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2501.

Due to pertubation of the orbit, satellite orbit parameters are frequently updated on measurements carried out by its

A. six ground stations
B. five ground stations
C. four ground stations
D. three ground stations
Answer» C. four ground stations
Discussion
2502.

Which one of the following errors is produced by platform characteristics of the sensor ?

A. altitude variation
B. altitude
C. orbit drift
D. All of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
2503.

The spectral region of the electromagnetic radiation which passes through the atmosphere without much attenuation is known as:

A. ozone hole
B. atmospheric window
C. ozone window
D. black hole
Answer» C. ozone window
Discussion
2504.

F.S.L. of a canal at its head with respect to parent channel is kept

A. at the same level
B. 15 cm lower
C. 15 cm higher
D. none of these.
Answer» C. 15 cm higher
Discussion
2505.

Littoral drift

A. is the raised line of sand, parallel to the sea coast
B. is the slow movement of surface water at sea caused by the wind
C. is a current parallel to the shore, caused due to tangential component of the wind
D. is a current perpendicular to the shore line caused due to wind.
Answer» D. is a current perpendicular to the shore line caused due to wind.
Discussion
2506.

The remote sensing techniques applied for the earth's surface features, is generally confined to the following wave lengths :

A. 0.4 to 1.3, 1.5 to 1.8, 2.2 to 2.6 m
B. 2.2 to 2.6, 3.0 to 3.6, 4.2 to 5.0 m
C. 4.2 to 5.0, 7.0 to 15.0 m and 1 cm to 30 cm
D. All of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
2507.

Which one of the following land marks on the coast line must be depicted on hydrographic maps ?

A. shore line
B. light houses
C. church spires
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2508.

The shore line survey includes :

A. depicting the shore line
B. depicting the prominent details on shore line
C. depicting the high water line
D. depicting the low water line
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2509.

In a wet dock system,

A. minimum required depth of water for the vessels is maintained
B. entrance locks are provided with massive gates
C. the locks of dock gate are operated by means of heavy bascule bridges and connected machinery
D. the cost of construction is quite heavy
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2510.

The important component of a sea port is

A. terminal buildings
B. the docks
C. the harbour
D. all of these.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2511.

For location of soundings a range and one angle from the shore involves the following operations. Which one is correct ?

A. A range line is established
B. The first and the last soundings and every tenth soundings are fixed by angular observations
C. The intermediate soundings are fixed by the time intervals
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2512.

The width of the entrances of the harbours is restricted to

A. 100 m
B. 125 m
C. 150 m
D. 180 m
Answer» E.
Discussion
2513.

Repetitive observations of the same area at equal interval of time, are useful to monitor the dynamic phenomena :

A. Cloud evolution
B. Vegetative cover
C. Snow cover
D. Forest fires
E. All of these
Answer» F.
Discussion
2514.

PERT analysis is based on

A. optimistic time
B. pessimistic time
C. most likely time
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2515.

The normal altitude of GPS satellite is about

A. 16, 200 km
B. 20, 200 km
C. 24, 400 km
D. 36, 100 km
Answer» C. 24, 400 km
Discussion
2516.

Identification of crops is affected by:

A. the spectral characteristics of the sensor
B. the spatial characteristics of the sensor
C. the radio metric characteristics of the sensor
D. All of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
2517.

The main advantage of line organisation, is :

A. effective command and control
B. defined responsibilities at all levels
C. rigid discipline in the organisation
D. ability of quick decision at all levels
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2518.

For completion of a project, the critical path of the network represents

A. minimum time
B. maximum time
C. maximum cost
D. minimum cost.
Answer» B. maximum time
Discussion
2519.

In CPM analysis,

A. emphasis is given to activities
B. uncertainties are not allowed
C. activities are represented by arrows
D. beginning and end of an activity, are denoted by nodes
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2520.

The final selection of a construction site, is done by

A. departmental representative or user
B. local civil authority representative
C. representative of engineer authority
D. representative of administration
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2521.

PERT is

A. an analytic in concept
B. limited of event oriented diagrams
C. used for research and development projects
D. based on three time estimates for activities linking up two events
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2522.

Residential buildings are treated as

A. light construction
B. heavy construction
C. industrial construction
D. private construction.
Answer» B. heavy construction
Discussion
2523.

The first stage of a construction, is

A. preparation of estimate
B. survey of the site
C. initiation of proposal
D. preparation of tender
E. allotment of funds.
Answer» D. preparation of tender
Discussion
2524.

The critical activity has

A. maximum float
B. minimum float
C. zero float
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
Discussion
2525.

Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds

A. 2.0%
B. 2.5%
C. 4.0%
D. 5.0%
Answer» E.
Discussion
2526.

The following item of earth work is not measured separately.

A. Setting out of works
B. Site clearence
C. dead men
D. Steps in deep exavaction
E. All the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2527.

While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

A. Metre for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square metres for volume
D. Kilogram for weight
E. Litre for capacity
Answer» F.
Discussion
2528.

The slope of the oultet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept

A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer» E.
Discussion
2529.

The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to

A. 100%
B. 75%
C. 50%
D. 25%
Answer» D. 25%
Discussion
2530.

The cross-section of a road partly in banking and partly in cutting is shown in the given figure. The area of the shaded portion is

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-76-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-76-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-76-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-76-4.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/estimating-and-costing/17-23-76-2.png">
Discussion
2531.

Consider the following statements regarding the satellite imaging :1. The satellite orbit is fixed in the inertial space2. During successive across-track imaging, the earth rotates beneath the sensor3. The satellite images a skewed area Which one of the following statements is/are correct ?

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 2
Answer» B. 1, 3
Discussion
2532.

If flying height of a spacecraft is H, the length of air base is B and the parallax difference between two points is dp, then the difference in height

A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/elements-of-remote-sensing/19-27-99-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/elements-of-remote-sensing/19-27-99-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/elements-of-remote-sensing/19-27-99-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/elements-of-remote-sensing/19-27-99-4u.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/elements-of-remote-sensing/19-27-99-2.png">
Discussion
2533.

In GPS, receivers are used are ;

A. electronic clocks
B. atomic clocks
C. quartz clocks
D. mechanical clocks
Answer» D. mechanical clocks
Discussion
2534.

Which one of the following statement is incorrect regarding the electromagnetic radiation?

A. These are produced by the motion of electric charge
B. The oscillation of charged particles sets up changing electric fields.
C. The changing electric fields induce the changing magnetic fields in the surrounding medium.
D. None of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
2535.

Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m
B. Length of long wall out-to-out is 6.80 m
C. Length of short walls in-to-in is 3.20 m
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2536.

Size, capacity and materials need be specified for

A. Bib-cocks
B. Stop-cocks
C. Ferrules
D. Ball valves
E. All the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2537.

The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per mazdoor per day is

A. 1.00 cubic meter
B. 2.00 cubic meter
C. 3.00 cubic meter
D. 4.00 cubic meter
Answer» D. 4.00 cubic meter
Discussion
2538.

Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to

A. Main soil pipe
B. Bottom of P trap W.C.
C. Top of P trap W.C.
D. Side of water closet.
Answer» D. Side of water closet.
Discussion
2539.

Carpet area does not include the area of

A. the walls along with doors and other openings
B. verandah, corridor and passage
C. bath room and lavatory
D. kitchen and pantry
E. All the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2540.

The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called

A. Master trap
B. Intercepting trap
C. Interception manhole
D. Intercepterchamber
E. All the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2541.

Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building

A. Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item
B. The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building
C. The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2542.

The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest

A. 0.25 kg
B. 0.50 kg
C. 0.75 kg
D. 1.00 kg
E. 5 kg
Answer» E. 5 kg
Discussion
2543.

The main disadvantage of line organisation, is

A. rigid structure
B. extraordinary delay in communications
C. top level executions over work
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2544.

Pre-tender stage requires

A. acquisition of land
B. selection of site
C. formalisation of alignment of work
D. formalisation of designs and preparation of estimate
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2545.

In sun light, water rich in phytoplanktons appears :

A. red
B. green
C. brown
D. blue
Answer» C. brown
Discussion
2546.

The semi-infinite snow albedo is proportional to the square root of the grain radius :

A. in the 0.2 to 0.4 m wave length region
B. in the 0.4 to 0.8 m wave length region
C. in the 0.8 to 1.2 m wave length
D. None of these
Answer» C. in the 0.8 to 1.2 m wave length
Discussion
2547.

Depending upon the nature of the targeted object and the wave length of the electromagnetic radiation incident on it, the radiation gets :

A. reflected
B. absorbed
C. re-radiated
D. transmitted through
E. All of these
Answer» F.
Discussion
2548.

An event is indicated on the network by a number enclosed in

A. a circle
B. a square
C. a triangle
D. an ellipse
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2549.

While scheduling a project by C.P.M.

A. a project is divided into various activities
B. required time for each activity is established
C. sequence of various activities is made according to their importance
D. net work is drawn by connecting the activities and the events
E. All the above.
Answer» F.
Discussion
2550.

For the network shown in the given figure, the expected time for the activity

A. 1-2 is 4
B. 2-3 is 7
C. 3-4 is 8
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion