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Q.1 The composite sleeper index evolved is from a combination of these
properties Question ID : 268
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. Strength and toughness
2. Toughness and shear resistance
3. Toughness and wear resistance
4. Strength and Hardness
Q.2 The condition of "No slip" at rigid boundaries is applicable to
Question ID : 209
Ans 1. Flow of all nonNewtonian fluids
Chosen Option : 3
2. Flow of all read fluids
3. Flow of ideal fluids only
4. Flow of Newtonian fluids only
Q.3
Question ID : 233
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. 147
2. 135
3. 110
4. 151
Q.4 The ratio of strength of a solid shaft to hollow shaft for same materia
l, same weight and same length is Question ID : 161
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 0.694
2. 1.44
3. 0.5
4. 1.0
Q.5
Question ID : 168
Chosen Option : 4
Ans
1.
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Q.6 For an annual flood series arranged in decreasing order of magnitud
e, the return period for a magnitude listed at position m in a total of N Question ID : 234
entries is Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. N/(m+1)
2. (N+1)/m
3. m/N
4. m/(N+1)
Q.7 Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather res
isting characteristics? Question ID : 160
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. Quartzite
2. Lime stone
3. Marble
4. Slate
Q.8 A two dimensional flow is described by velocity components u = 2x
and v= 2y. The discharge between the points (1,1) and (2,2) is equal Question ID : 206
to Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 6 units
2. 9 units
3. 7 units
4. 8 units
Q.9 The main constituents of gas generated during anaerobic digestion
of sewage sludge are Question ID : 255
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.10 The shape of the phreatic line is
Question ID : 235
Ans 1. Parabola
Chosen Option : 1
2. Circular
3. Cylindrical
4. Straight line
Q.11 In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximu
m? Question ID : 154
Ans 1. same in all directions Chosen Option : 4
2. perpendicular to grains
3.
4. parallel to grains
Q.12 When chlorine is added beyond the breakpoint the process of treati
ng the water is known as Question ID : 241
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. Plain chlorination
2. Super chlorination
3. Dechlorination
4. Post chlorination
Q.13 The members carrying compressive forces in a roof truss are calle
d Question ID : 190
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. Ties
2. Purlins
3. Struts
4. Girders
Q.14 In a laminar flow between two parallel plates with a separation distan
ce of 6 mm, the centre line Velocity is 1.8 m/s. The velocity at a dista Question ID : 216
nce of 1 mm from the boundary is: Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 0.55 m/s
2. 0.15 m/s
3. 1.0 m/s
4. 0.75 m/s
Q.15 The Tie bars in cement concrete pavements are provided across
Question ID : 261
Ans 1. Expansion joint
Chosen Option : 1
2. Contraction joint
3. Longitudinal joint
4. Warping joint
Q.16 Which formula is used to measure velocity of water in water supply
main Question ID : 259
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. Chezy's
2. Kutters
3. Hazen Williams
4. Manning's
Q.17 Which of the option is hygroscopic water
Question ID : 245
Ans 1. Water which represents the majority available for plant uptake
Chosen Option : 2
2. Water held tightly as film around individual soil particles and u
navailable to plant
3. Water which is available to drain through soil by gravity
4. Water which ponds up on soil surface
Q.18 Partial safety factor of the material considered for concrete is
Ans 1. 2.00 Question ID : 187

