DMRC Civil Engineering Paper-1 2016

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 DMRC Civil Engineering Paper-1 2016
Instructions

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below.

A group of seven friends Anil, Vinod, Sumit, Dilip, Indra, Firoz and Gaurav work as Engineer, Accountant, IT Officer, Technician, Clerk,
Physiotherapist and Research Analyst for companies L, M, N, P, Q, R and S but not necessarily in the same order. Sumit works for
company ‘N’ and is neither a Research Analyst nor a clerk. Indra is an IT officer and works for company ‘R’ Anil work as Physiotherapist
and does not work for company L or Q. The one who is an Accountant works for company M. The one who works for company L works
as a technician. Firoz works for company Q. Gaurav works for company P as Research Analyst. Dilip is not an Accountant.

Question 1

Who amongst the following works as accountant ?

A Vinod

B Firoz

C Anil

D Dilip

Answer: A

Question 2

What is the profession of Sumit ?

A Technician

B Clerk

C Engineer

D None of these

Answer: C

Question 3

Which of the following combinations of person, profession and company is correct ?

A Anil -Physiotherapist -M

B Firoz -Clerk - Q

C Vinod -Accountant - R

D None of these

Answer: B

Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually

Question 4

In a group of 36 persons, a total of 16 take cold drink while 9 take cold drink but not ice-cream. How many persons in this group take
ice-cream but not cold-drink ?

A 27

B 20

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C 11

D 23

Answer: B

Question 5

Match the pair correctly.

A A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

B A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

C A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

D A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Answer: D

Question 6

Article 243 B(1) of the constitution provides for constitution of Panchayat in every state. The level of Panchayats referred under this
is:

A Village and District level

B Village, intermediate and District Level

C Village level only

D District level only

Answer: B

Question 7

Jaggery is the main source of:

A Protein

B Carbohydrate

C Fat

D None of these

Answer: B

Question 8

The black hole theory was discovered by:

A Hargobind Khurana

B C.V. Raman

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C S.Ramnijan

D S. Chandrashekhar

Answer: D

Instructions

The Venn diagram given below shows the estimated readership of 3 daily newspapers (H.T, TOI & Statesman) in Delhi. The total
readership and advertising cost for each of these papers is as below:

The total population of the city is approximately 14 million. The common readership (in lakhs) indicated in the Venn diagram

Question 9

The number of people (in lakhs) who read at least one newspaper is:

A 4.7

B 23.4

C 17.4

D None of these

Answer: C

Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually

Question 10

In a high flying aeroplane, the ink of the fountain pen leaks out because:

A Atmospheric pressure increases

B Atmospheric pressure reduces

C Atmospheric temperature increases

D Atmospheric temperature reduces

Answer: B

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Question 11

Match the following:

A A3, B4, C1, D2

B A3, B1, C2, D4

C A1, B4, C3, D2

D A2, B4, C1, D3

Answer: D

Question 12

During whose reign did Hiuen Tsang visit the Chalukya Kingdom ?

A Pulakesin I

B Kirtivarman

C Vinayaditya

D Pulakesin II

Answer: D

Question 13

The capital of world youngest nation South Sudan is:

A Juba

B Rumbek

C Malakal

D Wau

Answer: A

Question 14

The equator does not pass through which of the following countries:

A Kenya

B Mexico

C Indonesia

D Brazil

Answer: B

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Question 15

Number of diagonals in a 30 sided convex polygon will be:

A 405

B 955

C 818

D 378

Answer: A

Question 16

In the following number series only one number is wrong. If the wrong number is corrected, the series get established following a
certain logic. Below the series a number is given followed by (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f). You have to complete the series following the
same logic as in the given series after correcting the wrong number. Now answer the following questions giving the correct values for
the letter in the questions.

What will come in place of (e)

A 238

B 338

C 218

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 17

What is the “ Motto” of Olympics 2020:

A Live your passion

B One world, One Dream

C Inspire a Generation

D Discover Tomorrow

Answer: D

Question 18

‘C’ is a place which is located 2 km away in the north-west direction from the capital Z. R is another place that is located 2 km away in
the south-west direction from ‘C’. ‘M’ is another place and that is located 2 km away in the north-west direction from ‘R’. ‘T’ is yet
another place that is located 2 km away in the south-west direction from ‘M’. In which direction is ‘T’ located in relation to ‘2’ ?

A South-West

B West

C North

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D None of these

Answer: B

Question 19

Find the odd one out ?

A FIFA World Cup

B Ryder Cup

C Walker Cup

D Solheim cup

Answer: A

Question 20

The grant of Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orrisa is associated with:

A Shah Alam Il

B Bahadur Shah

C Nawab Asif-ud-Daula

D Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula

Answer: A

Question 21

Union Government appointed four brand Ambassaders for Digital India Programme recently. Who among these is an author and
ethical hacker:

A Pranav Mistry

B Satwat Jagwani

C Krati Tiwari

D Ankit Fadia

Answer: D

Question 22

What is the chronological (first published first and so on) correct sequence of the following books ?
1. Richard Attenborough — In search of Gandhi
2. Louis Fischer — The life of Mahatama Gandhi
3. E.H. Erikson — Gandhi's truth
4. J. Eaton — Gandhi, Fighter without a sword
Select the correct answers from the codes given below.

A 4, 2, 3, 1

B 4, 3, 1, 2

C 2, 4, 3, 1

D 1, 2, 4, 3

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 Answer: A

Question 23

In a code ‘Mumbai’ is written as ‘Sostpk’ and ‘Chennai’ is written as ‘dcfmmpk’, then “bench” will be written as:

A mfmdc

B tmfdc

C tfmdc

D tfdmc

Answer: C

Question 24

To answer the following question, use the information given below.

i. There are six persons A, B, C, D E and F in a family.
ii. There are two couples in the group.
iii. A is the father of C who is a doctor.
iv. E is the son of C.
v. F is the grand daughter of D.
vi. The father of F is B, who is a professor.
vii. E and F are unmarried.
Who is the grandmother of E ?

A C

B D

C B

D None of these

Answer: B

Question 25

Arrange the following rational members in ascending order:

−7 5 2
10 , −8 , −3

2 5 −7
A −3 < −8 < 10

5 2 −7
B −8 < −3 < 10

−7 2 5
C 10 < −3 < −8

−7 5 2
D 10 < −8 < −3

Answer: C

Question 26

Given that in a standard code pattern ABCD is coded as EFGH, JKLM is coded as NOPQ then RSTU is coded as:

A WVYX

B QPUV

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C VWXY

D VWYY

Answer: C

Question 27

In a certain code, ‘TEAMWORK’ is written as ‘NBFUJQNV’ and ‘SOME’ is written as ‘PTDL’. How is ‘PERSON’ written in that code?

A SQFNMR

B SFQMNR

C SFQNMR

D SQMFNR

Answer: B

Question 28

How many triangles are there in the following figure ?

A 11

B 13

C 10

D 9

Answer: B

Question 29

A sphere of radius x is melted and its volume is divided into two equal parts. One part is cast into a cylinder of height 10 cm. and
second a cone of the same height. The ratio of the cylinder radius to the cone radius is:

A 1: 3

B 1:3

C 3:2

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 30

Sukriti and Saloni are athletes. Sukriti covers a distance of 1 km in 5 minutes and 50 seconds, while saloni covers the same distance
in 6 minutes and 4 seconds. If both them start together and run at uniform speed, by what approximate distance will sukriti win a 5 km
mini marathon?

A 200 m

B 225 m

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C 250 m

D 275 m

Answer: A

Question 31

One side of a right-angled triangle is 126 cm. The difference between the hypotenuse and the other side is 42 cm. The length of the
hypotenuse is:

A 168 cm

B 189 cm

C 210 cm

D None of these

Answer: C

Question 32

Three wheels make 60, 36 and 24 revolutions per minute. Each has a red spot on its rim, which is at the lowest position at time zero.
The red spot will all be at this position again after:

A 2 seconds

B 5 seconds

C 4 seconds

D None of these

Answer: B

Question 33

A train can travel 50% faster than a car. Both start from point A at the same time and reach point B 75 kms away from A at the same
time. On the way, however, the train lost about 12.5 minutes while stopping at the stations. The speed of the car is:

A 100 km/h.

B 110 km/h.

C 120 km/h.

D 130 km/h.

Answer: C

Question 34

An empty tank is connected with pipes A, B and C. A and B are inlet pipes and they fill the tank in 6 hours and 8 hours respectively,
while C is an outlet pipe and it empties the completely filled tank in 5 hours. Find the time in which the tank will be completely filled if
all the pipes are opened together.

9
A 10 11 hours

9
B 9 11 hours

C 10
10 11 hours
10
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D 9 11 hours
Answer: C

Question 35

Probability of getting a multiple of 2 on one dice and a multiple of 3 on the other dice, when both dice are thrown simultaneously is:

1
A 6

5
B 12

11
C 36

5
D 36

Answer: C

Question 36

Mid points of the side of an equilateral triangle of side 18 cm are joined to form another triangle, whose mid points are further joined
to form a different triangle and this process is repeated indefinitely. The sum of the perimeters of all the triangles will be:

A 72 cm

B 108 cm

C 144 cm

D 172 cm

Answer: B

Question 37

If the radius of a right circular cylinder is decreased by 50% and its height is increased by 60%, its volume will be decreased by:

A 30%

B 40%

C 60%

D 70%

Answer: C

Question 38

A hall 50 m long and 45 m broad is to be paved with square tiles. Find the largest tile as well as its number in the given options so that
the tiles exactly fit in the hall?

A 36 sq m and 80 tiles

B 16 sq m and 80 tiles

C 25 sq m and 90 tiles

D 36 sq m and 90 tiles

Answer: C

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Question 39

Number of students in different specialisations in an institute

Number of students in specialisation II is what percent of the total number of students in the institute.

2
A 23 3

1
B 23 3
1
C 22 3

D 20%

Answer: D

Question 40

The perimeter of a rhombus is 40 cm and the measure of an angle is 60∘ , then the area of it is-

A 100 3 cm2

B 75 3 cm2

C 180 3 cm2

D 50 3 cm2
Answer: D

Question 41

The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum of money at 12% per annum for 2 years is `
1800. Find the principal sum when the interest is compounded annually:

A Rs.1,20,000

B Rs.1,25,000

C Rs.1,28,000

D None of these

Answer: B

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Question 42

Ritu had 400 mangoes. She sold 60 mangoes at 25% gain, 80 mangoes 20% gain, 120 mangoes at 10% gain and 140 mangoes at 20%
loss. Her net gain/loss percent is:

1
A 7 2 % gain

3
B 4 4 % loss
3
C 3 4 % gain

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 43

Match the personalities with the state to which they belong.

A A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

B A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

C A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

D A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Answer: D

Question 44

A man buys milk at a certain price per Kg. and after mixing it with water sells it again at the same price. How many grams of water he
mixes in every Kg. of milk if he makes a profit of 25%:

A 250g

B 200g

C 150g

D 30g

Answer: A

Question 45

When three coins are tossed together, the probability that all coins have the same face is:

1
A 4

1
B 6

1
C 3

D None of these

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 Answer: A

TECHNICAL (APTITUDE)
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually

Question 46

The allowable stress to which a structural member can be subjected, is called:

A Working stress

B Permissible stress

C Tensile stress

D Either (1) or (2)

Answer: D

Question 47

A flow in which the quantity of liquid flowing per second is constant, is called:

A Stream line flow

B Turbulant flow

C Steady flow

D Laminar flow

Answer: D

Question 48

The piles which do not support the load by them selves, but act as a medium to transmit the load from the foundation to the resisting
sub-stratum are known
as:

A Friction piles

B Bearing piles

C Bater piles

D Compaction piles

Answer: A

Question 49

A structural member subjected to compressive force in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis is called:

A Column

B Post

C Stanchion

D Any one of above

Answer: D

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Question 50

In a Tee-Beam the breadth of the rib is equal to the:

A Total thickness of slab including cover

B Width of beam in compression zone

C Width of beam in tensile zone

D None of these

Answer: C

Question 51

A tape of length l and weight w kg/m is suspended at its ends with a pull of p kg, the sag correction is:

l2 w2
A 24p 2

l2 w3
B 24p 2

lw2
C 24p

l2 w2
D 24p 3

Answer: A

Question 52

The rise and fall method of reduction of levels provides a check on:

A Back sights

B Fore sights

C Intermediate sights

D All of these

Answer: D

Question 53

The process of mixing some mortar in the mixer at the beginning of the first batch concrete mixing is called:

A Buttering

B Borrowing

C Initiating

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 54

In the design of purlins, depth of angle section should not be less than:

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A 45

L
B 60

L
C 50

D No relationship

Answer: A

Question 55

The units of viscosity are:

A kg sec/m2

B N sec/m2

C N sec2 /m3

D m3 /sec
Answer: B

Question 56

Hydraulic radius is equal to:

A Area divided by the square of the wetted perimeter

B Area divided by the wetted perimeter

C Wetted perimeter divided by area

D Square root of the area

Answer: B

Question 57

The first stage of natural process of sludge digestion is:

A Acid fermentation

B Acid regression

C Alkaline fermentation

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 58

On wetting, cohesive soils:

A Loose permeability

B Gain shear strength

C Loose elasticity

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D

Answer: D

Question 59

Setting of Laminscate transition curve is done with:

A Perpendicular offsets

B Radial offsets

C Deflection angles

D Polar deflection angles

Answer: D

Question 60

A row of rivets parallel to the direction of force is called:

A Pitch

B Gauge distance

C Gauge

D Edge line

Answer: C

Question 61

The effective depth of T-beam is the distance between the:

A Centre of flange to the top of tensile reinforcement

B Top of flange to the centre of tensile reinforcement

C Bottom of flange to centre of tensile reinforcement

D Top of flange to bottom tensile reinforcement

Answer: B

Question 62

According to Rankines formula the minimum depth of foundation should be:

W 1+sin θ 2
A P ( 1−sin θ )

P 1−sin θ 2
B W ( 1+sin θ )

P 1+sin θ 2
C W ( 1−sin θ )

D None of these

Answer: B

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Question 63

The most economical section of a trapezoidal channel is one which has hydrulic mean depth equal to:

1
A 2 depth

1
B 2 breadth

1
C 2 × depth × breadth
1
D 2 (depth and breadth)

Answer: A

Question 64

A line joining some fixed stations on main survey lines is:

A Check line

B Base line

C Tie line

D Cross line

Answer: B

Question 65

Which of the following instruments is used for spot speed measurement of a vehicle?

A Microscope

B Enoscope

C Stethoscope

D Stereoscope

Answer: B

Question 66

In which of the following, kerosene oil is used for its preparation ?

A Emulsion

B Slow curing cutback

C Medium curing cutback

D Rapid curing cutback

Answer: C

Question 67

Which of the followings is measured in a CBR test on soils:

A Flow value

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 Shear strength
B

C Tensile strength

D Compressive strength

Answer: B

Question 68

Match List I with II and select correct answer from the codes given below the Lists:

A A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

B A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

C A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 69

A short column 300 mm x 300 mm is reinforced with 4 bars of 20 mm dia. (Fe-415 grade). If concrete is M-20 grade, the max. axial
load P u(kN) allowed on it is:

A 1059.0

B 1159.0

C 1173.0

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 70

The height of instrument (HI) is equal to:

A R.L. of BM + BS

B R.L. of BM + FS

C R.L. of BM + IS

D BS + FS

Answer: A

Question 71

A vertical member of frame, which is employed to subdivide a window or door vertically is:

A Jamb

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B

C Mullion

D Transoms

Answer: C

Question 72

The modulus of elasticity (E) of concrete is given by:

A E = 1000fck

B E = 5700 fck

C E = 5700mg

D E = 1000 fck
Answer: B

Question 73

A given material has young’s modulus E, modulus of rigidity G and passion’s ratio 0.25. The ratio of young’s modulus to modulus of
rigidity of this material is:

A 3.75

B 3

C 2.5

D 1.5

Answer: C

Question 74

A block is subjected to normal stresses σ x and σ y and shear stresses τ along two planes at right angles. This principal Planes
inclined θ° to σ x axis will be such as:

2τ
A tan 2ϕ = σy−σx

−2τ
B tan 2ϕ = σx−σy

−2τ
C tan 2ϕ = σy−σx

D None of these

Answer: B

Question 75

The greatest ecentricity which a load can have without producing tension in a short hollow circular column producing of outside
diameter ‘D’ and inside diameter ‘d’ is:

A D2 −d2
8D

B D2 +d2
8D

D2 +d2
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C 4D

D2 −d2
D 4D

Answer: B

Question 76

Mostly used coagulant in treatment of water is:

A Chlorine

B Alum

C Lime

D Bleaching powder

Answer: B

Question 77

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes Given below the lists:

A A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

B A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

C A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

D None of these

Answer: C

Question 78

The main object of providing a camber is:

A To make the road surface impervious

B To make the road surface durable

C To make the road free of stagnant water

D All of these

Answer: C

Question 79

The ratio of ultimate creep strain to elastic strain is known as:

A Creep modulus

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B

C Creep-strain ratio

D Tertiary creep

Answer: B

Question 80

The settlement of coarse aggregate towards bottom with scum rising towards the surface is known as:

A Bleeding

B Capillarity

C Laitance

D Permeability

Answer: C

Question 81

The forces which meet at one point, but their line of action do not lie in a plane, are called:

A Coplaner non-concurrent forces

B Non-coplaner concurent forces

C Non-coplaner non-concurent forces

D Intersecting forces

Answer: B

Question 82

Chromatic aberration in a telescope is reduced by using

A A convex lens

B Compound lens convex and concave lenses

C A concave lenses

D Two convex lenses

Answer: B

Question 83

The outer axis of a theodolite is:

A The axis of the altitude level

B The trunnion axis

C The axis passing through the centre of the horizontal graduated circle

D The line of collimation of the theodolite

Answer: C

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Question 84

To determine the whole volume formed by given sections over a given length, the prismoidal formula can be applied:

A Only when the number of sectional areas is odd

B Only when the number of sectional areas is even

C Irrespective of the number of sectional areas being odd or even

D Only for three sections at a time

Answer: A

Question 85

A unit working purely on anaerobiosis is:

A Septik tanks

B Trickling filter

C Contact bed

D Activated sludge process

Answer: A

Question 86

A contour line:

A Can not split and continue in different directions.

B Can split and continue in different directions.

C Can split but continue in two directions only.

D Can split but has to return to meet again.

Answer: A

Question 87

A pile is embedded quite deep is a clay stratum. The clay has a cohesion of 3.5t/ m2 . The ultimate point resistance of the pile will be:

A 19.6 t/m2

B 24.5 t/m2

C 21.0 t/m2

D None of these

Answer: D

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Question 88

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the:

A A-1, A-2, C-4, D-3

B A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

C A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

D None of these

Answer: B

Question 89

Bearings are provided in bridges, in order to:

1. Distribute the load from susperstructure on a large areasand to transfer to piers
2. Allow the grid order of the bridge to taken a free angular movement at the ends when loaded
3. Allow free movement of girders due to temperature variations.
4. Prevent excessive damage to the bridge if any pier sink slightly
Of these the correct utilities are

A 2, 3 and 4

B 1, 2 and 3

C 1, 2 and 4

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Question 90

A CPM network is to be drawn considering:

A Activity sequencing without resource availability

B Least direct cost durations for activities

C Least total cost duration for activities

D Activities sequencing considered resources availability for each individual activity separately

Answer: D

Question 91

The minium ratio of thickness of elements in compression, in terms of their outstanding length has been specified to prevent:

A Fracture

B Bearing failure

C Tension failure

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D

Answer: D

Question 92

The weight of a rail and its section is decided on the basis of:

A Heaviest axle load

B Maximum permissible speed

C Depth of Ballast

D All of these

Answer: D

Question 93

Concentration of fluorides desirable in water is:

A 1 to 2 mg/litre

B Not more than 1 mg/litre

C 10 to 20 mg/litre

D Not more than 250 mg/litre

Answer: B

Question 94

The water content in the soil is:

A Ratio of volume of water to volume of soil

B Ratio of volume of water to volume of solids

C Ratio of weight of water to volume of soil

D Ratio of weight of water to weight of solids

Answer: D

Question 95

Moment Distribution method of Structural analysis is applicable to:

A Stable but statically indeterminate structures

B Stable but statically determinate structures

C Unstable but statically indeterminate structures

D Unstable but statically determinate structures

Answer: A

Question 96

In a CBR test, If the CBR value at 5 mm is greater than that at 2.5 mm:

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A The higher value should be chosen

B The test should be repeated

C Average value of the two should be used

D None of these

Answer: B

Question 97

The ratio of the total elongation of a bar of uniform circular cross-section produced under its own weight to the elongation produced
by an external load equal to the weight of the bar is:

A 2

B 1

C 0.5

D None of these

Answer: C

Question 98

The ratio of the total elongation of a bar of uniform cross-section produced under its own weight to the elongation produced by an
external load equal to the weight of the bar is:

A 2

B 1

1
C 2

1
D 4

Answer: C

Question 99

In a restrained rectangular slab subjected to a uniformly distributed load, the yield lines form first:

A Along the shorter span on the loaded face of the slab

B Along the longer span on the loaded face of the slab

C At the intersection of shorter and longer side

D Along the centre line of the unloaded face of the slab

Answer: D

Question 100

The propagation of a shear crack is a prestressed concrete member depends on:

A Tensile reinforcement

B Compression reinforcement

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C

D Shape of the cross section of beam

Answer: B

Question 101

In a plate girder design, the rivets connecting the flange angles and the flange plates have to be designed for:

A Bending stress

B Single shear

C Double shear

D Bending and shear

Answer: B

Question 102

Plain cement concrete is strong in taking :

A Tensile stresses

B Compressive stresses

C Shear stresses

D Tear stresses

Answer: B

Question 103

The type of surveying in which the curvature of the earth is taken into account is called:

A Geodetic surveying

B Plane surveying

C Preliminary surveying

D Topographical surveying

Answer: A

Question 104

A simply supported beam of span ‘L’ carries a concentrated load ‘W’ at mid-span. If the width ‘b’ of the beam is constant and its
depth is varying through outthe span, then what would be its mid-span depth when design stress is ‘f’?

6WL
bf
A

6WL
B bf

3WL
C 2bf

3WL
D 2bf

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Question 105

A column hinged at both ends has a crippling load P. If the central deflection is made zero by providing suitable support, the
crippling load will be:

A 16 P

B 4P
1
C 4 P
1
D 6 P
Answer: B

Question 106

The thicsotropy of soil is the phenomenon of:

A Thickening of soil particles with water

B Cohesion of soil particles in optimum moisture

C Rotation of soil particles into a more stable state whichoccurs in the remoulding process

D None of these

Answer: D

Question 107

The impact of a sewage outfall into a river can be assessed by monitoring:

A Ammonical nitrogen, phosphorus, fluoride & hardness

B DO, BOD, Coliform MPN & nitrate -N

C Chloride, alkalinity, hardness & sulphate

D pH, turbidity, conductivity and colour

Answer: B

Question 108

In a broad-crested weir, the discharge is maximumif the head of water on the downstream side of weir is ......... the head of water on
the upstream side of weir:

A Equal to

B One third

C Two third

D Three-fourth
Answer: C

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Question 109

A beam of length (l+2a) has supports ‘l’aparts with an overhang ‘a’ on each side. The beam carries a concentrated load ‘W’ at each
end. The shear force between the two supports is given by:

A Zero

B 0.5W

C W

D 2W

Answer: A

Question 110

A point load of 20 kNacting at the quarter span point of a simply supported beam produces a central deflection of 2 mm. For a
central load of 40 kN, the deflection at the quarter span point will be:

A 4 mm

B 8 mm

C 2 mm

D 1 mm

Answer: A

Question 111

Mohr’s circle for a direct shear test could be drawn:

A At the beginning of the test

B At the intermediate state of test

C At the failure state of test

D At no stage of test

Answer: C

Question 112

If levelling staff is held inclined at a staff station, the reduced level calculated from observation would be:

A True R.L.

B More than true R. L.

C Less than true R. L.

D Equal to R. L. of Bench mark

Answer: C

Question 113

A steel beam supporting load from the floor slab as well as from wall is termed as:

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A Stringer beam

B Lintel beam

C Spandrel beam

D Header beam

Answer: C

Question 114

Rivet value is equal to:

A Strength of a rivet in shearing

B Strength of a rivet in bearing

C Minimum of A. and B

D Maximum of A. and B

Answer: C

Question 115

A foundation consisting of thick R.C.C. slab covering the entire area of the bottom of structure is known as:

A Pile foundation

B Pier foundation

C Raft foundation

D Machine foundation

Answer: C

Question 116

In singly reinforced beams, steel reinforcement is provided in:

A Tensile zone

B Compressive zone

C Neutral zone

D Both tensile and compressive zone

Answer: A

Question 117

In roof trusses, the most frequently used section is:

A Two-angle sections placed back to back

B Two-channel sections placed back to back

C Two channel sections placed wide apar

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D Four-angle sections

Answer: A

Question 118

A hydraulic jump in a controlled water will be formed above the control, if its original:

A Depth is more than critical depth

B Depth is less than critical depth

C Depth is equal to critical depth

D None of these

Answer: A

Question 119

Consider, during compaction:

1. A constant value of air voids is reached at optimum water content and hence the density is maximum at that water content
2. The air voids increase due to any further increase of water content and hence the density decreases there after Of these statement

A 1 is true and 2 is false

B 1 is false and 2 is true

C Both are true

D Both are false

Answer: B

Question 120

In the theory of bending, the assumptions that plane sections before bending will remain plane after bending is made to ensure that:

A Strain is proportional to the distance from the neutral axis

B Stress is proportional to the distance from the neutral axis

C Moment is proportional to the distance from the neutral axis

D Strain is zero across the cross-section

Answer: A

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