OBJECTIVE CIVIL ENGINEERING

OBJECTIVE CIVIL
ENGINEERING

Capt. (Dr.) Nitin Pandurang Sonaje

M.B.A., M.E., PhD. (Civil Engg).
Dy. Registrar, Shivaji University,
Kolhapur, Maharashtra (INDIA)

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PREFACE
Since time immemorial, human beings have been busy in constructing something. From mud
huts, in the course of time, human beings have moved on to erect houses, palaces, canals, dams,
highways, and so on. From huts made of wood and mud to the World's top wonder Taj Mahal of
Agra, we have achieved a lot in civil engineering.
Amongst all branches of engineering, the variety and scope of civil engineering is the wide
and larger. It is one of the oldest engineering disciplines. It deals with the built environment and
can be dated to the first time someone placed a roof over his or her head or laid a tree trunk
across a river to make it easier to get across. The credit of creating entire infrastructural
framework of a modern nation goes to civil engineers.
Civil Engineering is perhaps the most resourceful branch among all the engineering branches.
It is the branch with a lot of multiplicity. It can be considered as a single largest branch among
all the engineering branches. Hence in this book entitled Objective Civil Engineering an attempt
is made to cover all areas related to it and hundreds of multiple choice questions are given with
four options and a correct answer key. The book consists of 16 chapters related to the field of
civil engineering which includes: Engg. Mechanics, Building Construction, Surveying and
Levelling, Strength of Materials, Theory of Structures, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures,
Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engg, Environmental Engg, Transportation Engg, Airport Engg,
Docks and Harbor Engg, Tunnel Engg, Water Resources Engg and Construction Management.
Each chapter and MCQ questions are neatly arranged and questions are selected keeping in view
the emerging need of the students and teachers. This book is useful for UPSC and MPSC
examination of Civil Engineering as well as GATE Examination.
I must record my deep sense of indebtedness to Hon'ble Dr. N. J. Pawar, Vice Chancellor, Dr.
A. S. Bhoite, Pro Vice Chancellor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and my friends and well-wishers
for their inspiration and support. I am thankful to Dr. Tanaji Kolekar, Dr. Annie John, Dr. Arvind
Nawale, Dr. Deepak Nanware, Dr. Gophane, Dr. Arun Patil and Dr. Mane for inspiring and
motivating me to bring out this book.

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I am thankful to doctoral research scholars Mr. Mahesh Chougule and Mr. Sachin Mane for
their help in collecting and analyzing the data. I am also thankful to, Managing Director
and the team of Publication for pursuing me to bring out present book. Thanks are also
due to my wife Jyoti and children Amartya and Akanksha for their constant support.

-Capt (Dr.) Nitin P. Sonaje

CONTENTS

Preface
1 Engineering Mechanics 1
2 Building Construction 8
3 Surveying and Leveling 23
4 Strength of Materials 35
5 Theory of Structures 44
6 Concrete Structures 53
7 Steel Structures 63
8 Fluid Mechanics 72
9 Geotechnical Engineering 82
10 Environmental Engineering 93
11 Transportation Engineering 102
12 Airport Engineering 114
13 Docks and Harbor Engineering 123
14 Tunnel Engineering 129
15 Water Resources Engineering 134
16 Construction Management 145
Select Bibliography 156

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About Author

Capt. (Dr.) Nitin Pandurang Sonaje is at presently working as the Dy. Registrar,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur (M.S.). He also worked as the Registrar of Solapur
University, Solapur. He is a techno administrator and an academician served as a
commissioned officer in Indian Army (Engineers) previously. He has also taught
engineering and technology at College of Military Engg, Pune as well as Dept. of
Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He has a professional experience as an
engineer as well as research experience as a recognized research guide in
Environment Science and Technology and Civil Engineering. Apart from this
book, he has few other books to his credit which includes, Mathcad a Tool for
Infiltration Modeling, ICT for Doctoral Research and Role of ICT in Enhancing
the Productivity of Higher Education in India.

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1.Engineering Mechanics
S.N. Questions with Options Answer
1 Which of the following statement is correct? d
a) A force is an agent which produces or tends to produce motion.
b) A force is an agent which stops or tends to stop motion.
c) A force may balance a given number of forces acting on a body.
d) Both (a) and (b).
2 In order to determine the effects of a force acting on a body, we must know d
a) Its magnitude and direction of the line along which it acts.
b) Its nature (whether push or pull).
c) Point through which it acts on the body.
d) All of the above.
3 For a non-concurrent force system to be in equilibrium c
a) only the closure of force polygon is sufficient
b) only the closure of funicular polygon is sufficient
c) both force polygon and funicular polygon must close
d) none of the above
4 If a number of forces are acting simultaneously on a particle, then the resultant a
of these forces will have the same effect as produced by the all the forces. This
is known as,
a) Principle of physical independence of forces.
b) Principle of transmissibility of forces.
c) Principle of resolution of forces.
d) None of the above.
5 The moment of a force about any point is geometrically equal to.area a
of the triangle whose base is the line representing the force and vertex is the
point about which the moment is taken.

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a) Half b) Same c) Twice d) None of these

6 A couple consists of c
a) Two like parallel forces of same magnitude.
b) Two like parallel forces of different magnitudes.
c) Two unlike parallel forces of same magnitude.
d) Two unlike parallel forces of different magnitudes.
7 A system of forces acting on a lamina is b
shown in the given figure. The resultant of
the force system will meet AB at
a) A b) B
c) C d) D
8 According to Lamis Theorem, the three forces d
a) Must be equal. b) Must be at 120 to each other.
c) Must be both of above. d) May not be any of the two.
9 The Lamis Theorem is applicable only for c
a) Coplanar forces b) Non-Concurrent forces
c) Coplanar and concurrent forces d) Any type of forces
10 If a body is in equilibrium. We may conclude that d
a) No force is acting on the body
b) The resultant of all the forces acting on it is zero.
c) The moments of the forces about any point are zero.
d) Both (b) and (c)
11 If the sum of all the forces acting on a body is zero, then the body may be in a
equilibrium provided the forces are
a) Concurrent b) Parallel c) Like parallel d) Unlike parallel
12 The moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about c
an axis passing through its vertex and parallel to the base is ............ as that
passing through its C.G. and parallel to the base.
a) twelve times b) nine times c) six times d) four times
13 The moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about c

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an axis through its c. g. and parallel to the base is given by the relation,
a) bh3/12 b) bh3/24 c) bh3/36 d) bh3/48
14 A force P of 50 N and another force Q of unknown magnitude act at 90 to d
each other. They are balanced by a force of 130 N. The magnitude of Q is
a) 60 N b) 80 N c) 100 N d) 120 N
15 If the resultant of two forces has the same magnitude as either of the force, d
then the angle between the two forces is
a) 30 b) 45 c) 60 d) 120
16 The force polygon representing a set of forces in equilibrium is a c
a) triangle b) open polygon c) closed polygon d) parallelogram
17 A rod AB carries three loads of 30 N, 70 N and 100 N at distances of 20 mm, a
90 mm and 150 mm respectively from A.
Neglecting the weight of the rod, the point at which the rod will balance is
a) 109.5mm from A b) 119.5 mm from A
c) 125.5 mm from A d) 132.5 mm from A
18 The angles between two forces to make their resultant a minimum and a d
maximum respectively are
a) 0 and 90 b) 180 and 90 c) 90 and 180 d) 180 and 0
19 Which of the following represents the state of neutral equilibrium? d
a) a cube resting on one edge
b) a smooth cylinder lying on a curved surface
c) a smooth cylinder lying on a convex surface
d) none of the above
20 Two circular discs of same weight and thickness are made from metals having b
different densities. Which disc will have the larger rotational inertia about its
central axis?
a) disc with larger density b) disc with smaller density
c) both discs will have same rotational inertia d) none of the above
21 The angular speed of a car while taking a circular turn of radius 100 m at 36 a
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a) 0.1 radian/sec b) 1 radian/sec

c) 100 radian/sec d) 1000 radian/sec
22 The torque produced by a force depends on d
i) the magnitude of the force
ii) the direction of the force
iii) the point of application of the force relative to origin The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) both (i) and (ii)
c) both (i) and (iii) d) all (i), (ii) and (iii)
23 The ratio of the speed of a rolling cylinder to the speed of sliding cylinder is a
a) less than 1 b) equal to 1
c) between 1 and 2 d) greater than 2
24 The graphical method of determining the forces in the members of a truss is a
based on
a) method of joint b) method of section
c) either method d) none of the two methods
25 The time of flight of a projectile on un upward inclined plane depends upon c
a) angle of projection b) angle of inclination of the plane
c) both a and b d) none of the above
26 Rate of change of angular momentum is equal to b
a) force b) torque
c) linear momentum d) impulse
27 If the angular distance, 0 = 2t3 - 3t2, the angular acceleration at t = 1 sec. is c
a) 1 rad/sec2 b) 4 rad/sec2 c) 6 rad/sec2 d) 12 rad/sec2
28 A particle moves in a straight line and its position is defined by the equation x b
= 6 t2 - t3 where t is expressed in seconds and x in metres. The maximum
velocity during the motion is
a) 6 m/sec b) 12 m/sec c) 24 m/sec d) 48 m/sec
29 A flywheel of moment of inertia 20 kg-m2 is acted upon by a tangential force b
of 5 N at 2 m from its axis, for 3 seconds. The increase in angular velocity in
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a) b) 3/2 ' c) 2 d) 3
30 For a given velocity of a projectile, the range is maximum when the angle of b
projection is
a) 30 b) 45 c) 90 d) 0
31 The maximum value of the horizontal range for a projectile projected with a c
velocity of 98 m/sec is
a) 98 m b) 490 m c) 980 m d) 1960 m
29 If the direction of projection bisects the angle between the vertical and the b
inclined plane, then the range of projectile on the inclined plane is
a) zero b) maximum c) minimum d) unpredictable
32 A funicular polygon cannot be made to pass through d
a) one specified point b) two specified points
c) three specified points d) more than three specified points
33 A stone is thrown up a slope of inclination 60 to the horizontal. At what angle a
to the slope must the stone be thrown so as to land as far as possible from the
point of projection?
a) 15 b) 30 c) 45 d) 75
34 A particle of mass 2 kg executes simple harmonic motion of frequency 6/71 b
Hz and amplitude 0.25 m. Its maximum kinetic energy is
a) 4.5 J b) 9.0 J c) 12.0 J d) 18.0 J
35 Free body diagram is an c
a) isolated joint with only body forces acting on it
b) isolated joint with internal forces acting on it
c) isolated joint with all the forces, internal & external, acting on it
d) none of the above
36 The member forces in a statically indeterminate truss b
a) can be obtained by graphic statics
b) cannot be obtained by graphic statics
c) may be obtained by graphic statics
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37 One end of an elastic string of natural length / and modulus X is kept fixed a
while to the other end is attached a particle of mass m which is hanging freely
under gravity. The particle is pulled down vertically through a distance x, held
at rest and then released. The motion is
a) a simple harmonic motion
b) a rectilinear motion with constant speed
c) a damped oscillatory motion
d) none of the above
38 The periodic time of a body moving with simple harmonic motion b
a) depends upon its amplitude under all conditions.
b) is independent of its amplitude
c) depends upon its amplitude under certain conditions
d) has no relation with its frequency.
39 The frequency of vibration in case of simple harmonic motion a
a) means the number of cycles per second
b) represents time taken by the particle for one complete oscillation
c) depends upon its amplitude.
d) is directly proportional to its beat.
40 Which of the following statement is wrong? d
a) The matter contained in a body is called mass.
b) The force with which a body is attracted towards the centre of the earth is
called weight.
c) The total motion possessed by a moving body is called impulsive force
d) none of them
41 Two masses of 10 kg and 15 kg are connected to two ends of an inextensible a
rope and passing over a smooth pulley. The 10 kg mass is lying over a rough
plane, which is inclined at an angle of 25 with the horizontal. If this angle is
made 30, then
a) tension in the string will increase
b) tension in the string will decrease

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c) acceleration of the system will remain the same.

d) All of above
42 The unit of rotational inertia of a body in C.G.S system is c
a) cm4 b) kg-cm2 c) gm-cm2 d) gm-cm3
43 In SI units, the units of force and energy are respectively c
a) Newton and watt b) Dyne and erg
c) Newton and joule d) kg-wt and joule
44 One Newton is equivalent to d
a) 1 kg-wt b) 9.81 kg-wt c) 981 dyne d) 1/9.81 kg-wt
45 A heavy ladder resting on floor and against a vertical wall may not be in d
equilibrium if
a) floor is smooth and wall is rough b) floor is rough and wall is rough
c) both floor and wall are rough d) both floor and wall are smooth
46 If a body is lying on a plane whose inclination with the horizontal is less than c
the angle of friction, then
i) a force is required to move the body upwards
ii) a force is required to move the body downward
iii) the body will not be in equilibrium The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) only (ii) c) both (i) and (ii) d) both (i) and (iii)
47 The condition for a lifting machine to be reversible is that its efficiency should b
be
a) less than 50 % b) more than 50 %
c) more than 66.67 % d) equal to 100 %
48 In a lifting machine a weight of 5 kN is lifted through 200 mm by an effort of a
0.1 kN moving through 15 m. The mechanical advantage and velocity ratio of
the machine are respectively
a) 50 and 75 b) 75 and 50 c) 75 and 75 d) 50 and 50
49 Free body diagram is an c
a) isolated joint with only body forces acting on it
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c) isolated joint with all the forces, internal as well as external, acting on it
d) none of the above
50 The shape of a suspended cable for a uniformly distributed load over it is b
a) circular b) parabolic c) catenary d) cubic parabola
51 Which of the following statement is wrong? a
(a) If two springs of stiffness s1 and s2 are arranged in series, then stiffness of
the equivalent spring is s1 + s2.
(b) The motion of a body from one extremity to another is known as beat.
(c) A pendulum, which executes one beat per second is known as seconds
pendulum.
(d) none of them.
52 The total momentum of two bodies remains constant after collision or any a
other mutual action. This is known as
a) Law of Conservation of Momentum
b) Newtons Law of Collision of Elastic Bodies
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of them
53 The loss of kinetic energy due to direct impact of two bodies depends on d
a) the mass of two bodies b) the initial velocities of two bodies
c) the final velocities of two bodies d) Both (a) and (b)
54 If a lead ball with a certain velocity is made to strike a wall, it does not a
rebound. But if a rubber ball of same mass and velocity strikes the same wall,
it rebounds. Select correct reason from the following :
a) the change in momentum suffered by the rubber ball is more than that of the
lead ball.
b) the change in momentum suffered by the lead ball is more than that of the
rubber ball.
c) both (a) and (b).
d) none of the above.
55 A ball moving on a smooth horizontal table hits a rough vertical wall, the d

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coefficient of restitution between ball and wall being 1/3. The ball rebounds at
the same angle. The fraction of its kinetic energy lost is
a) 1/3 b) 2/3 c) 1/9 d) 8/9
56 A particle is dropped from a height of 3 m on a horizontal floor, which has a b
coefficient of restitution with the ball of 1/2. The height to which the ball will
rebound after striking the floor is
a) 0.5 m b) 0.75 m c) 1.0 m d) 1.5 m
57 A car negotiates a curve of radius 100 m at 25 m/sec. The angle to the d
horizontal at which the road must be banked to prevent sideways friction on
the car wheels is tan"1 x, where x is (Assume g = 10 m/sec2)
a) 3/8 b) c) 9/5 d) 5/8
58 Two objects moving with uniform speeds are 5 m apart after 1 second when b
they move towards each other and are 1 m apart when they move in the same
direction.
The speeds of the objects are
a) 2 m/sec and 2 m/sec b) 3 m/sec and 2 m/sec
c) 3 m/sec and 3 m/sec d) 4 m/sec and 6 m/sec
59 The angular speed of a car taking a circular turn of radius 100 m at 36 km/hr a
will be
a) 0.1 rad/sec b) 1 rad/sec c) 10 rad/sec d) 100 rad/sec
60 A stone was thrown vertically upwards from the ground with a velocity of 50 b
m/sec. After 5 seconds another stone was thrown vertically upwards from the
same place. If both the stones strike the ground at the same time, then the
velocity with which the second stone was thrown should be (Assume g = 10
m/sec2)
a) 15 m/sec b) 25 m/sec c) 40 m/sec d) 50 m/sec

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2.Building Materials and Building Construction

Question with options Answer

S.N.
1 Slate is formed by metamorphic action on a
a) shale b) lime stone c) sand stone d) granite
2 Sandstone is a d
i) sedimentary rock
ii) aqueous rock
iii) siliceous rock
The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) both (i) and (ii)
c) both (i) and (iii) d) all (i), (ii) and (iii)
3 A good building stone should not absorb water more than a
a) 5 % b) 10 % c) 15 % d) 20 %
4 Crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than b
a) 50 MPa b) 100 MPa c) 150 MPa d) 200 MPa
5 Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between c
a) 1.5 to 2.0 b) 2.0 to 2.5 c) 2.5 to 3.0 d) 3.0 to 3.5
6 The age of a tree can be known by examining b
a) cambium layer b) annular rings
c) medullary rays d) heart wood
7 Sand stone is d
a) volcanic rock b) igneous rock
c) metamorphic rock d) sedimentary rock
8 Common sand is a variety of b
a) caicite b) quartz c) felspar d) chlorite
9 Plywood is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in such a way that d
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a) 0 b) 30 c) 45 d) 90
10 The practical limit of moisture content achieved in air drying of timber is b
a) 5% b) 15 % c) 25 % d) 35 %
11 Crushing strength of a first class brick should not be less than c
a) 3.5 N/mm2 b) 7.0 N/mm2 c) 10.5 N/mm2 d) 14.0 N/mm2
12 The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between b
a) 5 to 10 % b) 20 to 30 % c) 50 to 60 % d) 70 to 80 %
13 The nominal size of the modular brick is c
a) 190 mm x 90 mm x 80 mm b) 190 mm x 190 mm x 90 mm
c) 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm d) 200 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm
14 Study the following statements. b
i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing,
ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing,
iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar,
iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar.
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iv) b) (ii) and (iii) c) (i) and (ii) d) (iii) and (iv)
15 Le Chatelier's device is used for determining the b
a) setting time of cement b) soundness of cement
c) tensile strength of cement d) compressive strength of cement
16 According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland c
cement after three days should not be less than
a) 7 MPa b) 11.5 MPa c) 16 MPa d) 21 MPa
17 For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is b
made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of
a) 1:2 b) 1:3 c) 1:4 d) 1:6
18 The slump recommended for mass concrete is about a
a) 25 mm to 50 mm b) 50 mm to 100 mm
c) 100 mm to 125 mm d) 125 mm to 150 mm
19 Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete b

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structures such as large dams?

a) ordinary Portland cement b) low heat cement
c) rapid hardening cement d) sulphate resisting cement
20 Proper amount of entrained air in concrete results in a
i) better workability
ii) better resistance to freezing and thawing
iii) lesser workability
iv) less resistance to freezing and thawing The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (iii) and (iv)
21 Which of the following is a mineral d
a) quartzite b) laterite c) granite d) calcite
22 Most weather resisting metamorphic rock is d
a) lime stone b) slate c) marble d) quartzite
23 Red colour is imparced to bricks due to a
a) ironoxide b) lime c) silica d) magnesia
24 The number of bricks required per cubic meter of brick masonary is c
a) 400 b) 450 c) 500 d) 550
25 The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is a
a) to increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete
b) to decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete
c) to render the concrete more water tight
d) to improve the workability of concrete mix
26 Compared to mild steel, cast iron has d
i) high compressive strength
ii) high tensile strength
iii) low compressive strength
iv) low tensile strength
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii) b) (ii) and (iii) c) (iii) and (iv) d) (i) and (iv)
27 Assertion A: Paints with white lead base are not recommended for painting of a

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iron works.
Reason R: Paints with white lead base do not check rusting of iron.
Select your answer according to the coding system given below :
a) Both A and R are true and, R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
28 The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be d
a) along the direction of bedding planes
b) at 45 to the direction of bedding planes
c) at 60 to the direction of bedding planes
d) perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes
29 The depression provided in the face of brick during its manufacturing is d
known as-
a) Indentation b) Anchorage c) Well d) Frog
30 The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is c
a) single Flemish bond b) double Flemish bond
c) English bond d) zigzag bond
31 The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than b
a) 10 b) 20 c) 30 d) 40
32 The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick a
construction are
a) 1:2 b) 1:4 c) 1:6 d) 1:8
33 Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints a
in the header course, where x is equal to
a) 1/2 b) 1 c) 2 d) 1/4
34 As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course a
should be
a) less b) more c) equal d) equal or more
35 The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not a

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exceed
a) 25 mm b) 40 mm c) 65 mm d) 100 mm
36 In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to d
increase the bearing capacity of soils is to
a) increase the depth of foundation b) drain the soil
c) compact the soil d) replace the poor soil
37 The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel b
columns is
a) raft foundation b) grillage foundation
c) well foundation d) isolated footing
38 The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is c
known as
a) friction pile b) sheet pile c) batter pile d) anchor pile
39 The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is c
a) 0.5 m b) 0.7 m c) 0.9 m d) 1.2 m
40 The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be d
limited to
a) 25 mm b) 25 to 40 mm c) 40 to 65 mm d) 65 to 100 mm
41 The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by b
a) compacting the soil b) draining the soil
c) increasing the depth of foundation d) grouting
42 The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and a
other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is
a) cork flooring b) glass flooring
c) wooden flooring d) linoleum flooring
43 The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner b
curve of an arch is known as
a) intrados b) rise c) spandrel d) extrados
44 The minimum hardness number for marble is about a
a)3 b)8 c)5 d)10

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45 Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between c

a)10-20% b)20-30% c) 30-40% d)40-50%
46 Swelling of bricks is known as a
a)bloating b) lamination c)chuffs d)efflorescence
Fire bricks are used c
a)to reflect heat b)to increase heat flow c)to decrease heat flow
47 Depth or height of the arch is the a
a) perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
b) vertical distance between springing line and intrados
c) perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
d) none of the above
48 The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line b
drawn through the crown of an arch is known as
a) haunch b) spandrel c) voussoirs d) skewbacks
49 The lintels are preferred to arches because d
a) arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows
etc.
b) arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
c) arches are difficult in construction
d) all of the above
50 In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for c
a) centering b) actual laying of arch work
c) striking of centering d) none of the above
51 The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch c
for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is
a) segmental arch b) pointed arch
c) relieving arch d) flat arch
52 The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie b
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a) mortise and tennon joint b) oblique mortise and tennon joint

c) butt joint d) mitred joint
53 The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is b
high is
a) pitched and sloping roof b) flat roof
c) shell roof d) none of the above
54 Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for a
a) coastal regions b) plain regions
c) covering large areas d) all of the above
55 Quick lime is a
a) calcium oxide b) calcium hydroxide
c) calcium carbonate d) none of the above
56 Hydraulic lime is obtained by a
a) burning of kankar b) burning of lime stone
c) adding water to quicklime d) all the above
57 Plaster of paris is obtained from the calcination of c
a) bauxite b) lime stone c) dolomite d) gypsum
58 Fat lime can be used in a
a) distempers b) lime mortars c) lime terracing d) none of these
59 The silica in Portland cement is b
a) 10-20% b) 20-25% c) 25-40% d) 40-60%
60 Plan of arrangement of bricks in masonry b
Shown in figure is called as-
(a) English bond
(b) Double Flemish bond
(c) Dutch bond
(d) Zigzag bond
61 The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on c
each side is known as
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62 Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in d

a) two directions without break in the slope on each side
b) two directions with break in the slope on each side
c) four directions without break in the slope on each side
d) four directions with break in the slope on each side
63 Higher pitch of the roof a
i) results in stronger roof
ii) results in weaker roof
iii) requires more covering material
iv) requires less covering material
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iv)
64 The function of king post in a king post roof truss is d
a) to support the frame work of the roof
b) to receive the ends of principal rafter
c) to prevent the walls from spreading outward
d) to prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre
65 The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the b
hand rail are known as
a) balusters b) newel posts c) balustrades d) railings
66 Sum of tread and rise must lie between b
a) 300 to 350 mm b) 400 to 450 mm
c) 500 to 550 mm d) 600 to 650 mm
67 Where a structural component or a system is providing lateral support to five d
or more walls or columns, the lateral load to be resisted may be taken as
a) 4 percent b) 5 percent c) 6 percent d) 7 percent
of the total vertical load on the most heavily loaded wall or column in the
group.
68 The effective height of free standing non load bearing wall and column d
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a) 1.0 H and 1.0 H b) 1.5 H and l.5 H

c) 2.0 H and l.5 H d) 2.0 H and 2.0 H
where H is the height of wall or column between centres of supports.
69 If H is the height of wall between centres of supports, then the effective height a
of wall where concrete floors have a bearing on wall irrespective of the
direction of span will be
a) 0.75 H b) 0.85 H c) 1.0 H d) 1.5 H
70 The thickness of each leaf of a cavity wall shall not be less than b
a) 5 cm b) 7.5 cm c) 10 cm d) 15 cm
71 If the horizontal cross-sectional area of a wall is 1200 cm2, then the basic c
stress shall be multiplied by a reduction factor equal to
a) 06 b) 0.75 c) 0.85 d) 0.95
72 A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75 a
kg/m2. The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is
a) 0.64 m b) 0.96 m c) 1.28 m d) 1.5 m
73 The bending stress in a wall or column subjected to effective vertical load need a
not be considered, if the eccentricity ratio is
a) less than or equal to 1/24 b) less than or equal to 1/6
c) more than 1/24 d) less than or equal to 1/12
74 If the eccentricity ratio is more than 1/24, then increase in the permissible b
stress in the design of wall subjected to eccentric loading as per code is
a) 10 % b) 25 % c) 33 1/3 % d) 50 %
75 For designing masonry components of a structure, seismic forces provision in b
the design calculation is not necessary for buildings constructed in
a) Zone I only b) Zone I and II
c) Zone I, II and III d) Zone I, II, III and IV
76 The mode of failure of a very short masonry member having h/t ratio of less a
than 4 is by
a) shear b) vertical tensile splitting
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77 The timber floor not spanning on the masonry wall but properly anchored to a
the wall gives
a) lateral restraint but not rotational restraint
b) rotational restraint but not lateral restraint
c) both lateral and rotational restraints
d) neither lateral nor rotational restraint
78 Full restraint is provided by d
(i) foundation footing of a wall
(ii) timber floor spanning on the wall and anchored to the wall
(iii) RCC slab with a minimum bearing of 10 cm on the wall Of these
statements
a) (i) and (iii) are correct b) (i) and (ii) are correct
c) (ii) and (iii) are correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
79 Minimum thickness of stiffening wall for 1 to 3 storeys shall not be less than a
a) 10 cm b) 15 cm c) 20 cm d) 30 cm
80 For masonry work with solid bricks, consistency of mortar should be b
a) 5 to 8 cm b) 9 to 13 cm c) 14 to 18 cm d) 19 to 23 cm
81 Water retentivity for brick masonry should not be less than c
a) 50 % b) 60 % c) 70 % d) 80 %
82 Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars a
because rich mortars have
a) high shrinkage b) less strength
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of above
83 Cement mortars richer than 1 : 3 are not used in masonry because b
(i) there is no gain in strength of masonry (ii) there is high shrinkage (iii) they
are prone to segregation Of these statements
a) Only (ii) is correct b) (i) and (ii) are correct
c) (ii) and (iii) are correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
84 For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, the vertical distance between b
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a) 50 cm b) 60 cm c) 75 cm d) 100 cm
85 In a cavity wall, both leaves of which are load bearing, the effective thickness d
is taken as
a) sum of thickness of both leaves
b) two-third of the sum of thickness of both the leaves
c) actual thickness of the stronger leaf
d) larger of (b) and (c)
86 Consider the following statements regarding provision of chases in masonry, a
(i) No chase should be permitted in a half brick load-bearing wall,
(ii) Vertical chases should not be closer than 2 m in any stretch of a wall,
(iii) Chases should be provided near to bearings of beams and lintels. Of these
statements
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (i) and (iii) are correct
c) (ii) and (iii) are correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
87 Consider the following statements: c
The use of relatively weak mortar
1. Will accommodate movements due to loads and, cracking if any, and
will
be distributed as thin hair cracks which are less noticeable or harmful.
2. Will result in reduction of stresses due to differential expansion of
masonry units.
Of these statements
a) 1 alone is correct b) 2 alone is correct
c) both 1 and 2 are correct d) neither 1 nor 2 is correct
88 For strengthening a 50 m long and 5 m high straight compound wall built in a
brick work, which one of the following would be most suitable?
a) providing buttresses at certain intervals
b) providing a deeper foundation
c) using a richer mortar
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89 Consider the following statements: Sand in mortar is needed for a

1. decreasing the quantity of cement.
2. reducing shrinkage.
3. decreasing the surface area of the binding material.
4. increasing the strength.
Of these statements:
a) 2, 3 and 4 are correct b) 1,2 and 3 are correct
c) 1,3 and 4 are correct d) 1,2 and 4 are correct
90 Consider the following statements: c
A high lime content in a composite cement-lime mortar results in
1. slow hardening.
2. quick setting.
3. weaker mortar. Of these statements
a) 2 and 3 are correct b) 1 and 2 are correct
c) 1 and 3 are correct d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
91 Direct load carrying capacity of a brick masonry wall standing freely as b
against when it supports RC slab will be
a) more b) less
c) the same in both the cases d) 100%
92 A 200 mm thick wall made of modular bricks is 5 m long between cross walls a
and 3.8 m clear height between RCC slabs at top and bottom. The slenderness
ratio of the wall is
a) 15 b) 19 c) 20 d) 25
93 The basic stress in masonry units having height to width ratio of 1.5 may c
be increased by a factor of
a) 1.2 b) 1.4 c) 1.6 d) 2.0
94 Consider the following statements: d
1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high
shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks.
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suffers high shrinkage.

3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is
less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar.
Which of these statements are correct?
a) 1,2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 3

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3.Surveying and Leveling

S.N. Question with options Answer
1 Hydrographic survey deals with the mapping of a
a) Large water bodies b) rainfall data
c) wave movement d) none of the above
2 In surveying when curvature of earth is taken into consideration then that type b
is called as
a) Chain surveying b) Geodetic surveying
c) Plane surveying d) Contouring
3 Following is the term used in leveling while reduction of levels b
a) Zero circle b) Height of Instrument
c) Fore bearing d) Local attraction
4 In leveling, for taking levels of ground one of the following instrument is used c
a) Prismatic compass b) Plane table
c) Dumpy level d) Prism square
5 The least count of prismatic compass is c
a) 10 b) 30 c)15 d)20
6 In leveling work the diagram or map shown a
here where each line is having points of equal
elevations is called as-
(a) Contour map
(b) survey map
(c) topographic map
(d) Survey map

7 The prismatic compass and surveyor's compass a

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a line respectively
b) both give QB of a line and WCB of a line
c) both give QB of a line
d) both give WCB of a line
8 The horizontal angle between the true meridian and magnetic meridian at a b
place is called
a) azimuth b) declination
c) local attraction d) magnetic bearing
9 A negative declination shows that the magnetic meridian is to the b
a) eastern side of the true meridian
b) western side of the true meridian
c) southern side of the true meridian
d) none of the above
10 If the magnetic bearing of the sun at a place at noon in southern hemisphere is c
167, the magnetic declination at that place is
a) 77 N b) 23 S c) 13 E d) 13 W
11 The graduations in prismatic compass a
i) are inverted
ii) are upright
iii) run clockwise having 0 at south
iv) run clockwise having 0 at north
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iii) b) (i) and (iv)
c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iv)
12 Agate cap is fitted with a d
a) cross staff b) level
c) chain d) prismatic compass
13 Theodolite is an instrument used for d
a) tightening the capstan-headed nuts of level tube
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c) measurement of vertical angles only

d) measurement of both horizontal and vertical angles
14 The process of turning the telescope about the vertical axis in horizontal plane d
is known as
a) transiting b) reversing c) plunging d) swinging
15 Size of a theodolite is specified by c
a) the length of telescope b) the diameter of vertical circle
c) the diameter of lower plate d) the diameter of upper plate
16 Which of the following is not the function of levelling head? d
a) to support the main part of the instrument
b) to attach the theodolite to the tripod
c) to provide a means for leveling the theodolite
d) none of the above
17 If the lower clamp screw is tightened and upper clamp screw is loosened, the c
theodolite may be rotated
a) on its outer spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and
graduated scale of lower plate
b) on its outer spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and
graduated scale of lower plate
c) on its inner spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and the
graduated scale of lower plate
d) on its inner spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and the
graduated scale of lower plate
18 A telescope is said to be inverted if its a
a) vertical circle is to its right and the bubble of the telescope is down
b) vertical circle is to its right and the bubble of the telescope is up
c) vertical circle is to its left and the bubble of the telescope is down
d) vertical circle is to its left and the bubble of the telescope is up
19 The cross hairs in the surveying telescope are placed b
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b) much closer to the eye-piece than to the objective lens

c) much closer to the objective lens than to the eye piece
d) anywhere between eye-piece and objective lens
20 For which of the following permanent adjustments of theodolite, the spire test c
is used?
a) adjustment of plate levels
b) adjustment of line of sight
c) adjustment of horizontal axis
d) adjustment of altitude bubble and vertical index frame
21 The adjustment of horizontal cross hair is required particularly when the a
instrument is used for
a) leveling
b) prolonging a straight line
c) measurement of horizontal angles
d) all of the above
22 The needle of magnetic compass is generally supported on c
a) Ball bearing b) bush bearing
c) needle bearing d) jewel bearing
23 If n is the number of sides , then the total sum of exterior angles of a closed c
traverse should be
a) n+2 b) 2n-4 c) 2n + 4 d) 4n-2
24 The box of prismatic compass is made of b
a) steel b) brass c) iron d) aluminium
25 Which of the following errors is not eliminated by the method of repetition of b
horizontal angle measurement?
a) error due to eccentricity of verniers
b) error due to displacement of station signals
c) error due to wrong adjustment of line of collimation and trunnion axis
d) error due to inaccurate graduation
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a) reading both verniers and taking the mean of the two

b) taking both face observations and taking the mean of the two
c) double sighting
d) taking mean of several readings distributed over different portions of the
graduated circle
27 In the double application of principle of reversion, the apparent error is d
a) equal to true error b) half the true error
c) two times the true error d) four times the true error
28 Which of the following errors can be eliminated by taking mean of both face d
observations?
a) error due to imperfect graduations
b) error due to eccentricity of verniers
c) error due to imperfect adjustment of plate levels
d) error due to line of collimation not being perpendicular to horizontal axis
29 Which of the following errors cannot be eliminated by taking both face d
observations?
a) error due to horizontal axis not being perpendicular to the vertical axis
b) index error i.e. error due to imperfect adjustment of the vertical circle
vernier
c) error due to non-parallelism of the axis of telescope level and line of
collimation
d) none of the above
30 If a tripod settles in the interval that elapses between taking a back sight a
reading and the following foresight reading, then the elevation of turning point
will
a) increase b) decrease
c) not change d) either 'a' or 'b'
31 If altitude bubble is provided both on index frame as well as on telescope of a b
theodolite, then the instrument is levelled with reference to
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ii) altitude bubble on index frame if it is to be used as a level

iii) altitude bubble on telescope
iv) altitude bubble on telescope if it is to be used as a level
The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) both (i) and (iv)
c) only (iii) d) both (ii) and (iii)
32 A 'level line' is a b
a) horizontal line
b) line parallel to the mean spheriodal surface of earth
c) line passing through the center of cross hairs and the center of eye piece
d) line passing through the objective lens and the eye-piece of a dumpy or
tilting level
33 The following sights are taken on a "turning point" c
a) foresight only b) backsight only
c) foresight and backsight d) foresight and intermediate sight
34 The rise and fall method of levelling provides a complete check on d
a) backsight b) intermediate sight
c) foresight d) all of the above
35 If the R.L. of a B.M. is 100.00 m, the back- sight is 1.215 m and the foresight a
is 1.870 m, the R.L. of the forward station is
a) 99.345 m b) 100.345 m
c) 100.655 m d) 101.870 m
36 In an internal focussing type of telescope, the lens provided is a
a) concave b) convex c) plano-convex d) plano-concave
37 Which of the following errors can be neutralised by setting the level midway c
between the two stations?
a) error due to curvature only
b) error due to refraction only
c) error due to both curvature and re-fraction
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38 Height of instrument method of levelling is c

a) more accurate than rise and fall method
b) less accurate than rise and fall method
c) quicker and less tedious for large number of intermediate sights
d) none of the above
39 The principle of working of an optical square is based on d
a) refraction b) reflection
c) double refraction d) double reflection
40 Which of the following instrument s used for measurement of angles c
a) Geodimeter b) tellurometer c) sextant d) telescope
41 The angle between two plane mirrors of an optical square should be b
0 0 0 0
a) 30 b) 45 c )60 d) 90
42 The rise and fall method c
a) is less accurate than height of instrument method
b) is not suitable for levelling with tilting levels
c) provides a check on the reduction of intermediate point levels
d) quicker and less tedious for large number of intermediate sights
43 If the staff is not held vertical at a levelling station, the reduced level calculated c
from the observation would be
a) true R.L. b) more than true R.L.
c) less than true R.L. d) none of the above
44 The difference between a level line and a horizontal line is that a
a) level line is a curved line while horizontal line is a straight line
b) level line is normal to plumb line while horizontal line may not be normal
to plumb line at the tangent point to level line
c) horizontal line is normal to plumb line while level line may not be normal
to the plumb line
d) both are same
45 The sensitivity of a bubble tube can be increased by a
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b) decreasing the length of bubble

c) increasing the viscosity of liquid
d) decreasing the radius of curvature of tube
46 With the rise of temperature, the sensitivity of a bubble tube a
a) decreases b) increases
c) remains unaffected d) none of the above
47 Refraction correction b
a) completely eliminates curvature correction
b) partially eliminates curvature correction
c) adds to the curvature correction
d) has no effect on curvature correction
48 The R.L, of the point A which is on the floor is 100 m and back sight reading d
on A is 2.455 m. If the foresight reading on the point B which is on the ceiling
is 2.745 m, the R.L. of point B will be
a) 94.80 m b) 99.71 m c) 100.29 m d) 105.20 m
49 The permissible limits of error in chaining for measurement on rough or hilly a
ground is
a) 1:2000 b) 1:1000 c) 1:500 d) 1:250
50 The scale on which three dimensions can be measured is known as d
a) Plain scale b) diagonal scale
c) shrunk scale d) comparative scale
51 The error due bad ranging is b
a) compensation b) cumulative positive
c) cumulative negative d) both (b) and (c)
52 The following staff readings were taken with a level, the instrument having b
been moved after
third and sixth reading:
2.200, 1.620, 0.980, 2.250, 2.840, 1.280, 0.600, 1.960, 1.450
If RL of first point is 100.00 m. then RL of last point is-
a) 101.350 b) 101.340 c) 101.430 d) 100.340

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53 Sensitiveness of a level tube is designated by a

a) radius of level tube b) length of level tube
c) length of bubble of level tube d) none of the above
54 Which of the following statements is incorrect? d
a) Error due to refraction may not be completely eliminated by reciprocal
levelling.
b) Tilting levels are commonly used for precision work.
c) The last reading of levelling is always a foresight.
d) All of the above statements are incorrect.
55 Dumpy level is most suitable when c
a) the instrument is to be shifted frequently
b) fly levelling is being done over long distance
c) many readings are to be taken from a single setting of the instrument
d) all of the above
56 The difference of levels between two stations A and B is to be determined. For a
best results, the instrument station should be
a) equidistant from A and B
b) closer to the higher station
c) closer to the lower station
d) as far as possible from the line AB
57 Contour interval is a
a) inversely proportional to the scale of the map
b) directly proportional to the flatness of ground
c) larger for accurate works
d) larger if the time available is more
58 An imaginary line lying throughout the surface of ground and preserving a d
constant inclination to the horizontal is known as
a) contour line b) horizontal equivalent
c) contour interval d) contour gradient
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a) 2m b) 5m c) 10 m d) 20 m
59 Select the correct statement. c
a) A contour is not necessarily a closed curve.
b) A contour represents a ridge line if the concave side of lower value
contour lies towards the higher value contour.
c) Two contours of different elevations do not cross each other except in case
of an overhanging cliff.
d) All of the above statements are correct.
60 A series of closely spaced contour lines represents a a
a) steep slope b) gentle slope
c) uniform slope d) plane surface
61 Direct method of contouring is c
a) a quick method b) adopted for large surveys only
c) most accurate method d) suitable for hilly terrains
62 If the smallest division of a vernier is longer than the smallest division of its d
primary scale, the vernier is known as
a) Direct vernier b) double vernier
c) simple vernier d) retrograde vernier
63 The maximum allowable limit upto that a measurement may vary from the true c
value is known as
a) permissible error b) residual error
c) expected error d) safe error
64 Generally while chaining, the arrow which accompany with one chain must be b
a) 3 nos. b) 5 nos. c) 10 nos. d) 12 nos.
65 As per Indian standard, the length of one link in 30 metre chain should be a
a) 20 cm b) 30 cm c) 40 cm d) 10 cm
66 In direct method of contouring, the process of locating or identifying points d
lying on a contour is called
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67 In the cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of cross- d

sections depends upon
i) contour interval
ii) scale of plan
iii) characteristics of ground
The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) (i) and (ii) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
68 Which of the following methods of con-touring is most suitable for a hilly d
terrain?
a) direct method b) square method
c) cross-sections method d) tacheometric method
69 Select the correct statement. a
a) Contour interval on any map is kept constant.
b) Direct method of contouring is cheaper than indirect method.
c) Inter-visibility of points on a contour map cannot be ascertained.
d) Slope of a hill cannot be determined with the help of contours.
70 Closed contours, with higher value inwards, represent a b
a) depression b) hillock
c) plain surface d) none of the above
71 Contour interval is a
a) the vertical distance between two consecutive contours
b) the horizontal distance between two consecutive contours
c) the vertical distance between two points on same contour
d) the horizontal distance between two points on same contour
72 Benchmark is established by c
a) hypsometry b) barometric levelling
c) spirit leveling d) trigonometrical levelling
73 The type of surveying which requires least office work is c
a) tacheometry b) trigonometrical levelling
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74 Intersection method of detailed plotting is most suitable for c

a) forests b) urban areas c) hilly areas d) plains
75 If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of b
the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures is more than the sum of
the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the
a) NE quadrant b) SE quadrant
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4.Strength of Materials
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 If all the dimensions of a prismatic bar are doubled, then the maximum stress c
produced in it under its own weight will
a) decrease b) remain unchanged
c) increase to two times d) increase to four times
2 The elongation of a conical bar under its own weight is equal to c
a) that of a prismatic bar of same length
b) one half that of a prismatic bar of same length
c) one third that of a prismatic bar of same length
d) one fourth that of a prismatic bar of same length
3 If a material has identical properties in all directions, it is said to be b
a) homogeneous b) isotropic c) elastic d) orthotropic
4 Two bars of different materials are of the same size and are subjected to same a
tensile forces. If the bars have unit elongations in the ratio of 4 : 7, then the
ratio of moduli of elasticity of the two materials is
a) 7:4 b) 4:7 c) 4:17 d) 16 :49
5 If a composite bar of steel and copper is heated, then the copper bar will be b
under
a) tension b) compression c) shear d) torsion
6 Effective length of a weld is equal to c
a) overall length - weld size b) overall length - throat thickness
c) overall length - 2 x weld size d) overall length - 2 x throat thickness
7 Size of a right angled fillet weld is given by b
a) 0.707 x throat thickness b) 0.414 x throat thickness
c) 2.0 x throat thickness d) throat thickness
8 The effective length of a fillet weld designed to transmit axial load shall not be b
less than
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c) 6 x size of weld d) 10 x size of weld

9 Size of fillet weld with unequal legs is equal to a
a) smaller leg length b) longer leg length
c) throat thickness d) average of smaller and longer leg lengths
10 Truss shown in the figure is called as- a
(a) perfect frame
(b) Imperfect frame
(c) Redundant frame
(d) Deficient frame

11 Weakest section in a fillet weld is a

a) throat of the fillet b) smaller side
c) side parallel to force d) side perpendicular to force
12 Effective throat thickness of a fillet weld is c
a) 0.707 x size of weld
b) 1.414 x size of weld
c) a function of the angle between fusion faces
d) equal to the side of the fillet
13 If the rivet value is 16.8 kN and force in the member is 16.3 kN, then the b
number of rivets required for the connection of the member to a gusset plate is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
14 If a prismatic member with area of cross-section A is subjected to a tensile load b
P, then the maximum shear stress and its inclination with the direction of load
respectively are
a) P/A and 45 b) P/2Aand 45
c) P/2A and 60 d) P/A and 30
15 The sum of normal stresses is a
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c) dependent on the planes d) none of the above