Chosen Option : 4
2. 0.87
3. 1.15
4. 1.50
Q.19 Under normal conditions of load and when reservoir is full, the critic
al stress will be acting on dam at Question ID : 250
Ans 1. Toe Chosen Option : 3
2. Heel
3. Middle third
4. Centre
Q.20 The main Constituent of cement which is responsible for initial settin
g of cement is Question ID : 151
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. tricalcium aluminate
2. tri calcium silicate
3. tricalcium alumino ferrite
4. dicalcium Silicate
Q.21 Which of the following is not a dimensionless number:
Question ID : 215
Chosen Option : 1
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.22
Question ID : 287
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 32 years
2. 16 years
3. 8 years
4. 4 years
Q.23 Reaction at the level of prop at free end of a cantilever of span 'l' car
rying a u.d.l. of 'W' per unit length is Question ID : 183
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.24 Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is
Question ID : 158
Ans 1. 400
Chosen Option : 4
2. 550
3. 450
4. 500
Q.25 Which one of the following is an obstacle to chaining but not to rangi
ng? Question ID : 300
Ans 1. Hill Chosen Option : 3
2. Building
3. River
4. ground
Q.26 A Differential manometer measures
Question ID : 208
Ans 1. difference in total energy between two points
Chosen Option : 4
2. local atmospheric pressure
3. absolute pressure at a point
4. difference in pressure between two points
Q.27 The shape of transition curve suitable for highways as per IRC is
Question ID : 269
Ans 1. Spiral
Chosen Option : 2
2. parabola
3. Cubic parabola
4. Lemniscate
Q.28 Activated carbon is used to remove
Question ID : 254
Ans 1. Iron and manganese
Chosen Option : 3
2. Odour and taste
3. Hardness
4. Dissolved salts
Q.29 The difference between the total head line and the hydraulic grade li
ne represents : Question ID : 213
Ans 1. the velocity head Chosen Option : 2
2. the pressure head
3. the piezometric head
4. the elevation head
Q.30 Match list 1 (column base) with list 2 (its application) and select corr
ect answers using the code given below Question ID : 195
Chosen Option : 4
List 1
A) Grillage foundation
B) Gusseted base
C) Slab base
List 2
1) Lightly axial loaded steel column
2) Heavy loaded steel column to be rested on weak soils
3) Eccentric loaded steel column
Ans 1. A2, B1, C3
2. A3, B2, C1
3. A1, B2, C3
4. A2, B3, C1
Q.31 Consider the following statements regarding the working stress desi
gn of under reinforced R.C. Section. Question ID : 202
Chosen Option : 4
1. The N.A. Depth will be > that of balance section,
2. Stress in steel in tension will reach its maximum permissible valu
e,
3. The M.R. Will be < that of balanced section,
4. The concrete on tension side is also to be considered for calculati
ng the M.R. of section.
Of these statements
Ans 1. 1 & 4 are correct
2. 3 & 4 are correct
Q.32 In general, the drainage layer facility is provided in which layer of the
pavement Question ID : 262
Chosen Option : 4
Ans 1. base course
2. subgrade
3. subbase
4. wearing course
Q.33 Match the list 1 with list 2 and using the codes given below
Question ID : 205
List1 Chosen Option : 3
P. Flexure,
Q. Shear,
R. bond,
S. Deflection
List2
1. Minimum depth of section,
2. Longitudinal steel reinforcement,
3. Stirrups,
4. Anchorage in support
Ans 1. P2, Q2, R1, S4
2. P3, Q2, R1, S4
3. P2, Q3, R4, S1
4. P3, Q2, R4, S1
Q.34 In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling Veloc
ity of a particle for a discharge Q, is Question ID : 240
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. Q/L
2. Q/LD
3. Q/BL
4. Q/BD
Q.35 A plane carrying normal stress accompanied by no shear stress is
called Question ID : 177
Ans 1. plane of no shear stress Chosen Option : 3
2. shear plane
3. principal plane
4. normal plane
Q.36 Which one of the sections is the most efficient for a simply supporte
d gantry girder? Question ID : 196
Ans 1. I section with a heavy plate connected to the bottom flange Chosen Option : 1
2. I section with a wide bottom flange
3. I section with a channel attached to the top flange
4. I section with equal flanges
Q.37 The rate of settling of a particle depends upon the
Question ID : 251
Ans 1. shape and size of particle
Chosen Option : 3
2. specific gravity of particle
3. viscosity of water, specific gravity and shape and size of particl
es
4. viscosity of water
Q.38 In a rectangular channel, the critical depth is given by
Question ID : 207
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.39 In an Isolated footing, when e>L/6 soil pressure at the base of farther
edge from loading point is Question ID : 198
(with usual notations) Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. Infinity
2. Tensile in Nature
3. Zero
4. Compressive in Nature
Q.40 A laminar boundary layer has a velocity distribution given by u/U =
y/?. The displacement thickness ?* for this boundary layer is: Question ID : 217
Ans 1. ?
2. ?/4
3. ?/2
4. ?/6
Q.41 The torsional rigidity of a tube of thickness 1.0 mm, diameter 200 m
m, and rigidity modulus 100.0 GPa is Question ID : 185
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.42 What is the maximum value of water table correction factor in predic
ting bearing pressure based on Meyerhof's theory Question ID : 281
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. Not considered
2. 1.0
3. 0.5
4. 0.75
Q.43 A cantilever beam of 3 m long carries a point load of 5 kN at its free
end and 5 kN at its middle. The bending moment at the middle of the Question ID : 171
cantilever beam is Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 7.5 kNmetre
2. 30.0 kNmetre
3. 22.5 kNmetre
4. 15.0 kNmetre
Q.44 The detention period of a septic tank is of the order of
Question ID : 243
Ans 1. 12 36 hours
Chosen Option : 2
2. 4 8 hours
3. 2 6 hours
4. 2 4 hours
Q.45 A centrifugal pump was manufactured to couple directly to a 15 HP
electric motor running at 1500 rpm, delivering 50 lit./min. against a to Question ID : 224
tal head of 36 m. It is desired to replace the motor by a diesel engine Chosen Option : 1
with 1000 rpm and couple it directly to the pump. The head develope
d by the pump is likely to be
Ans 1. 41.4 m
2. 29.6 m
3. 20 m
4. 16 m
Q.46 The maximum Deflection which can be allowed in gantry supporting
manually operated crane, as per 15:8002007 is Question ID : 188
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. Span / 550
2. Span / 750
3. Span / 700
4. Span / 500
Q.47 The relationship between specific gravity of soil (S), Field capacity (F
C) and Permanent wilting print (PWP) exists to compute available wa Question ID : 230
ter for plant per meter depth is Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. AW = SFCPWP
2. AW=S[FCPWP]
3. Relationship does not exist
4. AW=S[PWPFC]
Q.48 The maximum allowable width of any vehicle as per Indian Roads Co
ngress Question ID : 272
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 2.50 m
2. 3.75 m
3. 3.5 m
4. 3.80 m
Q.49 When the column is effectively held in position and restrained again
st rotation at one end and at other end is neither held in position nor Question ID : 194
restrained against rotation, the effective length of column is 'k' time Chosen Option : 2
s the unsupported length (L) of the column, where 'k' is equal to
Ans 1. 0.8
2. 2.0
3. 1.2
4. 1.5
Q.50
Question ID : 231
Chosen Option : 4
Ans 1. 18 mm/h
2. 6 mm/h
3. 12 mm/h
4. 3 mm/h
Q.51 The effect of cohesion on the active and passive earth pressures is
that Question ID : 282
Chosen Option : 1
1. Active earth pressure decreases and passive earth pressure in
Ans
creases
2. Both increase
3. Both decrease
4. Active earth pressure increases and passive earth pressure de
creases
Q.52 The upper limit on the area of the basin for the applicability of unit hy
drograph is taken to be Question ID : 232
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.53 Elongation produced due to self weight in a bar of uniform cross sec
tional area 'A', length 'l', and weight 'W' having modulus of elasticity Question ID : 181
'E', hung vertically at top end is Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.54 A simply supported beam of span 'l' carries a unit load at its centre.
The strain energy in the beam is Question ID : 174
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.55 The ratio or longitudinal stress to circumferential stress in the case
of a thin cylindrical shell is Question ID : 164
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. 1.5
2. 2
3. 0.5
4. 1
Q.56 Skempton's bearing capacity theory is valid for
Question ID : 290
Ans 1. clay soils
Chosen Option : 1
2. gravel soils
3. silt soils
4. sandy soils
Q.57 The following formula is used to calculate the Equivalent Axle load F
actor (EALF) for single axle load (Kg) in vehicle damage factor analy Question ID : 267
sis Chosen Option : 1
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.58 The maximum strain in the tension reinforcement in the section at fa
ilure shall not be less than Question ID : 186
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.59 The coefficient of earth pressure in "At rest" condition is given by
(with usual notations) Question ID : 288
Chosen Option : 2
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.60 According to Khosla's theory, the undermining of the floor starts fro
m the Question ID : 257
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. Starting end
2. Tail end
3. Intermediate point
4. Foundation bed
Q.61 For subsonicflow, if the area of flow increases:
Question ID : 220
Ans 1. velocity decreases
Chosen Option : 1
2. velocity is constant
3. velocity increases
4. velocity is infinity
Q.62 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code
s given below from the lists. Question ID : 296
Chosen Option : 1
List I
A) Correction for sag
B) Lease count 30'
C) Overlap
D) Additive Constant
List II
1. Tacheometer
2. Aerial Photograph
3. Base line
4.Prismatic compass
Ans 1. A3, B4, C2, D1
2. A3, B4, C1, D2
3. A1, B2, C3, D4
4. A4, B3, C2, D1
Q.63 A Central Government, semiofficial technical body known as Indian
Roads Congress (IRC) was formed in the year Question ID : 264
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. 1950
2. 1934
3. 1929
4. 1943
Q.64 The value of ?index (phi index) for any basin area represents
Question ID : 244
Ans 1. the depth of rainfall in a basin
Chosen Option : 3
2. separates the value of Rainfall and Runoff in a year
3. a value that separates runoff and rainfall intensity for a particul
ar storm
4. the depth of runoff at a basin
Q.65 The maximum bending moment for a simply supported beam subjec
ted to uniformly varying load with zero intensity at the right end and Question ID : 165
w per meter length at the left end is Chosen Option : 2
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.66 For a column of length 'L', fixed at both ends, and flexural rigidity EI, t
he critical load is given by Question ID : 169
Chosen Option : 1
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.67 The notch angle for maximum discharge over a triangular notch is
Question ID : 222
Ans Chosen Option : 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.68 Admixtures which cause early setting and hardening of concrete ar
e called Question ID : 159
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. accelerators
2. retarders
3. air entraining agents
4. workability admixtures
Q.69 Hydraulic lime is obtained by
Question ID : 155
Ans 1. burning of gravel
Chosen Option : 3
2. burning of limestone
3. adding water to quicklime
4. calcination of pure clay
Q.70 When the body is subjected to three mutually perpendicular stresse
s of equal intensity, the ratio of direct stress to the corresponding vo Question ID : 172
lumetric strain is known as Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. modulus of elasticity
2. bulk modulus
3. modulus of rigidity
4. Poisson's ratio
Q.71 In Terazaghi's theory of bearing capacity of shallow foundation, whic
h of the following zones is assumed to act as if it were part of the foll Question ID : 283
owing Chosen Option : 4
Ans 1. Zone of radial shear
2. Overburden Zone
3. Zone of linear shear
4. Zone of elastic equilibrium
Q.72 The optimistic, most likely and pessimistic time estimates for an act
ivity are 6, 16 and 22 days, what could be the probabilistic time esti Question ID : 293
mate Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 15.33 days
2. 14.66 days
3. 29.33 days
4. 30.66 days
Q.73 A pollutant undergoes self purification in four distinct zones
Question ID : 253
1.Zone of clear water Chosen Option : 3
2.Zone of active decomposition
3. Zone of degradation
4. Zone of recovery
The correct sequence of these zones is
Ans 1. 2,3,4,1
2. 4,3,2,1
3. 3,2,4,1
4. 2,4,3,1
Q.74 In case of a isolated square concrete footing, match the location at
which the stress resultant are to be checked? Question ID : 204
Stress resultant Chosen Option : 4
P. Bending moment
Q. One way shear
R. Punching shear
Location
1. at the face of column
2. at d/2 from face of column
3. at d from face of column
Ans 1. P1, Q2, R2
2. P1, Q2, R3
3. P3, Q1, R2
4. P1, Q3, R2
Q.75 Clover leaf cofferdam belongs to
Question ID : 280
Ans 1. braced type
Chosen Option : 2
2. diaphragm type
3. sheet pile type
4. cellular type
Q.76 Match list 1 with list 2 and select correct answer
Question ID : 200
List 1 (Type of stress) Chosen Option : 1
A) Bending stress,
B) Bearing stress,
C) Maximum shear stress,
List 2 (permissible stress)
1) 0.40 fy,
2)0.45 fy,
3) 0.66 fy,
4) 0.75fy
Ans 1. A3, B1, C2
2. A1, B4, C3
3. A3, B4, C2
4. A2, B1, C3
Q.77 A unit Hydrograph has
Question ID : 239
Ans 1. One unit of time base of direct run off
Chosen Option : 4
2. One unit of peak discharge
3. One unit of rainfall duration
4. One unit of direct run off
Q.78
Question ID : 193
Chosen Option : 1
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.79 Stress variation across the wall thickness of a thick cylinder is com
puted by using Question ID : 184
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. Clapeyron theorem
2. Lames theorem
3. Maxwell's theorem
4. Castigliano theorem
Q.80 During temperature inversion in atmosphere, air pollutants tend to
Question ID : 252
Ans 1. disperse laterally
Chosen Option : 4
2. disperse vertically
3. accumulate above inversion layer
4. accumulate below inversion layer
Q.81 Which of the following Cement is suitable for use in massive concret
e structures such as large dams Question ID : 152
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. sulphate resisting cement
2. low heat cement
3. rapid hardening cement
4. ordinary Portland cement
Q.82 A Tbeam behaves as a rectangular beam of width equal to its flange
if its 'NA'. ? Question ID : 203
Ans 1. coincides with centroid of TSection Chosen Option : 3
2. coincides with centroid of reinforcement
3. remains with in the flange
4. remains in the web
Q.83 Pitot tube is used for measurement of
Question ID : 211
Ans 1. velocity at a point
Chosen Option : 1
2. discharge
3. flow of ideal fluids only
4. low pressures
