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This section includes 5814 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2601. |
Berms are provided in canals if these are |
| A. | fully in excavation |
| B. | partly in excavtion and partly in embankment |
| C. | fully in embankment |
| D. | All the above. |
| Answer» C. fully in embankment | |
| 2602. |
A passive sensor uses : |
| A. | sun as the source of energy |
| B. | flash light as a source of energy |
| C. | its own source of energy |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. flash light as a source of energy | |
| 2603. |
The infrared portion of EMR lies between |
| A. | 0.4 - 0.7 m |
| B. | 0.5 mm to lm |
| C. | 0.7 - 1.3 m |
| D. | 0.7 to 14 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2604. |
Who coined the term, 'Remote sensing'. |
| A. | Evelyn L. Pruitt, a geographer |
| B. | Gaspard Felix Tournachon, a French scientist |
| C. | Wilbur Wright, an Italian sciencist |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Gaspard Felix Tournachon, a French scientist | |
| 2605. |
For C band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Doppler band width of 1300 Hz, the coherence length lcoh is: |
| A. | 130 km |
| B. | 230 km |
| C. | 250 km |
| D. | 500 km |
| Answer» C. 250 km | |
| 2606. |
For interpolation of satellite data used for monitoring dynamic changes that occure on the earth surface, the most suitable orbit for the satellite is : |
| A. | circular orbit |
| B. | sun-synchronous orbit |
| C. | near polar orbit |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. near polar orbit | |
| 2607. |
The altitudinal distance of a geostationary satelite from the earth is about: |
| A. | 26, 000 km |
| B. | 30, 000 km |
| C. | 36, 000 km |
| D. | 44, 000 km |
| Answer» D. 44, 000 km | |
| 2608. |
For obtaining accurate distance of the satellite |
| A. | the GPS receiver slides its codes backwards until it synchronises with the satellite signals |
| B. | the signal arrival time is corrected for tropospheric and ionospheric delays |
| C. | the carrier phase measurement technique is adopted |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 2609. |
The main functional blocks of a mul-tispectral scanner (MSS) are given below :1. Video processor2. Dispersive system3. Detector4. Signal conditioner5. Collecting opticsWhich one of the following sequences is correct? |
| A. | 1, 4, 5, 3, 2 |
| B. | 5, 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| C. | 5, 2, 3, 1, 4 |
| D. | 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 | |
| 2610. |
GPS has been widely recognized as accurate, fast and cost-effective method for the following: |
| A. | Collection of the geographic coordinate data used in GIS |
| B. | for movement of navigation |
| C. | For determination of precise orbit and altitude of low earth orbiting satellites |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2611. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | GIS technology is the same as traditional mapping |
| B. | GIS technology is a tool box for processing maps and fundamental concepts for spatial measurement |
| C. | GIS technology contains analytic capabilities for overlaying maps |
| D. | GIS technology is capable to study the environmental surrondings |
| Answer» B. GIS technology is a tool box for processing maps and fundamental concepts for spatial measurement | |
| 2612. |
With the increase of turbidity, the muddy water appears brown due to the shift of the upward radiance peak towards : |
| A. | red |
| B. | green |
| C. | yellow |
| D. | blue |
| Answer» B. green | |
| 2613. |
'A time varying magnetic field produces an electric field'. This phenomenon is known as |
| A. | Newton's law |
| B. | Kirchofflaw |
| C. | Ampere Maxwell law |
| D. | Faraday's law |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2614. |
Remote sensing techniques are being usefully employed for the purpose of: |
| A. | improving natural resource management |
| B. | land use |
| C. | protection of the environment |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2615. |
Which one of the following can travel through empty space : |
| A. | sound waves |
| B. | water waves |
| C. | electromagnetic waves |
| D. | spring waves |
| Answer» D. spring waves | |
| 2616. |
The information system is the chain of the following operations, 1. Collection of data2. Planning the observations3. Analysis of data4. Decision making process Which one of the chains is correct ? |
| A. | 4, 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1, 4 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| Answer» C. 3, 2, 1, 4 | |
| 2617. |
A remote sensor photographic camera : |
| A. | responses spectrum up to about 0.9 |
| B. | does not cover short wave IR region |
| C. | does not cover thermal IR region |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2618. |
Pick up the correct statement from to following: |
| A. | For complete temporal coherence, the waves must be mono chromatic. |