16 The radius of Mohr's circle for two equal unlike principal stresses of magnitude a
p is
a) p b) p/2 c) zero d) none of these
17 Shear stress on principal planes is a
a) zero b) maximum c) minimum d) none of these
18 The state of pure shear stress is produced by a
a) tension in one direction and equal compression in perpendicular direction
b) equal tension in two directions at right angles
c) equal compression in two directions at right angles
d) none of the above
19 According to Rankine's hypothesis, the criterion of failure of a brittle material a
is
a) maximum principal stress b) maximum shear stress
c) maximum strain energy d) maximum shear strain energy
20 Maximum bending moment in a beam occurs where d
a) deflection is zero b) shear force is maximum
c) shear force is minimum d) shear force changes sign
21 Rate of change of bending moment is equal to d
a) shear force b) deflection c) slope d) rate of loading
22 The diagram showing the variation of axial load along the span is called a
a) shear force diagram b) bending moment diagram
c) thrust diagram d) influence line diagram
23 The difference in ordinate of the shear curve between any two sections is equal d
to the area under
a) load curve between these two sections
b) shear curve between these two sections
c) bending moment curve between these two sections
d) load curve between these two sections plus concentrated loads applied
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24 The variation of the bending moment in the portion of a beam carrying linearly c
varying load is
a) linear b) parabolic c) cubic d) constant
25 The maximum bending moment due to a moving load on a fixed ended beam a
occurs
a) at a support b) always at the midspan
c) under the load only d) none of the above
26 A cantilever beam AB of length 1 carries a concentrated load W at its midspan a
C. If the free end B is supported on a rigid prop, then there is a point of
contraflexure
a) between A and C
b) between C and B
c) one between A and C and other between C and B
d) nowhere in the beam
27 A prismatic beam fixed at both ends carries a uniformly distributed load. The d
ratio of bending moment at the supports to the bending moment at mid-span is
a) 0.5 b) 1.0 c) 1.5 d) 2.0
28 A beam of overall length 1 with equal overhangs on both sides carries a c
uniformly distributed load over the entire length. To have numerically equal
bending moments at centre of the beam and at supports, the distance between
the supports should be
a) 0.2771 b) 0.403 1 c) 0.5861 d) 0.7071
29 A prismatic beam of length 1 and fixed at both ends carries a uniformly b
distributed load. The distance of points of contraflexure from either end is
a) 0.207 1 b) 0.211 1 c) 0.277 1 d) 0.25 1
30 A portion of a beam between two sections is said to be in pure bending when a
there is
a) constant bending moment and zero shear force
b) constant shear force and zero bending moment
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d) none of the above

31 Of the several prismatic beams of equal lengths, the strongest in flexure is the b
one having maximum
a) moment of inertia b) section modulus
c) tensile strength d) area of cross-section
32 Of the two prismatic beams of same material, length and flexural strength, one a
is circular and other is square in cross-section. The ratio of weights of circular
and square beams is
a) 1.118 b) 1.342 c) 1.000 d) 0.793
33 A flitched beam consists of a wooden joist 150 mm wide and 300 mm deep d
strengthened by steel plates 10 mm thick and 300 mm deep one on either side
of the joist. If modulus of elasticity of steel is 20 times that of wood, then the
width of equivalent wooden section will be
a) 150 mm b) 350 mm c) 500 mm d) 550 mm
34 A beam of rectangular cross-section is 100 mm wide and 200 mm deep. If the d
section is subjected to a shear force of 20 kN, then the maximum shear stress in
the section is
a) 1 N/mm2 b) 1.125 N/mm2 c) 1.33 N/mm2 d) 1.5 N/mm2
35 A beam of square cross-section with side 100 mm is placed with one diagonal b
vertical. If the shear force acting on the section is 10 kN, the maximum shear
stress is
a) 1 N/mm2 b) 1.125 N/mm2 c) 2 N/mm2 d) 2.25 N/mm2
36 A prismatic bar when subjected to pure bending assumes the shape of d
a) catenary b) cubic parabola
c) quadratic parabola d) arc of a circle
37 A beam of triangular cross section is placed with its base horizontal. The c
maximum shear stress intensity in the
section will be
a) at the neutral axis b) at the base
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38 A beam of uniform strength has at every cross-section same b

a) bending moment b) bending stress
c) deflection d) stiffness
39 For no torsion, the plane of bending should b
a) be parallel to one of the principal axes
b) pass through shear centre of section
c) pass through neutral axis of the section
d) pass through centre of gravity of the section
40 Two beams, one of circular cross-section and other of square cross-section, b
have equal areas of cross-section. If subjected to bending
a) circular section is more economical
b) square section is more economical
c) both sections are equally strong
d) both sections are equally stiff
41 The portion, which should be removed from top and bottom of a circular cross c
section of diameter d in order to obtain maximum section modulus, is
a) 0.01 d b) 0.1 d c) 0.011 d d) 0.11 d
42 A beam of overall length / rests on two simple supports with equal overhangs a
on both sides. Two equal loads act at the free ends. If the deflection at the
centre of the beam is the same as at either end, then the length of either
overhang is
a) 0 152 l b) 0.207 l c) 0.252 l d) 0.277 l
43 A beam ABC rests on simple supports at A and B with BC as an overhang. D a
is centre of span AB. If in the first case a concentrated load P acts at C while in
the second case load P acts at D, then the
a) deflection at D in the first case will be equal to the deflection at C in the
second case
b) deflection at C in the first case is equal to the deflection at D in the second
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C in the second case

d) deflection at D in the first case will always be greater than the deflection at
C in the second case
44 If the deflection at the free end of a uniformly loaded cantilever beam is 15mm b
and the slope of the deflection curve at the free end is 0.02 radian, then the
length of the beam is
a) 0.8 m b) l.0 m c) 1.2 m d) 1.5m
45 If the deflection at the free end of a uniformly loaded cantilever beam of length c
1 m is equal to 7.5 mm, then the slope at the free end is
a) 0.01 radian b) 0.015 radian
c) 0.02 radian d) none of the above
46 A cantilever beam carries a uniformly distributed load from fixed end to the d
centre of the beam in the first case and a uniformly distributed load of same
intensity from centre of the beam to the free end in the second case. The ratio
of deflections in the two cases is
a) b) 3/11 c) 5/24 d) 7/41
47 If the length of a simply supported beam carrying a concentrated load at the c
centre is doubled, the defection at the centre will become
a) two times b) four times c) eight times d) sixteen times
48 A simply supported beam with rectangular cross-section is subjected to a d
central concentrated load. If the width and depth of the beam are doubled, then
the deflection at the centre of the beam will be reduced to
a) 50 % b) 25 % c) 12.5 % d) 6.25 %
49 A laminated spring is given an initial curvature because c
a) it is more economical
b) it gives uniform strength
c) spring becomes flat when it is subjected to design load
d) none of the above
50 A laminated spring is supported at b
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c) ends and loaded anywhere d) centre and loaded anywhere

51 Laminated springs are subjected to c
a) direct stress b) bending stress
c) shear stress d) none of the above
52 Deflection in a leaf spring is more if its c
a) strength is more b) strength is less
c) stiffness is less d) stiffness is more
53 Buckling load for a given column depends upon c
a) length of column only
b) least lateral dimension only
c) both length and least lateral dimension
d) none of the above
54 When both ends of a column are fixed, the crippling load is P. If one end of the a
column is made free, the value of crippling load will be changed to
a) P/16 b) P/4 c) P/2 d) 4P
55 Euler's formula for a mild steel long column hinged at both ends is not valid for b
slenderness ratio
a) greater than 80 b) less than 80
c) greater than 180 d) greater than 120
56 A long column has maximum crippling load when its b
a) both ends are hinged
b) both ends are fixed
c) one end is fixed and other end is hinged
d) one end is fixed and other end is free
57 Slenderness ratio of a 5 m long column hinged at both ends and having a d
circular cross-section with diameter 160 mm is
a) 31.25 b) 62.5 c) 100 d) 125
58 The effect of arching a beam is a
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c) to increase shear force

d) to decrease shear force
59 Internal forces at every cross-section in a arch are d
a) normal thrust and shear force
b) shear force and bending moment
c) normal thrust and bending moment
d) normal thrust, shear force and bending moment
60 According to Eddy's theorem, the vertical intercept between the linear arch and a
the centre line of actual arch at any point represents to some scale
a) bending moment b) shear force
c) normal thrust d) deflection
61 If a three hinged parabolic arch carries a uniformly distributed load over the a
entire span, then any section of the arch is subjected to
a) normal thrust only
b) normal thrust and shear force
c) normal thrust and bending moment
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5.Theory of Structures
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 Principle of superposition is applicable when a
a) deflections are linear functions of applied forces
b) material obeys Hooke's law
c) the action of applied forces will be affected by small deformations of the
structure
d) none of the above
2 The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium of c
a plane structure is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 6
3 Muller Breslau's principle for obtaining influence lines is applicable a
i) trusses
ii) statically determinate beams and frames
iii) statically indeterminate structures, the material of which is elastic and
follows Hooke's law
iv) any statically indeterminate structure
The correct answer is
a) (i), (ii) and (iii) b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
c) (i) and (ii) d) only (i)
4 A load 'W is moving from left to right support on a simply supported beam c
of span T. The maximum bending moment at 0.4 1 from the left support is
a) 0.16 Wl b) 0.20 Wl c) 0.24 Wl d) 0.25 Wl
5 Degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed plane frame having 15 c
members, 3 reaction components and 14 joints is
a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 8
6 Independent displacement components at each joint of a rigid-jointed plane b
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b) two linear movements and one rotation

c) one linear movement and two rotations
d) three rotations
7 If in a pin-jointed plane frame (m + r) > 2j, then the frame is b
a) stable and statically determinate
b) stable and statically indeterminate
c) unstable
d) none of the above
where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of
joints
8 A pin-jointed plane frame is unstable if a
a) (m + r) < 2j b) m + r = 2j
c) (m + r) > 2j d) none of the above
where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of
joints
9 A rigid-jointed plane frame is stable and statically determinate if c
a) (m + r) = 2j b) (m + r) = 3j
c) (3m + r) = 3j d) (m + 3r) = 3j
where m is number of members, r is reaction components and j is number of
joints
10 The number of independent equations to be satisfied for static equilibrium in d
a space structure is
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 6
11 The degree of static indeterminacy of a pin-jointed space frame is given by b
a) m + r - 2j b) m + r - 3j c) 3m + r - 3j d) m + r + 3j
where m is number of unknown member forces, r is unknown reaction
components and j is number of joints
12 The degree of static indeterminacy of a rigid-jointed space frame is d
a) m + r - 2j b) m + r - 3j c) 3m + r - 3j d) 6m + r - 6j
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13 The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a d

unit load at the joint in
a) vertical direction b) horizontal direction
c) inclined direction d) the direction in which the deflection is required
14 The number of independent displacement components at each joint of a d
rigid-jointed space frame is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 6
15 If in a rigid-jointed space frame, (6m + r) < 6j, then the frame is a
a) unstable b) stable and statically determinate
c) stable and statically indeterminate d) none of the above
16 The principle of virtual work can be applied to elastic system by considering c
the virtual work of
a) internal forces only b) external forces only
c) internal as well as external forces d) none of the above
17 Castigliano's first theorem is applicable c
a) for statically determinate structures only
b) when the system behaves elastically
c) only when principle of superposition is valid
d) none of the above
18 Principle of superposition is applicable when a
a) deflections are linear functions of applied forces
b) material obeys Hooke's law
c) the action of applied forces will be affected by small deformations of the
structure
d) none of the above
19 In moment distribution method, the sum of distribution factors of all the c
members meeting at any joint is always
a) zero b) less than 1 c) 1 d) greater than 1
20 The carryover factor in a prismatic member whose far end is fixed is b
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21 In column analogy method, the area of an analogous column for a fixed a

beam of span L and flexural rigidity
rigidi EI is taken as
a) L/EI b) L/2EI c) L/3EI d) L/4EI
22 Figure shows graph between for
f many d
materials at stresses well below those
at which they will break there is a linear
relationship between stress and strain.
Where E is called as-
(a) Modulus of flexibility
(b) Modulus of Elasticity
(c) Youngs Modulus
(d) Both b and c
23 The degree of static indeterminacy up to which column analogy method can b
be used is
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) unrestricted
24 The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by applying a d
unit load at the joint in
a) vertical direction
b) horizontal direction
c) inclined direction
d) the direction in which the deflection is required
25 In the slope deflection equations, the deformations are considered to be a
caused by
i) bending moment
ii) shear force
iii) axial force
The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) (i) and (ii) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
26 The three moments equation is applicable only when c
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b) there is no settlement of supports

c) there is no discontinuity such as hinges within the span
d) the spans are equal
27 While using three moments equation, a fixed end of a continuous beam is a
replaced by an additional span of
a) zero length b) infinite length
c) zero moment of inertia d) none of the above
28 The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections b
a) in statically determinate structures only
b) for any type of structure
c) at the point under the load only
d) for beams and frames only
29 Bending moment at any section in a conjugate beam gives in the actual beam c
a) slope b) curvature c) deflection d) bending moment
30 For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the c
horizontal thrust
a) is increased b) is decreased
c) remains unchanged d) becomes zero
31 For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles b
horizontally, then the horizontal thrust
a) is increased b) is decreased
c) remains unchanged d) becomes zero
32 A single rolling load of 8 kN rolls along a girder of 15 m span. The absolute c
maximum bending moment will be
a) 8 kN.m b) 15 kN.m c) 30 kN.m d) 60 kN.m
33 The maximum bending moment due to a train of wheel loads on a simply b
supported girder
a) always occurs at center of span
b) always occurs under a wheel load
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d) none of the above

34 When a uniformly distributed load, longer than the span of the girder, moves d
from left to right, then the maximum bending moment at mid section of span
occurs when the uniformly distributed load occupies
a) less than the left half span b) whole of left half span
c) more than the left half span d) whole span
35 When a uniformly distributed load, shorter than the span of the girder, d
moves from left to right, then the conditions for maximum bending moment
at a section is that
a) the head of the load reaches the section
b) the tail of the load reaches the section
c) the load position should be such that the section divides it equally on
both sides
d) the load position should be such that the section divides the load in the
same ratio as it divides the span
36 When a series of wheel loads crosses a simply supported girder, the b
maximum bending moment under any given wheel load occurs when
a) the center of gravity of the load system is midway between the center of
span and wheel load under consideration
b) the center of span is midway between the center of gravity of the load
system and the wheel load under consideration
c) the wheel load under consideration is midway between the center of
span and the center of gravity of the load system
d) none of the above
37 Which of the following is not the displacement method? b
a) Equilibrium method b) Column analogy method
c) Moment distribution method d) Kani's method
38 Study the following statements. d
i) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic
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ii) The displacement method is more useful when degree of kinematic

indeterminacy is less than the degree of static indeterminacy.
iii) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is
greater than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.
iv) The force method is more useful when degree of static indeterminacy is
less than the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iii) b) (ii) and (iii) c) (i) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iv)
39 Select the correct statement c
a) Flexibility matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
b) Stiffness matrix is a square symmetrical matrix
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the above
40 To generate the j th column of the flexibility matrix a
a) a unit force is applied at coordinate j and the displacements are
calculated at all coordinates
b) a unit displacement is applied at co-ordinate j and the forces are
calculated at all coordinates
c) a unit force is applied at coordinate j and the forces are calculated at all
coordinates
d) a unit displacement is applied at co-ordinate j and the displacements are
calculated at all co-ordinates
41 For stable structures, one of the important properties of flexibility and a
stiffness matrices is that the elements on the main diagonal
i) of a stiffness matrix must be positive
ii) of a stiffness matrix must be negative
iii) of a flexibility matrix must be positive
iv) of a flexibility matrix must be negative
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iii) b) (ii) and (iii) c) (i) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iv)

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42 Effects of shear force and axial force on plastic moment capacity of a d

structure are respectively to
a) increase and decrease b) increase and increase
c) decrease and increase d) decrease and decrease
43 Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method? b
a) slope deflection method b) column analogy method
c) moment distribution method d) none of the above
44 Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement a
method?
a) moment distribution method b) column analogy method
c) three moment equation d) none of the above
45 In the displacement method of structural analysis, the basic unknowns are a
a) displacements b) force
c) displacements and forces d) none of the above
46 The fixed support in a real beam becomes in the conjugate beam a d
a) roller support b) hinged support
c) fixed support d) free end
47 When a load crosses a through type Pratt truss in the direction left to right, a
the nature of force in any diagonal member in the left half of the span
a) change from compression to tension
b) change from tension to compression
c) always be compression
d) always be tension
48 Consider the following statements: Sinking of an intermediate support of a a
continuous beam
1. reduces the negative moment at support.
2. increases the negative moment at support.
3. reduces the positive moment at support.
4. increases the positive moment at the center of span.
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a) 1 and 4 are correct b) 1 and 3 are correct

c) 2 and 3 are correct d) 2 and 4 are correct
49 Muller Breslau's principle for obtaining influence lines is applicable a
i) trusses
ii) statically determinate beams and frames
iii) statically indeterminate structures, the material of which is elastic and
follows Hooke's law
iv) any statically indeterminate structure
The correct answer is
a) (i), (ii) and (iii) b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
c) (i) and (ii) d) only (i)
50 For a single point load W moving on a symmetrical three hinged parabolic a
arch of span L, the maximum sagging moment occurs at a distance x from
ends. The value of x is
a) 0.211 L b) 0.25 L c) 0.234 L d) 0.5 L
51 The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called b
a) stiffness b) flexibility
c) influence coefficient d) unit strain
52 A simply supported beam deflects by 5 mm when it is subjected to a a
concentrated load of 10 kN at its center. What will be deflection in a 1/10
model of the beam if the model is subjected to a 1 kN load at its center?
a) 5 mm b) 0.5 mm c) 0.05 mm d) 0.005mm
53 The width of the analogous column in the method of column analogy is b
a) 2/EI b) 1/EI c) 1/2 EI d) 1/4 EI
54 The fixed support in a real beam becomes in the conjugate beam a d
a) roller support b) hinged support
c) fixed support d) free end
55 In the displacement method of structural analysis, the basic unknowns are a
a) displacements b) force
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56 Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a displacement a

method
a) moment distribution method b) column analogy method
c) three moment equation d) none of the above
57 Effects of shear force and axial force on plastic moment capacity of a d
structure are respectively to
a) increase and decrease b) increase and increase
c) decrease and increase d) decrease and decrease
58 Degree of kinematic indeterminacy of a pin-jointed plane frame is given by a
a) 2j r b) j - 2r c) 3j r d) 2j + r
59 For a two-hinged arch, if one of the supports settles down vertically, then the b
horizontal
a) is increased b) is decreased
c) remains unchanged d) becomes zero
60 The principle of virtual work can be applied to elastic system by considering c
the virtual work of
a) internal forces only b) external forces only
c) internal as well as external forces d) none of the above
61 In moment distribution method, the sum of distribution factors of all the c
members meeting at any joint is always
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6.Concrete Structures
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 Strength of concrete increases with b
a) increase in water-cement ratio b) increase in fineness of cement
c) decrease in curing time d) decrease in size of aggregate
2 Increase in the moisture content in concrete a
a) reduces the strength b) increases the strength
c) does not change the strength d) all of these
3 Admixtures which cause early setting, and hardening of concrete are called b
a) workability admixtures b) accelerators
c) retarders d) air entraining agents
4 The percentage of voids in cement is approximately b
a) 25% b) 40% c) 60% d) 80%
5 As compared to ordinary Portland cement, high alumina cement has a
a) higher initial setting time but lower final setting time
b) lower initial setting time but higher final setting time
c) higher initial and final setting times
d) lower initial and final setting times
6 The effect of adding calcium chloride in concrete is b
i) to increase shrinkage
ii) to decrease shrinkage
iii) to increase setting time
iv) to decrease setting time
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iii) b) (i)and(iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and
(iv)
7 Modulus of rupture of concrete is a measure of a
a) flexural tensile strength b) direct tensile strength
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8 Air entrainment in the concrete increases a

a) workability b) strength
c) the effects of temperature variations d) the unit weight
9 Workability of concrete is inversely proportional to a
a) time of transit b) water-cement ratio
c) the air in the mix d) size of aggregate
10 Select the incorrect statement d
a) Lean mixes bleed more as compared to rich ones.
b) Bleeding can be minimized by adding pozzuolana finer aggregate.
c) Bleeding can be increased by addition 'of calcium chloride.
d) none of the above
11 In testing of fresh concrete to check the c
workability, the test which is carried out
with the apparatus which is shown in the
figure is called as-
(a) Flow table test
(b) compaction factor test
(c) Slump cone test
(d) crushing concrete test
12 Poisson's ratio for concrete b
a) remains constant b) increases with richer mixes
c) decreases with richer mixes d) none of the above
13 1% of voids in a concrete mix would reduce its strength by about a
a) 5 % b) 10 % c) 15 % d) 20 %
14 The fineness modulus of fine aggregate is in the range of a
a) 2.0 to 3.5 b) 3.5 to 5.0 c) 5.0 to 7.0 d) 6.0 to 8.5
15 The factor of safety for b
a) steel and concrete are same
b) steel is lower than that for concrete
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d) none of the above

