| Post Name | Jr.TECHNICAL OFFICER(CIVIL)/ ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL)/ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL)(SR FOR ST ONLY)-KFC/SIDCO/LSGD etc |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 010/2020 |
| Date of Test | 6 February 2020 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
For a given material if βEβ, βNβ, and ο are the Youngs modulus, Modulus of rigidity
and Poisson's ratio respectively, then which of the following is correct :
Answer
B. E ο½ 2 N (1 ο« ο )
2
A simply supported beam of span βLβ units is subjected to two concentrated loads of
βWβ kN acting at βL/4β from both ends. The shear force at the mid point of the beam
will be :
Answer
D. 0
3
A βTβ section is used as simply supported beam, it is subjected to a uniformly
distributed load throughout the span. The maximum bending stress will occur at :
Answer
C. Bottom of section
4
A cantilever beam of span βLβ units is subjected to a concentrated load of βWβ kN at the
free end. The cross section of the beam is rectangular with breadth βbβ units and
depth βdβ units. If the modulus of elasticity of the beam material is βEβ, the ratio of
maximum deflection to maximum bending stress is :
Answer
A. 2 L2 3 Ed
5
If the value of Euler crippling load of a column with both ends hinged is 100 kN, what
will be the value of Euler crippling load of another column made with the same
material, equal cross section and length but with both ends fixed :
Answer
B. 400 kN
6
For a perfect truss having βmβ members and βjβ joints. Which of the following
relationship is correct :
Answer
A. m ο½ 2 j ο 3
7
For a parabolic three hinged arch subjected to a uniformly distributed load of intensity βwβ kN per unit horizontal length, the span of the arch is βLβ units and the central rise βh/2β units. The horizontal thrust (H) of the arch is:
Answer
A. H = wLΒ²/(4h)
8
When a uniformly distributed load shorter than the span is traversing a simply
supported beam. At any point in the beam, maximum value of bending moment will
occur when the load is :
Answer
B. When the point divides the load in the same ratio as it divides the span
9
If the moment βMβ is applied to the hinged end of a prismatic propped cantilever beam
then the moment at the fixed end of the beam will be :
Answer
B. M/2
10
The relationship between distribution factor used in moment distribution method
Answer
A. rj ο½ ο dj 2
11
The ratio of radiation reflected back by a surface to the radiation received by it is
called its :
Answer
C. Albedo
12
A 0.15 m diameter pipe from a reservoir suddenly expands to 0.3 m at the end of 16 m and continues for another 15 m. If the head above the inlet is 4.88 m, the actual exit velocity, taking all losses into account (assume f = 0.04 for the complete pipeline), is:
Answer
A. 1.07 m/s
13
Removal of soil from rivulets by concentrated overland flow is known as :
Answer
D. gully erosion
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14
The discharge through a triangular notch under a constant head of 0.25 m if the
angle of the notch is 120ο° and Cd, 0.62 is :
Answer
C. 0.079 m3/S
15
A reservoir has an area of 8.5 ο΄ 104m2 and is provided with a weir 4.5 m long. How
long will it take for the level at the sill to fall from 0.6 m to 0.3 m :
Answer
Question Cancelled
16
For natural stream channels, the value of Muskingum parameter will generally :
Answer
A. between 0 and 0.3
17
A small lead sphere of specific gravity 11.5 has a terminal fall velocity of 7 mm/S in a
fluid of specific gravity 1.25 and dynamic viscosity 7.848 poise :
Answer
Question Cancelled
18
The volume of water stored between normal reservoir level and maximum reservoir
level is
Answer
A. surcharge storage
19
A single acting reciprocating pump has a plunger dia 0.3 m and a stroke length 0.4 m.
If the speed of the pump is 60 rpm and Cd is 0.97, actual discharge of the pump is :
Answer
B. 27.43 l/s
20
The rating curve of a stream gauging station gives the variation of discharge :
Answer
B. the stage
21
The length of a line measured by a 30 m chain was found to be 504.4 m. It was
afterwards found that the chain was 0.05 m too long, then the true length of the line
is :
Answer
C. 505.24 m
22
A 50 m tape is held 2.5 m out of line. What is the true length?
