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For a circular channel of diameter D, the depth of flow for
maximum discharge is
(a) 0.70 D
(b) 0.61 D
(c) 0.95 D
(d) 0.81 D
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For a circular channel of diameter D, the depth of flow for
maximum discharge is
(a) 0.70 D
(b) 0.61 D
(c) 0.95 D
(d) 0.81 D

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At the critical state of flow, the specific energy in a
rectangular channel is equal to time the depth of flow
(a) 1.0
(b) 1.5
(c) 2.0
(d) 2.5
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The degree of redundancy of the structure shown is:
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 4
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The degree of static indeterminacy of the frame shown in the
following figure is
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
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(d) 8
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In two-hinged arch, how many unknown forces exist?
(a) One unknown
(b) Two unknowns
(c) Three unknowns
(d) Four unknowns
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If d is the depth of the aquifer through which water is
flowing, then the relationship between permeability K and
transmissibility T is given by
(a) T = Kd
(b) T = K/d
(c) T = 𝑲𝒅
(d) K = 𝑻𝒅
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When temperature increases, viscosity of the soil whereas its
permeability:
(a) increases, increases
(b) increases, decreases
(c) decreases, increases
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(d) decreases, decreases

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When temperature increases, viscosity of the soil whereas its
permeability:
(a) increases, increases
(b) increases, decreases
(c) decreases, increases
(d) decreases, decreases
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The constant head permeameter is used for determining the
permeability of _________.
(a) Clayey silt
(b) Coarse grained soils
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(c) Silty clays

(d) Organic soils
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A fill having volume of 150000 m³ is to be constructed at a
void ratio of 0.8 the borrow pit solid has a void ratio of 1.4.
The volume of soil required to be excavated from the borrow
pit will be
(a) 150000 m³
(b) 200000 m³
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(c) 250000 m³
(d) 300000 m³
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In oven drying method of water content determination, which
of the following water is not removed ?
(a) Capillary water
(b) Hygroscopic and film water
(c) Gravity water
(d) Structural water
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In oven drying method of water content determination, which
of the following water is not removed ?
(a) Capillary water
(b) Hygroscopic and film water
(c) Gravity water
(d) Structural water
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The spacing between two bars in medium size screen ranges
from
(a) 20-30 mm
(b) 20-40 mm
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(c) 10-20 mm
(d) 10-30 mm
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The spacing between two bars in medium size screen ranges
from
(a) 20-30 mm
(b) 20-40 mm
(c) 10-20 mm
(d) 10-30 mm
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The best Coagulant for removing the color of water is
(a) Alum
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(b) Lime
(c) Iron sulphate
(d) Copper sulphate
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The best Coagulant for removing the color of water is
(a) Alum
(b) Lime
(c) Iron sulphate
(d) Copper sulphate
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During the purification of water, if chlorine is applied beyond
the stage of break-point, then the water is called as:
(a) Double chlorinated
(b) Super-chlorinated
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(c) Post chlorinated

(d) Pre-chlorinated
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During the purification of water, if chlorine is applied beyond
the stage of break-point, then the water is called as:
(a) Double chlorinated
(b) Super-chlorinated
(c) Post chlorinated
(d) Pre-chlorinated

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Rate of filtration (Ltr/hr/m²) for Rapid sand filter ranges from
(a) 10 to 100
(b) 3000 to 6000
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(c) 8000 to 10000

(d) 100 to 3000
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Rate of filtration (Ltr/hr/m²) for Rapid sand filter ranges from
(a) 10 to 100
(b) 3000 to 6000
(c) 8000 to 10000
(d) 100 to 3000
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For a hydraulically efficient triangular section the hydraulic
radius, R =
(a) 2 𝟐y
𝒚
(b)
𝟐 𝟐

(c) y/2
(d) y
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For a hydraulically efficient triangular section the hydraulic
radius, R =
(a) 2 𝟐y
𝒚
(b)
𝟐 𝟐

(c) y/2
(d) y
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Air-binding in rapid sand filters is encountered when
(a) There is excessive negative head
(b) The water is subjected to prolonged aeration
(c) The raw water contains dissolved gases
(d) The filter bed comprises largely of coarse sand
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What is the range of soil particle size to apply stokes law?
(a) Greater than 0.2 mm
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(b) Between 0.2 mm to 0.0002 mm

(c) Both 1 and 3
(d) Less than 0.0002 mm
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The road Development Plan for India for the period of 1981
to 2001 is also known as:
(a) Bombay plan
(b) Kanpur plan
(c) Nagpur plan
(d) Lucknow plan
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What is the maximum permissible length of Tractor and
Trailer combination of vehicle permitted in Highway roads of
India as per IRC?
(a) 10 m
(b) 16 m
(c) 18 m
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(d) 20 m
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An engineering survey is proposed in a highway alignment
project. The survey include following stages:
1. Preliminary Survey
2. Reconnaissance
3. Map study
4. Final location & detailed Survey.
The sequential order of the stages in which the engineering
survey is carried out is : (Use Codes 1 to 4 for answering)
(a) 3-2-1-4 (b) 2-3-1-4
(c) 2-1-3-4 (d) 1-3-2-4
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Indian Road congress (IRC) was set up in the year:
(a) 1950
(b) 1978
(c) 1956
(d) 1934
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Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled
by providing
(a) rock-toe
(b) Horizontal blanket
(c) Impervious cut-off
(d) Chimney drain
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Seepage through foundation in an earthen dam is controlled
by providing
(a) rock-toe
(b) Horizontal blanket
(c) Impervious cut-off
(d) Chimney drain
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Which of the following is a rigid dam?
(a) Gravity dam
(b) Earth dam
(c) rock-fill dam
(d) Buttress dam
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Under normal conditions of load and when reservoir is full,
the critical stress will be acting on dam at
(a) Toe
(b) Heel
(c) Middle third
(d) Centre
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The maximum compressive
Under normalstresses occur at heel
conditions of (mostly during
load and reservoir
when emptyis full,
reservoir
condition) or at the toecritical
the (at reservoir fullwill
stress condition) andon
be acting on dam
planes
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the dam.
(a) Toe
∴ For reservoir empty condition maximum compressive force will be at the heel.
(b) Heel
∴ For reservoir full(c) Middle maximum
condition third compressive force will be at the toe of the
dam. (d) Centre
Figure below is the pressure distribution diagram for reservoir full condition:
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The useful storage of water in a reservoir is
(a) between the minimum pool level and maximum pool level
(b) between the normal pool level and maximum pool level
(c) between the river bed and minimum pool level
(d) between the minimum pool level and normal pool level
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The useful storage of water in a reservoir is
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(a) between the minimum pool level and maximum pool level
(b) between the normal pool level and maximum pool level
(c) between the river bed and minimum pool level
(d) between the minimum pool level and normal pool level
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Silt excluders are constructed:
(a) On the river bed downstream of the head regulator
(b) On the river bed upstream of the head regulator
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(c) On the canal bed downstream of the canal head regulator

(d) None of these
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The hydraulic structure which controls the supply to an off-
taking channel from the parent channel is:
(a) Distributary head regulator
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(b) Canal fall

(c) Cross regulator
(d) Canal escape
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The use of rational formula for floods is limited to catchment
of size less than
(a) 5000 km²
(b) 500 km²
(c) 50 km²
(d) 5 km²
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By which of the following formulas can we measure the excess
rainfall?
(a) Excess rainfall = Rainfall - initial basin loss - infiltration
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(b) Excess rainfall = Rainfall + initial basin loss + infiltration

(c) Excess rainfall = Rainfall - initial basin loss × infiltration
(d) Excess rainfall = Rainfall + initial basin loss - infiltration
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Orographic precipitation occurs due to air masses being lifted
to higher altitudes by
(a) the density difference of air masses
(b) a frontal section
(c) presence of mountain barrier
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(d) extratropical cyclones

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Orographic precipitation occurs due to air masses being lifted
to higher altitudes by
(a) the density difference of air masses
(b) a frontal section
(c) presence of mountain barrier
(d) extratropical cyclones
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Water-budget method is used for the determination of lake
evaporation. It is based on
(a) Conservation of mass
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(b) Conservation of energy

(c) Heat transfer
(d) None of these
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Relative humidity is
(a) Something concerned with air conditioning
(b) The ratio of moisture present in air to the capability of air
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to hold maximum moisture

(c) The ratio of actual humidity to absolute humidity
(d) Representative of amount of moisture held in air
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The quantitative statement of the balance water gains and
losses in a certain basin during a specified period of time is
known as which one of the following?
(a) Water budget
A

(b) Hydraulic budget

(c) Groundwater budget
(d) None of the above
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The main design factor of rail is:
(a) Cross section
(b) Weight
(c) Length
(d) Weight per unit length
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A rail is designated by its weight
The main per unit length.
design factorThe various
of rail is: important factors to be considered in
deciding the weight of rail are:
(a) Cross section
1. Speed of Train
(b) Weight
2. The axle load
(c) Length
3. The Gauge of Track
(d) Weight per unit length
4. Type of rails

5. Spacing of sleepers.

For India the ratio of weight of rail in tonnes to the locomotive axle load in tonnes is fixed at 1: 510.
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The sleeper density of a BG track is (n+6). If the length of
one BG rail is 13 m then find the number of sleepers per
1.024 km of track.
(a) 1720
(b) 1497
(c) 1800
(d) 1630
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What is the maximum cant deficiency for a M.G Track?
(a) 80 mm
(b) 40 mm
(c) 50 mm
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(d) 75 mm
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What is the maximum cant deficiency for a M.G Track?
(a) 80 mm
(b) 40 mm
(c) 50 mm
(d) 75 mm
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The primary function of ballast in railways is to:
(a) Conceal and makeup irregularities of sleepers
(b) Prevent growth of vegetation on formation
(c) Provide elasticity
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(d) Maintain the gauge

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Fishplate contains how many fish bolts?
(a) 5
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 3
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Distress Value is _________
(a) when the property is sold at a higher value than market
value
(b) when the property is sold at a lower value than market
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value
(c) when the property is sold at the current market value
(d) when the property remains unsold at any price due to
some reasons
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When the life of a building is over, the demolished materials
(like steel, bricks, etc.) will retrieve a certain value. What is
this value called?
(a) Scrap value
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(b) Book value

(c) Market value
(d) Potential value
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Which of these is a type of fund that is created and set up
purposely for repaying debt?
(a) Emergency fund
(b) Sinking fund
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(c) Equity fund

(d) Special fund
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Capitalized value of property is the product of:
(a) Annual income and interest
(b) Annual income and sinking fund
(c) Annual income and annuity
(d) Annual income and year's purchase
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As per IS-456: 2000, Side face reinforcement shall be provided
along the two faces of a reinforced concrete beam, when the
depth of the web exceeds
(a) 500 mm
(b) 750 mm
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(c) 250 mm
(d) 400 mm
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Lap length is compression shall not be less than:
(a) 15 𝝓
(b) 20 𝝓
(c) 24 𝝓
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(d) 30 𝝓
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Lap lengthofisIScompression
As per clause 26.2.5.1.c shall
456: 2000, the Lapnotlength
be less than: anchorage
including
value of hooks for
(a) bars
15 𝝓 in flexural tension shall be Ld or 30d whichever is
greater.
(b) 20 𝝓
The lap length in compression shall be equal to the development length in
(c) 24 𝝓
compression, calculated as described above but not less than 24φ.
(d) 30 𝝓
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Which one of the following is the correct expression to
estimate the development length of reinforcing bars in general
as per IS 456-2000? ( Symbols and notations carry their usual
meaning)
(a) ∅𝝈𝒔 /(𝟓 𝑻𝒃𝒅)
(b) ∅𝝈𝒔 /(𝟖 𝑻𝒃𝒅)
(c) ∅𝝈𝒔 /(𝟒 𝑻𝒃𝒅)
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(d) ∅𝝈𝒔 /(𝟓. 𝟓 𝑻𝒃𝒅)

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The reduction coefficient of a long RC column with effective
length of 6 m and size 250 x 400 mm is
(a) 0.25
(b) 0.50
(c) 0.75
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(d) 1.00
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The reduction coefficient of a long RC column with effective
length of 6 m and size 250 x 400 mm is
(a) 0.25
(b) 0.50
(c) 0.75
(d) 1.00
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An axially loaded column was designed with lateral ties and
the load carrying capacity was found as 300 kN. If the same
column was designed with helical reinforcement, the load
carrying capacity will be
(a) 300 kN
(b) 315 kN
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(c) 330 kN
(d) 286 kN
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For a square reinforced concrete (RC) column with cross-
section of 300 mm x 300 mm having an effective length of
2500 mm, determine the minimum eccentricity
(a) 15 mm
(b) 30 mm
(c) 20 mm
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(d) None of these

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A rectangular column 300 × 550 mm effective is reinforced
with 4 - 32 mm & 2 - 16 mm diameter bars. Lateral ties of
diameter __________ should be provided at a spacing of ________.
(a) 6 mm, 300 mm
(b) 8 mm, 512 mm
(c) 8 mm, 256 mm
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(d) 6 mm, 256 mm

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What is the Threshold Odor Number (TON), if 180 mL of
odor-free distilled water is required to produce a 200 mL
mixture from a 20 mL odor?
(a) 9
(b) 0.9
(c) 10
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(d) 1
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A city supply of 15000 cubic meters of water per day is
treated with a chlorine dosage of 0.5 ppm. For this purpose,
the requirement of 25% bleaching powder per day would be:
(a) 300 kg
(b) 75 kg
(c) 30 kg
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(d) 750 kg
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The product of [H+] & [OH-] ion concentration in an aqueous
solution is -
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 10-7
(d) 10-14
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The total hardness value obtained from the complete analysis
of water sample was found to be 120 mg/l. If the value of
carbonate hardness is 50 mg/l, the non-carbonate hardness
and alkalinity are, respectively
(a) 170 mg/l and 70 mg/l
(b) 170 mg/l and 50 mg/l
(c)⑰ 70 mg/l and 50 mg/l
(d) 50 mg/l and 70 mg/l
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A city has a population of 10,000 with an area of rapid filter
as 20 m² and an average filtration rate of 4000
litres/hour/m² of the area. What will be the rate of demand?
(a) 158 litres/head day
(b) 125 litres/head/day
(c) 160 litres/head/day
(d) 192 litres/head/day
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On peak hourly demand, what is the maximum daily
consumption for the city which has average daily consumption
of 100,000 m³?
(a) 140000
(b) 170000
(c) 200000
(d) 270000
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A Rectangular beam has b = 250 mm, d = 500 mm, Ast = 3
bars of 20 mm dia, fck = 20 N/mm² and Fe 415 steel are
used. The limit moment capacity of the beam is:
(a) 4.433 × 10⁸ N.mm
(b) 3.433 × 10⁸ N.mm
(c) 1.725 × 10⁸ N.mm
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(d) 2.433 × 10⁸ N.mm

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A Rectangular beam has b = 250 mm, d = 500 mm, Ast = 3
bars of 20 mm dia, fck = 20 N/mm² and Fe 415 steel are
used. The limit moment capacity of the beam is:
(a) 4.433 × 10⁸ N.mm
(b) 3.433 × 10⁸ N.mm
(c) 1.725 × 10⁸ N.mm
(d) 2.433 × 10⁸ N.mm
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A rectangular RCC beam having breadth 200 mm and effective
depth 280 mm, was cast with Fe 415 steel, What is the
minimum area of tension reinforcement?
(a) 115 mm²
(b) 207 mm²
(c) 150 mm²
(d) 135 mm²
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An isolated ‘T' beam is used on walkway. The beam is simply
supported with an effective span of 6m. Effective width of
flange for shown figure is
(a) 900 mm
(b) 1100 mm
(c) 1260 mm
(d) 1260 mm
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An isolated ‘T' beam is used on walkway. The beam is simply
supported with an effective span of 6m. Effective width of
flange for shown figure is
(a) 900 mm
(b) 1100 mm
(c) 1260 mm
(d) 1260 mm
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In an RC beam main reinforcement consists of 16 mm bars,
and the coarse aggregate size used is 20 mm. The horizontal
distance between two parallel reinforcing bars should not be
less than
(a) 16 mm
(b) 20 mm
(c) 21 mm
(d) 25 mm
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Clear span, effective depth and support width of a simple
supported beam are 2 m, 180 mm and 200 mm respectively.
Calculate the effective span of the beam.
(a) 2000 mm
(b) 2200 mm
(c) 2180 mm
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(d) 2380 mm
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Least count of a theodolite is _________
(a) 1 minute
(b) 30 minutes
(c) 1 degree
(d) 20 seconds
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Which of the following is used to specify the size of a
theodolite?
(a) Diameter of the lower plate
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(b) Diameter of the vertical circle

(c) Telescope length
(d) Diameter of the upper plate
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Spire test in used is permanent adjustment of theodolite for:-
(a) adjusting the plate levels
(b) adjusting the line of sight
(c) adjusting the vertical axis
(d) adjustment of horizontal axis
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Which of the following scales is the largest one?
(a) 1:45000
(b) 1 cm = 40 m
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(c) 1 cm = 40 km
(d) R.F. = 1/300000
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The survey, in which the curvature of earth is ignored, is
called as:
(a) Plane survey
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(b) Geodetic survey

(c) Geological survey
(d) Aerial survey
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For a well conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than -
(a) 20°
(b) 30°
(c) 45°
(d) 60°
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Which of the following is not a non-destructive method of
testing concrete?
(a) Rebound test
(b) Radioactive penetration method
(c) Soundness test
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(d) Dynamic or vibration test

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Plasticizers and superplasticizers are used to
𝑾
(a) Reduce 𝑪
ratio
(b) Increase workability
(c) Increase strength
(d) All of the above
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Tensile strength of concrete is found out using:
(a) CTM
(b) Gradual tensile test
(c) Split tensile test
(d) Radial tensile test
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Flexural tensile Tensile
strengthstrength
test: of concrete is found out using:
(a) CTM
Modulus of rupture indicates the Flexural tensile strength.
In order to find the modulus
(b) Gradual of rupture
tensile test beam size 15 cm× 15 cm× 70 cm is
prepared. (c) Split tensile test
Then beam is subjected to a two-point load and magnitude at which it
shows the sign (d) Radial tensile test
of failure is note down and find the modulus of rupture.

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Separation of coarse aggregates from mortar during
transportation is known
(a) Bleeding
(b) Creeping
(c) Segregation
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(d) Shrinkage
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What is the bottom diameter (mm) of the standard mould
used in slump test of the concrete?
(a) 50
(b) 100
(c) 150
(d) 200
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What is the effect on setting of cement when stored in warm
room as compared to cold room?
(a) It sets slowly
(b) It sets quickly
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(c) No change
(d) No strength development
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The size of cubical mould for testing compressive strength of
cement shall be
(a) 150 mm
(b) 100 mm
(c) 70.6 mm
(d) 50 mm
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A very small amount of is useful in making sound cement. If
it is in excess, it causes the cement to become unsound.
(a) Iron oxide
(b) Silica
(c) Sulphur
B

(d) Alkali
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For under-water construction _____ cement is used.
(a) Portland pozzolona
(b) Ordinary Portland
(c) Expansive
(d) Quick setting
A
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The flakiness of aggregate has the following effect on the
strength of the concrete in which it is used:
(a) Increases strength
(b) Does not affect the strength
(c) Decreases the strength
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(d) Decreases the soundness

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The stone whose crushing strength is maximum is
(a) Granite
(b) Chalk
(c) Slate
(d) Marble
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The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or
to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as -
(a) Quarrying of stones
(b) Blasting of stones
(c) Seasoning of stones
(d) Dressing of stones
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Which types of aggregates are best suitable for concrete
strength and durability?
(a) Poorly graded aggregates
(b) Uniformly graded aggregates
(c) Well graded aggregates
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(d) Gap graded aggregates

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Quick lime on reaction with water gives -
(a) Calcium carbonate
(b) Calcium hydroxide
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(c) None of these

(d) calcium oxide
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The percentage of impurities in fat lime is less than
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 15%
(d) 50%
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A mortar for which both cement and lime are mixed is called
(a) Lime mortar
(b) Cement-lime mortar
(c) Gauged mortar
(d) Hydraulic mortar
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Consider the following statements about lime:
1. Calcination of limestone results in quick lime.
2. Lime produced from pure variety of chalk is hydraulic lime.
3. Hydrated lime is obtained by treating quick lime with
water.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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Lime concrete is prepared by using aggregate and as binding
material.
(a) Slaked lime
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(b) Quick lime

(c) Mixture of quick lime and cement
(d) Lime stone powder
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The quick lime as it comes from kiln is called ______.
(a) Milk lime
(b) Hydraulic lime
(c) Lump lime
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(d) Hydrated lime

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Which of the following defect appears due to presences of
alkalies in the bricks?
(a) Bloating
(b) Black core
(c) Cracks
(d) Efflorescence
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Give below brick form is classified as _________
(a) Queen closer
(b) King closer
(c) Bevelled closer
(d) Mitred closer
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The bricks are burnt in a kiln, which is circular in shape,
constructed above the ground and maintained operational
even during the rainy season. Such a kiln is called:
(a) Bull's trench kiln
(b) Hoffman's kiln
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(c) Tunnel kiln

(d) Intermittent kiln
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The ingredient of brick earth enabling the brick to retain
their shape is
(a) Alumina
(b) Silica
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(c) Iron
(d) Magnesia
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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The shape factor for circular section is ________.
(a) 1.2
(b) 1.7
(c) 1.8
(d) 1.5
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The shape factor for circular section is ________.
(a) 1.2
(b) 1.7
(c) 1.8
(d) 1.5
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The deflection at centre of simply supported beam of span L,
subjected to concentrated load W at mid span is-
𝑾𝑳𝟑
(a) 𝟒𝟖𝑬𝑰

𝑾𝑳𝟐
(b) 𝟒𝟖𝑬𝑰

𝑾𝑳𝟐
(c) 𝟏𝟔𝑬𝑰

𝑾𝑳𝟑
(d)
𝟏𝟔𝑬𝑰
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The deflection at centre of simply supported beam of span L,
subjected to concentrated load W at mid span is-
𝑾𝑳𝟑
(a) 𝟒𝟖𝑬𝑰

𝑾𝑳𝟐
(b) 𝟒𝟖𝑬𝑰

𝑾𝑳𝟐
(c) 𝟏𝟔𝑬𝑰

𝑾𝑳𝟑
(d)
𝟏𝟔𝑬𝑰
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A shear key is provide in a retaining wall to avoid
(a) Sliding
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(b) Overturning
(c) Buckling
(d) Bending
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If the depth of actual neutral axis in a beam is more than te depth
of critical neutral axis, the beam is called:
(a) Balanced beam
(b) Under reinforced
(c) Over reinforced beam
(d) None of these
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The characteristics strength of concrete is defined as that
compressive strength below which not more than
(a) 10% of results fail
(b) 5% of results fail
(c) 3% of results fail
(d) 1% of results fail
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As per BIS code, the acceptable indoor noise level in libraries is:
(a) 65 dB
(b) 30 dB
(c) 45 dB
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(d) 75 dB
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As per BIS code, the acceptable indoor noise level in libraries is:
(a) 65 dB
(b) 30 dB
(c) 45 dB
(d) 75 dB
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In self cleansing velocity
(a) Solid particles get settled at the bottom
(b) Solid particles will float on surface
(c) Solid along with water move at very high speed
(d) Solid particles will remain in suspension
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The sewer which collects sewage directly from the house is called
as __________.
(a) Submain sewer
(b) Lateral sewer
(c) Combined sewer
(d) Trunk sewer
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The efficiency of disinfection by chlorine, in water treatment,
increases by:
(a) Decrease in time of contact
(b) Decrease in temperature of water
(c) Increase in temperature of water
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(d) None of above

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In continuous flow sedimentation tank the quantity of water
passing per hour (or per day) per unit horizontal area is known
as:
(a) Overflow rate
Nat
(b) Both overflow rate and surface loading
(c) Surface loading
(d) Flowing through period
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Sleeper density in India is normally kept as:-
(Where M = rail length in m)
(a) M + 4 to M + 7
(b) M to M + 2
(c) M + 8 to M + 10
(d) M
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Flakiness index and Elongation index test is not applicable to
aggregate sizes smaller than:
(a) 10 mm
(b) 6.3 mm
(c) 12.5 mm
(d) 15 mm
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In a barrage, the crest level is kept
(a) High with large gate
(b) Low with large gate
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(c) High with no gate

(d) Low with no gate

In case of barrage the crest is kept at low level and ponding

up of river for diversion is accomplished primarily by means
of gates.
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Side slope canals are arranged _________ to contour
(a) At right angle

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(b) At 45° angle
(c) At 65° angle
(d) Parallel
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Observed N-value of an SPT test is 21. The N-value after correcting
for dilatancy is
(a) 18
(b) 21
(c) 19
(d) 15
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The minimum number of observation wells required, to
determine the permeability of a stratum in the field by a pumping
test is:
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
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Calculate the cost of construction using the plinth area method
when the plinth area and plinth area rate of a plot are 10 m² and
Rs. 1,000/- per m².
(a) Rs. 10,000
(b) Rs. 20,000
(c) Rs. 25,000
(d) Rs. 15,000
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What is the unit of measurement used for expansion joint work in
concrete?
(a) m
(b) m²
(c) kg
(d) m³
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The recommended moisture content for interior wood such as
door is:
(a) 6-12%
(b) 13-18%
(c) 19-22%
(d) 2-5%
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Excess of silica in brick earth results in:-
(a) Cracking and warping of bricks
(b) Loss of cohesion
(c) Enhancing the impermeability
(d) None of the above
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When excess water in the concrete mix comes out causing small
pores, it is called:
(a) Drip
(b) Creep
(c) Bleeding
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(d) Scaling
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If the aggregate cement ratio of a concrete mix is increased:
A. The workability of concrete increases.
B. The workability of concrete decreases.
Identify the correct statement:
(a) Statement A is true B is false
(b) Statement B is true A is false
(c) Both statements are false
(d) Both statements are true
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The usual percentage of lime (CaO) in cement ranges from:
(a) 17-25%
(b) 60-67%
(c) 50-60%
(d) 5-10%
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Which of the following is a sedimentary rock?
(a) Slate
(b) Granite
(c) Kankar
(d) Marble
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The measured length of a village road with a 20 m chain was
found to be 250 m. What is the true length of the road if the chain
length was 20 cm too long?
(a) 255.5 m
(b) 249.8 m
(c) 252.5 m
(d) 245.5 m
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