Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
Exercise :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 6
1.
The process of determining the location of the station (on the map) occupied by the plane table is called as
A. Intersection B. Three-point problem C. Traversing D. Resection
Answer: Option D
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2.
Which one of the following correctly expresses the split tensile strength of a circular cylinder of length L and diameter D, subject to a maximum load of P ?
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3.
If 'A ' is the angle formed by two gauge faces, the crossing number will be
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4.
What is the curve resistance for a 50 tonnes train on a BG track on a 4° curve?
A. 0.05 tonne B. 0.06 tonne C. 0.08 tonne D. 0.01 tonne
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5.
What does high COD to BOD ratio of an organic pollutant represent ?
A. High biodegradability of the pollutant B. Low biodegradability of the pollutant C. Presence of free oxygen for aerobic decomposition D. Presence of toxic material in the pollutants
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
