Today, all competitive exams are Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ) based examination system and the main factor is to answer each question in a prescribed time. So, practice as much as possible before the original test you are going to face.
Total number of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) is 15 and time allotted for each question is 30 seconds. After the allotted time, the question will be marked as un-attempt.
QUIZ
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Next Mock Tests:
01. The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a
(A) Ranging rod
(B) Steel tape
(C) Levelling staff
(D) Boning rod
Answer: Option D
02. The shearing strength of a cohesion-less soil depends upon
(A) Dry density
(B) Rate of loading
(C) Confining pressure
(D) Nature of loading
Answer: Option C
03. The maximum permissible chloride content in treated water of public water supplies should not exceed
(A) 50 P.P.M.
(B) 100 P.P.M.
(C) 150 P.P.M.
(D) 250 P.P.M.
Answer: Option D
04. The main assumption of the method of simple design of steel frame work, is:
(A) Beams are simply supported
(B) All connections of beams, girders and trusses are virtually flexible
(C) Members in compression are subjected to forces applied at appropriate eccentricities
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
05. Regional Indian railways use different types of sleepers according to their
(A) Availability
(B) Economy
(C) Suitability
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
06. Due to attack of dry rot, the timber
(A) Cracks
(B) Shrinks
(C) Reduces to powder
(D) None of these
Answer: Option C
07. A project construction cost estimate includes:
(A) The labour and material cost
(B) The equipment and over head cost
(C) The profit of the contractor
(D) All of these
Answer: Option D
08. Due to shrinkage stresses, a simply supported beam having reinforcement only at bottom tends to
(A) Deflect downward
(B) Deflect upward
(C) Deflect downward or upward
(D) None of the above
Answer: Option A
09. If the iron ore contains clay as an impurity, the flux added during calcination, is
(A) Clay
(B) Lime stone
(C) Argillaceous iron ore
(D) All the above
Answer: Option B
10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
(A) The maximum size of a coarse aggregate, is 75 mm and minimum 4.75 mm
(B) The maximum size of the fine aggregate, is 4.75 mm and minimum 0.075 mm
(C) The material having particles of size varying from 0.06 mm to 0.002 mm, is known as silt
(D) All the above
Answer: Option D
11. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
(A) Dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m
(B) Areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m
(C) Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cum
(D) Weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes
Answer: Option C
12. For a city developed haphazardly, the layout of distribution pipes preferred to, is
(A) Ring system
(B) Radial system
(C) Grid iron system
(D) Dead end system
Answer: Option D
13. The area of cross-section ‘A’ at failure or during any stage of Triaxial Compression Test and its initial length (L) and volume (V), are related by the equation
(A) A = (V + ΔV)/(L - ΔL)
(B) A = (V - ΔV)/(V + ΔL)
(C) A = (V - ΔV)/(L - ΔL)
(D) A = (V + ΔV)/(L + ΔL)
Answer: Option C
14. A volatile substance added to a paint to make its application easy and smooth, is known as
(A) Base
(B) Solvent
(C) Vehicle
(D) None to these
Answer: Option B
15. The grit chambers of sewage treatment plants, are generally cleaned after
(A) 2 days
(B) 7 days
(C) 12 days
(D) 14 days
Answer: Option D
