Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

41.
The force in member 1 of the truss shown in the given figure is
4T compressive
36T tensile
16T tensile
20T tensile
Answer: Option
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42.
High alumina cement is produced by fusing together a mixture of
limestone and bauxite
limestone, bauxite and gypsum
limestone, gypsum and clay
limestone, gypsum, bauxite, clay and chalk
Answer: Option
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43.
The declination of a star is 21° 15' N at a latitude of 43° 30' N. The zenith distance at the upper culmination is
22° 15'
21° 15'
64° 45'
43° 30'
Answer: Option
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44.
Consider the following statements :
Ventilation of sewer lines is necessary to
1. avoid building up to sewer gases.
2. ensure atmospheric pressure in the waste water surface.
3. ensure the safety of sewer maintenance people.
4. provide oxidation facility to sewage.
Which of these statements are correct ?
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option
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45.
For fish habitat in a river, the minimum dissolved oxygen required is
2 mg/l
4 mg/l
8 mg/l
10 mgl
Answer: Option
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