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Match:
(a) Plinth Area 1. Area used for movement
(b) Floor Area 2. Covered area of a building measured at
floor level
(c) Carpet Area 3. Clear covered area of a building
(d) Circulation Area 4. Useful area in a building excluding
kitchen, staircase, verandah, etc.
5. Area used for vertical movement
2. The value of a property at the end of the utility period without being
dismantled is called as –––––––––– value.
(A) Sentimental value (B) Salvage
(C) Market (D) Book
(E) Answer not known
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4. –––––––––– estimate should be prepared with a comparative
abstract form showing the variations of quantity, rates with that of
the original estimate.
(A) Supplementary (B) Revised
(C) Annual maintenance (D) Approximate
(E) Answer not known
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9. Identify the suitable word for the conditions relating to settlement
of disputes
(A) Workmanship (B) Arbitration
(C) Mode of payments (D) Bill of quantities
(E) Answer not known
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12. Match the following
(a) General 1. Itemwise work
specification
(b) Detailed 2. Similar work
specification
(c) Standard 3. Short and different part of work
specification
(d) Approximate 4. Rough expenditure
estimate
14. As per Tamil nadu building practice, what is the painting coefficient
for fully glazed doors and windows?
(A) 2.6 (B) 1.6
(C) 2.0 (D) 3.6
(E) Answer not known
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15. Identify the painting coefficient for the fully paneled, braced, ledged
or battened doors and windows
(A) 3.60 (B) 2.60
(C) 2.40 (D) 1.60
(E) Answer not known
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19. The multiplying factor for painting collapsible gate measured flat
(size of opening) all over is
(A) 1.3 (B) 1.5
(C) 2 (D) 2.5
(E) Answer not known
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23. In symmetrical columns with eccentric loading about one axis, the
direct stress is less than bending stress, then the stress in the
section will be of
(A) Tensile nature
(B) Compressive nature
(C) Partly compressive and partly tensile
(D) Only compressive nature
(E) Answer not known
26. In the case of R.C.C footings under the column, the minimum cover
prescribed as
(A) 40 mm (B) 25 mm
(C) 50 mm (D) 15 mm
(E) Answer not known
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27. The partial safety factor used for material strength of steel at the
limit state of collapse in IS 456-2000 code is
(A) 1.50 (B) 1.00
(C) 1.20 (D) 1.15
(E) Answer not known
28. The amount of reinforcement in the beam is more than the proper
requirement of reinforcement, then the section is called
(A) Balanced section (B) Over reinforced section
(C) Under reinforced section (D) Critical section
(E) Answer not known
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31. When the overall depth of web in a beam exceeds 750 mm, then the
side face reinforcement consisting of
(A) 0.1% of web area (B) 0.2% of web area
(C) 1.0% of web area (D) 2.0% of web area
(E) Answer not known
32. A cantilever of span ‘l’ is fixed at ‘A’ and propped at other end B.
if it is carrying a UDL of ω per unit length, then the prop reaction
will be
3ω l 5ω l
(A) (B)
8 8
3ω l 5ω l
(C) (D)
16 16
(E) Answer not known
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35. Bending moment and slope at the end of fixed supports of a fixed
beam loaded by UDL is —————— and ——————.
(A) Maximum, Zero (B) Minimum, Zero
(C) Zero, Minimum (D) Zero, Maximum
(E) Answer not known
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39. The three hinged Arch can support —————— loads.
(A) Axial loads only
(B) Vertical and horizontal loads
(C) Shear loads only
(D) Moment loads only
(E) Answer not known
40. If a fixed arch has two fixed supports, such that the total number of
reaction components is
(A) 6 (B) 4
(C) 8 (D) 2
(E) Answer not known
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43. A line joining some fixed points on the main survey lines, is
(A) a tie line (B) a base line
(C) a check line (D) a chord
(E) Answer not known
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50. In Cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of
cross-sections depends upon
(i) Contour interval
(ii) Scale of plan
(iii) Characteristics of ground
(iv) The instrument employed
The correct one is
(A) Only (iv) (B) (i) and (ii)
(C) (i), (iii), (iv) (D) (i), (ii), (iii)
(E) Answer not known
51. A closed contour line with one or more higher ones inside it
represents
(A) a hill (B) a pond
(C) plane surface (D) a desert
(E) Answer not known
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53. Balancing of sights mean
(A) Making the distance of foresight station equal to that of the
back sight station from instrument station
(B) Making fore sight reading equal to back sight reading
(C) Taking fore sight and back sight at same station
(D) Making line of collimation horizontal
(E) Answer not known
54. The instrument employed for finding the lines of highways with a
pre determined percentage inclination is
(A) Tangent clinometer (B) Burel hand level
(C) Fennel’s clinometer (D) Foot-Rule clinometer
(E) Answer not known
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57. The Parallax error in Theodolite is elliminated
(A) By refocusing lens in proper position
(B) By turning the eye piece
(C) By centering the instrument
(D) By setting up the instrument
(E) Answer not known
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61. Why are speeds of travelators typically limited to between 0.6 and
1.3 m/s?
(A) To reduce maintenance costs
(B) To ensure safe and easy entry and exit
(C) To prevent excessive noise levels
(D) To accommodate larger loads
(E) Answer not known
63. If a 42 mm copper tube has a pressure drop of 240 Pa per meter and
the effective pipe length is 20 meters, what is total pressure drop?
(A) 1200 Pa (B) 2400 Pa
(C) 4800 Pa (D) 9600 Pa
(E) Answer not known
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64. Why are air gaps in plumbing fixtures important for back flow
prevention?
(A) They prevent pressure loss in pipes
(B) They allow water to drain faster
(C) They prevent contaminated water from siphoning
(D) They help regulate water flow
(E) Answer not known
65. Why are booster pumps necessary in high-rise buildings for water
supply?
(A) To maintain constant water pressure at all levels
(B) To prevent contamination of portable water
(C) To increase water supply for emergency situations
(D) To filter water for upper floors
(E) Answer not known
66. How does the design of a P-Trap in plumbing prevent the back flow
of gases?
(A) It allows air to escape while blocking water
(B) It seals off the drain using standing water in the curve
(C) It prevents water from draining too quickly
(D) It blocks sediment buildup in the pipe
(E) Answer not known
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67. Why is sludge management an important aspect of sewage
treatment plants?
(A) To recover valuable materials from sewage
(B) To treat and dispose of solid waste safely
(C) To reduce the volume of waste produced
(D) To generate energy from waste
(E) Answer not known
69. Why are halons considered more effective than CO2 in gas
extinguishing systems?
(A) They are cheaper to use
(B) They are less harmful to equipment
(C) They are five times denser than air
(D) They are easier to store
(E) Answer not known
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70. Why do sprinkler systems use less water to control a fire compared
to fire fighting services?
(A) They are designed to operate at higher pressure
(B) They use chemical solution instead of water
(C) They are less effective, requiring additional manual
intervention
(D) They provide rapid response that isolates and control the fire
more efficiently
(E) Answer not known
71. Which type of lift has overall maximum travel distance limit?
(A) Electric passenger lift (B) Hydraulic passenger lift
(C) Goods lift (D) Paternoster lift
(E) Answer not known
72. For building taller than 15 storeys, what type of lift is typically
used?
(A) Low–speed cargo lifts
(B) Standard passenger lifts
(C) High–speed express lifts that By–pass lower floors
(D) Manually operated lifts
(E) Answer not known
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73. Why is the provision for refuge area in high–rise buildings
important according to fire safety?
(A) To provide a space for fire fighter to set up equipment
(B) To offer a safe place for occupants to gather in case evacuation
is delayed
(C) To increase the floor area ratio of the building
(D) To store fire fighting equipment
(E) Answer not known
74. How does NBC part 4 ensure the safety of occupants during a fire
emergency?
(A) By requiring high rise buildings to have fireman lifts
(B) By recommending the use of wooden materials
(C) By mandating the use of solar–powered fire alarms
(D) By requiring open stairwells for better ventilation
(E) Answer not known
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76. How does a ground source heat pump (GSHP) extract heat from the
ground?
(A) Using solar panel
(B) Circulating a water/anti freezing mix in ground pipes
(C) Burning fossil fuels
(D) Converting wind energy
(E) Answer not known
78. Choose the best components which provides a 110 V supply with
multiple 16 amp double pole sockets for portable tools?
(A) ISA – Incoming Site Assembly (ISA)
(B) TA – Transformer Assembly
(C) Main Distribution Assembly – MDA
(D) Socket Outlet Assembly – SOA
(E) Answer not known
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79. How does the lumen method determine the number of light fixtures
required in a space?
(A) By dividing the total light output needed by the lumen output
of each fixture
(B) By measuring the space dimension
(C) By assessing the color temperature
(D) By evaluating furniture and decor
(E) Answer not known
80. Choose the correct one: What is the typical ground temperature
range at 15 meters below the surface for a ground source heat map?
(A) 0° to 5°C (B) 5° to 8°C
(C) 8° to 12°C (D) 12° to 15°C
(E) Answer not known
81. How did the design of the Hagia Sophia Dome influence it's
structural stability?
