Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
Exercise :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 2
6.
While driving a large number of piles in loose sand :
A. It is advantageous to follow a sequence of pile driving such that the inner piles are driven first and then proceed outwards B. It is advantageous to follow a sequence of pile driving such that the piles near the periphery are driven first and inner piles are driven later C. It is advantageous to follow a sequence of pile driving such that alternately inner and outer piles are driven D. Driving of piles can be done in any random order
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7.
Surface tension of water when in contact with air is 0.0737 N/m. The difference of pressure between the inside and outside of a droplet of rain water 1 mm in diameter is nearly equal to
A. 0.15 kN/m2 B. 0.20 kN/m2 C. 0.25 kN/m2 D. 0.30 kN/m2
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
8.
The upstream slope of an earth dam under steady seepage condition is
A. equipotential line B. phreaticline C. flow-line D. seepage line
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9.
What are the magnitudes of horizontal and vertical support reactions, respectively at support. A of the frame shown in figure below ?
A. 16 kN, 18 kN B. 16 kN, 6 kN C. 6 kN, 16 kN D. 8 kN, 6 kN
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10.
Consider the following statements :
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 alone D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
