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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.
| 951. |
Why are tie plates provided is laced columns ? |
| A. | To check the buckling of column as whole |
| B. | To check the buckling of the lacing flats |
| C. | To check the buckling of the component columns |
| D. | To check the distortion of the end cross sections |
| Answer» D. To check the distortion of the end cross sections | |
| 952. |
Consider the following statements :Excessive camber is not provided on the roads because1. Transverse tilt causes uncomfort2. Of formation of cross ruts3. Of likely toppling over of highly laden bullock carts4. Of higher costs involvedWhich of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 953. |
Consider the following statements :1. The standard penetration test is a reliable method for measuring the relative density of granular soils.2. For a sand having the same relative density, N-values remain the same at all depths.3. For a sand having the same relative density, N-values are different at different depths.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 954. |
A structural member carrying a pull of 700 kN is connected to a gusset plate using rivets. If the pulls required to shear the rivet, to crush the rivet and to tear the plate per pitch length are respectively 60 kN, 35 kN and 70 kN, then the number of rivets required will be |
| A. | 22 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» C. 18 | |
| 955. |
For the movement of vehicles at an intersection of two roads without any interference, which type of grade separation is generally preferred ? |
| A. | Delta |
| B. | Diamond |
| C. | Trumpet |
| D. | Cloverleaf |
| Answer» E. | |
| 956. |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?1. Eutrophication.... Nutrient accumulation leading to ecosystem change occurring in impounded water.2. Autotrophism.... Utilization, rearrangement and decomposition of complex materials predominate.3. Heterotrophism....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 | |
| 957. |
Consider the following statements :1. Point of contraflexure is the point where the bending moment is maximum.2. Point of cantraflexure is the point where the bending moment changes sign.3. Point of contraflexure is the point where the shear force is zero.Which of these statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 958. |
On the basis of the data given in the following figures, the bending moment under the load would work out to |
| A. | 2 kN.m |
| B. | 4 kN.m |
| C. | 6 kN.m |
| D. | 12 kN.m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 959. |
In a fillet weld the weakest section is the |
| A. | smaller side of the fillet |
| B. | throat of the fillet |
| C. | side perpendicular to force |
| D. | side parallel to force |
| Answer» C. side perpendicular to force | |
| 960. |
The principle of virtual work states that the virtual work is zero for |
| A. | a body moving with constant linear velocity |
| B. | a body rotating with constant angular velocity |
| C. | a body in equilibrium |
| D. | a body moving with constant linear acceleration |
| Answer» D. a body moving with constant linear acceleration | |
| 961. |
Eutrophication of water bodies is caused by the |
| A. | discharge of toxic substances |
| B. | excessive discharge of nutrients |
| C. | excessive discharge of suspended solids |
| D. | excessive discharge of chlorides |
| Answer» D. excessive discharge of chlorides | |
| 962. |
A cantilever AB is loaded as shown in the figure. What is the shape of the bending moment diagram for portion AC? |
| A. | Parabolic |
| B. | Linearly varying with maximum value of the bending moment at C |
| C. | Linear with constant bending moment value from C to A |
| D. | Linearly varying with maximum value at A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 963. |
The effective length of the member shown in the given figure is equal to |
| A. | 1.2 L |
| B. | 1.5 L |
| C. | 2.0 L |
| D. | 3.0 L |
| Answer» D. 3.0 L | |
| 964. |
While aligning a hill road with a ruling gradient of 1 in 20, horizontal curve of radius 80 m is encountered. The compensated gradient on the curve will be |
| A. | 1 in 15 |
| B. | 1 in 17 |
| C. | 1 in 25 |
| D. | 1 in 27 |
| Answer» D. 1 in 27 | |
| 965. |
The void-pressure diagram is shown above. What is the coefficient of compressibility ? |
| A. | 0.5 m2/t |
| B. | 0.73 m2/t |
| C. | 0.20 m2/t |
| D. | 0.25 m2/t |
| Answer» D. 0.25 m2/t | |
| 966. |
For the simply supported beam in the figure, C is the centre of the span. C is also the point through which the resultant of the column load W passes. The column rests on the beam over a small length symmetrically on either side of C. What is the shearing force at C ? |
| A. | W/2 |
| B. | W/4 |
| C. | W |
| D. | 0 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 967. |