(A) By using external flying buttresses to reinforce the dome's
support
(B) By incorporating a double dome structure to enhance overall
stability
(C) By integrating metal reinforcements around the dome for
additional strength
(D) By employing pendentives to channel the dome's weight to the
arches
(E) Answer not known
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82. How does architecture meet psychological needs in building design?
(A) By using materials that ensure structural integrity
(B) By incorporating elements that make users feel safe and
comfortable
(C) By maximizing the use of space for machinery
(D) By following traditional building practices only
(E) Answer not known
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86. The study of signs and symbols as elements of communicative
behaviour is
(A) Symbiosis (B) Sanctile
(C) Semiotics (D) Shoro
(E) Answer not known
87. How were the streets and drainage systems typically organized in
Indus Valley cities?
(A) Randomly with open ditches
(B) In a grid pattern with covered drains
(C) Circular layout with above – Ground channels
(D) Parallel streets with underground tunnels
(E) Answer not known
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89. How did the introduction of Gopuram influence Hindu Temple
design in South India?
(A) By adding decorative gateway with intricate sculptures
(B) By incorporating large central Domes in the temple complex
(C) By expanding the temple to include multiple courtyard
(D) By emphasizing the use of colonnaded halls
(E) Answer not known
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93. The South Indian Hindu temple Architecture is in the –––––––––––
style
(A) Indo Aryan (B) Dravidian
(C) Nagara (D) Orissan
(E) Answer not known
95. How did Mies Van Der Rohe’s phrase “Less is more” shape the
aesthetic of modern architecture?
(A) By encouraging highly decorative and elaborative design
(B) By promoting minimalist, functional designs that avoid
unnecessary ornamentation
(C) By focusing on traditional forms of architecture
(D) By promoting the exclusive use of local material
(E) Answer not known
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96. How did Le Corbusier’s “Five points of architecture” impact
modernist design?
(A) By promoting decorative ornamentation and classical forms
(B) By proposing new principles such as pilotis (columns) flat
roofs, open plans, horizontal windows and free facades
(C) By limiting the use of modern materials like glass and steel
(D) By emphasizing symmetry and ornamentation
(E) Answer not known
97. Which of the following does not come under theories of proportion?
(A) Golden section (B) Modulor
(C) Ken (D) Axis
(E) Answer not known
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99. Which of the following building is an example of Art Deco style
architecture?
(A) Chrysler Building, New York
(B) Seagram Building, New York
(C) Sears tower, Chicago
(D) Hearst tower, Manhattan
(E) Answer not known
102. How do you accurately position a hatch pattern using the hatch
command in AUTOCAD?
(A) Drag the pattern after applying it
(B) Use the hatch edit command
(C) Specify the origin and angle in the hatch creation tab
(D) Resize the pattern to fit the area
(E) Answer not known
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103. Which of the following is not a valid option when using MTEXT
command in AUTOCAD?
(A) Changing text justification
(B) Setting text width
(C) Setting character limit
(D) Creating multiple lines of text
(E) Answer not known
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107. What does AUTOCAD stands for?
(A) Automated Computer Application Design or drafting
(B) Autodesk Computer Aided Design or drafting
(C) Automated Computer Aided Design or drafting
(D) Autodesk Computer Application Design or drafting
(E) Answer not known
109. Why would you use the audit command instead of purge command
in AUTOCAD?
(A) Audit repairs drawing errors while purge removes unused
objects
(B) Audit scales objects, while purge rotates them
(C) Audit removes the unused objects while purge repairs drawing
errors
(D) Audit rotates objects, while purge scales them
(E) Answer not known
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110. How does the explode command modify blocks or polyline in
AUTOCAD?
(A) Explode scales blocks and polylines to a different size
(B) Explode rotates blocks (or) polylines around a specific point
(C) Explode breaks blocks into parts (or) polylines to line
segments
(D) Explode trims blocks and polylines to fit within a defined
boundary
(E) Answer not known
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114. The command aliases ‘UNI’ means
(A) Unicorn (B) Union
(C) Unite (D) Unit
(E) Answer not known
115. What does the ‘Spline” tool in 3Ds max primarily allow you to do?
(A) Create a curved paths and shapes
(B) Generate complex 3D meshes
(C) Apply textures to an objects
(D) Control camera angles and views
(E) Answer not known
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118. Why is the ‘Materials” panel important for realistic visualizations in
Sketchup?