16 Examine the following statements : b
i) Factor of safety for steel should be based on its yield stress,
ii) Factor of safety for steel should be based on its ultimate stress,
iii) Factor of safety for concrete should be based on its yield stress,
iv) Factor of safety for concrete should be based on its ultimate stress.
The correct statements are
a) (i) and (iii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iv)
17 For a reinforced concrete section, the shape of shear stress diagram is c
a) wholly parabolic
b) wholly rectangular
c) parabolic above neutral axis and rectangular below neutral axis
d) rectangular above neutral axis and parabolic below neutral axis
18 Diagonal tension in a beam c
a) is maximum at neutral axis
b) decreases below the neutral axis and increases above the neutral axis
c) increases below the neutral axis and decreases above the neutral axis
d) remains same
19 If the depth of actual neutral axis in a beam is more than the depth of critical c
neutral axis, then the beam is called
a) balanced beam b) under-reinforced beam
c) over-reinforced beam d) none of the above
20 If the permissible stress in steel in tension is 140 N/mm2, then the depth of b
neutral axis for a singly reinforced rectangular balanced section will be
a) 0.35 d b) 0.40 d
c) 0.45 d d) dependent on grade of concrete also
21 Minimum grade of concrete to be used in reinforced concrete as per IS:456- a
1978 is
a) M15 b) M20 c) M 10 d) M25
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workability of concrete expressed as compacting

factor should be
a) 0.75-0.80 b) 0.80-0.85 c) 0.85 - 0.92 d) above 0.92
23 Maximum quantity of water needed per 50 kg of cement for M 15 grade of c
concrete is
a) 28 litres b) 30 litres c) 32 litres d) 34 litres
24 According to IS : 456-1978, the flexural strength of concrete is c
a) directly proportional to compressive strength
b) inversely proportional to compressive strength
c) directly proportional to square root of compressive strength
d) inversely proportional to square root of compressive strength
25 According to IS : 456-1978, the column or the strut is the member whose c
effective length is greater than
a) the least lateral dimension
b) 2 times the least lateral dimension
c) 3 times the least lateral dimension
d) 4 times the least lateral dimension
26 According to IS : 456- 1978, minimum slenderness ratio for a short column a
is
a) less than 12 b) less than 18
c) between 18 and 24 d) more than 24
27 The minimum cover in a slab should neither be less than the diameter of bar b
nor less than
a) 10 mm b) 15 mm c) 25 mm d) 13 mm
28 For a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a column, the minimum cover shall d
neither be less than the diameter of bar nor less than
a) 15 mm b) 25 mm c) 30 mm d) 40 mm
29 The ratio of the diameter of reinforcing bars and the slab thickness is d
a) b) 1/5 c) 1/6 d) 1/8
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deformed bars are used is not less than

a) 0.15 b) 0.12 c) 0.30 d) 1.00
31 Which of the following statements is incorrect? d
a) Minimum cross sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement in a column
is 0.8%.
b) Spacing of longitudinal bars measured along the periphery of column
should not exceed 300 mm.
c) Reinforcing bars in a column should not be less than 12 mm in diameter.
d) The number of longitudinal bars pro-vided in a circular column should
not be less than four.
32 Which of the following statements is incorrect ? d
a) Higher Vee-Bee time shows lower workability.
b) Higher slump shows higher workability.
c) Higher compacting factor shows higher workability.
d) none of the above
33 Minimum pitch of transverse reinforcement in a column is d
a) the least lateral dimension of the member
b) sixteen times the smallest diameter of longitudinal reinforcement bar to
be tied
c) forty-eight times the diameter of transverse reinforcement
d) lesser of the above three values
34 Maximum distance between expansion joints in structures as per IS : 456 - c
1978 is
a) 20 m b) 30 m c) 45 m d) 60 m
35 A continuous beam is deemed to be a deep beam when the ratio of effective c
span to overall depth (1/D) is less than
a) 1.5 b) 2.0 c) 2.5 d) 3.0
36 Critical section for shear in case of flat slabs is at a distance of b
a) effective depth of slab from periphery of column/drop panel
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c) at the drop panel of slab

d) at the periphery of column
37 Minimum thickness of load bearing RCC wall should be b
a) 50 mm b) 100 mm c) 150 mm d) 200 mm
38 In reinforced concrete footing on soil, the minimum thickness at edge should b
not be less than
a) 100 mm b) 150 mm c) 200 mm d) 250 mm
39 The slab is designed as one way if the ratio of long span to short span is d
a) less than 1 b) between 1 and 1.5
c) between 1.5 and 2 d) greater than 2
40 A higher modular ratio shows b
a) higher compressive strength of concrete
b) lower compressive strength of concrete
c) higher tensile strength of steel
d) lower tensile strength of steel
41 The average permissible stress in bond for plain bars in tension is b
a) increased by 10 % for bars in compression
b) increased by 25 % for bars in compression
c) decreased by 10 % for bars in compression
d) decreased by 25 % for bars in compression
42 The main reason for providing number of reinforcing bars at a support in a c
simply supported beam is to resist in that zone
a) compressive stress b) shear stress
c) bond stress d) tensile stress
43 When shear stress exceeds the permissible limit in a slab, then it is reduced a
by
a) increasing the depth b) providing shear reinforcement
c) using high strength steel d) using thinner bars but more in number
44 For a slab supported on its four edges with corners held down and loaded a
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Grashoff Rankine's theory

a) is always less than 1 b) is always greater than 1
c) can be more than 1 d) can be less than 1
45 The limits of percentage p of the longitudinal reinforcement in a column is c
given by
a) 0.15 % to 2 % b) 0.8 % to 4 %
c) 0.8 % to 6 % d) 0.8 % to 8 %
46 The minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in a column is c
a) 6 mm b) 8 mm c) 12 mm d) 16 mm
47 The minimum cover to the ties or spirals should not be less than c
a) 15 mm b) 20 mm c) 25 mm d) 50mm
48 The load carrying capacity of a helically reinforced column as compared to c
that of a tied column is about
a) 5 % less b) 10 % less c) 5 % more d) 10 % more
49 The diameter of ties in a column should be d
a) more than or equal to one fourth of diameter of main bar
b) more than or equal to 5 mm
c) more than 5 mm but less than one-fourth of diameter of main bar
d) more than 5 mm and also more than one-fourth of diameter of main bar
50 Due to circumferential action of the spiral in a spirally reinforced column d
a) capacity of column is decreased
b) ductility of column reduces
c) capacity of column is decreased but ductility of column increases
d) both the capacity of column and ductility of column increase
51 Which of the following R.C. retaining walls is suitable for heights beyond c
6m?
a) L-shaped wall b) T-shaped wall
c) counterfort type d) all of the above
52 In counterfort type retaining walls a
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ii) the heel slab is designed as a continuous slab

iii) the vertical slab is designed as a cantilever
iv) the heel slab is designed as a cantilever
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (iii) and (iv)
53 The main reinforcement in the toe of a T- shaped R C. retaining wall is d
provided on
i) top face parallel to the wall
ii) top face perpendicular to the wall
iii) bottom face parallel to the wall
iv) bottom face perpendicular to the wall
The correct answer is
a) only (ii) is correct b) (i) and (ii) are correct
c) (iii) and (iv) are correct d) only (iv) is correct
54 In a counterfort retaining wall, the main reinforcement is provided on the c
i) bottom face in front counterfort
ii) inclined face in front counterfort
iii) bottom face in back counterfort
iv) inclined face in back counterfort
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii), b) (ii) and (iii) c) (i) and (iv) d) (iii) and (iv)
55 The critical section for finding maximum bending moment for footing under c
masonry wall is located
a) at the middle of the wall
b) at the edge of the wall
c) halfway between the middle and edge of the wall
d) at a distance equal to effective depth of footing from the edge of the wall
56 While designing the pile as a column, the end conditions are nearly c
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c) one end fixed and other end hinged

d) one end fixed and other end free
57 According to ISI recommendations, the maximum depth of stress block for a
balanced section of a beam of effective depth d is
a) 0.43 d b) 0.55 d c) 0.68 d d) 0.85 d
58 The effect of creep on modular ratio is b
a) to decrease it b) to increase it
c) either to decrease or to increase it d) to keep it unchanged
59 In symmetrically reinforced sections, shrinkage stresses in concrete and steel b
are respectively
a) compressive and tensile b) tensile and compressive
c) both compressive d) both tensile
60 A beam curved in plan is designed for d
a) bending moment and shear b) bending moment and torsion
c) shear and torsion d) bending moment, shear and torsion
61 Increase in the moisture content in concrete a
a) reduces the strength b) increases the strength
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7.Steel Structures
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 The best arrangement to provide unified behavior in built up steel columns is a
by
a) lacing b) battening
c) tie plates d) perforated cover plates
2 If the 20 mm rivets are used in lacing bars, then the minimum width of lacing b
bar should be
a) 40 mm b) 60 mm c) 80 mm d) 100 mm
3 The use of tie plates in laced columns is c
a) prohibited
b) not prohibited
c) permitted at start and end of lacing system only
d) permitted between two parts of the lacing
4 Lacing bars in a steel column should be designed to resist b
a) bending moment due to 2.5% of the column load
b) shear force due to 2.5% of the column load
c) 2.5% of the column load
d) both (a) and (b)
5 Angle of inclination of the lacing bar with the longitudinal axis of the column c
should preferably be between
a) 10 to 30 b) 30 to 40 c) 40 to 70 d) 90
6 The effective length of a battened column is increased by b
a) 5% b) 10 % c) 15 % d) 20 %
7 Battening is preferable when the c
i) column carries axial load only
ii) space between the two main components is not very large
iii) column is eccentrically loaded The correct answer is
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8 The overlap of batten plates with the main members in welded connections b
should be more than
a) 3t b) 4t c) 6t d) 8t
where t = thickness of the batten plate
9 The slenderness ratio of lacing bars should not exceed c
a) 100 b) 120 c) 145 d) 180
10 Economical depth of a plate girder corresponds to a
a) minimum weight b) minimum depth
c) maximum weight d) minimum thickness of web
11 A tension member in the form of c
steel plate is to be Supported plates
and rivets. Technical Name of these
plates where question mark has
been shown in figure
a) Supporting plate b) subsidiary plate
c) Splice plates d) thin plates
12 Shear buckling of web in a plate girder is prevented by using a
a) vertical intermediate stiffener b) horizontal
zontal stiffener at neutral axis
c) bearing stiffener d) none of the above
13 Horizontal stiffener in a plate girder is provided to safeguard against b
a) shear buckling of web plate b) compression buckling of web plate
c) yielding d) all of the above
14 Minimum thickness of web in a plate girder, when the plate is accessible and b
also exposed to weather, is
a) 5 mm b) 6 mm c) 8 mm d) 10 mm
15 The web crippling due to excessive bearing stress can be avoided by c
a) increasing the web thickness
b) providing suitable stiffeners
c) increasing the length of the bearing plates
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16 As per IS : 800, for compression flange, the out stand of flange plates should b
not exceed
a) 12 t b) 16 t c) 20 t d) 25 t
where t = thickness of thinnest flange plate
17 Intermediate vertical stiffeners in a plate girder need be provided if the depth of b
web exceeds
a) 50 t b) 85 t c) 200 t d) 250 t
where t is thickness of web
18 Bearing stiffener in a plate girder is used to b
a) transfer the load from the top flange to the bottom one
b) prevent buckling of web
c) decrease the effective depth of web
d) prevent excessive deflection
19 The forces acting on the web splice of a plate girder are c
a) axial forces b) shear and axial forces
c) shear and bending forces d) axial and bending forces
20 Gantry girders are designed to resist c
a) lateral loads
b) longitudinal loads and vertical loads
c) lateral, longitudinal and vertical loads
d) lateral and longitudinal loads
21 Minimum spacing of vertical stiffeners is limited to b
a) d/4 b) d/3 c) d/2 d) 2d/3
where d is the distance between flange angles
22 Bearing stiffeners are provided at c
i) the supports
ii) the mid span
iii) the point of application of concentrated loads The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) both (i) and (ii)
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23 Rivets connecting flange angles to cover plates in a plate girder are subjected a
to
a) horizontal shear only b) vertical load only
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above
24 The maximum spacing of vertical stiffeners is c
a) 1.33 d b) 1.25 d c) 1.50 d d) 1.75 d
where d is the distance between flange angles
25 The range of economical spacing of trusses varies from a
a) L/3 to L/5 b) L/4 to 2L/5
c) L/3 to L/2 d) 2L/5 to 3L/5 where L is span
26 The maximum permissible span of asbestos cement sheets is d
a) 650 mm b) 810 mm c) 1250 mm d) 1680 mm
27 Maximum pitch of rivets, used in steel stacks, is limited to b
a) 6t b) 10 t c) 12 t d) 16 t
where t is thickness of thinner plate being connected
28 The diameter of base of conical flare of a steel stack is c
a) less than d b) equal to d
c) more than d d) any of the above
where d is the diameter of the cylindrical part
29 Hudson's formula gives the dead weight of a truss bridge as a function of a
a) bottom chord area b) top chord area
c) effective span of bridge d) heaviest axle load of engine
30 If the loaded length of span in meters of a railway steel bridge carrying a single c
track is 6 m, then impact factor is taken as
a) 0 b) 0.5
c) between 0.5 and 1.0 d) 1.0
31 If the floor is supported at or near the bottom but top chords of a bridge are not c
braced, then the bridge is called
a) deck type b) through type
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32 The centrifugal force due to curvature of track is assumed to act on the bridge c
at a height of
a) 1.23 m above the rail level b) 1.50 m above the rail level
c) 1.83 m above the rail level d) 2.13 m above the rail level
33 The effect of racking forces is considered in the design of a
i) lateral braces
ii) chord members
The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) only (ii)
c) both (i) and (ii) d) none of these
34 The portal bracing in a truss bridge is used to a
a) transfer load from top of end posts to bearings
b) keep the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section
c) stiffen the structure laterally
d) prevent the sideways buckling of top chord
35 Study the following statements. b
i) Top lateral bracing prevents the sidesway buckling of the chord.
ii) Sway bracing keeps the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section.
iii) Sway bracing transfers the load from top of end posts to bearings.
The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) both (i) and (ii)
c) both (i) and (iii) d) all (i), (ii) and (iii)
36 The elastic strain for steel is about c
a) 1/12 of strain at the initiation of strain hardening and about 1/120 of maxi-
mum strain
b) 1/2 of strain at the initiation of strain hardening and about 1/12 of maxi-
mum strain
c) 1/12 of strain at the initiation of strain hardening and 1/200 of maximum
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maximum strain
37 The mechanism method and the statical method give b
a) lower and upper bounds respectively on the strength of structure
b) upper and lower bounds respectively on the strength of structure
c) lower bound on the strength of structure
d) upper bound on the strength of structure
38 Shape factor is a property which depends c
a) only on the ultimate stress of the material
b) only on the yield stress of the material
c) only on the geometry of the section
d) both on the yield stress and ultimate stress of material
39 The mechanism method of plastic analysis satisfies a
a) equilibrium and mechanism conditions
b) equilibrium and plastic moment conditions
c) mechanism and plastic moment conditions
d) equilibrium condition only
40 Load factor is c
a) always equal to factor of safety
b) always less than factor of safety
c) always greater than factor of safety
d) sometimes greater than factor of safety
41 To minimise the total cost of a roof truss, the ratio of the cost of truss to the a
cost of purlins shall be
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
42 Generally the purlins are placed at the panel points so as to avoid d
a) axial force in rafter b) shear force in rafter
c) deflection of rafter d) bending moment in rafter
43 For the buildings having a low permeability, the internal wind pressure acting b
normal to the wall and roof surfaces is taken as
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where p is basic wind pressure

44 The basic wind speed is specified at a height 'h' above mean ground level in an a
open terrain. The value of 'h' is
a) 10 m b) 20 m c) 25 m d) 50 m
45 The risk coefficient k, depends on c
a) mean probable design life of structures b) basic wind speed
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above
46 The external wind pressure acting on a roof depends on b
a) degree of permeability of roof b) slope of roof
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above
47 Area of openings for buildings of large permeability is more than b
a) 10 % of wall area b) 20 % of wall area
c) 30 % of wall area d) 50 % of wall area
48 When the axis of load lies in the plane of rivet group, then the most heavily d
loaded rivet will be the one which
a) is at the maximum distance from CG of the rivet group
b) is at the minimum distance from CG of the rivet group
c) gives the maximum angle between the two forces Fa and Fm
d) gives the minimum angle between the two forces Fa and Fm
Where, Fa is the load shared by each rivet due to axial load and Fm is the
shearing load due to moment in any rivet.
49 Which of the following types of riveted joint is free from bending stresses? c
a) lap joint
b) butt joint with single cover plate
c) butt joint with double cover plates
d) none of the above
50 The difference between gross diameter and nominal diameter for the rivets up b
to 25 mm diameter is
a) 1.0 mm b) 1.5 mm c) 2.0 mm d) 2.5 mm
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a) stronger b) weaker
c) equally strong d) any of the above
52 If the thickness of plate to be connected by a rivet is 16 mm, then suitable size c
of rivet as per Unwin's formula will be
a) 16 mm b) 20 mm c) 24 mm d) 27 mm
53 Providing sufficient edge distance, which of the following failures of riveted c
joint can be avoided?
a) tension failure of the plate b) shear failure of the rivet
c) shear failure of the plate d) crushing failure of the rivet
54 Minimum pitch of the rivets shall not be less than c
a) 1.5 d b) 2.0 d c) 2.5 d d) 3.0 d
where d is gross diameter of rivet
55 Efficiency of a riveted joint, having the minimum pitch as per IS : 800, is c
a) 40 % b) 50 % c) 60 % d) 70 %
56 Select the correct statement c
a) Material cost of a rivet is higher than that of a bolt.
b) Tensile strength of a bolt is lesser than that of a rivet.
c) Bolts are used as temporary fastenings whereas rivets are used as
permanent fastenings.
d) Riveting is less noisy than bolting.
57 Bolts are most suitable to carry b
a) shear b) bending c) axial tension d) shear and bending
58 Diameter of a bolt hole is usually taken as b
a) gross diameter of bolt b) nominal diameter + 1.5 mm
c) nominal diameter + 2.0 mm d) nominal diameter of bolt
59 When the bolts are subjected to reversal of stresses, the most suitable type of d
bolt is
a) black bolt b) ordinary unfinished bolt
c) turned and fitted bolt d) high strength bolt
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has been divided into

a) 4 zones b) 5 zones c) 6 zones d) 7 zones
61 The number of seismic zones in which the country has been divided are b
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8.Fluid Mechanics
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 The branch of science which deals with study of properties of water is called as c
a) Dynamics b) Kinetics c) Hydraulics d) Pneumatics
2 The viscosity of a gas c
a) decreases with increase in temperature
b) increases with increase in temperature
c) is independent of temperature
d) is independent of pressure for very high pressure intensities
3 Newton's law of viscosity relates b
a) intensity of pressure and rate of angular deformation
b) shear stress and rate of angular deformation
c) shear stress, viscosity and temperature
d) viscosity and rate of angular deformation
4 Centre of buoyancy always b
a) coincides with the centre of gravity
b) coincides with the centroid of the volume of fluid displaced
c) remains above the centre of gravity
d) remains below the centre of gravity
5 Metacentric height for small values of angle of heel is the distance between the b
a) centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy
b) centre of gravity and metacentre
c) centre of buoyancy and metacentre
d) free surface and centre of buoyancy
6 A floating body is said to be in a state of stable equilibrium b
a) when its metacentric height is zero
b) when the metacentre is above the centre of gravity
c) when the metacentre is below the centre of gravity
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7 The increase in metacentric height b

i) increases stability
ii) decreases stability
iii) increases comfort for passengers
iv) decreases comfort for passengers
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iv)
8 The point in the immersed body through which the resultant pressure of the c
liquid may be taken to act is known as
a) center of gravity b) center of buoyancy
c) center of pressure d) metacentre
9 If a vessel containing liquid moves downward with a constant acceleration a
equal to 'g' then
a) the pressure throughout the liquid mass is atmospheric
b) there will be vacuum in the liquid
c) the pressure in the liquid mass is greater than hydrostatic pressure
d) none of the above
10 When a liquid rotates at a constant angular velocity about a vertical axis as a b
rigid body, the pressure intensity varies
a) linearly with radial distance
b) as the square of the radial distance
c) inversely as the square of the radial distance
d) inversely as the radial distance
11 A right circular cylinder open at the top is filled with liquid and rotated about a
its vertical axis at such a speed that half the liquid spills out, then the pressure
intensity at the center of bottom is
a) zero
b) one-fourth its value when cylinder was full
c) one-half its value when cylinder was full
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12 The horizontal component of force on a curved surface is equal to the b

a) product of pressure intensity at its centroid and area
b) force on a vertical projection of the curved surface
c) weight of liquid vertically above the curved surface
d) force on the horizontal projection of the curved surface
13 A closed tank containing water is moving in a horizontal direction along a b
straight line at a constant speed. The tank also contains a steel ball and a
bubble of air. If the tank is decelerated horizontally, then
i) the ball will move to the front
ii) the bubble will move to
o the front
iii) the ball will move to the rear
iv) the bubble will move to the rear Find out which of the above statements is
correct?
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (iii) and (iv)
14 The eddy viscosity
ity for turbulent flow is c
a) a function of temperature only b) a physical property of the fluid.
c) dependent on the flow d) independent of the flow
15 A 20 mm Dam pipe forks one branch being a
10 mm diameter and the other 15 mm in
diameter. The velocity in 10 mm pipe
is 0.3 m/s and in the 15 mm pipe is
0.6 m/s calculate the rate of flow (Q) in
cm3/s
/s and velocity (V) in m/s in 20mm
diameter pipe.
(a) Q = 129.6 cm3/s,
/s, V= 0.413 m/s (b) Q = 192.6 cm3/s,
/s, V= 0.314 m/s
(c) Q = 169.2 cm3/s,
/s, V= 0.134 m/s (d) Q = 291.6 cm3/s,
/s, V= 0.413 m/s
16 Flow at constant rate through a tapering pipe is b
i) steady flow
ii) uniform flow
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iv) non-uniform flow

