| Post Name | University Engineer, Assistant Engineer (Civil) - Universities in Kerala, PWD, Irrigation etc |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 062/2023 |
| Category Code | 204/2021, 514/2022, 523/2022, 660/2022, 663/2022 |
| Date of Test | 7 June 2023 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
The point at which the stress-strain curve of a material ceases to be a straight line
is called
Answer
B. limit of proportionality
2
57. 25 ml of sewage is diluted to 250 ml. dO concentration of diluted sample at the
beginning of BOd test was 8 mg/l and 6 mg/l after 5 days incubation at 20°C. The
corresponding dO values for the dilution water were 8.2 mg/l and 8 mg/l. The BOd
of the sewage is
Answer
D. 200 mg/l
3
A sunshade is an example of which type of beam ?
Answer
D. Cantilever beam
4
If l is the unsupported length of the compression member, then the effective length
of compression member effectively held in position at both ends, but not restrained
against rotation is
Answer
C. l
5
If M is the bending moment and EI is the flexural rigidity of a beam, then the strain energy due to bending is given by the equation
Answer
A. ∫₀ᴸ M² dx/(2EI)
6
The degree of indeterminacy of a propped cantilever beam subjected to inclined
external loading is equal to
Answer
Question Cancelled
7
The influence line diagrams can be used for determining
Answer
C. Positions of loads for maximum shear force and bending moment values
8
Following assumptions are made while developing slope deflection method of analysis
of a structure
Answer
D. All
9
In the moment distribution method of analysis, the ratio of the moment shared by a
member to the applied moment at the joint is called
Answer
A. distribution factor of that member
10
An example of a statically determinate structure is
Answer
A. Three hinged arch
11
In vortex motion in which the fluid particles travel along circular path, the magnitude
of the velocity of the fluid particle is found to be
Answer
A. Constant along the circular path
12
In the case of a fluid flowing under constant head H through a circular orifice fixed
in the side wall of a large container, the coefficient of velocity Cv
Answer
A. Varies from 0.95 to 0.98
13
Which of the following statement is/are correct about reaction turbines ?
Answer
C. Both
14
Centrifugal pumps are classified into volute pumps and diffuser pumps based on
Answer
B. Type of casing
15
In the case of floating bodies, the condition of stable equilibrium is obtained when
the metacentre
Answer
A. lies above centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy
16
A Hydrograph represents
Answer
C. Temporal variation of total runoff at a gauging point in a stream
17
Infiltration property of a soil depends on
Answer
D. All
18
Well yield per unit drawdown in the well is known as the
Answer
C. Specific capacity
19
Applications of hydraulic jump include
Answer
D. All
20
If the coefficient of variation of the annual rainfall for a region is found to be 15,
then it is
Answer
A. Region of high rainfall
21
An example of a level surface is
Answer
C. Still water surface of a lake
22
When the contour lines having the same contour interval are farther apart, it shows a
Answer
A. Gentle slope
23
If three consecutive ordinates are taken at 2 m intervals from a traverse line and
measured as 1.8 m, 2.5 m and 2.0 m, then the area between the traverse line, the
first and last ordinates and the boundary, by trapezoidal rule, is
2
Answer
C. 8.8 m2
24
The error in the horizontal circle readings due to the line of collimation not being
perpendicular to the trunnion axis is eliminated by
Answer
B. Taking readings on both the faces
25
modern Electronic distance measuring instruments work on the principle of
measuring
Answer
D. Phase difference between the transmitted and the reflected electromagnetic
waves
26
The global positioning system operated by the US department of defence uses
Answer
D. 24 satellites
27
How many modular bricks of size 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm are required for
100 cubic metre of masonry wall ?
Answer
B. 50000
28
What percentage of the estimated cost of building works is assumed for sanitary and
water supply works in the estimate of a building ?
Answer
A. 8%
29
If l is the length of the reinforcing bar and d is the diameter, the total length of straight
bar hooked at both the ends is
Answer
C. l + 18 d
30
A construction equipment was purchased for Rs. 2,00,000. If the useful life is
estimated as 5 years, find the percentage of average annual cost of the equipment
to the original cost assuming no scrap value.
Answer
C. 20
31
Permissible moisture content in timber doors of thickness 50 mm and above, in Zone IV is
Answer
B. 16%
32
maximum cement content for conventional Reinforced Cement concrete is
3
Answer
C. 450 kg/m3
33
If the fineness modulus of a sample of fine aggregates is 4.3, the mean size of
particles in the sample is between
Answer
A. 1.18 mm and 2.36 mm
34
Which test is used to study the resistance of aggregates to weathering action ?
Answer
C. Soundness test
35
minimum grade of concrete to be used in reinforced concrete structures constructed
along the seacoast
Answer
A. m30
36
For mix design of m25 concrete, the standard deviation assumed as per
IS 10262-2019 is
Answer
B. 4.0
37
As per IS guidelines, for under-water concreting, the water-cement ratio shall not
exceed
Answer
A. 0.60
38
The lower half portion of an arch between the crown and the skewback is known as
Answer
D. Haunch
39
Which of the following type of door can allow air circulation and privacy even when
it is closed ?
Answer
C. louvered door
40
Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) is defined as
Answer
A. The ratio of floor area inclusive of all the floors to the area of plot on which
building stands
41
Which arrangement is used for preventing the slip of earth in foundation trenches
when excavation is carried out in moderately firm ground and the depth of excavation
does not exceed 2 m ?
Answer
A. Stay bracing
42
As per IS 4591-2002, the rated speed of the escalator shall not be more than
Answer
C. 38 metres per minute
43
Which of the following concept is usually adopted for seismic strengthening of
structural elements ?
Answer
C. Strong column, weak beam
44
Which of the following non-destructive test follows the principle of analysis of the
noises created when materials deform or fracture ?
Answer
A. Acoustic emission technique
45
In PERT analysis, the time estimates of activities and probability of their occurrence
follow
Answer
D. Beta distribution curve
46
In an activity, if the latest start time is 28 days and the earliest start time is 18 days,
then the total float shall be
Answer
B. 10 days
47
Quality control cost estimated as
Answer
A. Prevention cost + Appraisal cost
48
What shall be the minimum distance of a powerline from any component of scaffold ?
Answer
C. 3 m
49
As per IS 13920-2016, minimum dimension of a column shall be
Answer
A. 300 mm
50
Which of the following statements is correct, in the context of acceptance criteria of
concrete specified in IS 456-2000 ?
Statement 1 : If the strength of three cubes tested at 28 days is 21, 24 and 23 mPa,
the concrete can be considered as acceptable as m20 grade concrete.
Statement 2 : If the strength of three cubes tested at 28 days is 21, 24 and 23 mPa,
the concrete can be considered as acceptable as m25 grade concrete.
Answer
D. Both statements are false
51
For a town with population 40,000, the average daily demand is 200 litres/capita/day
and five demand is 4000 litres/minute. The peak demand is
Answer
C. 21.60 million litres/day
52
Rotary pumps are classified under
Answer
B. displacement pumps
53
A centrifugal pump is required to lift 1.5 cubic metres of water per second to a height
of 7 metres. If total losses in the pipes is 0.5 metres, the minimum HP of the driving
engine to run the pump is
Answer
C. 250 HP
54
A continuous-flow settling tank has length of settling zone L, depth of water H, horizontal flow velocity V and particle settling velocity V_s. The condition for a particle to enter the sludge zone is
Answer
A. L/V > H/V_s
55
The coagulant which can be used for treating water to be used in boilers is
Answer
D. Sodium aluminate
56
The proportionate depth for a sewer of diameter ‘D’ running partially full at depth ‘d’
and having ‘o’ as central angle in degrees is
1 1 1 1
_— — sina _— _ Qa _— _ Qa _ _ Qa
Answer
D. 5 (1 cos 1%)
57
25 ml of sewage is diluted to 250 ml. DO concentration of diluted sample at the
beginning of BOD test was 8 mg/l and 6 mg/I after 5 days incubation at 20°C. The
corresponding DO values for the dilution water were 8.2 mg/l and 8 mg/l. The BOD
of the sewage is
Answer
A. 18.2 mg/l
58
dumping is avoided as a disposal method when screenings are from
Answer
Question Cancelled
59
A circular trickling filter is treating 5 Million litres of sewage per day. The BOd is
100 mg/l. The organic loading rate is 1000 kg/hectare metre/day. The hydraulic
loading rate is 25 Million litres/hectare/day. The effective depth of filter is
Answer
B. 2.5 m
60
Highly stable atmosphere occurs when lapse rate is
Answer
D. negative
61
The recommended value of maximum water cement ratio for concrete using 20 mm
nominal maximum size aggregates subjected to extreme exposure is
Answer
B. 0.4
62
In limit State method, which of the following statements is correct ?