| B. | For spatial coherence, the phase difference between two points in space is constant with time. |
| C. | Superposition of the coherent waves produce interference |
| D. | With 0 phase difference, the constructive interference takes place. |
| E. | All of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2619. |
Pick up the incorrect statement regarding the optical infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum from the following : |
| A. | visible region, 0.4 m - 0.7 m |
| B. | short wave infrared region, 0.7 m - 1.5 m |
| C. | near infrared region, 1.5 m - 3.0 m |
| D. | microwave infrared region, 3.0 m - 8.0 m |
| Answer» C. near infrared region, 1.5 m - 3.0 m | |
| 2620. |
The energy transported by the electromagnetic wave is proportional to : |
| A. | the altitude of the wave |
| B. | the square of the altitude of the wave |
| C. | the cube of the altitude of the wave |
| D. | the square roof of the amplitude |
| Answer» C. the cube of the altitude of the wave | |
| 2621. |
"All bodies at temperatures above absolute zero degree emit electromagnetic radiation at different wave length", is known as: |
| A. | Plank's law |
| B. | Planktan's law |
| C. | Lambert's cosine law |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Planktan's law | |
| 2622. |
In which part of the reflective optical infrared region, the effect of multiple leaves in vegetation canopy is maximum ? |
| A. | The near-IR (0.7 - 1.3 m) region |
| B. | The visible (0.4 - 0.7 m) region |
| C. | The short wave IR (1.3 - 2.7 m) region |
| D. | In all the above region |
| Answer» B. The visible (0.4 - 0.7 m) region | |
| 2623. |
The variation of atmospheric potential is caused due to : |
| A. | difference in temperature over the surface of the earth |
| B. | change in the density of air |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | neither (a) nor (b). |
| Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b). | |
| 2624. |
The floating mooring does not require |
| A. | cables |
| B. | anchors |
| C. | bollard |
| D. | buoy. |
| Answer» D. buoy. | |
| 2625. |
In tropical regions, |
| A. | the surface gets heated more effectively than the arctic areas |
| B. | after heating, the air becomes lighter and is displaced by cool air from the polar regions |
| C. | the rising tropical air flows towards the polar region in the upper strata |
| D. | all of the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2626. |
If a seller recovers his capital along with accumulated compensating interest not in one single lumpsum payment but in periodical equal payments, over time : |
| A. | Capital Recovery Annuity fs availed |
| B. | Present work Annuity is availed |
| C. | Sinking Fund Annuity is availed |
| D. | Sinking Fund Annuity is availed |
| Answer» B. Present work Annuity is availed | |
| 2627. |
The financial analysis : |
| A. | helps a share holder to compare the expected return on his investment in the firm against the expected return from other alternative investment. |
| B. | helps a bank to know the financial position of the firm for granting a loan to the firm. |
| C. | helps to judge the success of the firm's financial plans. |
| D. | All of these. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2628. |
Pick up the correct statement regarding financial statement analysis from the following. |
| A. | Final analysis always involves the use of various financial statements i.e., balance sheet and income statement. |
| B. | The balance sheet is the summary of assests, liabilities and owner's equity of business at a point in time. |
| C. | The income statement is the summary of revenues and expenses of a firm over a particular period of time. |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2629. |
In the cash flow diagram shown in the given figure |
| A. | The first disbursement occurs at the end of year 2 |
| B. | The second disbursement occurs at the end of year 4 |
| C. | The first receipt occurs at the end of year 1 |
| D. | The second receipt occurs at the end of year 3 |
| E. | All of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2630. |
The construction manager uses the estimate of the project |
| A. | to tell the owner of the project to take his/her financial decision. |
| B. | to advise the architect/engineer regarding design cost parameter especially in value engineering analysis. |
| C. | to develop bids on the project. |
| D. | to control the project during its construction. |
| E. | All of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2631. |
The salient feature of functional organisation is |
| A. | strict adherence to specifications |
| B. | separation of planning and design part |
| C. | each individual maintains functional efficiency |
| D. | work is properly planned and distributed |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2632. |
Liquidity ratios are used : |
| A. | to measure a firms ability to meet short-cut obligations. |
| B. | to compare short term obligations to short-term resources available to meet these obligations. |