A plot of land 60°m x 20 m is measure steel tape. If the standard error of length width measurements is taken as ± 1 cm, the standard error of the area of the plot be |
| A. | ± 0.1414 m2 |
| B. | ± 0.566 m2 |
| C. | ± 0.632 m2 |
| D. | ± 0.8484 m2 |
| Answer» D. ¬± 0.8484 m2 | |
| 968. |
Which one of the following pairs in not correctly matched ? |
| A. | Lame's constant : Thick cylinder |
| B. | Macaulay's method : Deflection of beams |
| C. | Euler's method : Theory of columns |
| D. | Eddy's theorem : Torsion of shafts. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 969. |
Consider the following methods of preservation of timber :1. Dipping2. Brushing or spraying3. Pressure impregnationThe correct sequence in decreasing order of the effectiveness of these methods of preservation is |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3 |
| C. | 3, 1, 2 |
| D. | 3, 2, 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 970. |
The absolute maximum Bending Moment in a simply supported beam of span 20 m due to moving udl of 4 t/m spanning over 5 m is |
| A. | 87.5 t-m at the support |
| B. | 87.5 t-m near the midpoint |
| C. | 3.5 t-m at the midpoint |
| D. | 87.5 t-m at the midpoint |
| Answer» E. | |
| 971. |
A high efficiency pump is required for low discharge, high head and low maintenance cost. Delivery of water need not be continuous. The pump need not run at high speed. Which one of the following is the correct choice ? |
| A. | Centrifugal pump |
| B. | Reciprocating pump |
| C. | Air lift pump |
| D. | Hydraulic ram |
| Answer» C. Air lift pump | |
| 972. |
Consider the following statements regarding Plane Table surveying : 1. It is less accurate than chain surveying. 2. It is not necessary to do accurate centering of plane table for small scale survey.3. Compass rule may be made use for adjusting the plane table transverse.4. From the instrument station, resectors are drawn to plot the position of object in the field. Of these statements : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 973. |
The upper limit of area ratio for which the amount of disturbance of soil sample can be considered to be small is |
| A. | 0.1 |
| B. | 0.15 |
| C. | 0.2 |
| D. | 0.25 |
| Answer» B. 0.15 | |
| 974. |
To generate 10, 000 hp under a head of 81 m while working at a speed of 500 rpirt, the turbine of choice would be |
| A. | Pelton |
| B. | Kaplan |
| C. | Bulb |
| D. | Francis |
| Answer» B. Kaplan | |
| 975. |
Horizontal stiffeners are needed in plate girders if the thickness of web is(where d = distance between the flanges and L = span) |
| A. | < 6 mm |
| B. | < d/200 |
| C. | < L/500 |
| D. | nearly equal to flange thickness |
| Answer» C. < L/500 | |
| 976. |
Why is lime added to cement slurry for the topcoat of plastering ? |
| A. | To improve the strength of plaster |
| B. | To stiffen the plaster |
| C. | To smoothen the plaster for ease of spread |
| D. | To make the plaster non-shrinkable |
| Answer» B. To stiffen the plaster | |
| 977. |
For the retaining wall shown in the given figure, if the stress at the heel is zero, then the maximum storage 'H' will be specific gravity of the material of the wall = 2.25 |
| A. | 7.5 m |
| B. | 5 m |
| C. | 4 m |
| D. | 3 m |
| Answer» B. 5 m | |
| 978. |
Consider the following statements pertaining to plane table survey :1. Two-point problem is solved by mechanical method.2. Three-point problem is solved by Bessel's method.3. In two point problem, auxiliary station is required.Of these statements : |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 arc correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 979. |
Which one of the following can be a set of velocity components of a two-dimensional flow ? |
| A. | u = x + y and v = x2 + y2 |
| B. | u = x + y and v = x - y |
| C. | u = xy and |
| D. | u = x2 + y2 and v = x2 - y2 |
| Answer» C. u = xy and | |
| 980. |
A car negotiates a curve on a slippery road at a constant speed of 10 m/s. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, what is the minimum radius of the arc in which the car can turn ? |
| A. | 20 m |
| B. | 10 m |
| C. | 5 m |
| D. | 4 m |
| Answer» B. 10 m | |
| 981. |
A machine costing Rs. 8, 500 will have a scrap value of Rs. 300. Machines of this class have a working hour average life of 25, 000 hours. What will be the depreciation charge at the end of the first year, if the machine is operated for a total of 1500 hours ? (use straight line method of depreciation) |
| A. | Rs. 492.00 |
| B. | Rs. 542.00 |
| C. | Rs. 548.50 |
| D. | Rs. 692.00 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 542.00 | |
| 982. |
Consider the following factors :1. Initial prestress 2. Losses in prestress3. Depth of cable from extreme compression fibre. Those which affect the ultimate moment capacity of a prestressed concrete beam would include |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1 alone |
| D. | 3 alone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 983. |
The momentum correction factor (β) is used to account for |
| A. | change in the direction of flow |
| B. | change in total energy |
| C. | change in mass rate of flow |
| D. | non-uniform distribution of vel-ocities |
| Answer» C. change in mass rate of flow | |
| 984. |
A fixed beam made of steel is shown in the figure. At collapse, the value of load P will be equal to : |
| A. | 10 Mp/L |
| B. | 12 Mp/L |
| C. | 16 Mp/L |
| D. | 20 Mp/L |
| Answer» C. 16 Mp/L | |
| 985. |
What is the bending moment at A for the bent column shown in the D figure ? |
| A. | 40 kNm |
| B. | 20 kNm |
| C. | 10 kNm |
| D. | Zero C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 986. |
What is the maximum number of passenger cars that can pass a given point on a lane or roadway during one hour under ideal roadway and traffic conditions, known as ? |
| A. | Practical capacity |
| B. | Possible capacity |
| C. | Basic capacity |
| D. | Road capacity |
| Answer» D. Road capacity | |
| 987. |
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) is a : |
| A. | measure of soil strength |
| B. | method of soil identification |
| C. | measure to indicate the relative strengths of paving materials |
| D. | measure of shear strength under lateral confinement |
| Answer» D. measure of shear strength under lateral confinement | |
| 988. |
The change in the vertical stress in the soil mass estimated by Boussinesq's equation when Poisson's ratio of soil changes from 0.3 to 0.5 will be |
| A. | reduction by 30% |
| B. | increase by 50% |
| C. | reduction by 20% |
| D. | no change |
| Answer» C. reduction by 20% | |
| 989. |
Which one of the following is the nominal size of standard modular brick ? |
| A. | 25cm x 13cm x 8cm |
| B. | 25cm x 10cm x 8cm |
| C. | 20cm x 10cm x 10cm |
| D. | 20cm x 15cm x 10cm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 990. |
How high should a helicopter pilot rise at a point. A just to see the horizon at point B, if the distance AB is 40 km ? |
| A. | 101.75 m |
| B. | 110.50 m |
| C. | 107.75 m |
| D. | 105.50 m |
| Answer» D. 105.50 m | |
| 991. |
If a 30 m length can be taped with a precision of ± 0.01 m, then the standard error of measuring 1.08 km with the same precision will be |
| A. | ± 0.54 m |
| B. | ± 0.45 m |
| C. | ± 0.36 m |
| D. | ± 0.06 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 992. |
Shear strength of timber depends on which one of the following ? |
| A. | Lignin with fibres |
| B. | Medullary rays |
| C. | Heartwood |
| D. | Sapwood |
| Answer» B. Medullary rays | |
| 993. |
If p is the specific gravity of the material used in the design of a masonry dam of triangular section, then the ratio between the height and base width of the dam for structural safety and stability is equal to |
| A. | 2p |
| B. | p |
| C. | 1/p |
| D. | 1/p |
| Answer» C. 1/p | |
| 994. |
In a simply supported beam of span 'l', each end is restrained against torsion, compression flange being unrestrained. According to IS : 800, the effective length of the compression flange will be equal to |
| A. | l |
| B. | 0.85l |
| C. | 0.75l |
| D. | 0.70l |
| Answer» B. 0.85l | |
| 995. |
Viewing watershed as a system, which one of the following assumptions is made in the unit graph theory ? |
| A. | Non-linearity |
| B. | Both linearity and time variance |
| C. | Both time invariance and non-linearity |
| D. | Both linearity and time invariance |
| Answer» E. | |
| 996. |
The combined correction for curvature and refraction for a distance of 1400 m is |
| A. | 0.153 m |
| B. | 0.132 m |
| C. | 0.094 m |
| D. | 0.021 m |
| Answer» C. 0.094 m | |
| 997. |
If the load, warping and frictional stresses in a cement concrete slab are 210 N/mm2, 290 N/mm2 and 10 N/mm2 respectively, the critical combination of stresses during summer midday is |
| A. | 290 N/mm2 |
| B. | 390 N/mm2 |
| C. | 490 N/mm2 |
| D. | 590 N/mm2 |
| Answer» D. 590 N/mm2 | |
| 998. |
Which one of the following is the appropriate field test for estimating the angle of shearing resistance φ of a sand deposit ? |
| A. | Field vane shear test |
| B. | Plate load test |
| C. | Standard penetration test |
| D. | Electrical resistivity test |
| Answer» D. Electrical resistivity test | |
| 999. |
What is number of categories into which masonry buildings are divided on the basis of earthquake resistance features ? |
| A. | Five |
| B. | Four |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Two |
| Answer» B. Four | |
| 1000. |
Water present in an artesian aquifer is usually |
| A. | at sub atmospheric pressure |
| B. | at atmospheric pressure |
| C. | at 0.5 times of the atmospheric pressure |
| D. | above atmospheric pressure |
| Answer» E. | |