Q.84 The ratio of the moment of inertia of a circular plate of diameter sam
e as that of a side of a square plate is Question ID : 162
Ans 1. equal to one Chosen Option : 2
2. equal to 3?/16
3. more than one
4. less than one
Q.85 If the regime velocity of flow in a Lacey's channel having hydraulic
mean radius of 1 m is 0.4 m/s, the silt factor is Question ID : 236
Ans 1. 0.4 Chosen Option : 1
2. 0.6
3. 0.5
4. 0.7
Q.86 What is the offtracking while negotiating a horizontal curve on two la
ne highway with a mean radius of 30m (take length of wheel base is Question ID : 265
6m) Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. 0.66 m
2. 1.20 m
3. 1.0 m
4. 0.75 m
Q.87 How much percentage of the estimated cost of the building works ar
e usually provided in the estimate for electrification works Question ID : 292
Ans 1. 10% of the estimated cost of the building Chosen Option : 3
2. 12% of the estimated cost of the building
Q.88 Which is useful in estimation of highway user revenues, computatio
n of accident rate, establishment of volume trends Question ID : 271
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. Peak Hour Traffic Volume (PHTV)
2. Average Weekday Traffic (AWT)
3. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)
4. Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
Q.89 The equation of motion for laminar flow of a real fluid is known as
Question ID : 221
Ans 1. Euler's equation
Chosen Option : 1
2. NavierStokes equation
3. Reynold's equation
4. Bernoulli's equation
Q.90 In Indian Railways preferable sleeper density is normally kept as (M
being rail length in metres) Question ID : 263
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. M + 2 to M+10
2. M+5 to M+10
3. M+2 to M+5
4. M+2 to M+7
Q.91 The maximum twisting moment, a shaft can resist, is the product of t
he permissible shear stress and Question ID : 163
Ans 1. polar modulus Chosen Option : 1
2. modulus of rigidly
3. moment of inertia
4. polar moment of inertia
Q.92
Question ID : 225
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 800
2. 240
3. 480
4. 640
Q.93 Acid rain is because of
Question ID : 260
Chosen Option : 1
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.94 A flood wave in a river is an example of
Question ID : 247
Ans 1. unsteady, rapidly varied flow
Chosen Option : 4
2. steady, spatially varied flow
3. steady, nonuniform flow
4. unsteady, gradually varied flow
Q.95 Dip of the magnetic needle at magnetic poles is
Question ID : 297
Ans Chosen Option : 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.96
Question ID : 278
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.97 Expansive soils are those which generally consists of
Question ID : 285
Ans 1. silica
Chosen Option : 2
2. Montmorillonite
3. feldspar
4. Mica
Q.98 Desire lines are plotted for these surveys
Question ID : 266
Ans 1. Origin & destination
Chosen Option : 1
2. Accident
3. Volume
4. Speed
Q.99 The main function of Column base is to
Question ID : 189
Ans 1. transmit the Column load to foundation block
Chosen Option : 1
2. reduce the effect of vibrations
3. resist the Deflections
4. resist lateral forces
Q.10 A singlebay, singlestoreyed portal frame ABCD has its column end
0 s fixed. If axial deformation is neglected, the kinematic indeterminac Question ID : 179
y is Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. 6
2. 2
3. 4
4. 3
Q.10
1 Question ID : 214
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. 14686 N
2. 2246 N
3. 1497 N
4. 3368 N
Q.10 The ratio of power output of the pump to the power input to the pump
2 is known as Question ID : 229
Ans 1. overall efficiency Chosen Option : 4
2. manometric efficiency
3. mechanical efficiency
4. Pump efficiency
Q.10 The ratio of strengths of solid to hollow shafts, both having outside di
3 ameter 'D' and hollow having inside diameter 'D/2', in torsion, is Question ID : 178
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 15/16
2. 1/2
3. 1/4
4. 1/16
Q.10
4 Question ID : 286
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. 10
2. 20
3. 40
4. 30
Q.10 In Isentropic flow between two points, the stagnation
5 Question ID : 228
Chosen Option : 2
1. pressure, stagnation temperature and stagnation density woul
Ans
d remain constant throughout the flow
2. pressure and stagnation temperature would decrease with an i
ncrease in velocity
3. pressure would decrease in the direction of the flow
4. pressure and stagnation temperature may vary
Q.10 A stream is discharging 400 cusecs of water and has a fall of 50m. T
6 he power potential of the hydel station would be Question ID : 258
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.10 The point of contra flexure in a laterally loaded beam occurs where:
7 Question ID : 182
Ans 1. shear force is maximum Chosen Option : 3
2. shear force is minimum
3. bending moment changes its sign
4. shear force changes its sign
Q.10 A simply supported beam which carries a uniformly distributed load
8 has two equal overhangs. To have maximum B.M. produced in the b Question ID : 176