(A) It speed up model creation
(B) It allows user to add colors and textures for a more realistic
look
(C) It merges all surfaces into one material
(D) It reduces file size
(E) Answer not known
120. Why is the push pull tool consider one of the most versatile tools in
Sketchup?
(A) It is used to create layers
(B) It only moves objects vertically
(C) It extrudes flat surfaces into 3D shapes
(D) It colors surfaces automatically
(E) Answer not known
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121. How does Solid Waste Management System works?
A → Waste Handling
B → Transfer and Transport
C → Waste Generation
D → Collection
(A) C→A→D→B (B) B → C → D → A
(C) A→C→B→D (D) D → C → A → B
(E) Answer not known
122. The major gas with other chemical solvent that is responsible for
depletion of ozone layer
(A) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
(B) Carbon Monoxide (CO)
(C) Chloro Fluoro Carbons (CFC’s)
(D) Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
(E) Answer not known
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124. Which statement is correct in respect to Water Pollution?
(A) High copper levels benefits respiratory health
(B) Iron and manganese discolor clothes while washing in it
(C) Copper has no effect on lungs
(D) Iron and manganese are beneficial for washing clothes
(E) Answer not known
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128. As per nomenclature class of Water–Class E Water is used for
(A) Out Door Batting (B) Drinking Water
(C) Fisheries (D) Irrigation
(E) Answer not known
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132. Identify the types of parameters considered in water treatment
process :
(i) Physical
(ii) Chemical
(iii) Biological
(iv) Organoleptic
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (i) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)
(E) Answer not known
133. It is a bed which retain water. But it never gives back when
required
(A) Aquifer (B) Aquiclude
(C) Aquifuge (D) Aquiglade
(E) Answer not known
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135. The reservoir typically used for short-term storage to meet daily
demand fluctuations is
(A) Elevated reservoir (B) Ground-level reservoir
(C) Clear water reservoir (D) Service reservoir
(E) Answer not known
136. The method commonly used to remove suspended solids from water
(A) Electro dialysis (B) Reverse osmosis
(C) Coagulation (D) Distillation
(E) Answer not known
142. What includes traffic rules and regulations, traffic signs and
signals?
(A) Constructive measures (B) Restrictive measures
(C) Productivity measures (D) Quantitative measures
(E) Answer not known
143. How many stories has the load bearing structure of Monadmock
building in Chicago?
(A) 16 Story (B) 5 Story
(C) 8 Story (D) 12 Story
(E) Answer not known
144. The term is used to express the smooth and easy flow of vehicles
(A) Traffic survey (B) Traffic management
(C) Traffic congestion (D) Traffic control
(E) Answer not known
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145. The organization that promotes housing and urban development
programmes in the country.
(A) LICHFL (B) HUDCO
(C) CIDCO (D) ICICI
(E) Answer not known
146. The space at the road junction over which traffic is not allowed to
move is known as a
(A) Traffic lanes
(B) Traffic signals
(C) Traffic island
(D) Pedestrians path
(E) Answer not known
148. Identify the street connecting system which has more intersections
and
(A) Grid iron system
(B) Radial street system
(C) Concentric street system
(D) Topographical street system
(E) Answer not known
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149. Around what are the satellite towns developed?
(A) Parent city (B) Main road
(C) Village (D) Industries
(E) Answer not known
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153. The pedestrian facility in a street should not be less than
–––––––––– mm clear in width.
(A) 1200 mm (B) 1500 mm
(C) 1800 mm (D) 1700 mm
(E) Answer not known
156. The power of issuing the building completion certificates are now
delegated to
(A) Architects registered with COA
(B) Indian Institute of Architects
(C) Structural Engineers registered with Civil Engineer’s
Association
(D) Civil Engineers registered with civil Engineers Association
(E) Answer not known
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157. The usual car parking space is the most of the bye-laws are
containing
(A) 2.50 m × 5.0 m (B) 1.8 m × 4.2 m
(C) 3.5 m × 6.2 m (D) 3.00 m × 6.5 m
(E) Answer not known
158. The height of the basement floor shall not exceed –––––––––––– in
above ground level.
(A) 2.5 m (B) 3 m
(C) 2m (D) 1.2 m
(E) Answer not known
159. The minimum width of the ramp for a differently abled person is
(A) 1000 mm (B) 1200 mm
(C) 1500 mm (D) 1800 mm
(E) Answer not known
160. In a stair way the maximum number of riser on a single flight shall
be limited to
(A) 10 (B) 11
(C) 12 (D) 13
(E) Answer not known
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162. How do hollow clay products contribute to the efficiency of building
construction?
(A) By increasing the overall weight of the structure
(B) By providing excellent insulation through air-filled voids
(C) By reducing the durability of the construction
(D) By making the materials less resistant to weather conditions
(E) Answer not known
164. Why is the method wedging suitable for quarrying costly, soft and
stratified rocks like marbles?
(A) Because it produces a large amount of waste
(B) Because it is a quick and inexpensive method
(C) Because it minimizes wastage and allows for cutting of slabs
(D) Because it requires no special tools (or) equipment
(E) Answer not known
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166. The term ——————— is used to indicate wares or articles
prepared from clay which is burnt at low temperature and cooled
down slowly.
(A) Earthen ware (B) Stone ware
(C) Porcelain (D) Ceramic
(E) Answer not known
167. For a good building stone, its specific gravity should be greater than
(A) 1.2 (B) 1.8
(C) 2.4 (D) 2.7
(E) Answer not known
168. How does the maturity of bamboo impact its use in construction?
(A) Bamboo must be within one year nature to ensure and
durability
(B) Younger bamboo is preferred for its flexibility
(C) The maturity of bamboo affects its color
(D) Bamboo must be at least three years mature to ensure
strength and durability
(E) Answer not known
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170. Why Aluminium paints are used?
(A) To improve the appearance of surfaces
(B) To protect objects from acid fumes
(C) To increase the surface texture
(D) To provide water resistance to cement surfaces
(E) Answer not known
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174. How does the physical state of asphalt change with temperature?
(A) It remains solid at all temperatures
(B) It remains liquid at all temperatures
(C) It softens heated and hardens when cooled
(D) It becomes brittle when heated and pliable when cooled
(E) Answer not known
175. Why is tin used for coating sheets in cans and utensils?
(A) It is high resistant to corrosion
(B) It is poor heat conductor
(C) It has high tensile strength
(D) It is very hard and brittle
(E) Answer not known
176. Why are Colt Twisted Deformed (CTD) bars suitable for building
purposes?
(A) Cheaper than plain bars
(B) High strength, yield and bond strength widely used
(C) More flexible than other bars
(D) No special manufacturing treatment needed
(E) Answer not known
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177. How can the ultrasonic pulse velocity method be used to evaluate
existing structures?
(A) Assessing color changes in concrete
(B) Measuring acoustic impedance of reinforcement
(C) Detecting variations in pulse velocity indicating defects
(D) Calculating thermal conductivity of concrete
(E) Answer not known
178. Choose the correct one : What is the principal ore from which lead is
extracted?
(A) Lead carbonate (B) Lead oxide
(C) Lead sulphide (D) Lead chloride
(E) Answer not known
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181. Maximum energy that a given component can absorb without
undergoing any permanent deformation upto elastic limit as
(A) Proof resilience (B) Resilience
(C) Hardness (D) Toughness
(E) Answer not known
182. The stress at which the elongation of the material take place more
quickly as compared to the increase in load
(A) Ultimate point (B) Yield point
(C) Elastic limit (D) Breaking point
(E) Answer not known
183. How the elastic constant varys with the elongation of a body?
(A) The elastic constant is directly proportional to the elongation
(B) The elongation does not depends on the elastic constant
(C) The elastic constant is inversely pr oportional to the elongation
(D) None of these
(E) Answer not known
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185. The unit of modulus of elasticity is same as
(A) Stress, strain and pressure
(B) Stress, force and modulus of rigidity
(C) Strain, force and pressure
(D) Stress, pressure and modulus of rigidity
(E) Answer not known
186. In equal and opposite forces applied to a body, tend to elongate the
stress is
(A) Compressive stress (B) Tensile stress
(C) Shear stress (D) Transverse stress
(E) Answer not known
189. The load is distributed uniformly over the length of the beam, then
the load is
(A) Point load (B) Bending load
(C) Distributed load (D) Uniformly distributed load
(E) Answer not known
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190. The following is a dimensionless quantity
(A) Shear stress (B) Poisson’s ratio
(C) Strain (D) Both (B) and (C)
(E) Answer not known
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194. The factor of safety is defined as the ratio of
(A) Working stress to ultimate stress
(B) Breaking stress to ultimate stress
(C) Ultimate stress to breaking stress
(D) Ultimate stress to working stress
(E) Answer not known
195. The section modulus of a rectangular section with breadth ‘‘b’’ and
depth ‘‘d’’ as
bd 2 bd 3
(A) (B)
12 12
bd 3 bd 2
(C) (D)
6 6
(E) Answer not known
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198. The polar moment of inertia of a solid shaft of diameter (d) is
π π
(A) d4 (B) d4
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π π
(C) d3 (D) d3
16 32
(E) Answer not known
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