The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iv)
17 In a two dimensional incompressible steady flow around an airfoil, the stream c
lines are 2 cm apart at a great distance from the airfoil, where the velocity is 30
m/sec. The velocity near the airfoil, where the stream lines are 1.5 cm apart, is
a) 22.5 m/sec. b) 33 m/sec. c) 40 m/sec. d) 90 m/sec.
18 When the velocity distribution is uniform over the cross-section, the correction b
factor for momentum is
a) 0 b) 1 c) 4/3 d) 2
19 Least possible value of correction factor for d
i) kinetic energy is zero
ii) kinetic energy is 1
iii) momentum is zero
iv) momentum is 1
The correct statements are
a) (i) and (iii) b) (ii) and (iii) c) (i) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iv)
20 If the velocity is zero over half of the cross-sectional area and is uniform over c
the remaining half, then the momentum correction factor is
a) 1 b) 4/3 c) 2 d) 4
21 If velocity is zero over l/3rd of a cross-section and is uniform over remaining c
2/3rd of the cross-section, then the correction factor for kinetic energy is
a) 4/3 b) 3/2 c) 9/4 d) 27/8
22 The motion of air mass in a tornado is a d
a) free vortex motion
b) forced vortex motion
c) free vortex at center and forced vortex outside
d) forced vortex at center and free vortex outside
23 In a forced vortex motion, the velocity of flow is a
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b) inversely proportional to its radial distance from the axis of rotation

c) inversely proportional to the square of its radial distance from the axis of
rotation
d) directly proportional to the square of its radial distance from the axis of
rotation
24 Stream lines and path lines always coincide in case of a
a) steady flow b) laminar flow
c) uniform flow d) turbulent flow
25 Equation of continuity is based on the principle of conservation of a
a) mass b) energy c) momentum d) none of these
26 In steady flow of a fluid, the total acceleration of any fluid particle a
a) can be zero b) is never zero
c) is always zero d) is independent of coordinates
27 The pitot tube is used to measure b
a) velocity at stagnation point b) stagnation pressure
c) static pressure d) dynamic pressure
28 Hot wire anemometer is used to measure b
a) discharge b) velocity of gas
c) pressure intensity of gas d) pressure intensity of liquid
29 The theoretical value of coefficient of contraction of a sharp edged orifice is a
a) 0.611 b) 0.85 c) 0.98 d) 1.00
30 Which of the following is used to measure the discharge? b
a) current meter b) venturimeter
c) pitot tube d) hotwire anemometer
31 Select the incorrect statement. c
a) The pressure intensity at vena contracta is atmospheric.
b) Contraction is least at vena contracta.
c) Stream lines are parallel throughout the jet at vena contracta.
d) Coefficient of contraction is always less than one.
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a) pipe diameter
b) throat diameter
c) angle of diverging section
d) both pipe diameter as well as throat diameter
33 Due to each end contraction, the discharge of rectangular sharp crested weir is a
reduced by
a) 5% b) 10 % c) 15 % d) 20 %
34 Which of the following is an incorrect statement? d
a) Coefficient of contraction of a venturimeter is unity.
b) Flow nozzle is cheaper than venturimeter but has higher energy loss.
c) Discharge is independent of orientation of venturimeter whether it is
horizontal, vertical or inclined.
d) None of the above statement is correct.
35 Coefficient of velocity of venturimeter c
a) is independent of Reynolds number
b) decreases with higher Reynolds number
c) is equal to the coefficient of discharge of venturimeter
d) none of the above
36 The pressure at the summit of a syphon is b
a) equal to atmospheric b) less than atmospheric
c) more than atmospheric d) none of the above
37 A.V between two stream lines represents b
a) velocity b) discharge c) head d) pressure
38 Coefficient of velocity for Borda's mouth piece running full is b
a) 0.611 b) 0.707 c) 0.855 d) 1.00
39 Coefficient of discharge for a totally submerged orifice as compared to that for a
an orifice discharging free is
a) slightly less b) slightly more
c) nearly half d) equal
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a) sudden enlargement
b) sudden contraction
c) gradual contraction or enlargement
d) friction
41 Coefficient of contraction for an external cylindrical mouthpiece is a
a) 1.00 b) 0.855 c) 0.70 d) 0.611
42 Which of the following has highest coefficient of discharge? b
a) sharp edged orifice b) venturimeter
c) Borda's mouthpiece running full d) Cipoletti weir
43 Which of the following statements is correct? a
a) Lower critical Reynolds number is of no practical significance in pipe flow
problems.
b) Upper critical Reynolds number is significant in pipe flow problems.
c) Lower critical Reynolds number has the value 2000 in pipe flow
d) Upper critical Reynolds number is the number at which turbulent flow
changes to laminar flow.
44 For a sphere of radius 15 cm moving with a uniform velocity of 2 m/sec d
through a liquid of specific gravity 0.9 and dynamic viscosity 0.8 poise, the
Reynolds number will be
a) 300 b) 337.5 c) 600 d) 675
45 The shear stress distribution for a fluid flowing in between the parallel plates, c
both at rest, is
a) constant over the cross section
b) parabolic distribution across the section
c) zero at the mid plane and varies linearly with distance from mid plane
d) zero at plates and increases linearly to midpoint
46 If x is the distance from leading edge, then the boundary layer thickness in a
laminar flow varies as
a) x b) x c) x d) x/7
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a) log-log plot of friction factor against Reynolds number

b) log-log plot of relative roughness against Reynolds number
c) semi-log plot of friction factor against Reynolds number
d) semi-log plot of friction factor against relative roughness
48 The depth 'd' below the free surface at which the point velocity is equal to the b
average velocity of flow for a uniform laminar flow with a free surface, will be
a) 0.423 D b) 0.577 D c) 0.223 D d) 0.707 D
where D is the depth of flow.
49 The distance y from pipe boundary, at which the point velocity is equal to a
average velocity for turbulent flow, is
a) 0.223 R b) 0.423 R c) 0.577 R d) 0.707 R
where R is radius of pipe.
50 If a sphere of diameter 1 cm falls in castor oil of kinematic viscosity 10 stokes, c
with a terminal velocity of 1.5 cm/sec, the coefficient of drag on the sphere is
a) less than 1 b) between 1 and 100
c) 160 d) 200
51 In case of an airfoil, the separation of flow occurs a
a) at the extreme rear of body
b) at the extreme front of body
c) midway between rear and front of body
d) anywhere between rear and front of body depending upon Reynolds
number
52 When an ideal fluid flows past a sphere, d
a) highest intensity of pressure occurs around the circumference at right
angles to flow
b) lowest pressure intensity occurs at front stagnation point
c) lowest pressure intensity occurs at rear stagnation point
d) total drag is zero
53 With the same cross-sectional area and immersed in same turbulent flow, the a
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a) a circular disc of plate held normal to flow

b) a sphere
c) a cylinder
d) a streamlined body
54 In which of the following the friction drag is generally larger than pressure d
drag?
a) a circular disc or plate held normal to flow b) a sphere
c) a cylinder d) an airfoil
55 For hydro-dynamically smooth boundary, the friction coefficient for turbulent b
flow is
a) constant
b) dependent only on Reynolds number
c) a function of Reynolds number and relative roughness
d) dependent on relative roughness only
56 The value of friction factor 'f' for smooth pipes for Reynolds number 106 is b
approximately equal to
a) 0.1 b) 0.01 c) 0.001 d) 0.0001
57 For laminar flow in a pipe of circular cross-section, the Darcy's friction factor f c
is
a) directly proportional to Reynolds number and independent of pipe wall
roughness
b) directly proportional to pipe wall roughness and independent of Reynolds
number
c) inversely proportional to Reynolds number and independent of pipe wall
roughness
d) inversely proportional to Reynolds number and directly proportional to
pipe wall roughness
58 Separation of flow occurs when c
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c) the boundary layer comes to rest

d) all of the above
59 The ratio of average velocity to maximum velocity for steady laminar flow in a
circular pipes is
a) b) 2/3 c) 3/2 d) 2
60 The distance from pipe boundary, at which the turbulent shear stress is one- a
third die wall shear stress, is
a) 1/3 R b) 1/2 R c) 2/3 R d) 3/4R
Where R is the radius of pipe.
61 The velocity distribution for laminar flow through a circular tube c
a) is constant over the cross-section
b) varies linearly from zero at walls to maximum at centre
c) varies parabolically with maximum at the centre
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9. Geotechnical Engineering
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 One of the following scientists is associated with theory in soil Mechanics b
a) Marcel Dekker b) Karl Terzaghi
c) Finnemore d) Oosthuizen
2 If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil is termed as c
a) air entrained soil b) partially saturated soil
c) dry soil d) dehydrated soil
3 Select the correct statement. d
a) Unit weight of dry soil is greater than unit weight of wet soil.
b) For dry soils, dry unit weight is less than total unit weight.
c) Unit weight of soil increases due to submergence in water.
d) Unit weight of soil decreases due to submergence in water.
4 Voids ratio of a soil mass can c
a) never be greater than unity b) be zero
c) take any value greater than zero d) take values between 0 and 1 only
5 If the volume of voids is equal to the volume of solids in a soil mass, then the c
values of porosity and voids ratio respectively are
a) 1.0 and 0.0 b) 0.0 and 1.0 c) 0.5 and 1.0 d) 1.0 and 0.5
6 When the degree of saturation is zero, the soil mass under consideration b
represents
a) one phase system
b) two phase system with soil and air
c) two phase system with soil and water
d) three phase system
7 If the degree of saturation of a partially saturated soil is 60 %, then air content a
of the soil is
a) 40 % b) 60 % c) 80 % d) 100 %
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of the sample is
a) less than specific gravity of soil
b) equal to specific gravity of soil
c) greater than specific gravity of soil
d) independent of specific gravity of soil
9 The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of soil mass is called b
a) air content b) porosity c) percentage air voids d) voids ratio
10 Relative density of a compacted dense sand is approximately equal to c
a) 0.4 b) 0.6 c) 0.95 d) 1.20
11 Foundation shown in the figure is called as - d
(a) Inverted footing
(b) Stepped footing
(c) Well Foundation
(d) Grillage foundation
12 If the sand in-situ is in its densest state, then the relative density of sand is b
a) zero b) 1 c) between 0 and 1 d) greater than 1
13 Which of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the a
water content of soil?
a) oven drying method b) sand bath method
c) calcium carbide method d) pycnometer method
14 For proper field control, which of the following methods is best suited for d
quick determination of water content of a soil mass?
a) oven drying method b) sand bath method
c) alcohol method d) calcium carbide method
15 A pycnometer is used to determine c
a) water content and voids ratio b) specific gravity and dry density
c) water content and specific gravity d) voids ratio and dry density
16 Stoke's law is valid only if the size of particle is c
a) less than 0.0002 mm b) greater than 0.2 mm
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17 In hydrometer analysis for a soil mass c

a) both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are additive
b) both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are subtractive
c) meniscus correction is additive and dispersing agent correction is
subtractive
d) meniscus correction is subtractive and dispersing agent correction is
additive
18 Which of the following is a measure of particle size range? b
a) effective size b) uniformity coefficient
c) coefficient of curvature d) none of the above
19 Which of the following statements is correct? d
a) Uniformity coefficient represents the shape of the particle size distribution
curve.
b) For a well graded soil, both uniformity coefficient and coefficient of
curvature are nearly unity.
c) A soil is said to be well graded if it has most of the particles of about the
same size
d) none of the above
20 Uniformity coefficient of a soil is d
a) always less than 1 b) always equal to 1
c) equal to or less than 1 d) equal to or greater than 1
21 If the natural water content of soil mass lies between its liquid limit and plastic b
limit, the soil mass is said to be in
a) liquid state b) plastic state c) semi-solid state d) solid state
22 When the plastic limit of a soil is greater than the liquid limit, then the b
plasticity index is reported as
a) negative b) zero c) non-plastic d) 1
23 Toughness index is defined as the ratio of b
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c) liquidity index to flow index

d) consistency index to liquidity index
24 If the plasticity index of a soil mass is zero, the soil is a
a) sand b) silt c) clay d) clayey silt
25 The admixture of coarser particles like sand or silt to clay causes c
a) decrease in liquid limit and increase in plasticity index
b) decrease in liquid limit and no change in plasticity index
c) decrease in both liquid limit and plasticity index
d) increase in both liquid limit and plasticity index
26 Select the correct statement. b
a) A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a non-uniform soil.
b) A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a non-uniform soil.
c) Uniformity coefficient does not affect strength and stability.
d) Uniformity coefficient of a poorly graded soil is more than that of a well
graded soil.
27 The water content of soil, which represents the boundary between plastic state a
and liquid state, is known as
a) liquid limit b) plastic limit
c) shrinkage limit d) plasticity index
28 Which of the following soils has more plasticity index? c
a) sand b) silt c) clay d) gravel
29 At liquid limit, all soils possess a
a) same shear strength of small magnitude
b) same shear strength of large magnitude
c) different shear strengths of small magnitude
d) different shear strengths of large magnitude
30 If the material of the base of the Casagrande liquid limit device on which the a
cup containing soil paste drops is softer than the standard hard rubber, then
a) the liquid limit of soil always increases
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c) the liquid limit of soil may increase

d) the liquid limit of soil may decrease
31 According to IS classification, the range of silt size particles is d
a) 4.75 mm to 2.00 mm b) 2.00 mm to 0.425 mm
c) 0.425 mm to 0.075 mm d) 0.075 mm to 0.002 mm
32 The effective stress is a
a) an abstract quantity b) actual contact stress
c) equal to total stress d) none
33 When the degree of consolidation is 50 % ,the time factor is about a
a) 0.2 b) 0.5 c) 1 d) 2
34 Vacum well points are generally used for draining b
a)coarse sand b)fine sand & silty sands
c) silts d) clay
35 Highway Research Board (HRB) classification of soils is based on c
a) particle size composition
b) plasticity characteristics
c) both particle size composition and plasticity characteristics
d) none of the above
36 Inorganic soils with low compressibility are represented by c
a) MH b) SL c) ML d) CH
37 Sand particles are made of a
a) rock minerals b) kaolinite
c) illite d) montmorillonite
38 The clay mineral with the largest swelling and shrinkage characteristics is c
a) kaolinite b) illite c) montmorillonite d) none of these
39 Dispersed type of soil structure is an arrangement comprising particles having a
a) face to face or parallel orientation
b) edge to edge orientation
c) edge to face orientation
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40 Effective stress is c
a) the stress at particles contact
b) a physical parameter that can be measured
c) important because it is a function of engineering properties of soil
d) all of the above
41 Rise of water table above the ground surface causes a
a) equal increase in pore water pressure and total stress
b) equal decrease in pore water pressure and total stress
c) increase in pore water pressure but decrease in total stress
d) decrease in pore water pressure but increase in total stress
42 The total and effective stresses at a depth of 5 m below the top level of water in b
a swimming pool are respectively
a) zero and zero b) 0.5 kg/cm2 and zero
c) 0.5 kg/cm2 and 0.5 kg/cm2 d) 1.0 kg/cm2 and 0.5 kg/cm2
43 If the water table rises upto ground surface, then the b
a) effective stress is reduced due to decrease in total stress only but pore
water pressure does not change
b) effective stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but
total stress does not change
c) total stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure only but
effective stress does not change
d) total stress is increased due to de-crease in pore water pressure but
effective stress does not change
44 Quick sand is a a
a) type of sand
b) flow condition occurring in cohesive soils
c) flow condition occurring in cohesionless soils
d) flow condition occurring in both cohesive and cohesionless soils
45 Chemical grouting is used for a
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c) coarse sand d) clay

46 The gas formed by the reaction of calcium carbide with water is d
a) CO2 b) SO2 c)ethane d)acetylene

47 The seepage pressure is proportional to d

a) hydraulic gradient b) unit wt of water
c) length of specimen d) all
48 The hydraulic head that would produce a quick condition in a sand stratum of b
thickness 1.5 m, specific gravity 2.67 and voids ratio 0.67 is equal to
a) 1.0 m b) 1.5 m c) 2.0 m d) 3m
49 Physical properties of a permeant which influence permeability are c
a) viscosity only b) unit weight only
c) both viscosity and unit weight d) none of the above
50 Select the correct statement. b
a) The greater the viscosity, the greater is permeability.
b) The greater the unit weight, the greater is permeability.
c) The greater the unit weight, the smaller is permeability.
d) Unit weight does not affect permeability.
51 The behavior of clay is governed by b
a) mass energy b) surface energy
c) both a & b d) none
52 The weakest bond in soil is b
a) hydrogen bond b) secondary valanced bond
c) covalent bond d) ionic bond
53 Honey combed structure is found in d
a) clay b) coarse sand c) gravel d)fine sand & silts
54 Effective stress on soil c
a) increases voids ratio and decreases permeability
b) increases both voids ratio and permeability
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d) decreases voids ratio and increases permeability

55 If the permeability of a soil is 0.8 mm/sec, the type of soil is b
a) gravel b) sand c) silt d) clay
56 Which of the following methods is more suitable for the determination of b
permeability of clayey soil?
a) constant head method b) falling head method
c) horizontal permeability test d) none of the above
57 Which of the following methods is best suited for determination of a
permeability of coarse grained soils?
a) constant head method b) falling head method
c) both the above d) none of the above
58 Due to a rise in temperature, the viscosity and the unit weight of the b
percolating fluid are reduced to 60 % and 90 % respectively.
If other things remain constant, the coefficient of permeability
a) increases by 25 % b) increases by 50 %
c) increases by 33.3 % d) decreases by 33.3 %
59 Coefficient of permeability of soil b
a) does not depend upon temperature
b) increases with the increase in temperature
c) increases with the decrease in temperature
d) none of the above
60 The average coefficient of permeability of natural deposits a
a) parallel to stratification is always greater than that perpendicular to
stratification
b) parallel to stratification is always less than that perpendicular to
stratification
c) is always same in both directions
d) parallel to stratification may or may not be greater than that perpendicular
to stratification
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a) sum of the discharges from individual wells

b) less than the sum of the discharges from individual wells
c) greater than the sum of the discharges from individual wells
d) equal to larger of the two discharges from individual wells
62 Relative density of a compacted dense sand is approximately equal to c
a) 0.4 b) 0.6 c) 0.95 d) 1.2
63 Terzaghis bearing capacity factor depends on c
a) cohesion of soil b) permeability of soil
c) of soil d) all above
64 Co efficient of curvature of a well graded gravel is c
a) less than 1 b) greater than 6
c) lies between 1 and 3
d) lies between 3 and 6
65 The flownet for an earthen dam with 30 m water depth consists of 25 potential a
drops and 5 flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of dam material is
0.03 mm/sec. The discharge per metre length of dam is
a) 0.00018 m3/sec b) 0.0045 m3/sec
c) 0.18 m3/sec d) 0.1125 m3/sec
66 The most suitable method for drainage of fine grained cohesive soils is d
a) well point system b) vacuum method
c) deep well system d) electro-osmosis method
67 Total number of stress components at a point within a soil mass loaded at its c
boundary is
a) 3 b) 6 c) 9 d) 16
68 The slope of isochrone at any point at a given time indicates the rate of change c
of
a) effective stress with time b) effective stress with depth
c) pore water pressure with depth d) pore water pressure with time
69 The value of compression index for a remoulded sample whose liquid limit is b
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a) 0.028 b) 0.28 c) 036 d) 0.036

70 A normally consolidated clay settled 10 mm when effective stress was a
increased from 100 kN/m2 to 200 kN/ m2. If the effective stress is further
increased from 200 kN/ m2 to 400 kN/ m2, then the settlement of the same clay
is
a) 10 mm b) 20 mm c) 40 mm d) none of these
71 A cylindrical specimen of saturated soil failed under an axial vertical stress of b
100 kN/m2 when it was laterally unconfined. The failure plane was inclined to
the horizontal plane at an angle of 45.
The values of cohesion and angle of internal friction for the soil are
respectively
a) 0.5 N/mm2 and 30 b) 0.05 N/mm2 and 0
c) 0.2 N/mm2 and 0 d) 0.05 N/mm2 and 45
72 A 300 mm square bearing plate settles by 15 mm in a plate load test on a c
cohesive soil when the intensity of loading is 0.2 N/mm2. The settlement of a
prototype shallow footing 1 m square under the same intensity of loading is
a) 15 mm b) 30 mm c) 50 mm d) 167 mm
73 In a deposit of normally consolidated clay c
a) effective stress increases with depth but water content of soil and un-
drained strength decrease with depth
b) effective stress and water content increase with depth but undrained
strength decreases with depth
c) effective stress and undrained strength increase with depth but water
content decreases with depth
d) effective stress, water content and undrained strength decrease with depth
74 The most accurate method for the determination of water content in the b
laboratory is
a)Sand bath method b)oven drying method
c)pycnometer method d)calcium carbide method
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a) SM b) CH c) MH d) MI
76 Phreatic line in an earthen dam is b
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10.Environmental Engineering
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 The pathogens can be killed by b
a) Sedimentation b) U. V. rays and ozone treatment.
c) aeration d) none of the above
2 In Air pollution RSPM stands for c
a) reversible soluble particulate material
b) reflected suspended poor matter
c) respirable suspended particulate matter
d) retained suspended packed material
3 Which of the following is not a water borne disease? d
a) dysentery b) cholera c) typhoid d) malaria
4 Ground water is usually free from a
a) suspended impurities
b) dissolved impurities
c) both suspended and dissolved impurities
d) none of the above
5 Dissolved oxygen in streams is a
a) maximum at noon b) minimum at noon
c) maximum at midnight d) same throughout the day
6 Which of the following is water disinfectant method? d
a) Oxidation b) Aeration c) Sedimentation d) Chlorination
7 Which of the following is not a unit of city water treatment plant? d
a) Coagulation unit b) Sedimentation unit
c) Chlorination unit d) Boiling unit
8 As compared to geometrical increase method of forecasting population, a
arithmetical increase method gives
a) lesser value b) higher value
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9 The population of a town in three consecutive years are 5000, 7000 and 8400 d
respectively. The population of the town in the fourth consecutive year
according to geometrical increase method is
a) 9500 b) 9800 c) 10100 d) 10920
10 The suitable method of forecasting population for a young and rapidly b
increasing city is
a) arithmetical increase method b) geometrical increase method
c) incremental increase method d) graphical method
11 In water treatment for removal of solids c
an unit is used as shown in the figure
which is called as-
a) Filter bed
b) activated carbon unit
c) Circular settling tank
d) chlorination unit
12 BOD in portable water may be a
a) 0 b) 5 c) 10 d) none
13 Fresh and septic sewage are respectively b
a) acidic and alkaline b) alkaline and acidic
c) both acidic d) both alkaline
14 The depression of water table in a well due to pumping will be maximum b
a) at a distance R from the well b) close to the well
c) at a distance R/2 from the well d) none of the above
where R is the radius of influence
15 The devices which are installed for drawing water from the sources are called d
a) aquifers b) aquiclude c) filters d) intakes
16 The type of valve, which is provided on the suction pipe in a tube-well, is b
a) air relief valve b) reflux valve
c) pressure relief valve d) sluice valve
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determine the
a) hardness in water b) turbidity in water
c) dissolved oxygen in water d) residual chlorine in water
18 Turbidity is measured on a
a) standard silica scale b) standard cobalt scale
c) standard platinum scale d) platinum cobalt scale
19 On standard silica scale, the turbidity in drinking water should be limited to a
a) 10 ppm b) 20 ppm c) 30 ppm d) 50 ppm
20 Residual chlorine in water is determined by c
a) starch iodide method b) orthotolidine method
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above
21 If the total hardness of water is greater than its total alkalinity, the carbonate a
hardness will be equal to
a) total alkalinity b) total hardness
c) total hardness - total alkalinity d) non carbonate hardness
22 The design period for a water supply project is taken as d
a) 10 yr b) 10-15yr c) 15-20yr d) 20-30yr
23 Floating debris from water is removed through d
a) sedimentation b) filtration c) coagulation d) screening
24 The rain is generally termed as acidic if pH value of rain water falls below b
a) 3 b) 5 c) 7 d) 8
25 The amount of residual chlorine left in public water supply for safety against b
pathogenic bacteria is about
a) 0.01 to 0.05 ppm b) 0.05 to 0.5 ppm
c) 0.5 to 1.0 ppm d) 1.0 to 5.0 ppm
26 The major disadvantage of lime soda process of water softening is that b
a) it is unsuitable for turbid and acidic water
b) huge amount of precipitate is formed which creates a disposal problem
c) the effluent cannot be reduced to zero hardness
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27 Which of the following compounds is widely used for algae control? b

a) sodium sulphate b) copper sulphate
c) sodium chloride d) calcium chloride
28 The specific gravity of sewage is d
a) much greater than 1 b) slightly less than 1
c) equal to 1 d) slightly greater than 1
29 The self cleansing velocity for all sewers in India is usually b
a) less than 1.0 m/sec b) 1.0 m/sec to 1.2 m/sec
c) 1.5 m/sec to 2.0 m/sec d) 3.0 m/sec to 3.5 m/sec
30 The slope of sewer shall be a
a) given in the direction of natural slope of ground
b) given in the direction opposite to natural slope of ground
c) zero
d) steeper than 1 in 20
31 As the result of stabilization of sewage effluent, the most approximate end b
product is
a) hardness b) alkalinity c) chloride d) plant nutrient
32 The specific gravity of sewage is d
a) slightly less than 1 b) zero
c) equal to 1 d) slightly greater than 1
33 Most of the bacteria in sewage are c
a) anaerobic b) pathogenic c) saprophytic d) parasitic
34 The design discharge for the separate sewer system shall be taken as d
a) equal to dry weather flow (DWF) b) 2xDWF
c) 3 x DWF d) 6xDWF
35 The design discharge for the combined sewer system shall be taken as c
a) equal to rainfall b) rainfall + DWF
c) rainfall + 2 DWF d) rainfall + 6 DWF
36 The minimum and maximum diameters of sewers shall preferably be b
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c) 30 cm and 450 cm d) 60 cm and 300cm

37 The main disadvantage of cement concrete sewers is c
a) less strength
b) difficulty in construction
c) difficulty in transportation due to heavy weight
d) less life
38 Most suitable section of sewer in separate sewage system is b
a) rectangular section b) circular section
c) standard form of egg shaped sewer d) modified egg shaped section
39 An egg shaped section of sewer b
a) is economical than circular section
b) provides self cleansing velocity at low discharges
c) is more stable than circular section
d) is easy to construct
40 The ratio of minimum hourly flow to the average flow of sewage is a
a) 1/3 b)1/2 c) 2/3 d)3
41 Laying of sewers is usually done with the help of d
a) theodolite b) compass
c) a plane table d) sight rails and bonding rocks
42 The best sewer material to resist hydrogen sulphide corrosion is c
a) RCC b) Brick masonry
c) glazed stone ware d) asbestos cement
43 The velocity of flow does not depend on b
a) grade of sewer b) length of sewer
c) hydraulic mean depth of sewer d) roughness of sewer
44 The hydraulic mean depth (HMD) for an egg-shaped sewer flowing two-third c
full is
a) equal to HMD when flowing full
b) less than HMD when flowing full
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d) none of the above

45 The effect of increasing diameter of sewer on the self cleansing velocity is b
a) to decrease it b) to increase it
c) fluctuating d) nil
46 The most commonly used sewer under culverts is a
a) circular brick sewer b) circular cast iron sewer
c) semi-elliptical sewer d) horse-shoe type sewer
47 The type of sewer which is suitable for both combined and separate system is b
a) circular sewer b) egg shaped sewer
c) horse-shoe type sewer d) semi-elliptical sewer
48 The characteristics of fresh and septic sewage respectively are b
a) acidic and alkaline b) alkaline and acidic
c) both acidic d) both alkaline
49 Which of the following retards the self purification of stream? d
a) higher temperature b) sunlight
c) satisfying oxygen demand d) none of the above
50 Sewage treatment units are normally designed for b
a) 5-10 years b) 15-20 years
c) 30-40 years d) 40-50 years
51 Settling velocity increases with c
a) specific gravity of solid particles b) size of particles
c) depth of tank d) temperature of liquid
52 Standard BOD is measured at c
a) 20C - 1day b) 25C- 3day
c) 20C - 5day d) 30C- 5day
53 The correct relation between theoretical oxygen demand (TOD), Biochemical b
oxygen demand (BOD) and Chemical
oxygen demand (COD) is given by
a) TOD>BOD>COD b) TOD>COD>BOD
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54 Select the correct statement. c

a) 5 day BOD is the ultimate BOD.
b) 5 day BOD is greater than 4 day BOD keeping other conditions same.
c) 5 day BOD is less than 4 day BOD keeping other conditions same.
d) BOD does not depend on time.
55 If Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of a town is 20000 kg/day and BOD d
per capita per day is 0.05 kg, then population equivalent of town is
a) 1000 b) 4000 c) 100000 d) 400000
56 The rate of BOD exerted at any time is b
a) directly proportional to BOD satisfied
b) directly proportional to BOD remaining
c) inversely proportional to BOD satisfied
d) inversely proportional to BOD remaining
57 The ratio of 5 day BOD to ultimate BOD is about b
a) 1/3 b) 2/3 c) 3/4 d) 1.0
58 The minimum dissolved oxygen which should always be present in water in b
order to save the aquatic life is
a) 1 ppm b) 4 ppm c) 10 ppm d) 40 ppm
59 Facultative bacteria are able to work in c
a) presence of oxygen only b) absence of oxygen only
c) presence as well as in absence of oxygen d) presence of water
60 Sewerage system is designed for d
a) maximum flow only b) minimum flow only
c) average flow only d) maximum and minimum flow
62 Sewage treatment units are designed for c
a) maximum flow only b) minimum flow only
c) average flow only d) maximum and minimum flow
63 Laying of sewers is usually done with the help of c
a) a theodolite b) a compass
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64 Corrosion in concrete sewers is caused by a

a) septic conditions b) dissolved oxygen
c) chlorine d) nitrogen
65 If the sewage contains grease and fatty oils, these are removed in c
a) grit chambers b) detritus tanks
c) skimming tanks d) sedimentation tanks
66 Generally the detention period for grit chambers is kept as a
a) 1 minute b) 5 minutes c) 2-4 hours d) 12 hours
67 Which of the following unit works in anaerobic conditions? a
a) sludge digestion tank b) sedimentation tank
c) activated sludge treatment d) trickling filters
68 Sludge volume index is defined as the ratio of a
a) percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of suspended solids by
weight
b) percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of total solids by weight
c) percentage of suspended solids by weight to percentage of sludge by
volume
d) percentage of total solids by weight to percentage of sludge by volume
69 The gas from sludge digestion tank is mainly composed of d
a) nitrogen b) carbon dioxide
c) hydrogen sulphide d) methane
70 A pipe which is installed in the house drainage to preserve the water seal of b
traps is called
a) vent pipe b) antisiphonage pipe
c) waste pipe d) soil pipe
71 If any human being comes in contact of 600 ppm of CO for 10 hours effect d
will be
a) headaches and reduced ability to think
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d) death
72 Effect of over exposure to ozone on human being if one of the following a
a) Affects respiratory system and lungs b) Brain tumor
c) Skin disease d) Hair fall
73 Percentage of Argon by volume in atmosphere is d
a) 78 % b) 21 % c) 0.03 % d) 0.93 %
74 The dead storage in a reservoir is provided for storage of b
a) water from firm water b) sand and silt
c) water from water supplies d) none
75 pH value of water indicates its c
a) acidity b) alkalinity c) (a) and (b) d) None of these
76 Which of the following will contain water with the maximum amount of c
turbidity
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11. Highway and Railway Engineering

S.N. Question with options Answer
1 Transverse slope given to road cross section for surface water removal is c
known as
a) Gradient b) Sub drainage c) Camber d) Crown
2 At the curved road outer side of road is increased than inner side is called as c
a) Sub grade b) Elevation c) Banking of road d) Shoulder
3 Most suitable material for highway embankments is a
a) granular soil b) organic soil c) silts d) clays
4 When the bituminous surfacing is done on already existing black top road or b
over existing cement concrete road, the type of treatment to be given is
a) seal coat b) tack coat c) prime coat d) spray of emulsion
5 The desirable length of overtaking zone as per IRC recommendation is equal d
to
a) overtaking sight distance
b) two times the overtaking sight distance
c) three times the overtaking sight distance
d) five times the overtaking sight distance
6 Stopping sight distance is always a
a) less than overtaking sight distance
b) equal to overtaking sight distance
c) more than overtaking sight distance
d) none of the above
7 Reaction time of a driver b
a) increases with increase in speed b) decreases with increase in speed
c) is same for all speeds d) none of the above
8 If the stopping distance is 60 meters, then the minimum stopping sight distance b
for two lane, two way traffic is
a) 30 m b) 60 m c) 120 m d) 180 m
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a) to increase it on descending grades and to decrease it on ascending grades

b) to decrease it on descending grades and to increase it on ascending grades
c) to increase it on both descending and ascending grades
d) to decrease it on both descending and ascending grades
10 The ruling design
gn speed on a National Highway in plain terrain as per IRC c
recommendations is
a) 60 kmph b) 80 kmph c) 100 kmph d) 120 kmph
11 The terrain may be classified as rolling terrain if the cross slope
s of land is b
a) upto 10 % b) between 10 % and 25 %
c) between 25 % and 60 % d) more than 60 %
12 Transverse slope provided to road as shown d
in figure is known as-
a) Carriage way
b) shoulder
c) Formation level
d) Camber
13 If b is the wheel track of a vehicle and h is the height of centre of gravity b
above road surface, then to avoid overturning and lateral skidding on a
horizontal curve, the centrifugal ratio should always be
a) less than b/2h
/2h and greater than co-efficient
co of lateral friction
b) less than b/2h and also less than co-efficient
co of lateral friction
c) greater than b/2h and less than co-efficient
co of lateral friction
d) greater than b/2h and also greater than coefficient of lateral friction
14 The transition curve used in the horizontal alignment of highways as per IRC a
recommendations is
a) spiral b) lemniscate
c) cubic parabola d) any of the above
15 For design, that length of transition curve should be taken which is c
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c) higher of (a) and (b)

d) smaller of (a) and (b)
16 The maximum design gradient for vertical profile of a road is a
a) ruling gradient b) limiting gradient
c) exceptional gradient d) minimum gradient
17 The percentage compensation in gradient for ruling gradient of 4 % and d
horizontal curve of radius 760 m is
a) 0.1 % b) 1% c) 10% d) no compensation
18 If ruling gradient is 1 in 20 and there is also a horizontal curve of radius 76 m, b
then the compensated grade should be
a) 3% b) 4% c) 5% d) 6%
19 The camber of road should be approximately equal to d
a) longitudinal gradient
b) two times the longitudinal gradient
c) three times the longitudinal gradient
d) half the longitudinal gradient
20 Which of the following shapes is preferred in a valley curve? b
a) simple parabola b) cubic parabola
c) spiral d) lemniscate
21 The value of ruling gradient in plains as per IRC recommendation is d
a) 1 in 12 b) 1 m 15 c) 1 in 20 d) 1 in 30
22 The formation width of a double lane National Highway in embankment is d
a) 11m b) 0.10m c) 7.5m d) 12m or more
23 On the recommendation of Nagpur conference, the minimum width of a b
village road may be
a) 3m b) 2.45m c) 2.75m d) 3.50m
24 Maximum safe speed on roads depends on the d
a) Sight distance b) Type of road surface
c) Type of highway d) All of these
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a) an ascending gradient meets with another ascending gradient

b) an ascending gradient meets with a descending gradient
c) a descending gradient meets with another descending gradient
d) an ascending gradient meets with a level surface
26 If an ascending gradient of 1 in 50 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50, the d
length of summit curve for a stopping sight distance of 80 m will be
a) zero b) 64 m c) 80 m d) 60 m
27 Highway facilities are designed for c
a) annual average hourly volume b) annual average daily traffic
c) thirtieth highest hourly volume d) peak hourly volume of the year
28 Select the correct statement. b
a) Traffic volume should always be more than traffic capacity.
b) Traffic capacity should always be more than traffic volume.
c) Spot speed is the average speed of a vehicle at a specified section.
d) 85th percentile speed is more than 98th percentile speed.
29 Length of a vehicle affects b
a) width of traffic lanes
b) extra width of pavement and minimum turning radius
c) width of shoulders and parking facilities
d) clearance to be provided under structures such as overbridges, under-
bridges etc.
30 As per IRC recommendations, the maximum limit of super elevation for mixed a
traffic in plain terrain is
a) 1 in 15 b) 1 in 12.5 c) 1 in 10 d) equal to camber
31 For the design of super elevation for mixed traffic conditions, the speed is c
reduced by
a) 15 % b) 20 % c) 25 % d) 75 %
32 On a horizontal curve if the pavement is kept horizontal across the alignment, a
then the pressure on the outer wheels will be
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b) less than the pressure on inner wheels

c) equal to the pressure on inner wheels
d) zero
33 For a constant value of coefficient of lateral friction, the value of required d
super-elevation increases with
a) increase in both speed and radius of curve
b) decrease in both speed and radius of curve
c) increase in speed and with decrease in radius of curve
d) decrease in speed and with increase in radius of curve
34 To calculate the minimum value of ruling radius of horizontal curves in plains, c
the design speed is given by
a) 8 kmph b) 12 kmph c) 16 kmph d) 20 kmph
35 Minimum thickness of the base of a flexible pavement is a
a) 10cm b) 15cm c) 20cm d) 30cm
36 Design of highway is based on d
a) Axle load b) Axle spacings c) Wheel bases d) All of these
37 For water bound macadams the camber should be c
a) 1-2% b) 2-2.5% c) 2.5-3% d) 3-4%
38 The absolute minimum radius of curve for safe operation for a speed of 110 c
kmph is
a) 110 m b) 220 m c) 440 m d) 577 m
39 The attainment of super elevation by rotation of pavement about the inner edge c
of the pavement
a) is preferable in steep terrain
b) results in balancing the earthwork
c) avoids the drainage problem in flat terrain
d) does not change the vertical alignment of road
40 Select the correct statement. d
a) Psychological extra widening depends on the number of traffic lanes.
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c) Psychological extra widening depends on the length of wheel base.

d) Psychological extra widening depends on the speed of vehicle.
41 The maximum width of a vehicle as recommended by IRC is b
a) 1.85 m b) 2.44 m c) 3.81 m d) 4.72 m
42 Desire lines are plotted in d
a) traffic volume studies b) speed studies
c) accident studies d) origin and destination studies
43 Which of the following methods is preferred for collecting origin and b
destination data for a small area like a mass business center or a large
intersection?
a) road side interview method b) license plate method
c) return postcard method d) home interview method
44 The diagram which shows the approximate path of vehicles and pedestrians d
involved in accidents is known as
a) spot maps b) pie charts
c) condition diagram d) collision diagram
45 With increase in speed of the traffic stream, the minimum spacing of vehicles a
a) increases
b) decreases
c) first decreases and then increases after reaching a minimum value at
optimum speed
d) first increases and then decreases after reaching a maximum value at
optimum speed
46 Which of the following is known as design capacity? a
a) basic capacity b) theoretical capacity
c) possible capacity d) practical capacity
47 If the average center to center spacing of vehicles is 20 meters, then the basic c
capacity of a traffic lane at a speed of 50 kmph is
a) 2500 vehicles per day b) 2000 vehicles per hour
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48 With increase in speed of the traffic stream, the maximum capacity of the lane c
a) increases
b) decreases
c) first increases and then decreases after reaching a maximum value at
optimum speed
d) first decreases and then increases after reaching a minimum value at
optimum speed
49 Equivalent factor of passenger car unit (PCU) for a passenger car as per IRC is a
a) 1.0 b) 2.0 c) 0.5 d) 10
50 If the stopping distance and average length of a vehicle are 18 m and 6 m a
respectively, then the theoretical maximum capacity of a traffic lane at a speed
of 10 m/sec is
a) 1500 vehicles per hour b) 2000 vehicles per hour
c) 2500 vehicles per hour d) 3000 vehicles per hour
51 Scientific planning of transportation system and mass transit facilities in cities b
should be based on
a) spot speed data b) origin and destination data
c) traffic volume data d) accident data
52 If is a dorry abrasion test the loss in weight 21 gms, then the coefficient of b
hardness is
a) 9.5 b) 13 c) 17 d) 21
53 For improvement road carrying fast traffic an average level of illumination d
recommended by IRC is
a) 4 lux b) 8 lux c) 15 lux d) 30 lux
54 The top height of route marker above crown level is c
a) 1.50m b) 2.2m c) 2.25m d) None of these
55 The diagram which shows all important physical conditions of an accident c
location like roadway limits, bridges, trees and all details of roadway
conditions is known as
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c) condition diagram d) collision diagram

56 When the speed of traffic flow becomes zero, then a
a) traffic density attains maximum value whereas traffic volume becomes
zero
b) traffic density and traffic volume both attain maximum value
c) traffic density and traffic volume both become zero
d) traffic density becomes zero whereas traffic volume attains maximum
value
57 On a right angled road intersection with two way traffic, the total number of d
conflict points is
a) 6 b) 11 c) 18 d) 24
58 The background colour of the informatory sign board is b
a) red b) yellow c) green d) white
59 Which of the following is indicated by a warning sign? a
a) level crossing b) no parking
c) end of speed limit d) overtaking prohibited
60 "Dead Slow" is a a
a) regulatory sign b) warning sign
c) informatory sign d) none of the above
61 The ductility value of bitumen for suitability in road construction should not c
be less than
a) 30 cm b) 40 cm c) 50 cm d) 60 cm
62 The maximum limit of water absorption for aggregate suitable for road b
construction is
a) 0.4 % b) 0.6 % c) 0.8 % d) 1.0 %
63 Which of the following represents hardest grade of bitumen? a
a) 30/40 b) 60/70 c) 80/100 d) 100/120
64 Penetration test on bitumen is used for determining its a
a) grade b) viscosity
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65 Bitumen of grade 80/100 means c

a) its penetration value is 8 mm b) its penetration value is 10 mm
c) its penetration value is 8 to 10 mm d) its penetration value is 8 to 10 cm
66 The shape of the transition curve used by the Indian railway is a
a) cubic parabola b) spiral c) sine curve d) laminscate
67 Thickness of a pavement is may be reduced considerably by d
a) compaction of soils b) stabilization of soil
c) drainage of soil d) All of these
68 When two road with two lane, two way traffic, cross at an uncontrolled a
intersection the number of potential major conflict point would be
a) 32 b) 24 c) 16 d) 4
69 RC-2, MC-2 and SC-2 correspond to a
a) same viscosity
b) viscosity in increasing order from RC-2 to SC-2
c) viscosity in decreasing order from RC-2 to SC-2
d) none of the above
70 The recommended grade of tar for grouting purpose is d
a) RT-1 b) RT-2 c) RT.3 d) RT-5
71 Softening point of bitumen to be used for read construction at a place where b
maximum temperature is 40 C should be
a) less-than 40C b) greater than 40C
c) equal to 40C d) none of the above
72 For rapid curing cutbacks, the oil used is a
a) gasoline b) kerosene oil
c) light diesel d) heavy diesel
73 The method of design of flexible pavement as recommended by IRC is b
a) group index method b) CBR method
c) Westerguard method d) Benkelman beam method
74 For developing thinly populated areas, the correct choice of gauge is c
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c) Narrow Gauge d) any of the above

75 Due to battering action of wheels over the end of the rails, the rails get bent b
down and are deflected at ends. These rails are called
a) roaring rails b) hogged rails
c) corrugated rails d) buckled rails
76 The slipping of driving wheels of locomotives on the rail surface causes a
a) wheel burns b) hogging of rails
c) scabbing of rails d) corrugation of rails
77 The width of foot for 90 R rail section is c
a) 100 mm b) 122.2 mm c) 136.5 mm d) 146.0 mm
78 The height of the rail for 52 kg rail section is b
a) 143 mm b) 156 mm c) 172 mm d) 129mm
79 The formation width for a railway track depends on the b
i) type of gauge
ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side
iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) both (i) and (ii)
c) both (i) and (iii) d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
80 The formation width for a single line meter gauge track in embankment as b
adopted on Indian Railways is
a) 4.27 m b) 4.88 m c) 5.49 m d) 6.10 m
81 The side slope of embankments for a railway track is generally taken as c
a) 1:1 b) 1.5:1 c) 2:1 d) 1:2
82 The formation width for a double line Broad Gauge track in cutting (excluding c
drains) as adopted on Indian Railways is
a) 6.10 m b) 8.84 m c) 10.21m d) 10.82 m
83 The total gap on both sides between the inside edges of wheel flanges and d
gauge faces of the rail is kept as
a) 10mm b) 13mm c) 16mm d) 19 mm
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a) longitudinal movement of rail b) lateral movement of rail

c) vertical movement of rail d) difference in level of two rails
85 Anti creep bearing plates are provided on d
a) bridges and approaches b) joints
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above
86 Study the following statements regarding creep. b
i) Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track,
ii) Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails,
iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track. The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) (i) and (ii)
c) (ii) and (iii) d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
87 The maximum degree of curvature for Meter Gauge is limited to b
a) 10 b) 16 c) 30 d) 40
88 Staggered joints are generally provided a
a) on curves
b) on straight track
c) when two different rail sections are required to be joined
d) none of the above
89 When the rail ends rest on a joint sleeper, the joint is termed as a
a) supported rail joint b) suspended rail joint
c) bridge joint d) base joint
90 Which of the following types of sleepers is preferred on joints? c
a) CST-9 sleeper b) steel trough sleeper
c) wooden sleeper
d) concrete sleeper
91 Minimum depth of ballast cushion for a Broad Gauge wooden sleeper of size c
275x25x13 cm with 75cm sleeper spacing is
a) 15 cm b) 20 cm c) 25 cm d) 30cm
92 Sleeper density in India is normally kept as a
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c) M + 5 to M+10 d) M
where M is the rail length in meters.
93 For a Broad Gauge route with M+7 sleeper density, number of sleepers per rail c
length is
a) 18 b) 19 c) 20 d) 21
94 Standard size of wooden sleeper for Broad Gauge track is a
a) 275x25x13cm b) 180x20x11.5 cm
c) 225x23x13 cm d) 250x26x12 cm
95 Composite sleeper index is the index of a
a) hardness and strength b) strength and toughness
c) toughness and wear resistance d) wear resistance and hardness
96 Minimum composite sleeper index pres-cried on Indian Railways for a track b
sleeper is
a) 552 b) 783 c) 1352 d) 1455
97 Dog spikes are used for fixing rail to the a
a) wooden sleepers b) CST-9 sleepers
c) steel trough sleepers d) concrete sleepers
98 Number of dog spikes normally used per rail seat on curved track is b
a) one on either side b) two outside and one inside
c) one outside and two inside d) two outside and two inside
99 The type of bearing plate used in all joints and on curves to give better bearing b
area to the rails is
a) flat mild steel bearing plate b) mild steel canted bearing plate
c) cast iron anti creep bearing plate d) none of the above
100 Flat mild steel bearing plates are used a
a) for points and crossings in the lead portion
b) with wooden sleepers at locations where creep is likely to be developed
c) on all joints and curves
d) on all the above
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a) 25 mm b) 40 mm c) 50 mm d) 10 mm
102 At points and crossings, the total number of sleepers for 1 in 12 turnouts in c
Broad Gauge is
a) 51 b) 62 c) 70 d) 78
103 Width of ballast section for Broad Gauge is c
a) 1.83 m b) 2.25 m c) 3.35 m d) 4.30 m
104 The type of spike used for fixing chairs of bull headed rails to wooden sleepers d
is
a) dog spike b) rail screw c) elastic spike d) round spike
105 The sleepers resting directly on girder are fastened to the top flange of girder a
by
a) hook bolts b) dog spikes c) fang bolts d) rail screws
106 Number of keys used in CST-9 sleeper is a
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) none of the above
108 Pandrol clips cannot be used with c
a) wooden sleepers b) concrete sleepers
c) CST-9 sleepers d) steel trough sleepers
109 Loose jaws of steel trough sleepers are made of c
a) cast steel b) mild steel c) cast iron d) spring steel
110 Number of cotters used in CST-9 sleepers is c
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
111 The desirable rate of change of cant deficiency in case of Meter Gauge is b
a) 20 mm/sec b) 35 mm/sec c) 55 mm/sec d) 65 mm/sec
112 The limiting value of cant excess for Broad Gauge is c
a) 55 mm b) 65 mm c) 75 mm d) l00 mm
113 A Broad Gauge branch line takes off as a contrary flexure from a main line If d
the super elevation required for branch line is 10 mm and cant deficiency is 75
mm, the super elevation to be actually provided on the branch line will be
a) 10 mm b) 64 mm c) 85 mm d) 65 mm
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i) heel divergence
ii) length of tongue rail
iii) flangeway clearance
iv) throw of switch
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii) b) (ii) and (iii) c) (iii) and (iv) d) (i) and (iv)
115 Life of cement concrete road is take as d
a) 5-10yr b) 10-15ur c) 15-20 d) 25-30yr
116 Super elevation is provided d
a) on straight roads b) heap slopes
c) at level crossing on curves d) on curves
117 Normally the limiting value of cant is c
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12.Airport Engineering
Sr.
Question with options Answer
No.
1 The threshold markings are d
a) 4 m wide and 45 m in length
b) 1 m clear space between adjacent
c) placed symmetrically on either side of the runway centre line
d) all the above.
2 An airport has 4 gates. If the weighted average gate occupancy time is 30 c
minutes and gate utilisation factor is 0.5, then the capacity of the gate will be
a) 1 aircraft per hour b) 2 aircrafts per hour
c) 4 aircrafts per hour d) 16 aircrafts per hour
3 The capacity of parallel runway pattern depends upon d
a) weather conditions and navigational aids available
b) lateral spacing between two runways and weather conditions
c) lateral spacing between two runways and navigational aids available
d) lateral spacing between two runways, weather conditions and navigational
aids available.
4 The engine failure case for determining the basic runway length may require d
a) only clearway b) only stop way
c) either a clearway or a stopway d) either a clearway or a stopway or both
5 The minimum width of clearway is c
a) 50 m b) 100 m c) 150 m d) 250 m
6 If the monthly mean of average daily temperature for the hottest month of the c
year is 25 C and the monthly mean of the maximum daily temperature of the
same month of the year is 46 C, the airport reference temperature is
a) 32C b) 35.5C c) 48C d) 25C
7 Consider the following statements regarding ICAO recommendation for a
correction to basic runway length
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m rise in elevation above the mean sea level.

2. The basic runway length after having been corrected for elevation should be
further increased at the rate of 1 percent for every 1C rise in airport
reference temperature above the standard atmospheric temperature at that
elevation.
3. The runway length after having been corrected for elevation and
temperature should be further increased at the rate of 20% for every 1
percent of effective gradient.
Of these statements
a) 1 and 2 are correct b) 2 and 3 are correct
c) 1 and 3 are correct d) 1,2 and 3 are correct
8 The total length of a runway is 1000 m. The elevation at distance 0,200 m, 400 b
m, 600 m, 800 m and 1000 m are 100.0 m, 99.2 m, 101.0 m, 101.8 m, 101.4 m
and 101.0 m respectively. The effective gradient of runway will be.
a) 0.10 % b) 0.26 % c) 0.43 % d) 0.65 %
9 13. The length of runway under standard conditions is 2000 m. The elevation of
airport site is 300 m. Its reference temperature is 33.05C. If the runway is to be
constructed with an effective gradient of 0.25 percent, the corrected runway
length will be
a) 2500 m b) 2600 m c) 2700 m d) 2800 m
10 As per ICAO, the minimum basic runway length for A and E type of airport d
will be
a) 1500 m and 600 m b) 2100 m and 750 m
c) 1500 m and 750 m d) 2100 m and 600 m
11 Zero fuel weight of an aircraft is: d
a) equal to empty operating weight
b) equal to maximum landing weight
c) less than empty operating weight
d) equal to sum of empty operating weight and the maximum pay load.
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kmph, then the air speed and ground speed of the aircraft respectively will be
a) 450 kmph and 500 kmph b) 500 kmph and 450 kmph
c) 450 kmph and 450 kmph d) 500 kmph and 500 kmph
13 As per ICAO, for airports serving big aircrafts, the crosswind component c
should not exceed
a) 15 kmph b) 25 kmph c) 35 kmph d) 45 kmph
14 As per ICAO recommendation, minimum width of safety area for instrumental c
runway should be
a) 78 m b) 150 m c) 300 m d) 450 m
15 As per ICAO, for A, B, and C type of airports, maximum effective, transverse a
and longitudinal grades in percentage respectively are
a) 1.0, 1.5 and 1.5 b) 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0
c) 1.5, 1.5 and 2.0 d) 2.0, 2.0 and 2.0
16 As per ICAO recommendation, the rate of change of longitudinal gradient per a
30 m length of vertical curve for A and B type of airports is limited to a
maximum of
a) 0.1 % b) 0.2 % c) 0.3 % d) 0.4 %
17 Calm period is the percentage of time during which wind intensity is less than b
a) 4.8 kmph b) 6.4 kmph c) 8.0 kmph d) 9.6 kmph
18 For determining the basic runway. length, the landing case requires that aircraft c
should come to a stop within p % of the landing distance. The value of p is
a) 40 % b) 50 % c) 60 % d) 75 %
19 According to ICAO, all markings on the runways are b
a) Yellow b) White c) Black d) Red
20 Runway threshold is indicated by a series of parallel lines starting from a b
distance of
a) 3 m from runway end b) 6 m from runway end
c) 10 m from runway end d) 15m from runway end
21 The width and interval of transverse centre line bars along the extended centre b
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a) 3 m and 30 m b) 4.2 m and 30 m

c) 4.2 m and 50 m d) 3 m and 45 m
22 In Instrumental landing system, the middle markers are located b
a) along the extended centre line of runway end
b) about 1 km. ahead of the runway threshold
c) at the runway threshold
d) about 7 km. ahead of the runway threshold
23 The size of landing area for multiengined helicopters operating under 1FR d
conditions is
a) 22.5 m x 22.5 m b) 30 m x 30 m
c) 22.5 m x 30 m d) 60 m x 120 m
24 The centre to centre spacing of heliport lighting along the periphery of landing c
and take off area should be
a) 2.5 m b) 5.0 m c) 7.5 m d) 10.0 m
25 The slope of the obstruction clearance line from the boundary of the heliport c
should be
a) 1:2 b) 1:5 c) 1:8 d) 1:40
26 Assertion A : Airport capacity during IFR conditions is usually less than that a
during VFR conditions.
Reason R: During clear weather condition (VFR), the aircrafts on final
approach to runway can be spaced closer during poor
visibility conditions.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
27 Assertion A: The width of a taxiway is smaller than the runway width. Reason c
R: The speed of the aircraft on a taxiway is greater than that on runway. Select
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
28 For supersonic transport aircraft, the minimum turning radius of taxiway is c
a) 60 m b) 120 m c) 180 m d) 240 m
29 As per UK design criteria, if LCN of aircraft is between 1.25 to 1.5 times the b
LCN of pavement, then the number of
movements allowed are
a) Zero b) 300 c) 3000 d) Unrestricted
30 Which of the following is an example of failure in flexible pavements ? a
a) Alligator cracking b) Mud pumping
c) Warping cracks d) Shrinkage cracks
31 The main disadvantage of angle nose out parking configuration of aircraft is b
that the
a) aircraft rear loading door is far away from terminal building.
b) hot blast is directed towards the terminal building
c) overall apron area required is more
d) all the above
32 Which of the following is used for servicing and repairs of the aircraft ? b
a) Apron b) Hanger
c) Terminal building d) holding apron
33 The slope of the transitional surface for A, B and C type of runway shall be b
a) 1:5 b) 1:7 c) 1:10 d) 1:12
34 The length of clear zone for none instrument runway of a small aircraft is b
a) 150 m b) 300 m c) 600 m d) 750 m
35 In approach areas of runways equipped with instrumental landing facilities any b
object within 4.5 km distance from runway end shall be considered as an
obstruction if its height is more than
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36 Maximum gross take-off weight of an aircraft is c

a) equal to the maximum structural landing weight
b) less than the maximum structural landing weight
c) more than the maximum structural landing weight
d) equal to the empty operating weight plus the payload
37 Consider the following statements: Wind rose diagram is used for the purposes d
of
1. runway orientation
2. estimating the runway capacity
3. geometric design of holding apron Of these statements
a) 1 and 2 are correct b) 2 and 3 are correct
c) 1 and 3 are correct d) 1 alone is correct
38 Which of the following factors are taken into account for estimating the runway d
length required for aircraft landing?
1. Normal maximum temperature
2. Airport elevation
3. Maximum landing weight
4. Effective runway gradient
Select the correct answer using the codes given below Codes:
a) 1,2,3 and b) 1,3, and c) 2 and 3 d) 1,2 and 4
39 In an airport, if 4 gr oups of 5 gates each located well-separated are considered b
for traffic and the future to present traffic ratio is 3, then the total requirement
of future gates will be
a) 32 b) 36 c) 44 d) 68
40 Castor angle is defined as the angle a
a) formed by the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and the direction of
movement of the nose gear
b) between the direction of wind and the longitudinal axis of the runway
c) between the true speed of the aircraft and the crosswind component
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41 The runway length after correcting for elevation and temperature is 2845 m. If c
the effective gradient on runway is 0.5 percent then the revised runway length
will be
a) 2845 m b) 2910 m c) 3030 m d) 3130 m

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13.Docks and Harbour Engineering

S.N. Question with options Answer
1 Which of the following are repair docks? c
a) marine railways, dry docks, floating docks, wet docks
b) dry docks, wet docks, floating docks, lift docks
c) wet docks, floating docks, lift docks, marine railways
d) wet docks, lift docks, marine railways, dry docks
2 Which of the following structures protects the shore by trapping of littoral a
drift?
a) groynes b) sea walls c) revetments d) moles
3 Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the c
foundation in case of dry docks?
a) when the dock is empty
b) when the dock is empty with the ship of maximum tonnage
c) when the dock is full of water
d) when the dock is dry and is under construction
4 For designing the dock, the proportion of ship load assumed to be borne by a
keel blocks is
a) 5/8 b) 3/8 c) 3/16 d) 5/16
5 A ship strikes the berth generally at an angle d
a) 90 with the face of the dock b) 45 with the face of the dock
c) 30 with the face of the dock d) 10 with the face of the dock
6 Consider the following statements. d
(i) Fender is the cushion provided on the face of the jetty for ships to come in
contact,
(ii) Slip is the space of water area between two adjacent piers where ships are
berthed,
(iii) Pier head is a structure constructed near the tip of break water near the
harbor entrance. Of the statements
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c) (i) and (iii) are correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
7 A ship is berthed in a chamber and lifted by principles of buoyancy Such a c
chamber is called.
a) Dry dock b) Wet dock c) Floating dock d) Refuge dock
8 Assertion A: Depth and width required at the entrance to a harbour are more a
than those required in the channel.
Reason R: The entrance to a harbour is usually more exposed to waves as
compared to the harbour itself.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
9 When a ship floats at its designed water line, the vertical distance from water d
line to the bottom of the ship is known as
a) beam b) depth c) freeboard d) draft
10 The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to d
(i) loaded draft + 1.2 m when bottom is rock
(ii) loaded draft + 1.8 m when bottom is soft
(iii) loaded draft + 1.2 m when bottom is soft
(iv) loaded draft + 1.8 m when bottom is rock
Of these statements
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (i) and (iii) are correct
c) (ii) and (iv) are correct d) (iii) and (iv) are correct
11 The minimum diameter of turning besin, where ships turn by going ahead and d
without tug assistance should be
a) L b) 1.5 L c) 2.0 L d) 4.0 L
where L is the length of the largest ship to use the port
12 Dead weight tonnage of a ship c
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ii) is more than displacement tonnage

iii) is the difference between displacement load and displacement light Of
these statements
a) i) and ii) are correct b) ii) and iii) are correct
c) i) and iii) are correct d) Only iii) is correct
13 In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area c
should not be less than
a) the length of design vessel
b) the length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels
c) the length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels
d) twice the length of design vessel
14 As per Stevenson's empirical formula, the approximate value of the height of a
the wave in metres is given by
a) 0.34 VF b) 0.5 VF c) 1.5 VF d) 3.4 VF
where F is the fetch in km.
15 As per Berlin's formula, the length of wave in metres is given by b
a) 1.3412 b) 1.5612 c) 1.7412 d) 1.9412
wheret is the period in seconds for two successive waves to pass the same
section.
16 Assertion A: Intervention of undulations in the sea bed reduces the depth of a
wave at the section.
Reason R: No wave can have a height greater than the depth of water through
which it passes.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
17 Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds, b
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(ii) Higher Beaufort number indicates higher speed of wind,

(iii) Beaufort number for calm is smallest and for hurricane is highest Of these
statements
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
c) (i) and (iii) are correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
18 At a given port, the fetch is 400 nautical miles, the maximum height of storm c
wave will be
a) 2.073 m b) 8.169 m c) 9.144 m d) 6.8 m
19 Minimum width of ship clearance shall be a
a) B or 30 m b) 1.5 B or 50 m c) 1.5 B d) 50 m
where "B" is beam of the design vessel
20 Select the incorrect statement. b
a) The progress of work in low level method of mound construction is very
slow.
b) Barge method of mound construction is economical.
c) In low level method of mound construction, the area of working is limited.
d) In staging method of mound construction, the work is not interrupted even
during stormy weather.
21 Assertion A: Marine structures are made specially bulky and strong. a
Reason R: Sea insects result in undermining of the hardest and the soundest
building material. Select your answer based on the coding system given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
22 As compared to wall type breakwater, mound type breakwater d
a) requires skilled labour b) requires low maintenance cost
c) requires less material d) results in less damage due to gradual failure
23 The difference in height between highest high water and lowest low water is b
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a) mean range b) maximum range

c) maximum rise d) mean rise
24 If the maximum spring rise is 2 m and height of the waves expected is 4 m , d
then the breakwater height above the datum will be
a) 2.5 m b) 4m c) 5m d) 7m
25 If H is the height of the wave expected, then the height of the breakwater is c
generally taken as
a) 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the datum
b) 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the low water level
c) 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the high water level
d) 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the mean sea level
26 Assertion A: Basin walls have to be of much greater height than dock walls. a
Reason R: Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal
variations.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
27 In multiple point mooring system, vessel is secured to minimum of b
a) two points b) four points c) six points d) eight points
28 By increasing the rise of lock gates, a
(i) the length of the lock gate will increase
(ii) transverse stress due to water pressure on the gate will increase
(iii) compressive force on the gate will increase Of these statements
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (i) and (iii) are correct
c) Only (ii) is correct d) Only (iii) is correct
29 Which of the following is a fixed type mooring accessory? a
a) bollard b) buoys c) cables d) anchors
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a) one - third highest waves b) one - fourth highest waves

c) one - fifth highest waves d) one - tenth highest waves
31 If Hs is the significant wave height, then the average wave height and highest b
wave height respectively are given by
a) 0.6 Hs and 1.67 Hs b) 0.6 Hs and 1.87 Hs
c) 1.27 Hs and 1.87 Hs d) 1.27 Hs and 1.67 Hs
32 When a wave strikes a vertical breakwater in deep water, it is reflected back b
and on meeting another advancing wave of similar amplitude merges and rises
vertically in a wall of water. This phenomenon is called
a) Surf b) Clapotis c) Fetch d) Swell
33 Which of the following structures are constructed parallel to shore line to b
develop a demarcating line between land area and water area?
a) sea walls, bulk heads and groynes
b) sea walls, bulk heads and revetments
c) sea walls, revetments and groynes
d) bulk heads, revetments and groynes
34 Which of the following type of sea walls results in greatest protection of shore d
structures?
a) vertical sea wall b) sea wall with batter
c) stepped sea wall d) sea wall with concave face
35 Assertion A : Large size stones are required in stone revetment in shore a
protection.
Reason R: Resistance of stone to wave force is proportional to its volume and
wave force is proportional to the exposed area of the stone.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
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14.Tunnel Engineering
S.N. Question with options Answer
1 In Tunneling, for drilling holes horizontal, up or down following equipments c
are used-
a) Dozers b) Power Shovels c) Drifters d) Trucks
2 The correct sequence of drilling equipment for increasing size of holes in a
tunnels is
a) wagon drill, churn drill, shot drill b) wagon drill, shot drill, churn drill
c) shot drill, churn drill, wagon drill d) churn drill, wagon drill, shot drill
3 Which of the following is not a component of the shield? b
a) propelling jacks b) liner plate c) hood d) tail
4 Which of the following are percussion drills? b
(i) shot drill
(ii) diamond drill
(iii) wagon drill
(iv) churn drill Of these statements
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (iii) and (iv) are correct
c) (i) and (iv) are correct d) (ii) and (iii) are correct
5 Assertion A: English method of tunneling requires more time as compared to a
other methods of tunneling.
Reason R: In English method of tunneling, the masons and excavators have to
work alternately.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below :
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
6 American method of tunneling a
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iii) requires heavy timbers Of these statements

a) only (i) is correct b) (i) and (iii) are correct
c) (ii) and (iii) are correct d) (i) and (ii) are correct
7 Which of the following lining material is useful for shield driven tunnels in sub c
aqueous regions?
a) stone masonry b) timber
c) cast iron d) cement concrete
8 If 'D' is the diameter of tunnel in metres, then the thickness of lining in mm, as b
per the empirical formula is given by
a) 42 D b) 82 D c) 104 D d) 124 D
9 Which one of the following tunneling methods is used for laying underground b
sewers?
a) Needle beam method b) Army method
c) German method d) Italian method
10 Ribs are used for strengthening and stiffening the liner plate for tunnels of b
diameter greater than
a) 2m b) 3m c) 4m d) 5m
11 The most suitable soil for compressed air tunneling is c
a) silt b) sand c) clay d) gravel
12 The needle beam method of tunnelling b
(i) is suitable for soils in which roof can stand for few minutes without
support
(ii) is suitable for brick lining
(iii) is suitable for concrete lining
(iv) requires large number of trench jacks Of these statements
a) only (i) is correct b) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
c) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct d) (i) and (ii) are correct
13 Which of the following methods of tunneling is used for long tunnels at great c
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c) Austrian method d) English method

14 In Belgium method of tunnelling b
a) construction of side walls is completed before invert and roof arch are
built.
b) construction of roof arch is completed before side walls and invert are
built.
c) construction of invert is completed before side walls and roof arch are
built.
d) construction of invert and side walls is completed before roof arch is built.
15 What is the correct sequence of the following events in rock tunnelling? d
1. marking tunnel profile
2. loading explosives and blasting
3. checking misfire
4. mucking
5. removing foul gas
6. setting up and drilling
7. guniting
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes:
a) 1,6,5,3,4,2,7 b) 1,2,6,3,5,4,7
c) 1, 6,2, 5,4, 3, 7 d) 1,6,2,5,3,4,7
16 Drift method of tunnelling is used to construct tunnels in b
a) soft grounds b) rock
c) self supporting grounds d) broken grounds
17 Consider the following situations. c
1. Soil is soft.
2. Volume of existing surface traffic on the alignment is heavy.
3. Track is at a deeper level.
4. Water table is high.
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construction is suitable in situations listed at

a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 1 and 4 d) 2 and 3
18 Which one of the following is considered to be an advantage of the heading c
and benching method of tunnel construction?
a) It is suitable for construction in unstable rocks.
b) In this method, it is easy to install timber support.
c) Tunnelling can be continuous and the work can be expedited.
d) In case of excessive water, it is easy to take correct steps.
19 In "full face" method of constructing tunnels, the first operation relates to d
a) removal of bottom portion
b) excavation of one drift in the center
c) removal of top portion
d) excavation being done along the periphery
20 Which one of the following is a component of a shield for tunneling? d
a) liner plate b) trench jack c) stiffener d) cutting edge
21 Assertion A: When rock conditions are favorable, it will not be necessary to c
take up concrete lining concurrently with the driving operations till the full
length of the tunnel has been driven through rock.
Reason R: A tunnel through rock, hard or soft, does not need any concrete
lining.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
22 Circular section of tunnels is not suitable for d
a) carrying water b) non-cohesive soils
c) tunnels driven by shield method d) placement of concrete lining
23 What is the correct sequence of the following events of construction of a shaft b
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1. drilling and blasting

2. timbering
3. pumping
4. mucking
Select the correct answer using the codes given below Codes :
a) 1,2,3,4 b) 1,4,2,3 c) 2,1,4,3 d) 2,4,1,3
24 A good blast with a good yield is obtained if the cut hole is b
a) normal to face b) inclined at 45 to the face
c) inclined at 15 to the face d) inclined at 30 to the face
25 As compared to a single free face, if a charge of explosive is placed equidistant c
from two faces, then the yield
a) remains same b) decreases
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15.Water Resources Engineering

S.N. Question with options Answer
1 Irrigation engineering mainly deals with supplying water for a
a) Nourishment of crops b) Navigation
c) Fire fighting d) Industries.
2 For supplying water to rabi crop, kharif crop and sugarcane, the channel is c
designed for a capacity equal to the greater of the water requirement of
a) rabi or kharif
b) rabi and kharif or sugarcane
c) rabi and sugarcane or kharif and sugarcane
d) rabi or kharif or sugarcane
3 The ratio of the quantity of water stored in the root zone of the crops to the b
quantity of water actually delivered in the field is known as
a) water conveyance efficiency b) water application efficiency
c) water use efficiency d) none of the above
4 The water utilizable by plants is available in soils mainly in the form of b
a) gravity water b) capillary water
c) hydroscopic water d) chemical water
5 The amount of irrigation water required to meet the evapotranspiration needs c
of the crop during its full growth is called
a) effective rainfall b) consumptive use
c) consumptive irrigation requirement d) net irrigation requirement
6 With the increase in the quantity of water supplied, the yield of most crops d
a) increases continuously
b) decreases continuously
c) increases upto a certain limit and then becomes constant
d) increases upto a certain limit and then decreases
7 Hydrograph is the graphical representation of a
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c) ground water flow and time d) rainfall and time

8 Infiltration rate is always c
a) more than the infiltration capacity
b) less than the infiltration capacity
c) equal to or less than the infiltration capacity
d) equal to or more than the infiltration capacity
9 The depth of water required to bring the soil moisture content of a given soil up c
to its field capacity is called
a) hygroscopic water b) equivalent moisture
c) soil moisture deficiency d) pellicular water
10 Infiltration capacity d
a) is a constant factor b) changes with time
c) changes with location d) changes with both time and location
11 The velocity is measured with a instrument d
shown is called as -
a) velocity meter
b) speedometer
c) horizontal axis current meter
d) vertical axis current meter