eam the least possible, the ratio of the length of the overhang to the t Chosen Option : 1
otal length of the beam is
Ans 1. 0.207
2. 0.407
3. 0.307
4. 0.508
Q.10 The magnitude of fixed end moment for a span if one of the support
9 sinks by ? is Question ID : 166
Chosen Option : 4
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.11 For an eccentric load on a circular section, not to cause any tension
0 in it, the eccentricity of loading should not exceed Question ID : 167
Ans 1. d/6 Chosen Option : 4
2. d/3
3. d/4
4. d/8
Q.11 A waste water sample of 2 ml is made upto 300 ml in BOD bottle with
1 distilled water. Initial DO of the sample is 8 mg/l and after 5 days it is Question ID : 242
2 mg/l, its BOD is Chosen Option : 4
Ans 1. 1200 mg/l
2. 300 mg/l
3. 894 mg/l
4. 900 mg/l
Q.11 The maximum bending moment under a particular point load among
2 a train of point loads crossing a simply supported girder occurs at th Question ID : 180
e location when that load is at Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. at mid span
2. so placed that load point and the C.G of the train of loads equi
distant from the mid span.
3. at onequarter span
4. so placed that load point and the C.G of the train of loads coinc
ides
Q.11 A drainage basin is
3 Question ID : 237
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. The lower level a river erodes
2. Total area drained by river and its tributaries
3. A lake or ocean into which river drains
4. The length of long river
Q.11
4 Question ID : 153
Chosen Option : 2
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.11 Which roller is most suitable for the compaction of a gravelly sand
5 mixture with 25% fines? Question ID : 279
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. Smoothwheeled roller
2. Heavy roller
3. Vibrating roller
4. Sheepsfoot roller
Q.11 Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
6 Question ID : 173
Ans 1. Macaulay's method : Deflection of beams Chosen Option : 3
2. Euler's method : Theory of columns
3. Eddy's theorem : Torsion of shafts
4. Lame's constant : Thick cylinder
Q.11 The moment required to rotate the near end of a prismatic beam thr
7 ough unit angle, without translation, the far end being fixed is Question ID : 175
Ans 1. EI/L
2. 4EI/L
3. 3EI/L
4. 2EI/L
Q.11 A document containing detailed description of all the items of work t
8 ogether with their current rates is called Question ID : 294
Ans 1. Analysis of rates Chosen Option : 2
2. Schedule of Rates
3. Cubic rate estimate
4. Tender
Q.11 The duty of crop is 1500 hectares in base period is 120 days. The del
9 ta of crop is Question ID : 246
Chosen Option : 4
Ans 1. 1100 mm
2. 1000 mm
3. 860 mm
4. 690 mm
Q.12 For a singly reinforced overreinforced section
0 Question ID : 192
1. the lever arm will be less than for a balanced section, Chosen Option : 1
2. the maximum stress developed in concrete would be equal to the
allowable stress,
3. the maximum stress developed in steel would be equal to the allo
wed stress.
Of these statements the correct ones are
Ans 1. 1 and 2
2. 1 and 3
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 2 and 3
Q.12
1 Question ID : 210
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. energy in N.m/N weight of fluid
2. energy in N.m/Kg mass of fluid
3. power in kw/Kg mass of fluid
4. energy in Kg.m/Kg mass of fluid
Q.12 In a hydraulic jump occurring in a horizontal rectangular channel the
2 sequent depths are 0.25 m & 1.25 m. The energy loss in this jump is Question ID : 218
: Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 1.0m
2. 0.25 m
3. 1.50m
4. 1.25m
Q.12 The "square root of time" fitting method is used to determine
3 Question ID : 277
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.12 Isohyet is a line joining points having
4 Question ID : 238
Ans 1. Equal Barometric pressure Chosen Option : 4
2. Equal height above MSL
3. Equal evaporation rate
4. Equal rainfall depth of given duration
Q.12 Square root of the ratio of inertia force of flowing fluid to the gravity f
5 orce is Question ID : 223
Ans 1. Mach number Chosen Option : 2
2. Froude's number
3. Euler's number
4. Weber number
Q.12 The datum adopted for India is
6 Question ID : 298
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. MSL at Karachi
2. MSL at Calcutta
3. MSL at Bombay
4. MSL at Madras
Q.12
7 Question ID : 289
Chosen Option : 2
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.12 The lift force on a body is
8 Question ID : 212
Chosen Option : 2
1. the component of the resultant force in a direction normal to rel
Ans
ative velocity
2. the component of the resultant force in the vertical direction
3. due to drag on the body
4. due to buoyant force
Q.12 The thickness of laminar sub layer 'd' is given by
9 (with usual notations) Question ID : 227
Chosen Option : 1
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.13 The relation between fatigue life and stress ratio (SR) (when 0.45
0 <=SR<=0.55) is given to compute number of repetitions of axle loads Question ID : 273
Chosen Option : 3
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.13 Compared to mild steel plain bars, high yield strength deformed bar
1 s are? Question ID : 201
Ans 1. More ductile and more strong Chosen Option : 4
2. Less ductile and less strong
3. More ductile but less strong
4. Less ductile but more strong
Q.13 Seepage through earthen dam can be computed by the following equ
2 ation Question ID : 248
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.13 The frictional resistance of a pipe varies approximately with the ___
3 of the liquid Question ID : 219
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. pressure
2. cube of velocity
3. square of velocity
4. velocity
Q.13 Which one of the following is relatively more accurate estimating me
4 thod for building Question ID : 291
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. service unit
2. cubic meter of the building
3. elemental bill method
4. square meter of floor area
Q.13 Find the compensated gradient at a horizontal curve of radius 50m w
5 ith a hill road having ruling gradient of 5 percent is Question ID : 270
Ans 1. 4.25% Chosen Option : 2
2. 3.5%
3. 4.75%
4. 3.25%
Q.13 Soundness of cement is tested by
6 Question ID : 156
Ans 1. Le chatelier method Chosen Option : 1
2. Blaine's method
3. Blains and Lechatelier methods
4. Autoclave method
Q.13 Lacey's concept of design of canals is based on the
7 Question ID : 249
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. lined channels
2. neither lined nor unlined channels
3. unlined channels only
4. both lined and unlined channels
Q.13 Battens provided for a compression member shall be designed to c
8 arry transverse shear equal to Question ID : 191
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 5% of axial force in member
2. 10% of axial force in member
3. 2.5% of axial force in member
4. 25% of axial force in member
Q.13
9 Question ID : 197
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 25
2. 23
3. 24
4. 20
Q.14 Uplift pressure is considered in the analysis of gravity dams
0 Question ID : 256
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. Only when there is a drainage gallery in the dam
2. Only where the reservoir is empty
3. In all situations having water in the reservoir
4. Only when there is tail water
Q.14 The deflection at any point of a perfect frame can be obtained by app
1 lying a unit load at the joint in Question ID : 170
Ans 1. the direction in which deflection is required Chosen Option : 1
2. Inclined direction
3. vertical direction
4. horizontal direction
Q.14 What is the effect of increasing the compaction energy on compacti
2 on characteristics of a given soil. Question ID : 276
(with usual notation) Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. decreases MDD, increases OMC
2. Increases OMC and MDD
3. decreases OMC, increases MDD
4. decreases OMC & MDD
Q.14 Solvent commonly used for oil paints is
3 Question ID : 157
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. turpentine
2. tar
3. petrol
4. acquaregia
Q.14 Overturning of the vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using
4 Question ID : 299
Chosen Option : 4
Ans 1. Compound curve
2. Reverse curve
3. Vertical curve
4. Transition curve
Q.14 The working from whole to the part is done in surveying in order to e
5 nsure that Question ID : 295
Ans 1. plotting is done more quickly Chosen Option : 2
2. errors and mistakes of one portion do not affect the remaining
portion
3. number of errors is minimum
4. survey work is completed more quickly
Q.14 As per ICAO, the combined correction for an elevation and temperat
6 ure should not exceed for runway design Question ID : 275
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. 25 percent
2. 35 percent
3. 7 percent
4. 45 percent
Q.14 In the laminar flow of a liquid down an inclined plane, the surface vel
7 ocity is found to be 30 cm/s. The average velocity of the flow, in cm/s Question ID : 226
is Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. 20
2. 10
3. 30
4. 15
Q.14 The maximum values of cant deficiency for Broad Gauge and Meter
8 Gauge prescribed by Indian Railways is Question ID : 274
Chosen Option : 1
Ans 1. BG=75mm & MG = 60mm
2. BG=75mm & MG = 50mm
3. BG=50mm & MG=40mm
4. BG=77mm & MG=40mm
Q.14 Which one of the following is the most critical set for consideration i
9 n the design of rolled steel column carrying axial loads? Question ID : 199
Chosen Option : 3
Ans 1. percent elongation at yield and net sectional area
2. critical bending strength and axial yield strength of the material
3. buckling strength based on the net area of the section and per
cent elongation at ultimate load
4. compressive strength based on slenderness ratio and gross se
ctional area of the section
Q.15 Which of the following type of sampler is preferred to collect an undi
0 sturbed sample (UDS) in cohesionless soils Question ID : 284
Chosen Option : 2
Ans 1. split spoon samplers
2. piston samplers
3. thin wall tube samplers
4. augers

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Ans 1. same in all directions Chosen Option : 4

Ans 1. 2.00 Question ID : 187

Ans 1. Toe Chosen Option : 3

Ans 1. Hill Chosen Option : 3

Ans 1. the velocity head Chosen Option : 2

Ans 1. plane of no shear stress Chosen Option : 3

Ans 1. I ­ section with a heavy plate connected to the bottom flange Chosen Option : 1

Ans 1. coincides with centroid of T­Section Chosen Option : 3

Ans 1. equal to one Chosen Option : 2

Ans 1. 10% of the estimated cost of the building Chosen Option : 3

Ans 1. polar modulus Chosen Option : 1

Ans 1. overall efficiency Chosen Option : 4

Ans 1. shear force is maximum Chosen Option : 3

Ans 1. d/6 Chosen Option : 4

Ans 1. Macaulay's method : Deflection of beams Chosen Option : 3

Ans 1. Analysis of rates Chosen Option : 2

Ans 1. Equal Barometric pressure Chosen Option : 4

Ans 1. Mach number Chosen Option : 2

Ans 1. 4.25% Chosen Option : 2

Ans 1. Le chatelier method Chosen Option : 1

Ans 1. the direction in which deflection is required Chosen Option : 1

Ans 1. plotting is done more quickly Chosen Option : 2

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Ans 1. coincides with centroid of TSection Chosen Option : 3