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This section includes 1888 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In the schematic flownet shown in the given figure the hydraulic potential at point is |
| A. | 5 m of water |
| B. | 12 m of water |
| C. | 15 m of water |
| D. | 25 m of water |
| Answer» C. 15 m of water | |
| 2. |
A 4-hour rainfall in a catchment of 250 km produces rainfall depths of 6.2 cm and 5.0 cm in successive 2-hour unit periods. Assuming the φ index of the soil to be 1.2 cm/hour, the run-off volume in ha-m will be |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 1600 |
| D. | 2200 |
| Answer» D. 2200 | |
| 3. |
Consider the following statements :The critical path in a network plan of a project1. helps in planning efficient time schedule2. indicates the shortest path in time3. helps in crashing the project judiciously4. helps in encouraging discipline in execution.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 4. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?1. Alpha iron....non magnetic2. Beta iron....strongly magnetic3. Gamma iron....non-magnetic and capable of dissolving carbon.4. Delta iron....non-magnetic and absorbs very little carbon.Select the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 5. |
The height of a hydraulic jump in a stilling pool was found to be 10 cm in a model with / = 36. The prototype jump height would be |
| A. | 0.6 m |
| B. | 3.6 m |
| C. | 21.6m |
| D. | indeterminable for want of adequate data |
| Answer» C. 21.6m | |
| 6. |
Consider the following statementsThe main reinforcement in the counterfort in a counterfort retaining wall of R.C.C is provided on the :1. inclined face in front of counterfort.2. bottom face in. back counterfort.3. inclined face in back counterfort.4. bottom face in front counterfort.Select the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 7. |
In the riveted connection shown in the given figure, the rivets subjected to maximum stress would include |
| A. | and |
| B. | and |
| C. | and |
| D. | and |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Approximate ratio of the permeabilities of two clean soils having = 0.6 mm and = 0.3 mm is |
| A. | 4.0 |
| B. | 3.75 |
| C. | 4.25 |
| D. | 3.5 |
| Answer» B. 3.75 | |
| 9. |
Which of the following statements about design period are true ?1. It is concerned with economy of investment.2. It takes into account aspects like life of durability and ease or difficulty of capacity increase of installations.3. It considers the frequency of occurrence of extremes of river flow.4. It is concerned with estimating future requirements.Select the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 10. |
A bar , 4 cm is diameter and 4 m long is rigidly fixed at its ends. A torque of 12000 kg/cm is applied at a section of the bar, one metre from end . The fixing coupled and (in kg. cm) at the supports and will be respectively |
| A. | 9000, 6000 |
| B. | 3000, 9000 |
| C. | 6000, 9000 |
| D. | 9000, 3000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Consider the following assumptions of Bowditch method :1. Angular measurements are more precise than linear measurements.2. Linear measurements are more prescise than angular measurements.3. Erros in linear measurements are proportional to .4. Correction to latitude or departure of any side = Total error in (or ) x Length of that side / Perimeter of traverse.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 12. |
The displacement of a particle undergoing rectilinear motion along the -axis is given by = 2- 21 + 60 + 6 (m)The acceleration of the particle when its velocity is zero, is |
| A. | 36 m/s |
| B. | ± 18 m/s |
| C. | 9 m/s |
| D. | - 9 m/s |
| Answer» C. 9 m/s | |
| 13. |
For stream function ψ = 3 - , the magnitude of velocity at the point (2, 1) is |
| A. | 12.37 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 13 |
| D. | 13.5 |
| Answer» B. 12 | |
| 14. |
Consider the following statements about provision of sag rods :1. Sag rods reduce span length of purlin in the weak direction.2. Sag rods are installed in the plane of the roof.3. Ridge purlin is subject to vertical components of sag rods on either side of slope.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 15. |
A section of a flitched beam is shown in the given figure. The main role of the steel plate placed between the two timber sections is to |
| A. | increase the axial resistance of the section |
| B. | increase and density |
| C. | increase shear and bending resistance of the section |
| D. | avoid development of shear stress in the two timber sections |
| Answer» D. avoid development of shear stress in the two timber sections | |
| 16. |
A velocity field with no components in the and directions is given by = 6 + 2 +The acceleration along the -direction at a point (3, 1, 2), at time 2, is |
| A. | 8 units |
| B. | 16 units |
| C. | 28 units |
| D. | 36 units |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Consider the following statements :The disease of dry not in timber is caused by :1. complete submergence in water.2. alternate wet and dry condition.3. lack of ventilation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 18. |
Which of the following data would be required for the design of progressive type computerised traffic signal system in a series of intersection on a busy street ?1. Volume of fast moving traffic 2. Volume of pedestrain traffic3. Volume of slow traffic 4. Approach speed of fast moving traffic.Select the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, and 5 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3, and 5 | |
| 19. |
Which of the following measures are resorted to for strengthening masonry walls ?1. Provide cross walls.2. Pre-stressing.3. Provide gunite slab on the surface(s) of walls.4. Provide buttresses.Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 20. |
During the measurement of a line by chain or tape in slopes, if the length of the line is '' and the height difference between the ends of the line is '', then the correction to the measured length is more than by |
| A. | zero |
| Answer» C. | |
| 21. |
Consider the following factors :1. Large number of loading cycles 2. Large variations in stress3. Large stress concentration. Those associated with fatigue would include |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 22. |
For a laminated spring, = length, = number of plates, width of each plate = , thickness of each plate = , central point load = , what is the expression for the maximum bending stores ? |
| A. | * 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements :Liquefaction is a phenomenon1. observed in fine sands2. associated with development of positive pore pressure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 24. |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?1. Nutrient accumulation leading to ecosystem change occurring in impounded water.2. Utilization, rearrangement and decomposition of complex materials predominate.3. Predominance of fixation of light energy, use of simple inorganic substances and built-up complex substances.Select the correct answer from the codes given below : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 alone |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 25. |
Consider the following statements :A grillage base is checked for1. bending2. shear3. compression4. web cripplingWhich of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Consider the following factors :1. Reaction time 2. Speed3. Coefficient of longitudinal friction 4. Gradient Which of these factors are taken into account for computing braking distance ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 27. |
Which of the following are associated with alum coagulation ?1. A decrease of alkalinity in treated water2. Formation of hydroxide flocs of aluminium 3. A slight decrease of pH in treated water4. An increase of permanent hardnessSelect the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 28. |
Consider the following statements :For an over-reinforced (singly reinforced) rectangular RC section.1. the lever arm will be less than that for a balanced section.2. the maximum stress developed by steel would equal the allowable stress in steel.3. the maximum stress developed by concrete would equal allowable stress in concrete.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 29. |
The following refer to the stability analysis of an earth dam under different conditions :1. Stability of slope during steady seepage.2. Stability of slope during sudden drawdown.3. Stability of and slopes during construction.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 30. |
A beam has the same section throughout its length with = 1 x 10mm, It is subjected to a uniform B.M. = 40 kNm. = 2 x 10 N/mm, What is the radius of curvature of the circle into which the beam will bend in the form of an arc of a circle ? |
| A. | 1000 m |
| B. | 500 m |
| C. | 400 m |
| D. | 350 m |
| Answer» C. 400 m | |
| 31. |
Consider the following statements in respect of plate girders :1. A large number of cover plates are provided over flange angles so that curtailed flanges match the bending moment diagram exactly.2. At least one cover plate should extend over the entire span so that rain water may not enter and corrode the connections.3. A minimum of one-third of flange area should be provided in flange angles and balance in flange cover plates for stability.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Cohesion is 15 kN/m, the unit weight of soil is 20 kN/m, the factor of safety is 1.5 and stability number is 0.05; the safe maximum height of the slope is |
| A. | 5.0 m |
| B. | 8.0 m |
| C. | 10.0 m |
| D. | 12.0 m |
| Answer» D. 12.0 m | |
| 33. |
In the given figure, the maximum bending moment at the fixed end of the cantilever caused by the is . The bending moment at section 1/5 from the free end is |
| A. | 4%of |
| B. | 5% of |
| C. | 10%of |
| D. | 20% of |
| Answer» B. 5% of | |
| 34. |
Consider the following statements :The principle of superpositions is applied to :1. Linear elastic bodies2. Bodies subjected to small deformations. Of these statements : |
| A. | 1 alone is corrrect |
| B. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | 2 alone is correct |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 are correct | |
| 35. |
Consider the following factors :1. Period of construction, winter/summer2. Degree of foundation roughness3. Slab thickness4. Reinforced/unreinforcedWhich of these factors are considered as per IRC for obtaining the maximum expansion joint spacing in rigid pavements ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 36. |
Consider the following statements :In the case of close coiled spring carrying an axial loading the spring is subjected to : 1. torsion 2. axial force3. bending moment the effect of which can be neglected.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 37. |
Consider the following statements : Seasoning of timber results is 1. increased strength 2. increased durability.3. reduced resilience.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 38. |
If the settlement of a single pile in sand is denoted by and that of a group of identical piles (each pile carrying the same load) by , then the ratio will |
| A. | be equal to 1 irrespective of width of the group |
| B. | be equal to |
| C. | irrespective of width of the group |
| D. | decrease as the width of the group increases |
| E. | increase as the width of the group increases |
| Answer» E. increase as the width of the group increases | |
| 39. |
Consider the following soil parameters and conditions :1. Drainage conditions2. Thickness of layer3. Initial void ratio4. Over-burden pressureThe magnitude of settlement is influenced by, |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 40. |
A clay soil specimen when tested in unconfined condition gave an unconfined compressive strength of 100 kN/m. A specimen of the same clay with the same initial condition is subjected to a UU triaxial test under a cell pressure of 100 kN/m. The axial stress (in kN/m) at failure would be |
| A. | 150 |
| B. | 200 |
| C. | 250 |
| D. | 300 |
| Answer» C. 250 | |
| 41. |
The moment of inertia of a square cross-section of side '' about its diagonal is |
| A. | /3 |
| B. | /6 |
| C. | /8 |
| D. | /12 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
If the diameter of a shaft subjected to torque alone, is doubled, then the horse power can be increased to |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 43. |
The Chezy's coefficient is related to Darcy-Weisbach friction factor as |
| A. | = |
| B. | = |
| C. | = |
| D. | = |
| Answer» D. = | |
| 44. |
The given diagrams show the details of two simply supported beams and . is constant throughout the length and same for both the beams. The beams have the same area of cross-section and the same depth. What is the ratio of maximum bending stress in to that in ? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Consider the following statements : Kiln seasoning of timber results is :1. reduced density.2. reduced life.3. dimensional stability.Which of the following given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Consider the following characteristic of soil layer :1. Poisson's ratio 2. Young's modulus3. Finite nature of soil layer 4. Effect of water table5. Rigidity of footingWestergaard's analysis for pressure distribution in soils utilises |
| A. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Consider the following statements associated with the laws of weights in the theory of erros :1. If an equation is multiplied by its own weight, then the weight of the resulting equation is equal to the reciprocal of the weight of the equation.2. The weight of the algebraic sum of two or more quantities is equal to the reciprocal of the sum of the individual weights.3. If the quantity of a given weight is multiplied by a factor, then the weight of the result is obtained by dividing its given weight by the square root of that factor.4. If the quantity of a given weight is divided by a factor, then the weight of the result is obtained by multiplying its given weight by the square of that factor.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1 and 4 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Consider the following statements :1. Welded structures are usually lighter than riveted structures.2. Welding allows the arrangement of structural components in such a manner that the joint provides maximum efficiency.3. During welding, the members do not get distorted.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 correct |
| B. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 are correct | |
| 49. |
In the figure shows, the effective pressure at is given by (symbols have the usual meanings) |
| A. | ( |
| B. | + |
| C. | ) |
| D. | + |
| Answer» D. + | |
| 50. |
In the given figure, σ and the σ and maximum and minimum principal stresses. In order that the resultant stress on the plane is the value of θ should be |
| A. | 30° |
| B. | 45° |
| C. | 60° |
| D. | 75° |
| Answer» C. 60° | |