12 The cavitation occurs in the pipe when the pressure is a

a) equal to vapour pressure b) very high c) negative d) none of these
13 Laminar sublayer exists within c
a) laminar boundary layer region b) transition zone
c) turbulent boundary layer region d) none of these
14 The mean velocity in open channels can be estimated from the known velocity a
at the free surface it is appx equal to
a) 0.88 b) 0.75 c) 0.65 d) 1.1
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a) movement of water through the soil

b) absorption of water by soil surface
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the above
16 If the intensity of rainfall is more than the infiltration capacity of soil, then the b
infiltration rate will be
a) equal to rate of rainfall b) equal to infiltration capacity
c) more than rate of rainfall d) more than infiltration capacity
17 Cyclonic precipitation is caused by lifting of an air mass due to a
a) pressure difference b) temperature difference
c) natural topographical barriers d) all of the above
18 Which of the following is a non-recording raingauge? c
a) tipping bucket type raingauge b) Simon's raingauge
c) Steven's weighing type raingauge d) floating type raingauge
19 A raingauge should preferably be fixed c
a) near the building b) under the tree
c) in an open space d) in a closed space
20 Which of the following types of rain gauges is used for measuring rain in a
remote hilly inaccessible areas?
a) tipping bucket type b) weighing type
c) floating type d) Simon's raingauge
21 Rate of evaporation from a water surface increases if b
i) difference of vapour pressure between water and air is increased
ii) velocity of wind is decreased
iii) concentration of soluble solids in water is decreased The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iii) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (i). (ii) and (iii)
22 A 70 % index of wetness means b
a) rain excess of 30 % b) rain deficiency of 30 %
c) rain deficiency of 70 % d) none of the above
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give the highest rate of evaporation?

a) flat water surface b) convex water surface
c) concave water surface d) independent of shape of water surface
24 Assertion A: To estimate the rainfall over a catchment, the number of a
raingauges required per unit area is large for hilly areas.
Reason R: Rainfall gradient is steep. Select your correct answer according to
the coding system given below :
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
25 The depth of flow at which specific energy is minimum is called c
a) Normal depth b) alternate depth
c) critical depth d) none
26 In MLT system the dimension for specific volume would be d
a) L3 b) L-3 c) ML-3 d) M-1L3
27 A Turbine is called reaction turbine, if at the inlet of the turbine the total b
energy is
a) Kinetic energy only b) kinetic energy & pressure energy
c) pressure energy only d) none of these
28 When surface of transpiration is submerged under water, then potential a
evapotranspiration is
a) much more than evapotranspiration
b) much less than evapotranspiration
c) equal to evapotranspiration
d) equal to or less than evapotranspiration
29 Unit of runoff in M.K.S. system is a
a) cubic metre/sec b) metre/sec
c) cubic metre d) square metre
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a) increase in intensity of rain b) increase in infiltration capacity

c) increase in permeability of soil d) all of the above
31 The area between the isohyets 45 cm and 55 cm is 100 square km and between c
55 cm and 65 cm is 150 square km. The average depth of annual precipitation
over the above basin of 250 square km will be
a) 50 cm b) 55 cm c) 56 cm d) 60 cm
32 A current meter is used to measure the a
a) velocity of flow of water b) depth of flow of water
c) discharge d) none of the above
33 If it rains between 2 P.M. and 3 P.M. and the entire basin area just starts d
contributing water at 3 P.M. to the outlet, then time of concentration will be
a) 15 minutes b) 20 minutes c) 30 minutes d) 60 minutes
34 The rainfalls of five successive days were measured as 100 mm, 80 mm, 60 c
mm, 40 mm and 20 mm respectively. If the infiltration index or the storm loss
rate for the catchment area is earlier estimated as 50 mm/day, the total surface
run off will be
a) 50 mm b) 60 mm c) 90 mm d) 140 mm
35 The normal annual precipitation at stations X, A, B and C are 700 mm, 1000 a
mm, 900 mm and 800 mm respectively. If the storm precipitation at three
station A, B and C were 100 mm, 90 mm and 80 mm respectively, then the
storm precipitation for station X will be
a) 70mm b) 80mm c) 90 mm d) 105 mm
36 The best unit duration of storm for a unit hydrograph is b
a) 1 hour b) one-fourth of basin lag
c) one-half of basin lag d) equal to basin lag
37 The unit hydrograph due to a storm may be obtained by dividing the ordinates a
of the direct runoff hydrograph by
a) direct runoff volume b) period of storm
c) total rainfall d) none of the above
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hydrograph of storms of
a) same duration only b) same and shorter duration
c) same and longer duration d) any duration
39 S-hydrograph is used to obtain unit hydrograph of b
a) shorter duration from longer duration
b) longer duration from shorter duration
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the above
40 An artesian aquifer is the one where b
a) water surface under the ground is at atmospheric pressure
b) water is under pressure between two impervious strata
c) water table serves as upper surface of zone of saturation
d) none of the above
41 The velocity distribution in turbulent flow follows b
a) parabolic law b) logarithmic law c) linear law d) hyperbolic law
42 The flow in a open channel is turbulent, if the Reynolds no is b
a) 2000 b) > 2000 c) >4000 d) 4000
43 If the Froude no in open channel is less than 1 the flow is called c
a) critical b) super critical c) sub critical d) None of these
44 A deep well b
a) is always deeper than a shallow well
b) has more discharge than a shallow well
c) is weaker structurally than a shallow well
d) both (a) and (b)
45 A multipurpose reservoir is the one which is b
a) designed for one purpose but serves more than one purpose
b) planned and constructed to serve various purposes
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the above
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a) minimum pool level and maximum pool level

b) minimum pool level and normal pool level
c) normal pool level and maximum pool level
d) river bed and minimum pool level
47 The water stored in the reservoir below the minimum pool level is called b
a) useful storage b) dead storage
c) valley storage d) surcharge storage
48 For a flood control reservoir, the effective storage is equal to d
a) useful storage - valley storage
b) useful storage + surcharge storage
c) useful storage + surcharge storage + valley storage
d) useful storage + surcharge storage -valley storage
49 Trap efficiency of a reservoir is a function of a
a) capacity/inflow ratio b) capacity/outflow ratio
c) outflow/inflow ratio d) none of the above
50 The total capacity of a reservoir is 25 million cubic metres and dead storage is a
5 million cubic metres. If the average volume of sediment deposition is 0.10
million cubic metre per year, then the usefulness of the reservoir will start
reducing after
a) 50 years b) 150 years c) 200 years d) 250 years
51 If the head over the triangular notch is doubled, discharged will increase to c
a) 2Q b) 2.828Q c) 5.657Q d) 4Q
52 Velocity distribution profile for laminar flow between parallel plates is b
a) constant b) parabolic c) linear d) logarithmic
53 Momentum correction factor for laminar flow in a circular pipe is a
a) 1.33 b) 1.50 c)1.0 d) 1.34
54 The uplift pressure on a dam can be controlled by d
i) constructing cutoff under upstream face
ii) constructing drainage channels between the dam and its foundation
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The correct answer is

a) only (i) b) both (i) and (ii)
c) both (i) and (iii) d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
55 The uplift pressure on the face of a drainage gallery in a dam is taken as c
a) hydrostatic pressure at toe
b) average of hydrostatic pressure at toe and heel
c) two-third of hydrostatic pressure at toe plus one-third of hydrostatic
pressure at heel
d) none of the above
56 Horizontal acceleration due to earthquake results in c
a) hydrodynamic pressure
b) inertia force into the body of the dam
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none of the above
57 The major resisting force in a gravity dam is c
a) water pressure b) wave pressure
c) self-weight of dam d) uplift pressure
58 When the reservoir is full, the maximum compressive force in a gravity dam is a
produced
a) at the toe b) at the heel
c) within the middle third of base d) at centre of base
59 Presence of tail water in a gravity dam d
i) increases the principal stress ii) decreases the principal stress
iii) increases the shear stress iv) decreases the shear stress
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (iii) b) (i)and(iv)
c) (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iv)
60 Coefficient of discharge of an ogee spillway d
a) depends on depth of approach and upstream slope
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c) remains constant
d) both (a) and (b)
61 If there are two canals taking off from each flank of a river, then there will be d
a) one divide wall and one undersluice
b) one divide wall and two undersluices
c) two divide walls and one undersluice
d) two divide walls and two undersluices
62 The main function of a divide wall is to c
a) control the silt entry in the canal
b) prevent river floods from entering the canal
c) separate the undersluices from weir proper
d) provide smooth flow at sufficiently low velocity
63 Silt excluders are constructed on the a
a) river bed upstream of head regulator
b) river bed downstream of head regulator
c) canal bed upstream of head regulator
d) canal bed downstream of head regulator
64 As per Lacey's theory, the silt factor is c
a) directly proportional to average particle size
b) inversely proportional to average particle size
c) directly proportional to square root of average particle size
d) not related to average particle size
65 Wetted perimeter of a regime channel for a discharge of 64 cumecs as per b
Lacey's theory will be
a) 19 m b) 38 m c) 57 m d) 76 m
66 Which of the following canal structures is used to remove surplus water from c
an irrigation channel into a natural drain?
a) canal fall b) canal outlet c) canal escape d) canal regulator
67 Which of the following can be used as a meter fall? a
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c) unflumed glacis fall d) all of the above

68 The aqueduct or superpassage type of works are generally used when a
a) high flood drainage discharge is small
b) high flood drainage discharge is large and short lived
c) high flood drainage discharge is large and continues for a long time
d) none of the above
69 An aggrading river is a a
a) silting river b) scouring river
c) both silting and scouring river d) neither silting nor scouring river
70 The meander pattern of a river is developed by b
a) average discharge b) dominant discharge
c) maximum discharge d) critical discharge
71 Select the correct statement. a
a) A meander increases the river length but a cut off reduces the river length.
b) A cutoff increases the river length but a meander reduces the river length.
c) Both meander and cutoff increase the river length.
d) Both meander and cutoff decrease the river length.
72 Study the following statements. b
i) Levees are constructed parallel to river flow,
ii) Spurs are constructed parallel to river flow,
iii) Levees are constructed transverse to river flow,
iv) Spurs are constructed transverse to river flow.
The correct answer is
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iii) d) (iii) and (iv)
73 Variability of rainfall is c
i) largest in regions of high rainfall ii) largest in coastal areas
iii) largest in regions of scanty rainfall
The correct answer is
a) only (i) b) (i) and (ii) c) only (iii) d) (ii) and (iii)
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a) Reynoldss number b) Froudes no

c) Mach no d) Euler no
75 The horizontal to vertical side slope in case of cippolete weir is d
a) 1:1 b) 1:2 c) 1:2 d) 1:4
76 For measuring very low pressure which of the following you will use? d
a) barometer b) piezometer c) manometer d) none of these

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16. Construction Management and Equipments

S.N. Question with options Answer
1 The performance of a specific task in CPM is known as c
a) dummy b) event c) activity d) constant
2 The final technical authority of a project is d
a) Assistant Engineer b) Executive Engineer
c) Superintending Engineer d) Chief Engineer
3 Time and progress chart of a construction is also known as d
a) Bar chart b) Gantt chart
c) Modified milestone chart d) any of the above
4 Whenever an activity has zero total float, then c
a) free float of the activity must be zero but independent float need not be
zero
b) independent float must be zero but free float need not be zero
c) free float and independent float both must be zero
d) free float and independent float both need not be zero
5 Total float for any activity is defined as the difference between b
a) its latest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity
b) its latest start time and earliest start time
c) its latest start time and earliest finish time
d) its earliest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity
6 In the network shown in Fig. independent float for the activity 3-5 will be (the b
number on the arrow shows the duration of activity)
a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) none of these
7 Select the incorrect statement. d
a) A critical path always begins at the very first event.
b) A critical path always terminates at the last event.
c) Critical activities control the project duration.
d) Critical activity is the one for which free float is zero.
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a) its earliest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity
b) its latest start time and earliest start time
c) its latest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity
d) its earliest finish time and latest start time for its successor activity
9 Critical path a
a) is always longest b) is always shortest
c) may be longest d) may be shortest
10 The independent float affects only c
a) preceding activities b) succeeding activities
c) the
he particular activity involved d) none of the above
11 According to Fulkerson's rule, what are b
the correct event numbers corresponding
to events A, B, C, D,E, F and G of the
network shown in Fig. ?
a) 1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 respectively
respectiv
b) 1, 3,2,4, 5,6 and 7 respectively
c) 1,2, 3, 5, 6,4 and 7 respectively
d) 1, 3,2, 5, 6,4 and 7 respectively
12 In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast
cast-in- c
situ items that the prefabricated components replace?
a) Yes, because of heavier overheads and handling cost
b) Yes, because of the very high order of quality control for the factory made
components
c) No, because of repetitive manufacture of a number of elements
d) No, because of savings in site labour
13 The time by which a particular activity can be delayed without affecting the d
preceding and succeeding activities
activitie is known as
a) total float b) free float
c) interfering float d) independent float
14 The time with which direct cost does not reduce with the increase in time
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known as
a) crash time b) normal time
c) optimistic time d) standard time
15 The reduction in project time normally results in b
a) decreasing the direct cost and increasing indirect cost
b) increasing the direct cost and decreasing the indirect cost
c) increasing the direct cost and indirect cost both
d) decreasing the direct cost and indirect cost both
16 Economic saving of time results by crashing a
a) cheapest critical activity b) cheapest non-critical activity
c) costliest critical activity d) costliest non-critical activity
17 The process of incorporating changes and rescheduling or replanning is called c
a) resource leveling b) resource smoothening
c) updating d) critical path scheduling
18 Slack time refers to b
a) an activity b) an event
c) both event and activity d) none of the above
19 The normal time required for the completion of project in the above problem is c
a) 9 days b) 13 days c) 14 days d) 19 days
20 The constraints in case of resource smoothening operation would be b
a) resources b) project duration time
c) both resources and project duration time d) none of the above
21 Updating may result in d
a) change of critical path
b) decrease of project completion time
c) increase of project completion time
d) all of the above
22 Crash project duration is obtained by summing the d
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c) crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by
taking into account the normal duration for all the activities
d) crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by
taking into account the crash duration for all the activities.
23 Interfering float is the difference between a
a) total float and free float b) total float and independent float
c) free float and independent float d) none of the above
24 A tractor whose weight is 20 tonnes has a drawbar pull of 2500 kg, when a
operated on a level road having a rolling resistance of 30 kg per tonne. If this
tractor is operated on a level road having a rolling resistance of 40 kg per
tonne, then the drawbar pull of the tractor will
a) reduce by 200 kg b) increase by 200 kg
c) increase by 250 kg d) reduce by 250 kg
25 Which of the following earth moving machines has the shortest cycle time? d
a) Drag line b) Hoe c) Clam shell d) Dipper shovel
26 The part of a derrick crane include d
(i) Mast
(ii) Boom
(iii) Bull wheel
(iv) Jack
Of these statements
a) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct b) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
c) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
27 A machine costs Rs. 20000 and its useful life is 8 years. The money is b
borrowed at 8 % interest per annum. The capital recovery factor at 8 % interest
per annum for 8 years is 0.174. The annual equipment cost of the machine will
be
a) Rs.1740 b) Rs.3480 c) Rs.5220 d) Rs.6960
28 The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is a
a) 50 % b) 84.1 % c) 99.9 % d) 100 %

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29 If the scheduled completion time of a project is more than the earliest expected c
time for completion of the project, then the probability of completion of the
project within the scheduled completion time will be
a) 50 % b) less than 50 %
c) more than 50 % d) 100 %
30 If the expected time for completion of a project is 10 days with a standard d
deviation of 2 days, the expected time of completion of the project with 99.9%
probability is
a) 4 days b) 6 days c) 10 days d) 16 days
31 A tractor shovel has a purchase price of Rs. 4.7 lacs and could save the b
organization an amount of rupees one lac per year on operating costs. The
salvage value after the amortization period is 10% of the purchase price. The
capital recovery period will be
a) 3.7 years b) 4.23 years c) 5 years d) 7.87 years
32 Consider the following statements: b
In the bar chart planning
1. interdependence of the operations cannot be portrayed.
2. progress of work can be measured.
3. spare time of the activities can be determined.
4. schedule cannot be updated.
Of these statements
a) 1,2 and 3 are correct b) 1 and 4 are correct
c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct d) 1,2 and 4 are correct
33 Consider the following statements: b
In the critical path method of construction planning, Free Float can be.
1. greater than Total Float.
2. greater than Independent Float
3. equal to Total Float.
4. less than Independent Float. Of these statements
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c) 1 and 4 are correct d) 1 and 2 are correct

34 In time-cost optimization of a project, crashing is done. d
a) on all the activities
b) on all the activities lying on the critical path
c) only on activities lying on the original critical path and having flatter cost
slopes
d) on original critical activities and those that become critical at any stage of
crashing in the order of ascending cost slope
35 During the construction period, price variation clause in contracts caters to b
a) increase in rates of only important materials
b) variation in cost in materials element, labour element and petrol-oil-
lubricant element
c) variation in total cost of the project on an ad hoc basis
d) rate of inflation
36 At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means b
a) measurement of risks to eliminate failures
b) applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection
c) reduction in wastage of inspection costs
d) reduction in costs for the removal of defects
37 A father notes that when his teenage daughter uses the telephone, she takes not c
less than 6 minutes for a call and som? Times as much as an hour. Fifteen
minutes calls are more frequent than calls of any other duration. If these phone
calls were an activity in PERT project, then phone calls expected duration will
be
a) 15 minutes b) 20.143 minutes
c) 21 minutes d) 27 minutes
38 In resources levelling c
a) total duration of project is reduced
b) total duration of project is increased
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d) cost of project is controlled

39 The original cost of an equipment is Rs.10,000/-. Its salvage value at the end of c
its total useful life of five years is Rs. 1,000/-. Its book value at the end of two
years of its useful life (as per straight line method of evaluation of
depreciation) will be
a) Rs. 8,800/- b) Rs. 7,600/- c) Rs. 6,400/- d) Rs. 5,000/-
40 Consider the following features/factors: a
1. Projects are of the non-repetitive type.
2. Time required need not be known.
3. Time required is known precisely.
4. Events have been established for planning.
5. Emphasis is given to activities of project.
PERT is preferred for planning because of
a) 1,2 and 4 b) 3,4 and 5 c) 1,3 and 4 d) 1,2 and 5
41 Consider the following activities in a building construction: c
1. Concreting of roof slabs
2. Brick-jelly lime concrete terracing
3. Erection of formwork for slab
4. Construction of parapet wall in terrace
The correct sequence of these activities is
a) 1,3,2,4 b) 3,1,4,2 c) 3,1,2,4 d) 1,3,4, 2
42 Consider the following operations: c
1. Drilling
2. Blasting
3. Mucking
4. Placing steel
5. Placing concrete
The correct sequence of these operations in tunnel construction is
a) 1,2,4,3,5 b) 1,3,2,4,5 c) 1,2,3,4,5 d) 1,3,4,2,5
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probable estimates are 5, 17 and 8 days respectively, The expected time is

a) 8 days b) 9 days c) 10 days d) 15 days
44 Grader is used mainly for d
a) trimming and finishing b) shaping and trimming
c) finishing and shaping d) finishing, shaping and trimming
45 Which one of the following is not an excavating & moving type of equipment ? d
a) Bulldozer b) Clam shell c) Scraper d) Dump truck
46 The most suitable type of equipment for compaction of cohesive soils is c
a) Smooth-wheeled rollers b) Vibratory rollers
c) Sheep foot rollers d) Tampers
47 For excavating utility trenches with precise control of depth, the excavation a
equipment used is
a) Hoe b) Shovel c) Drag line d) None of these
48 The basic action involved in sheep foot rolling is a
a) Kneading b) Pressing c) Tamping d) Vibration
49 Batching refers to c
a) controlling the total quantity at each batch
b) weighing accurately, the quantity of each material for a job before mixing
c) controlling the quantity of each material into each batch
d) adjusting the water to be added in each batch according to the moisture
content of the materials being mixed in the batch
50 Consider the following statements: c
Wheeled tractors are replacing crawler tractors because
1. wheeled tractors travel faster.
2. crawler tractors are more expensive.
3. track parts of a crawler wear out quickly.
4. crawler tractors have stick control.
Of these statements
a) 1,3 and 4 are correct b) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
c) 1,2 and 3 are correct d) 1, 2 and 4 are correct

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51 The rated loads of lifting cranes, as percentage of tipping load at specified d

radius, for crawler-mounted, and pneumatic tyre-mounted machines would be
respectively
a) 80 and 90 b) 90 and 80 c) 85 and 75 d) 75 and 83
52 Sensitivity analysis is a study of c
a) comparison of profit and loss
b) comparison of assets and liabilities
c) change in output due to change in input
d) economics of cost and benefits of the project
53 In the time-cost optimization, using CPM method for network analysis, the c
crashing of the activities along the critical path is done starting with the activity
having
a) longest duration b) highest cost slope
c) least cost slope d) shortest duration
54 Consider the following statements for a power shovel: b
(i) Output can be increased by reducing the angle of swing for a given depth
of cut.
(ii) For a given angle of swing, output will be maximum at optimum depth of
cut.
(iii) Output can be increased by keeping the depth of cut less than optimum
depth,
(iv) Output can be increased by increasing the size of shovel. Of these
statements
a) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct b) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
c) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct d) (i) and (iv) are correct
55 Assertion A: For a given depth of cut, the output of a power shovel can be a
increased by decreasing the angle of swing.
Reason R: If the angle of swing is decreased, the cycle time will be decreased.
Select the correct answer.
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b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
56 If the output of a dragline for 90 angle of swing at optimum depth of cut is X, c
then the output for 120 angle of swing at 120 % of optimum depth of cut will
be
a) equal to X b) more than X
c) less than X d) any of the above
57 Output of a bulldozer is b
(i) increased if drawbar HP of the tractor is increased for a given hauling
distance
(ii) decreased if drawbar HP of the tractor is increased for a given hauling
distance
(iii) increased if the hauling distance is increased for a given drawbar HP of the
tractor
(iv) decreased if the hauling distance is increased for a given drawbar HP of
the tractor Of these statement
a) (i) and (iii) are correct b) (i) and (iv) are correct
c) (ii) and (iii) are correct d) (ii) and (iv) are correct
58 A machine is purchased for Rs. 10,000,00/- and has an estimated life of 10 b
years. The salvage value at the end of 10 years is Rs. 1,50,000/-. The book
value of the machine at the end of 5 years using general straight line method of
evaluation of depreciation is
a) Rs. 4,75,000/- b) Rs. 5,75,000/-
c) Rs. 6,50,000/- d) Rs. 8,50,000/-
59 Which one of the following surfaces will give highest coefficient of traction d
while using crawler track tractors?
a) Ice b) Concrete c) Loose sand d) Earth
60 Rolling resistance of a wheel depends upon c
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(iii) Ground conditions Of these statements

a) only (i) is correct b) (i) and (ii) are correct
c) (i) and (iii) are correct d) (ii) and (iii) are correct
61 A wheeled tractor hauling unit is working on firm earth. The total loaded b
weight distribution of this unit is:
Drive wheels : 25000 kg
Scraper wheels : 10000 kg
If the coefficient of traction for wheeled tractor on firm earth is 0.5, the rimpull
which this tractor can exert without slipping is
a) 10000 kg b) 12500 kg c) 22500 kg d) 5000 kg

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