| C. | to obtain much insight into the present cash solvency of the firm and the firm's ability to remain solvent in the event of adversity. |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2633. |
Critical path lies along the activities having total float |
| A. | positive |
| B. | negative |
| C. | zero |
| D. | same. |
| Answer» D. same. | |
| 2634. |
Critical path method |
| A. | is an improvement upon bar chart method |
| B. | provides a realistic approach to daily problems |
| C. | avoids delays which are very common in bar charts |
| D. | was invented by Morgan R. Walker of Dupot and James E. Kalley or Remington U.S.A. in 1957 |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2635. |
Site order book is used for recording |
| A. | instructions by the executive engineers |
| B. | construction measurements |
| C. | issue of store equipments |
| D. | names of the casual labour. |
| Answer» B. construction measurements | |
| 2636. |
The time which results in the leasi, possible construction cost of an activity, is known |
| A. | normal time |
| B. | slow time |
| C. | crash time |
| D. | standard time. |
| Answer» C. crash time | |
| 2637. |
Power stations are generally treated as |
| A. | light construction |
| B. | heavy construction |
| C. | industrial construction |
| D. | electrical construction. |
| Answer» D. electrical construction. | |
| 2638. |
Bar charts are suitable for |
| A. | minor works |
| B. | major works |
| C. | large projects |
| D. | all the Above. |
| Answer» B. major works | |
| 2639. |
Railway projects are treated as |
| A. | light construction |
| B. | heavy construction |
| C. | industrial construction |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. industrial construction | |
| 2640. |
A goiden rule for the procurement of construction stones, suggests |
| A. | 100% at the site |
| B. | 67% at the site and 33% under procurement |
| C. | 50% at the site and 50% under procurement |
| D. | 33% at the site and 67% under procurement |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. 50% at the site and 50% under procurement | |
| 2641. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following with regards to C.P.M. network analysis of projects |
| A. | Earliest occurrence time of the event from which the activity arrow' originates, is called earliest start time of the activity |
| B. | Earliest occurrence time of the event from which the activity arrow originates plus the duration of the activity, is called earliest finish time of the activity |
| C. | The latest occurrence time of the node of which the activity arrow terminates minus the duration of the activity, is called latest start time |
| D. | The latest occurrence time for the node at which the activity arrow terminates, is called latest finish time |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2642. |
Which one of the following represents an event ? |
| A. | concrete cured |
| B. | fixing of door |
| C. | plastering of walls |
| D. | selecting sites |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» B. fixing of door | |
| 2643. |
The cross-sections for a highway is taken at |
| A. | right angle to the centre line |
| B. | 30 metres apart |
| C. | intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient |
| D. | the starting end points of the curves |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2644. |
According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is |
| A. | 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm |
| B. | 25 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm |
| C. | 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm |
| D. | 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm |
| Answer» D. 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm | |
| 2645. |
The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following: |
| A. | Collapsible gates with rails |
| B. | Rolling shutters |
| C. | Expanded metal wire netting |
| D. | M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2646. |
The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended |
| A. | 100 mm |
| B. | 150 mm |
| C. | 200 mm |
| D. | 175 mm |
| Answer» C. 200 mm | |
| 2647. |
The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the given figure for a total length of 5 metres @ Rs. 450% cum, is |
| A. | Rs. 400 |
| B. | Rs. 425 |
| C. | Rs. 450 |
| D. | Rs. 500 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 500 | |
| 2648. |
The value of 'B' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is : |
| A. | 45 cm |
| B. | 50 cm |
| C. | 30 cm |
| D. | 25 cm |
| Answer» B. 50 cm | |
| 2649. |
The rate of an item of work depends on |
| A. | Specifications of works |
| B. | Specifications of materials |
| C. | Proportion of mortar |
| D. | Method of construction |
| E. | All the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 2650. |
A perfectly black body : |
| A. | is a diffuse emitter |
| B. | absorbs all the radiations of every wave lengths |
| C. | emits power of every wave length |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |