Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

1.
The process of determining the location of the station (on the map) occupied by the plane table is called as
Intersection
Three-point problem
Traversing
Resection
Answer: Option
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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
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3.
If 'A' is the angle formed by two gauge faces, the crossing number will be
tan A
cot A
sec A
A rad
Answer: Option
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4.
What is the curve resistance for a 50 tonnes train on a BG track on a 4° curve?
0.05 tonne
0.06 tonne
0.08 tonne
0.01 tonne
Answer: Option
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5.
What does high COD to BOD ratio of an organic pollutant represent ?
High biodegradability of the pollutant
Low biodegradability of the pollutant
Presence of free oxygen for aerobic decomposition
Presence of toxic material in the pollutants
Answer: Option
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