Answer
C. 49.94
23
The following perpendicular offsets were taken at 10 m intervals from a survey line
to an irregular shaped boundary line : 2.52, 4.56, 6.82, 2.82, 5.89, 4.82, 8.27, 7.12 and
5.91
Answer
C. 425.6 m2
24
Choose the oddman out from the following :
Answer
D. Height of collimation method
25
If the distance between two points is 20 km, then the combined correction due to
curvature and refraction (in metres) is :
Answer
C. 26.92
26
The value of a property at the end of the utility period without being dismantled is :
Answer
C. Salvage value
27
If C is the original cost, S is the scrap value, n ο½ Life of the property (years), then the
Annual depreciation of the property (using declining balance method is given by) :
n 1n
S ο© S οΉ
Answer
B. D ο½ οͺ1 ο ο¦ο§ οΆο· οΊ
ο¨ CοΈ ο« ο¨C οΈ ο»
n 1n
C ο© C οΉ
28
IS Code 1200 (Methods of measurement of building and Civil engineering works) :
Part I deals with :
Answer
A. Earthwork
29
A property fetches a net annual income of Rs. 900/- deducting all outgoings. If the
rate of interest is 5% per annum, then the capitalised value of the property is :
Answer
B. Rs. 18,000/-
30
In what units are the quantities for the frames of doors and windows computed :
Answer
C. m 3
31
Grade of Cement refers to :
Answer
D. Compressive strength
32
Seasoning of timber is done to :
Answer
D. all the above
33
In half turn Stairs, change in direction is through :
Answer
B. 180ο°
34
Fineness of Cement is measured in units of :
Answer
C. Area / Mass
35
For an activity in a PERT network, if the Optimistic time, Most likely time and
Pessimistic time are 5,8 and 17 weeks respectively, the expected time is equal to :
Answer
B. 9 weeks
36
The most popular type of contract in Government departments is :
Answer
A. Item rate
37
Silica fume is considered as
Answer
B. Mineral admixture
38
The portion of a wall on which the end of an arch rests is known as :
Answer
A. Abutment
39
When percentage of mica present in sand is high, it :
Answer
B. reduces the strength of mortar or concrete
40
ββCrashingββ of a project is :
Answer
D. reduction in duration
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41
Which of the following tests is not used for determining the workability of concrete?
Answer
B. Blaineβs test
42
Identify the statement which is not true. The process of cold working of steel :
Answer
B. increases the ductility
43
The best lateral load resisting structural system for a building of 100 storeys is:
Answer
D. Diagrid system
44
A moving formwork is called :
Answer
B. Slipform
45
Which of the following is not true?
Answer
D. Increasing dicalcium silicate
46
Failure of a component or a structure due to several cycles of repeated loads is called :
Answer
A. Fatigue failure
47
Select the most appropriate combination :
E. Soft storey P. Retrofitting technique
F. Shear wall Q. Vulnerable to earthquake
G. Jacketing R. Provides large column-free space in the lower storey
H. Transfer girder S. Lateral load resisting system
Answer
C. E-Q, F-S, G-P, H-R
48
The extent of time by which the start of an activity may be delayed without
interfering with the start of the succeeding activity is called :
Answer
C. free float
49
Which is not true?
Answer
B. PERT is activity oriented
50
Choose the correct statement :
Answer
C. If the lowest quoted contractor refuses to take up the work, his EMD will
be forfeited by the client
51
Which treatment process is carried out after filtration of water?
Answer
B. Disinfection
52
Population forecasting method best suited when the growth rate is having decreasing
trend and the city is heading towards saturation :
Answer
D. Decreased rate of growth
53
Maximum detention period of a clarifier used in water treatment is :
Answer
A. 3 hr
54
The characteristic feature of a Centrifugal pump is ββββββ flow.
Answer
C. continuous
55
Which of the gas is not produced in the sewer?
