Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
Exercise :: UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 14
1.
Bricks are burnt at a temperature range of
A.
500° to 700°C B.
700° to 900°C C.
900° to 1200°C D.
1200° to 1500°C
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2.
Drop panel is a structural component in :
A.
grid floor B.
flat plate C.
flat slab D.
slab-beam system of floor
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3.
A ship is berthed in a chamber and lifted by principles of buoyancy. Such a chmber is called
A.
Dry dock B.
Web dock C.
Floating dock D.
Refuge dock
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A.
Check valve - To check water flow in all directions B.
Sluice valve - To control flow of water through pipe lines C.
Air valve - To release the accumulated air D.
Scour valve - To remove silt in a pipe line
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
The following refer to the stability analysis of an earth dam under different conditions : 1. Stability of D/S slope during steady seepage. 2. Stability of U/S slope during sudden drawdown. 3. Stability of U/S and D/S slopes during construction. Of these statements :
A.
1 and 2 are correct B.
1 and 3 are correct C.
2 and 3 are correct D.
1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer: Option C
Explanation: