacing and Battens are designed to take care of
Answer
D. Shear force
69
Maximum effective slenderness ratio for compression flanges of beam subjected to
lateral torsional buckling is
Answer
C. 300
70
In beams designed for seismic detailing criteria, the tension steel ratio on any face
shall not be less than
f ck f ck
Answer
A. 0.24
71
Consider the singly reinforced beam shown in the figure below : At cross-section XX,
which of the following statement is TRUE at the Limit State ?
Answer
B. The variation of strain is linear and that of stress is non-linear
72
The development length of a deformed reinforcement bar can be expressed as (1/k)(ϕσ_s/τ_bd). From IS 456:2000, the value of k can be calculated as:
Answer
A. 6.4
73
Consider the following statements :
1. There will be no defects in select grade timbers.
2. The codal values for strength of grade-II timber without defects may be reduced by
37.5%.
3. For timber used as columns, the permissible stress in ungraded timbers is adopted
with a multiplying factor of 0.50.
4. In case of wind force and earthquakes, a modification factor of 1.33 is adopted.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
Answer
C. 2 and 4 only
74
When a spirally reinforced short column is loaded axially, the concrete inside the core is
subjected to
Answer
C. Triaxial compression
75
The spacing of bars in a flat slab, shall not exceed how many times, the slab thickness,
except where a slab is cellular or ribbed construction
Answer
A. 2
76
The unsupported length between end restraints shall not exceed how many times the least
lateral dimension of a column ?
Answer
D. 60 times
77
As per IS 875 (Part-3) : 2015, value of internal pressure co-efficient for Buildings with
medium openings between about 5 to 20 percent of wall area is
Answer
C. ± 0.5
78
Two bolted plates under tension with alternative arrangement of bolt holes are shown in
figure 1 and 2. The hole diameter, pitch, and gauge length are d, p and g respectively.
Which one of the following conditions must be ensured to have higher net tensile
capacity of configuration shown in figure 2 than that shown in figure 1 ?
Answer
C. p2 > 4gd
79
If a column of 5 m is effectively held in position and restrained against rotation at one
end and, at the other restrained against rotation but not held in position, recommended
value of effective length to considered in design will be:
Answer
A. 6 m
80
Which of the following equation is correct for bolt subjected to combined shear and
tension ?
Answer
A. (Vsb/Vdb)2 + (Tsb/Tdb)2 1
81
Typical values of specific gravity of solid particles of silty sands are about
Answer
D. 2.66 to 2.7
82
The soil has D₆₀ = 0.08 and D₁₀ = 0.004. Then the uniformity coefficient is
Answer
A. 20
83
Consistency index shows the nearness of the water content of the soil to its
Answer
C. Plastic limit
84
Co-efficient of permeability of an unsaturated soil can be determined by using
Answer
D. Capillarity permeability test
85
The critical gradient at which the specific gravity of solids as 2.67, and the void ratio of
0.67 is
Answer
A. 1
86
Primary consolidation of soils occurs due to
Answer
B. Expulsion of water from the voids
87
Type of failure occur in loose sands during shearing stage of shear strength test is
Answer
C. Compression
88
Select the incorrect statement.
Answer
Question Cancelled
89
The minimum spacing between compaction piles in terms of their diameter d is
Answer
B. 2 d
90
Rise of water table in cohesionless soils upto ground surface reduces the net ultimate
bearing capacity approximately by
Answer
B. 50%
91
The distance between two consecutive vehicles is called
Answer
D. Space headway
92
The number of vehicles per unit length at any instant of time is called as
Answer
A. Density
93
The minimum space headway in a traffic stream is equal to
Answer
A. Sg + L
94
If the spot speeds are 50, 40, 60, 54 and 45 kmph then the time mean speed is
Answer
A. 49.8 kmph
95
The speed distribution of vehicles at a point on the roadway is
Answer
D. Time mean speed
96
The vertical alignment of a highway includes
Answer
C. Design of valley curves and gradients
97
The ruling gradient required for plain or rolling terrain is
Answer
C. 1 in 30
98
Bleeding in the bituminous pavement surface causes
Answer
A. Loss of skid resistance
99
The surface depression along the wheel path is called as
Answer
B. Surface rutting
100
In the rigid pavement construction, the dowel bars provided to
Answer
D. to avoid the vertical movement of slabs
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