Answer
D. HCl
56
The design period for the design of a water supply project is generally taken as :
Answer
B. 20-30 years
57
The appurtenance which provides access for inspection and permits cleaning of sewer
line is known as :
Answer
A. manhole
58
Mention the last stage in sludge treatment process :
Answer
C. drying
59
The organic loading in an activated sludge plant is defined as :
Answer
B. Mass of BOD per day/Volume of the aeration tank
60
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in the year :
Answer
D. 1981
61
The maximum area of tension reinforcement in concrete beams shall not exceed :
Answer
C. 4%
62
Cantilever retaining walls can safely be used for a height not more than :
Answer
C. 6 m
63
Prestressloss due to friction occurs:
Answer
A. Only in post-tensioned beams
64
To ensure uniform pressure distribution, the thickness of the foundation, is :
Answer
C. Decreased gradually towards the edge
65
The minimum clear cover for R.C.C. columns shall be :
Answer
A. Greater of 40 mm or diameter of bars
66
In a simply supported slab, alternate bars are curtailed at :
Answer
C. 1/7th of the span
67
The pitch of the main bars in a simply supported slab, should not exceed its effective
depth by :
Answer
A. Three times
68
Spacing of stirrups in a rectangular beam, is :
Answer
D. Increased at the centre of the beam
69
Columns may be made of plain concrete if their unsupported length does not exceed
their least lateral dimensions :
Answer
B. 3 times
70
The maximum ratio of span to depth of a slab simply supported and spanning in one
direction, is :
Answer
C. 30
71
Compression failure of simply supported beam occurs in :
Answer
B. Over reinforced section
72
Limit state of serviceability for deflection including the effects due to creep,
shrinkage and temperature occurring after erection of partitions and application of
finishes as applicable to floors and roofs is restricted to :
Answer
D. Span/350
73
According to IS β 456 2000 maximum spacing of shear reinforcement for concrete
beams in no case shall not exceed :
Answer
B. 300 mm
74
In the heel slab of a cantilever retaining wall, main reinforcement is provided at :
Answer
B. Top of slab
75
The shrinkage in a concrete slab :
Answer
B. Causes tension cracks
76
In a reinforced concrete retaining wall, a shear key is provided, if the :
Answer
C. Retaining wall is not safe against sliding
77
The actual thickness of butt weld as compared to the thickness of a plate is usually :
Answer
A. More
78
Which one of these defects in timber is due to natural forces?
Answer
A. Knot
79
In a uniformly distributed loading, aprestressed rectangular beam should be :
Answer
Question Cancelled
80
For cylindrical tanks fixed at the base :
Answer
A. Bending moment and hoop tension are developed
81
According to Indian Standard Classification soils more than half the coarse fraction
which is larger than 75 micron IS Sieve and smaller than 4.75 mm IS Sieve is
designated as which of the following?
Answer
B. Sand
82
According to Darcy's Law which of the following is defined as the average velocity of
flow that will occur through the total cross sectional area of soil under Unit hydraulic
gradient?
Answer
A. Coefficient of permeability
83
In which of the following conditions, a clay is said to be pre-consolidated?
Answer
D. If it has been subjected to a pressure in excess of its present overburden
pressure
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84
Which of the following is the circle corresponding to minimum factor of safety against
sliding in case of Swedish Circle Method for stability analysis?
Answer
C. Critical slip circle
85
Which among the following assumptions is not correct according to Rankine's Theory
for active earth pressure behind a retaining wall?
Answer
C. Shearing stress between the wall and the soil is taken into account
86
Which among the following is called net safe bearing capacity?
Answer
B. Net ultimate bearing capacity divided by factor of safety
87
Which procedure is used for getting undisturbed samples from soil?
Answer
A. Chunk sampling
88
What is the cause of negative skin friction?
Answer
D. Downward movement of surrounding compressible soil
89
Which of the following can be considered as a field test?
Answer
D. Vane Shear Test
90
What for a Proctor needle is used?
Answer
A. To determine the water content at which the soil is compacted
91
The minimum coefficient of lateral friction for a highway is
Answer
D. 0.15
92
Grade compensation on curves is a minimum of :
Answer
Question Cancelled
93
Traffic density is :
Answer
D. No. of vehicles occupied per unit length of road at an instant
94
The relationship between speed and density is generally :
Answer
A. Linear
95
FAA recommends that the runway length after having been corrected for elevation
and temperature should be further increased at the rate of ββββββ for every 1%
of effective gradient :
Answer
B. 20%
96
Sleeper density is :
Answer
B. No. of sleepers per rail length
97
Negative super elevation in railways arises in case of :
Answer
D. Contrary flexure
98
Structure constructed in tunneling operations, in advance of the main drivage, along
its alignment, to gain information about the ground is called :
Answer
D. Pilot tunnel
99
Systems used to prevent damage to ships and berthing structures in the mooring
process is called :
Answer
B. Fenders
100
Urbanisation model proposed by E.W. Burgess is :
Answer
C. Concentric zone model
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