Answer
A. Permissible strain have an upper limit for concrete and strain variation across
the cross section is linear
63
The bending moment corresponding to the first cracking for a simply supported plain
concrete beam of 200 mm wide and 300 mm deep, subjected to two equally spaced
point loads given that the grade of concrete is m25
Answer
A. 10.5 kNm
64
Thickness of slab is 70 mm. The maximum dia. of reinforcement that can be used is
Answer
A. 8 mm
65
The long term static modulus of elasticity of concrete is
Answer
C. long term modulus can be as low as “1/2.6” of short term static modulus of
elasticity
66
For a simply supported beam of span 11 m, the minimum effective depth required
assuming tension and compression modification factors as 1.0 and 1.1 is
Answer
A. 550 mm
67
For beams with Fe 500 steel Xumax/d and mulimit are given by
2
Answer
D. 0.46 and 0.133 fckbd2
68
The development length in compression for high-yield-strength deformed bars is L_d = φσ_s/(kτ_bd), where the terms have their usual significance and k is a constant. The value of k is
Answer
C. 8
69
The minimum effective length ratio-effective length/unsupported length-to be
considered for sway columns is
Answer
B. 1.2
70
A column of size 400 mm × 400 mm has four 25 mm bars and four 12 mm bars. The recommended size and spacing of lateral ties is
Answer
B. 8 mm @ 190 mm c/c
71
Ideal location of lapping of reinforcement if required for a beam supported at ends is
Answer
A. For top bars-near to centre of span and for bottom bars-near supports
72
The maximum width of surface cracks as per IS 3370 Part II shall not exceed
Answer
C. 0.2 mm
73
The two way shear stress in the case of a square isolated footing having size of side
“a” and supporting a square column having side “b” and when effective depth “d” and
uniform soil pressure “S” is obtained as
2 2
Answer
A. S(a –
74
The statement “fillet welds of size closer to the minimum size of weld are preferred
as it is more economical” is
Answer
A. True
75
The shear capacity of bolts is reduced
I) When total thickness of connected plates exceeds 5 times the nominal
diameter of bolts.
II) When packing plates are more than 6 mm thick.
Answer
A. Both the above statements are true as bolts are subjected to bending
76
An unequal angle is connected using one leg and used as a tension member. Which
leg is to be connected ?
Answer
A. long leg to be connected
77
A simply supported concrete beam of effective span 8 m is given a parabolic tendon
profile for load balancing. If the gravity load applied is 20 kN/m and prestressing force
is 1600 kN, the central dip of cable profile is
Answer
A. 0.1 m
78
The final deflection due to all loads including the effects of temperature, creep and
shrinkage and measured from the as-cast level of the supports of floors, roofs and
all other horizontal members, should not normally exceed span/X where X is
Answer
C. 250
79
The unfactored dead-20 kN/m, live 15 kN/m and wind 10 kN/m loads are available
for a beam design. The design load for limit state design is
Answer
B. 54 kN/m
80
The maximum effective slenderness ratio for a member subjected to compressive forces
resulting only from combination of wind or earthquake actions, such that the deformation
of such member does not adversely affect stresses in any part of structure is
Answer
B. 250
81
A fine grained soil has liquid limit of 60 and plastic limit of 20. As per the plasticity
chart the soil is
Answer
B. CH
82
A clay sample of 10 mm thick requires 10 minutes for 50% consolidation. What will be
the time required for 50% consolidation if the thickness of clay layer is 1 m at site ?
3
Answer
C. 105 minutes
83
Permeability of soil is directly proportional to
2
Answer
Question Cancelled
84
What will be the effective stress at a depth of 5 m below a clay layer of saturated
unit weight of 20 kN/m3 ?
2
Answer
Question Cancelled
85
On which type of soil wash boring is not applicable
Answer
C. Soil with gravel and boulders
86
The degree of disturbance of a cohesive sample can be estimated by
Answer
A. Recovery ratio
87
disturbed samples can generally be used for
Answer
B. Specific gravity test
88
An unsupported excavation is to be made in a clay layer with unit weight 20 kN/m³ and C = 40 kN/m². The depth of tension crack will be
Answer
C. 4 m
89
For a saturated normally consolidated clay specimen the pore pressure coefficient
B will be
Answer
A. 1.0
90
The ratio of unconfined compressive strength of an undisturbed sample of soil to
that of a remoulded sample, at the same water content is known as
Answer
D. Sensitivity
91
Transition curves are provided in highways to
Answer
Question Cancelled
92
If a vehicle is moving with a speed of 80 kmph, the absolute minimum sight
distance required if t = 2.5 s and f = 0.36 is
Answer
B. 125 m
93
Which type of rail is commonly used in railways ?
Answer
C. Flat bottom rail
94
The percentage of voids in a sample of aggregate which is compacted in a
standard manner is known as
Answer
B. Angularity number
95
If sleeper density is (n + 4) for a broad gauge railway track, what will be the number
of sleepers required for 1 km of railway track, if the length of one rail for a broad
gauge is 13 m ?
Answer
C. 1308
96
Recommended land width for expressways is
Answer
Question Cancelled
97
The defined path fixed on an aerodrome established for the aircraft to travel from
one place to another
Answer
Question Cancelled
98
The percentage by weight of aggregates whose thickness is less than 3/5th of their mean dimension is
Answer
C. Flakiness Index
99
The desire lines in traffic survey is plotted based on which of the following data
Answer
D. Origin and destination
100
The standard plate size in a plate bearing test for finding modulus of sub grade
reaction (k) value is
Answer
C. 75 cm diameter
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